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“It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.” quote by Tom Brokaw
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“It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.”

Tom Brokaw

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Source Interview: Business Insights, 2005

Profit is easy; meaningful impact requires effort, purpose, and perseverance.

In simple terms: Money easy, impact hard.

Key Takeaway

Choose purpose over profit.

Themes

ethics purpose impact

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

motivational ethical

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • career choices
  • volunteering
  • policy making

Key Concepts

Motivation social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What impact do you want to leave?
  • How can profit serve purpose?
A Different Perspective

Profit motives can conflict with ethical choices.

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