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“And, the drive to succeed, I mean, that's something we've practically studied on this podcast, and everyone has different drivers.”

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Yeah. I love that. And, the drive to succeed, I mean, that's something we've practically studied on this podcast, and everyone has different drivers. But have you ever been able to identify why you're so driven?

It's a psychological question. It's hard. You know? It was always like that. It was even like in my childhood, I was always quite competitive in sports. You know, I always wanted to win in in basketball. I also played semi professional basketball. And I don't know where it's really coming from, but I actually get bored when there is no challenge. Yeah. So

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Martin Kassing reflects on the psychological roots of his drive to succeed, tracing his competitive nature back to childhood sports and semi-professional basketball. He reveals that he gets bored without challenges, offering insight into what motivates high-achieving entrepreneurs.

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This clip offers rare insight into the psychological makeup of a successful founder, exploring the intrinsic motivation that drives entrepreneurial behavior.

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