There are so many times that we have felt dejected with how our lives are shaping up and not being able to “fill the void” when it comes to finding “true purpose”. Speaking on how it is important to find a higher sense of purpose for every action that one undertakes in life, Facebook founder and billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, who celebrates his 36th birthday today, shared his thoughts. “Finding your purpose isn’t enough. Purpose is the feeling that you are part of something bigger than yourself, that you are needed and that you have something better ahead to work for. Purpose is what creates true happiness,” he said in a video compilation by StartUp Stories.
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He remarked that one needs to keep failing in order to understand the true meaning of success. “A lot of people are feeling disconnected and depressed and are trying to fill a void in their lives. You will always get criticised for moving too fast because there is always someone who wants to slow you down. We were told to sell our company many times but I didn’t want to. Slowly, everyone left and I felt alone. That was my most difficult time while making Facebook. Now, years later, I understand that is how things work when there is no sense of higher purpose. The greatest success comes from the freedom to fail. The challenge of our generation is to create a world where everyone has a sense of purpose,” he added.
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“Move fast and break things. Unless you are breaking stuff, you are not moving fast enough.”
Who said the greatest success comes from the freedom to fail? ›
The greatest success comes from the freedom to fail: Mark Zuckerberg.
What was Mark Zuckerberg greatest achievements? ›
What is Mark Zuckerberg famous for? Mark Zuckerberg is famous for being cofounder and chief executive officer of Facebook, the world's largest social network Web site. He founded the service in 2004 while he was at Harvard University with four of his fellow students.
What is freedom to fail? ›
If we start to accept failure, failure will help us to gain experience and understand that failure isn't a setback but is instead an opportunity to help us learn and grow so we can improve. Just as we have the freedom to fail, we have the freedom to improve and grow.
Who said success comes with failure? ›
without loss of enthusiasm.” -Winston Churchill. This quote came up on a run with my man @alec.
What did Abraham Lincoln say about success? ›
“Let none falter, who thinks he is right, and we may succeed.” “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed, is more important than any other one thing.
Who said success is the ability to go from failure to failure? ›
from failure to failure without losing your. enthusiasm""
What did Mark Zuckerberg change the world? ›
With the huge success of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg built a social network and technology empire that remains unprecedented in terms of users and its consequent power.
What motivated Mark Zuckerberg? ›
Vision. Zuckerberg had one vision – he wanted his passion project to make an impact on people, without money being his priority. Although he did not set out to build a business, Facebook rose from a Harvard dorm room project to world domination with over 2 billion monthly users.
What are 5 facts about Mark Zuckerberg? ›
Mark Zuckerberg Fast Facts
- Birth date: May 14, 1984.
- Birth place: Dobbs Ferry, New York.
- Birth name: Mark Elliot Zuckerberg.
- Father: Edward Zuckerberg, dentist.
- Mother: Karen (Kempner) Zuckerberg, psychiatrist.
- Marriage: Priscilla Chan (May 19, 2012-present)
- Children: Aurelia, August and Maxima.
"The greatest successes come from having the freedom to fail.” ~ Mark Zuckerberg | Back to the life | Back to the life · Original audio | Facebook.
Why is too much freedom bad? ›
Too much choice can leave us feeling anxious and unable to make an effective decision, and, ironically, less likely to try something new.
Who first said freedom is not free? ›
The saying is often used to convey respect specifically to those who are considered to have given their lives in defense of freedom. It is accredited to Col. Walter Hitchco*ck of the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico.
What are 5 famous quotes? ›
Famous quotes in English
| Quote | Who |
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| Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. | Albert Einstein |
| May the Force be with you. | Star Wars (many characters) |
| No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. | Eleanor Roosevelt |
| Not all those who wander are lost. | J. R. R. Tolkein |
54 more rows“I have a dream.” – Martin Luther King Jr. “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
What was Mark Zuckerberg most famous for? ›
American computer programmer and entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg gained international notoriety as cofounder and CEO (2004– ) of Facebook, a social networking Web site that went on to become the largest social network in the world. Facebook was founded in 2004 by Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris ...
What is Elon Musk's most famous quote? ›
When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor. Life is too short for long-term grudges.
