Kevin O'Leary observes that two-thirds of his Harvard MBA students gravitate towards consulting instead of entrepreneurship. He warns that staying in a consulting role for two years can lead to being seen as unqualified for making business decisions. O'Leary emphasizes the importance of building something of one's own rather than spending time in roles that yield minimal personal rewards. Although prestigious institutions like Harvard have produced successful entrepreneurs, many students remain unaware of their potential outside traditional roles. O'Leary aims to inspire students to embrace entrepreneurship by challenging their career choices.
"Look, if you want to drift into hell on Earth, stay 24 months in a consulting firm and you are tainted meat for the rest of your life."
"Why would anybody burn all those hours while someone else makes money, and you do nothing of consequence?"
"I respect all the consulting firms that are out there, but I'm going to do my best to keep people from going into that."
"When I ask my Harvard cohort who wants to go into consulting, about two thirds raise their hands."
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