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“The best way to make money is not to have money as your primary goal. I've seen great people come into the business world primarily motivated to make money. Almost without exception they failed.” quote by Ross Perot — Download Open image

“The best way to make money is not to have money as your primary goal. I've seen great people come into the business world primarily motivated to make money. Almost without exception they failed.”

About This Quote

Source Speech: “The Value of Purpose”, 1992

Prioritizing money over purpose leads to failure; purpose‑driven work yields lasting success.

In simple terms: Purpose beats profit‑first mindset.

Key Takeaway

Align work with deeper purpose.

Themes

motivation purpose success

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

career choices
startup culture
investment decisions
leadership

Key Concepts

business ethics entrepreneurship

Questions to Reflect On

What purpose drives your work?
How can you integrate purpose into daily tasks?

A Different Perspective

Purpose can be hard to define.

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