Money and women. They're two of the strongest things in the world. The things you do for a woman you wouldn't do for anything else. Same with money.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Motivation often stems from basic desires like love and wealth, driving many human actions.
- In plain terms
- People do things for women and money above all else.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand core human motivations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives you?
- What drives others?
Another view
People are motivated by many things beyond these.
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