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What does it mean?
Dedication and intrinsic motivation are required to take risks for a task.
In plain terms
Money alone isn't enough; you need dedication to take risks.
What can you take from it?
Intrinsic motivation drives meaningful risk-taking.

Where it applies

  • social change
  • entrepreneurship
  • public service

Putting it to work

  • find inner motivation
  • accept necessary risks

Questions to consider

  • What motivates you beyond money?
  • What risks are you willing to take?

Another view

Funding is often still a practical constraint.

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