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What does it mean?
Striving for excellence brings satisfaction even if it is less profitable than expanding size.
In plain terms
Being excellent is harder to profit from than being big, but it feels better.
What can you take from it?
Choose quality and satisfaction over pure scale.

Where it applies

  • business planning
  • career choices
  • product vision

Putting it to work

  • prioritize quality
  • define success broadly
  • accept slower growth

Questions to consider

  • What matters more: size or quality?
  • How do you define success?

Another view

Without profitability, even satisfying ventures may not survive long term.

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