The World Motivation
The first thing I think, I was building computers, I started to build a computer when I was 17 or 18 at home, an IBM compatible computer, and then I started to sell computers, and when I sold a computer to a company called Ligo I think, and they were selling systems which became blockbuster.
The first thing I think, I was building computers, I started to build a computer when I was 17 or 18 at home, an IBM compatible computer, and then I started to sell computers, and when I sold a computer to a company called Ligo I think, and they were selling systems which became blockbuster.
Peter Jones shares his journey into the world of computers, starting from building his own machine to selling them to companies. This transition from a personal hobby to a business venture demonstrates how passion can evolve into entrepreneurship. By mentioning a specific company, Ligo, that he sold to, he reflects on the impact of technology in creating successful business opportunities.
Consider a young adult today who builds gaming PCs as a hobby and eventually starts a computer-building business online. This scenario illustrates how skills acquired from personal interests can translate into viable career paths. Jones's story serves as an encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and recognize the commercial potential in their hobbies.