"Every breakthrough business idea begins with solving a……" — Michael Dell
"Every breakthrough business idea begins with solving a common problem. The bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity. I discovered a big one when I took apart an IBM PC. I made two interesting discoveries: The components were all manufactured by other companies, and the system that retailed for $3,000 cost about $600 in parts."
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44 Quotes by Michael Dell
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You can't be afraid to fail because that's when you learn.
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The idea of being all things to all people is a thing of the past.
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