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“What held people together was the belief that you're really going to change the world. I think that's the nature of many startups. You believe that what you are doing is going to have a dramatic impact. You might not exactly know how, but you really have a belief. That keeps you going and going…” quote by Ray Ozzie
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“What held people together was the belief that you're really going to change the world. I think that's the nature of many startups. You believe that what you are doing is going to have a dramatic impact. You might not exactly know how, but you really have a belief. That keeps you going and going through many changes and a lot of uncertainty.”

Ray Ozzie

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Highlights that belief in a startup’s transformative impact fuels perseverance despite uncertainty.

In simple terms: Belief in change drives persistence.

Key Takeaway

Maintain belief in your mission.

Themes

entrepreneurship vision resilience uncertainty motivation

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Launching a startup
  • pivoting business models
  • seeking investment
  • team morale

Key Concepts

Mission‑driven leadership psychology of belief risk tolerance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your belief?
  • How do you adapt when belief clashes with reality?
A Different Perspective

Belief alone may ignore practical constraints.

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