Career Quote by Dan Schulman
“I do think there's no substitute for really hard work. But I think the thing that launched my career at AT&T, I had a pretty tragic thing happen in my family. My sister died, and I was leading a big team at the time, and I had to take time off.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with Dan Schulman, AT&T Executive, 2015
Hard work is essential, but personal tragedy can reshape priorities and drive career breakthroughs
In simple terms: Hard work matters, but loss can change direction
Key Takeaway
Recognize how adversity can refocus goals
Themes
resilience
career
adversity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- career pivots
- grief coping
- team management
Key Concepts
growth mindset
leadership
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How did personal loss influence your professional choices?
- Can resilience be cultivated after tragedy?
A Different Perspective
Hard work alone may not overcome systemic obstacles
