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How setbacks create momentum w/ Robert Reffkin, Compass founder and CEO

Masters of Scale

CHAPTER

Turning Setbacks into Success

This chapter recounts the journey of overcoming significant setbacks during the dot-com bubble and highlights the importance of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. It explores personal experiences that illustrate how challenges can become opportunities for growth, including a transformative interview preparation that led to early career success. The narrative emphasizes the need for self-awareness and adaptability, shaped by familial inspiration and a competitive teenage venture into DJing.

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