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“The characteristics that I look for when I'm looking for really good entrepreneurs to lead companies are you have to have an inquiring mind, you have to say there must be a better way to do things, and now with technology at a point where everything is possible, how do we turn the possible into…” quote by John Sculley
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“The characteristics that I look for when I'm looking for really good entrepreneurs to lead companies are you have to have an inquiring mind, you have to say there must be a better way to do things, and now with technology at a point where everything is possible, how do we turn the possible into the probable? And it all starts with a passion to do something really well, to solve a problem in a way that's never been solved before, and to have just an incredible work ethic, to be persistent.”

John Sculley

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business magazine, 1995

Successful entrepreneurs combine curiosity, drive, and relentless work ethic to turn possibilities into realities.

In simple terms: Curiosity and effort create success.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inquiry and persistence.

Themes

innovation leadership work ethic

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

motivational business

When to use this quote

  • Launching a startup
  • developing a product
  • solving a market gap
  • improving processes
  • leading a team

Key Concepts

entrepreneurship problem solving technology adoption probability thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What problem excites you most?
  • How will you sustain motivation over time?
A Different Perspective

May underestimate external constraints or luck.

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