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“A personal belief is that if you're not personally invested in what you're working on, you'll fail.” quote by Biz Stone
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“A personal belief is that if you're not personally invested in what you're working on, you'll fail.”

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About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Insider, 2015

If you lack personal stake in a project, success is unlikely because motivation and commitment dwindle.

In simple terms: No personal investment leads to failure.

Key Takeaway

Invest emotionally to succeed.

Themes

motivation commitment ownership

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • startup ventures
  • team projects
  • personal goals
  • freelance work

Key Concepts

psychology intrinsic motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What project do you feel detached from?
  • How can you increase personal stake?
A Different Perspective

Even with investment, external factors can cause failure.

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