I couldn't possibly have become a member of this institute if I hadn't founded it myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Salk notes that founding an institute was necessary for him to be a member.
- In plain terms
- He had to start the place to be part of it.
- What can you take from it?
- Create your own path if it does not exist.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do I need to create my own opportunity?
- What am I waiting for?
Another view
Not everyone has the resources to found their own institute.
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