Away Quote by John Mackey
“The original entrepreneur may initiate the initial purpose, but, in a sense, like a parent that has children, the children have their own destiny, and at some point, that can veer off away from the wishes the parent might have for it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Delivering Happiness, Tony Hsieh, 2010
An entrepreneur’s original vision may evolve as the venture grows, eventually taking on a life of its own beyond the founder’s intent.
In simple terms: Founders set direction, but businesses can outgrow that vision.
Key Takeaway
Accept that growth may diverge from original plans.
Themes
leadership
growth
autonomy
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- startup scaling
- family business
- product line expansion
- market shifts
Key Concepts
entrepreneurship
organizational dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance original values with new directions?
- When should you intervene in a diverging path?
A Different Perspective
Founders may lose control as the organization matures.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
