Great work Quote by Lee Clow
“Ultimately, if you are doing great work, the money will come.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with Lee Clow, 2015
Great work attracts financial reward over time, not as a primary motive.
In simple terms: Good work eventually brings money.
Key Takeaway
Focus on excellence, not profit.
Themes
work
success
motivation
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
business
When to use this quote
- startup growth
- creative projects
- career development
- client work
Key Concepts
entrepreneurship
value creation
delayed gratification
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure success beyond money?
- What motivates you when profit is distant?
A Different Perspective
Money may not follow immediately; external factors affect timing.
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