On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Mike Milken ON: How to Connect Your Life Purpose with Business Success & The Mindset Behind Strategic Decision Making

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Jul 24, 2023
Join visionary leader Mike Milken, a pioneer in finance and philanthropy, as he reveals how to align life purpose with business success. He shares personal insights from his battle with cancer and discusses the transformative power of gut health on immunity. Delve into how strategic decision-making can drive advancements in cancer research and the potential of laboratory-grown food. Discover the importance of resilience and connection in overcoming challenges, and ponder the future of health and dietary evolution.
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ANECDOTE

Early Influences

  • Mike Milken's childhood fascination with data and knowledge stemmed from reading almanacs and questioning people's beliefs.
  • His early focus on research and challenging conventional wisdom were further solidified by his father's polio diagnosis and Elvis's vaccine endorsement.
ANECDOTE

Career Shift

  • Mike Milken's initial career goal was to run the space program, influenced by Sputnik.
  • His path changed after the Watts Riots, where he realized the racial disparities in accessing capital, leading him to focus on finance.
INSIGHT

Pattern Study vs. Academic Study

  • Studying patterns, rather than just academic study, is key to success.
  • This involves understanding broad social implications and how systems fit into a changing world, similar to calculating derivatives to measure change.
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