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The quote suggests that someone’s deeper motivation matters more than the product or service they sell. It asks what truly drives a person, rather than focusing only on the visible business itself.
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Originally said in English.
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About Howard Schultz
American businessman and author
Howard D. Schultz is an American businessman and author. He led Starbucks as chairman and chief executive officer from 1986 to 2000, returned to those roles from 2008 to 2017, and later served as interim CEO from 2022 to 2023. He is best known for his long association with Starbucks and for helping guide the company over several decades. He also owned the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team from 2001 to 2006, adding sports ownership to a career built in business and writing.
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