Deals Quote by Tim Gordon
“Everything I was doing when I didn't have deals was preparing me for when I did”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Entrepreneurial Conference, 2018
Periods without deals are preparation time that builds skills for future success.
In simple terms: Preparation during scarcity leads to later success.
Use downtime to develop capabilities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- job hunting
- startup launch
- career pivot
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you turn idle time into growth?
- What skills are you currently developing?
Over‑preparation may cause missed opportunities.