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“At thirty-five, having spent over twenty years running varied businesses for my family, I decided to sit down and write my first novel. I had never written anything longer than a couple of pages till then and was foolishly attempting to write a hundred-thousand words.” quote by Ashwin Sanghi
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“At thirty-five, having spent over twenty years running varied businesses for my family, I decided to sit down and write my first novel. I had never written anything longer than a couple of pages till then and was foolishly attempting to write a hundred-thousand words.”

Ashwin Sanghi

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author Talk, 2015, Ashwin Sanghi

A seasoned entrepreneur decides to pursue a long‑standing dream of writing a novel despite limited experience.

In simple terms: Business person starts writing a novel.

Key Takeaway

Embrace new creative challenges.

Themes

career change creativity risk learning

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational personal growth

When to use this quote

  • writing a first book
  • overcoming self‑doubt
  • balancing work and art

Key Concepts

entrepreneurship novel writing self‑discovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What skills can you transfer from business to writing?
  • How will you sustain motivation?
A Different Perspective

Success may require extensive practice and mentorship.

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