Alive Quote by Brad Feld
“The most challenging thing for a young entrepreneur is to think long-term. When you are 22 years old, it’s hard to think in 22-year increments since that’s as long as you’ve been alive. But it’s really important to view your life as an entrepreneur as a long journey that consists of many short-term cycles.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Startup Advice Talk, Brad Feld, 2015
Young entrepreneurs must adopt a long‑term perspective, breaking a lifelong vision into manageable short‑term cycles.
In simple terms: Think far ahead, but act in short steps.
Key Takeaway
Plan long term, execute short cycles.
Themes
entrepreneurship
vision
time
planning
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business planning
- personal development
- investment strategy
- goal setting
Key Concepts
strategic foresight
incremental growth
career mapping
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance immediate needs with future goals?
- What short‑term milestones will support your long‑term vision?
A Different Perspective
Long‑term thinking can be abstract for youth, leading to impatience.
