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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Piyush Shukla

Quote of the day by Ashton Kutcher: "When I was 13, I had my first..." — Inspiring life lesson from a timeless quote on hard work, perseverance, humility, career growth and why ordinary jobs can shape the path to unexpected success, by the actor and entrepreneur known for That ’70s Show

Quote of the Day by Ashton Kutcher: “When I was 13, I had my first job with my dad...” — Kutcher’s recollection of his early jobs is straightforward: before acting made him famous, work for him meant carrying roofing shingles with his father, washing dishes, working in a grocery-store deli and sweeping cereal dust in a factory. The point is not that every job leads to celebrity success, but that ordinary work can become part of a person’s education.

In everyday life, people often move through jobs they did not expect to have, relationships that change direction and decisions that only make sense after some time has passed. A difficult period at work may teach patience, while a disagreement with family or a failed plan may reveal something about what matters next. The quote places those experiences in a simple sequence, showing life as a series of steps rather than one carefully planned route.

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