"We're never in lack of money. We lack people with dreams, who can die for those dreams."

The essence of this quote is pretty straightforward: money isn’t the real issue—it’s the lack of passion and commitment to dreams. When people have strong dreams and are willing to put everything on the line for them, the resources tend to follow. In simple terms, it’s saying that people who have big visions and the determination to pursue them are what the world really needs more of.

Think about the historical context: this sounds like something you’d hear during an entrepreneurial boom or a time when innovation was crucial. Maybe it was said during the tech boom in Silicon Valley, where people were constantly chasing big, innovative dreams. Or it might be relevant during any period of intense change when new ideas are desperately needed.

Take Elon Musk, for example. Here’s a guy who had a dream of electric cars and space travel when both ideas seemed almost laughable to many. He was willing to risk a huge chunk of his personal wealth and time to make Tesla and SpaceX a reality. In the early days, Tesla was on the verge of bankruptcy several times. Musk even had to borrow money for rent, but he didn't give up. Now, Tesla is a leading electric car manufacturer, and SpaceX is revolutionizing space travel. It wasn’t the lack of money that was the bottleneck; it was finding someone with the wild dream and the will to chase it.

So how do you apply this wisdom in your own life? Start by pinpointing what you’re truly passionate about. What’s that one dream you can’t stop thinking about? Once you’ve got it, make a plan and be prepared to commit fully. It might mean late nights, early mornings, and a fair amount of risk, but if you believe in it enough, the resources—whether that’s money, time, or people—will come.

Imagine you’re at a small neighborhood café, chatting with a friend. You tell them about this big idea you have for a new app that could solve a problem you’re passionate about. Maybe your friend says, “Sounds great, but where will you get the funding?” You could reply, “I’m not worried about the money. I just need to find people who believe in this dream as much as I do.” You start working out of your garage, putting in all your savings and pulling all-nighters while maintaining your day job. Eventually, you find a couple of like-minded folks who see the potential and are willing to invest their own time and small funds. Slowly but surely, you start gaining traction.

It’s just like a story I heard about a guy who wanted to turn his family's old recipe into a hot sauce brand. He didn’t have any money to start with—just a strong belief that his sauce was the best. He started small, making batches in his kitchen and selling them at local farmers' markets. People loved it. Word spread, and soon enough, he had investors coming to him. The dream attracted the resources.

So next time you’re worried about not having enough money to start something, ask yourself if it’s really the money you lack—or the dream. If your dream is big enough and you believe in it fiercely, you’ll find a way. And if you’re willing to die for that dream, well, there’s not much that can stop you.