The only thing I want to do is stuff with people who care about what they're doing. A lot of people, most people who are working, they do it for money. And I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. It so happens that I made a lot of money already, so I don't have to worry that much about it. I wouldn't fault anybody for doing it for the money, but it doesn't interest me right now.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prefers working with passionate people over those motivated solely by money, though he respects the latter.
- In plain terms
- I want to work with people who care about what they do, not just for money.
- What can you take from it?
- Work is more rewarding when everyone cares about the task itself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you work for money or passion?
- Can you do both?
Another view
Money is a valid and necessary motivator for most people in the industry.
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