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“Starting a business and building a product are not for the faint of heart. You have to learn to not let little disappointments get you down and to stay focused on the big picture.” quote by Gillian Tans
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“Starting a business and building a product are not for the faint of heart. You have to learn to not let little disappointments get you down and to stay focused on the big picture.”

Gillian Tans

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Source Speech: Entrepreneurial Advice, 2020

Building a startup requires resilience; setbacks happen, but keep the vision clear and stay persistent.

In simple terms: Startups need grit and focus on the big picture.

Key Takeaway

Embrace setbacks, keep vision.

Themes

resilience entrepreneurship focus

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • launching a startup
  • product development
  • seeking investors
  • team building

Key Concepts

growth mindset risk tolerance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recover from early setbacks?
  • What keeps you focused on the overall goal?
A Different Perspective

Small wins may not sustain long‑term success without strategic planning.

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