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“would place this urgency that he expected the revenue in ten years to be ten million dollars a day and that every day we were slower to achieve our goals was a day of missing out on that money.” quote by Ashlee Vance
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““would place this urgency that he expected the revenue in ten years to be ten million dollars a day and that every day we were slower to achieve our goals was a day of missing out on that money.””

Ashlee Vance

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Source Interview: Business Ambitions, Ashlee Vance, 2015

Setting extreme revenue goals creates urgency, but may overlook realistic pacing and sustainability.

In simple terms: Huge targets drive urgency but can be unrealistic.

Key Takeaway

Balance ambition with realistic timelines.

Themes

business growth urgency goal‑setting

Mood

pressured optimistic

Type

strategic motivational

When to use this quote

  • startup scaling
  • sales forecasting
  • investment pitching

Key Concepts

strategic planning motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is constant urgency sustainable?
  • What are the risks of unrealistic financial goals?
A Different Perspective

Overly aggressive targets can cause burnout and poor decisions.

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