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I was worth about over a million dollars when I was 23 and…

“I was worth about over a million dollars when I was 23 and over ten million dollars when I was 24, and over a hundred million dollars when I was 25 and... it wasn't that important — because I never did it for the money.” quote by Steve Jobs
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“I was worth about over a million dollars when I was 23 and over ten million dollars when I was 24, and over a hundred million dollars when I was 25 and... it wasn't that important — because I never did it for the money.”

Steve Jobs

About This Quote

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

Wealth accumulation is secondary to purpose; success isn’t driven by money alone.

In simple terms: Money isn’t the main goal.

Key Takeaway

Pursue purpose.

Themes

purpose wealth motivation

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • business leadership
  • philanthropy

Key Concepts

Entrepreneurship legacy building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What purpose drives your work?
  • How do you balance profit and passion?
A Different Perspective

May ignore financial sustainability.

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