Quote by John D. Rockefeller

The person who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won't succeed; you must have a larger ambition. There is no mystery in business success. If you do each day's task successfully, and stay faithfully within these natural operations of commercial laws which I talk so much about, and keep your head clear, you will come out all right.

The person who starts out simply with the idea of getting ri

Summary

This quote highlights that having the sole intention of getting rich is not enough to succeed in business. Instead, one must have a broader ambition. The speaker asserts that achieving success in business is not a mysterious or elusive concept. It emphasizes the importance of consistently and successfully completing daily tasks while adhering to the natural laws and principles of commerce. By maintaining a clear mindset and following these guidelines, the quote assures that success in business can be attained.

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Ambition

By John D. Rockefeller

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