Business Quote by Carly Fiorina
“If you have a line of business - I know this as a CEO - or if you have a teenager - I know this as a parent - who have a spending problem, what do you do? You quit giving them money.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Insider, Carly Fiorina, 2019
When someone consistently overspends, the effective solution is to cut off their financial support.
In simple terms: Stop giving money to stop the spending problem.
Key Takeaway
Remove financial access to curb wasteful habits.
Themes
financial responsibility
parenting
business management
Mood
pragmatic
direct
Type
advice
instructional
When to use this quote
- family budgeting
- corporate expense control
- personal finance education
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative strategies could teach responsible spending?
- How can you support without enabling?
A Different Perspective
May not address underlying causes of overspending.
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