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“A lot of people will tell you the first step to starting something new is to have an idea. But to me the first step starts long before that. The first step to acting like an entrepreneur is to look not at the writing on the wall but at the spaces between the writing. It's in the gap between what's being said and what's not being said that entrepreneurs thrive. The way to get going is to find the courage to take your dream out of your head and put it to the test in the real world. Don't just think it; act on it.”

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Linda Rottenberg
Linda Rottenberg

Linda Rottenberg is an American author born on September 12, 1968. Her work primarily focuses on social innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, particularly on how to solve social problems through innovation. more

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