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What does it mean?
The speaker notes a rare individual in the music industry who prioritizes passion over financial gain.
In plain terms
I met someone who does not care about money at all.
What can you take from it?
Find and value people who prioritize purpose over profit.

Where it applies

  • business partnerships
  • career choices
  • team selection

Putting it to work

  • seek purpose-driven people
  • value non-financial goals

Questions to consider

  • Who values purpose over profit?
  • How do you balance money and passion?

Another view

Everyone needs money to survive regardless of priorities.

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