Think Big, Start Small, Move Before Permission

“The day after independence, the redistribution of colonists’ lands occupied the minds of the leaders and elites. After the 1965 coup d’état, the industry was socialized under the guidance of Abdesselam and a group of French and Algerian theorists, inspired by the University of Grenoble economist, Stan de Bemis. The dominant philosophy was known as “industrializing industry.” Starting from the top, much like the Chinese had done with the Great Leap Forward, it was necessary to develop basic industries which were supposed to elevate lighter industry.”

“The perception of an opportunity Perceiving an opportunity requires a careful look at what is happening in the environment, an ability to step back, and an unusual vision. The entrepreneur is a dreamer with feet on the ground. They imagine things that may seem impossible at the time of dreaming, but can become possible, provided they believe in them and work to achieve them. The entrepreneur’s art is to imagine solving problems that will allow the dream to become a possible reality.”