Keep trying. Dream big.

Sheryl Sandberg, the former Chief Operating Officer of Meta (Facebook), is a trailblazer known for her insights on leadership, resilience, and redefining success. Her journey as a leader at some of the world’s most influential tech companies has given her a unique perspective on what it takes to create meaningful work and a fulfilling life. Sandberg’s reflections inspire us to stay persistent, chase our passions, and dream boldly.

In her quote, Sandberg reminds us that success isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. It’s something we define for ourselves, often through trial and error. Whether we’re navigating career paths or striving to make a difference, her advice encourages us to find the intersection of passion and contribution—a place where true happiness resides.

“What about the rat race in the first place? Is it worthwhile? Or are you just buying into someone else’s definition of success? Only you can decide that, and you’ll have to decide it over and over and over. But if you think it’s a rat race, before you drop out, take a deep breath. Maybe you picked the wrong job. Try again. And then try again. Try until you find something that stirs your passion, a job that matters to you and matters to others. It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It’s also a very clear path to happiness.

“At Facebook we have a very broad mission. We don’t just want you to post all your pictures of tonight up there and use Facebook to keep in touch, even though we want that, so do a lot of that. We want to connect the whole world. We want to make the whole world more open and more transparent. The one thing I’ve learned working with great entrepreneurs—Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook, Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Google—that if you want to make a difference, you better think big and dream big, right from day one.”

_{Source: Sandberg, Sheryl. Barnard College. New York, New York. 17 May 2011. Commencement Address.}