Is Money Your ONLY Business Goal?
28 Jul 2026 · 1 min
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In this short talk, entrepreneur and author Mike Michalowicz challenges the common belief that profit is the primary purpose of a business. He argues that money should be viewed as a facilitator—a means to sustain operations and achieve broader goals—rather than the ultimate end. Drawing on his own youthful misconception that greed, epitomized by Gordon Gekko, is heroic, Michalowicz emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from purpose, impact, and caring for the community. He encourages entrepreneurs to be brutally honest about what brings them happiness beyond financial gain, to use their ventures as a form of self‑expression, and to prioritize meaningful contribution over the pursuit of wealth alone.
