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What does it mean?
The speaker says they wouldn't stay in business if it were only for profit, implying a deeper motivation.
In plain terms
I stay because I love the work, not just money.
What can you take from it?
Passion outweighs pure profit.

Where it applies

  • career counseling
  • entrepreneurship discussions

Putting it to work

  • align work with values
  • prioritize purpose

Questions to consider

  • How do you balance passion and profit?
  • When is profit the primary goal?

Another view

Financial realities may force profit focus.

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