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“Thats what this President doesnt seem to understand. Business and growing jobs is about taking risk, sometimes failing, sometimes succeeding, but always striving. It is about dreams. Usually, it doesnt work out exactly as you might have imagined. Steve Jobs was fired at Apple. He came back and…” quote by Mitt Romney
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“Thats what this President doesnt seem to understand. Business and growing jobs is about taking risk, sometimes failing, sometimes succeeding, but always striving. It is about dreams. Usually, it doesnt work out exactly as you might have imagined. Steve Jobs was fired at Apple. He came back and changed the world.”

Mitt Romney

About This Quote

Source Speech: 2012 Republican Convention, 2012

Economic progress requires risk‑taking, perseverance through failure, and a vision that persists despite setbacks.

In simple terms: Risk and perseverance drive economic growth.

Key Takeaway

Take risks, learn, keep striving.

Themes

entrepreneurship risk resilience

Mood

determined realistic

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • startup founding
  • policy making
  • career development

Key Concepts

Economic theory innovation cycles leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What failures have taught you most?
  • How do you balance risk with responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Risk can lead to significant loss without safety nets.

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