"I find that when i'm tired, a pebble turn into a boulder," he says. "As long as i'm surrounded by good people... Ah, no problem." If you're stressed out and don't know how to deal with it, try this: Don't let your stress get in the way of getting things done.
My guest is businessman and investor Andrew Wilkinson, who has made a successful career out of channeling his entrepreneurial spirit, but he knows that sometimes that energy can be a double-edged sword.
We discuss the lessons learned acquiring 40 companies, why he struggled to find happiness and what changed, mimetic desire, competing with venture-backed companies, hiring and firing CEOs, getting back up after million dollar mistakes, and so much more.
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