Achieve Quote by Lewis Schiff
“As members of a minority, one that was often persecuted, that entrepreneurial perspective was burnished with a sense of "outsider" status - so not only were we committed to finding our own way of achieving success, we also grew up to believe that we'd have to fight to get whatever we wanted.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leaders on Resilience, 2019
Being a marginalized individual can foster a drive to carve unique paths and a willingness to fight for goals.
In simple terms: Outsider status fuels determination and self‑reliance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your outsider perspective as a strength.
Themes
resilience
entrepreneurship
identity
determination
Mood
defiant
empowered
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- challenge systemic bias
- lead with authenticity
- turn exclusion into innovation
Key Concepts
social marginalization
self‑efficacy
adversity resiliencecareer building
social activism
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling like an outsider shape your risk tolerance?
- What strategies help balance fighting for goals with building alliances?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on conflict can hinder collaboration.
