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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker recounts transitioning from illegal hustling to a legal career in music.
In plain terms
I tried making money illegally, now I make it with rap.
What can you take from it?
Channel hustling energy into a legal profession.

Where it applies

  • career change
  • hustle
  • entrepreneurship

Putting it to work

  • skill development
  • business planning
  • career pivot

Questions to consider

  • How have you changed careers?
  • What drives your ambition?

Another view

Past illegal actions can still limit future opportunities.

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