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“There are many ways you can make money. Certain ways will make you happy, certain other ways will make other people happy. But if you go in because there's money in there, you're bound to fail, bound to fail!” quote by Joan Chen
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“There are many ways you can make money. Certain ways will make you happy, certain other ways will make other people happy. But if you go in because there's money in there, you're bound to fail, bound to fail!”

Joan Chen

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business and happiness, 2008

Making money without passion leads to failure; align earnings with joy for success.

In simple terms: Earn through work you love to avoid failure.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize passion over profit.

Themes

money happiness career choice motivation

Mood

thoughtful realistic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • entrepreneurship
  • freelancing
  • job hunting

Key Concepts

intrinsic motivation career satisfaction financial planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What work brings you joy?
  • Can you blend profit with purpose?
A Different Perspective

Financial pressures can force compromises; passion may not always pay.

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