Create Quote by Ruth Gordon
“I never got a job I didn't create for myself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970s television appearance
Creating one’s own job reflects entrepreneurship and self‑reliance, rejecting dependence on traditional employment.
In simple terms: Make your own opportunities rather than waiting for them.
Key Takeaway
Take initiative to create work for yourself.
Themes
entrepreneurship
self‑reliance
innovation
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- starting a business
- freelance projects
- career pivots
Key Concepts
career creation
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What opportunity can you create today?
- How will you sustain self‑made work?
A Different Perspective
Risk of isolation without support networks.
