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GUEST - Avani Manilal, ESD solution strategist at FNB commercial
Twitter began as a podcast app. Nokia was originally a paper mill. If Jeff Bezos had stuck to his guns Amazon would still just sell books. The ability to pivot and not become emotionally attached to a single idea is the mark of a professional entrepreneur. It’s only natural for you to form an emotional attachment to your creation. If you’re an artist, you’ll love the painting you’ve worked on. If you’re an architect, you’ll be proud of the new design you’ve come up with. And if you’re an entrepreneur, wouldn’t it be strange if you didn’t have a soft spot for the business into which you’ve invested so much time and thought?
15 Feb 2023 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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