Always Quote by Ben Silbermann
“As a kid, I always idolized entrepreneurs. I thought they were cool people in the way that I thought basketball players were cool people. It's cool that some people get paid to dunk basketballs, but I'm not one of those people.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Ben Silbermann, 2020
Admiration for entrepreneurs is likened to sports heroes, highlighting a desire for cool status and success.
In simple terms: Kids see entrepreneurs as cool like athletes.
Key Takeaway
Seek role models who inspire ambition.
Themes
inspiration
role models
entrepreneurship
Mood
reflective
aspirational
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- choosing a career
- starting a business
- seeking mentors
Key Concepts
status seeking
idolization
career aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you truly admire in entrepreneurs?
- How can you emulate their habits without idolizing status?
A Different Perspective
Coolness may mask practical challenges of entrepreneurship.
