Zeng Ming: “Founders often come to me to discuss strategy. The very first question I ask catches many of them off‑guard: “Ten years from now, what version of yourself would make you feel satisfied?” This question best reveals your present‑day expectations and what truly drives your journey.

Some say they are deeply passionate about the project and want it to succeed. For them, the cause matters more than the person. Some cite pure curiosity, which is more compelling than the urge to prove themselves. Others state their goal is to build a $10‑billion‑dollar company. This is largely ego‑driven, a pursuit of external validation. Many of their choices and pivots revolve around this target. It is not intrinsic motivation; they are heavily shaped by external metrics.”

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