How I Built This with Guy Raz 5-Hour Energy: Manoj Bhargava
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Mar 13, 2017 Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-Hour ENERGY, shares his journey from monk to entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of launching a successful energy drink. He talks about the creation of '5-hour Energy', navigating product launches, and the importance of resilience and innovation in competitive markets.
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The Dump Truck
- Manoj Bhargava's family moved to West Philadelphia from India when he was 14.
- To earn money, he bought a dump truck for $350, cleaned houses, and later resold the truck for the same price.
Princeton and Monkhood
- Manoj Bhargava got into Princeton but dropped out after his first year.
- He spent the next several years living as a monk, primarily in India.
True Education
- Manoj Bhargava considers his time as a monk his true education, teaching him about life and business.
- This experience stripped away assumptions and provided a fundamental perspective.