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“I think it's kind of cool that we start out at the bottom, because then you have to work your way up. The pay may not be the best at first, but if you fight and work your way up, you get paid like the best. Even if we're not getting paid millions of dollars, there's always that bonus, which makes…” quote by Jeremy Stephens
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“I think it's kind of cool that we start out at the bottom, because then you have to work your way up. The pay may not be the best at first, but if you fight and work your way up, you get paid like the best. Even if we're not getting paid millions of dollars, there's always that bonus, which makes guys fight hard and strive to get better.”

Jeremy Stephens

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast on career growth, 2023

Starting at the bottom motivates hard work and perseverance to climb the ladder and earn higher rewards.

In simple terms: Starting low drives effort to rise and earn more.

Key Takeaway

Embrace early challenges for later success.

Themes

career motivation effort reward growth

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • entry‑level jobs
  • salary negotiations
  • performance bonuses
  • career planning

Key Concepts

perseverance incentive skill development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What early role can you excel in?
  • How do you stay motivated when progress feels slow?
A Different Perspective

Higher pay may still require external factors like opportunity or bias.

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