Quote by Calvin Klein

When I started the business, I hardly went home. I became very driven about work and about my career.

When I started the business, I hardly went home. I became ve

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's intense dedication and ambition towards their business and career. They express a strong work ethic and determination, indicating that they immersed themselves in their work to the point where their personal life and home became secondary. This implies their relentless pursuit of success, possibly sacrificing personal relationships or work-life balance in the process.

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By Calvin Klein

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