Business Quote by Kathryn Minshew
“For those working menial jobs or putting in 100-hour weeks for corporations, the lure of starting your own business can seem like a great way to get more flexibility, upside, and ownership.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 Podcast "Founders Talk" with The Muse
She notes that long hours and low flexibility in corporate jobs drive people to entrepreneurship for autonomy and upside.
In simple terms: Corporate grind pushes people toward owning a business.
Weigh the risks and rewards of starting a business.
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When to use this quote
- career coaching
- startup incubators
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What flexibility do you truly need?
- How can you mitigate startup risks?
Entrepreneurship also carries financial and personal risk.