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If You Want To Change the World, Educate the World | Sal Khan

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Oct 19, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Dinner Party Skepticism

  • After quitting his hedge fund job to start Khan Academy, Sal Khan faced skepticism at a dinner party.
  • Guests questioned his decision, implying his wife's medical career was their financial safety net.
ADVICE

Handling Cynicism

  • When facing cynicism about your endeavors, consider the source and avoid defensiveness.
  • Focus on your own evidence and convictions, not on convincing everyone.
ANECDOTE

Regrettable Omission

  • Sal Khan regrets a time he let others' opinions deter him from interviewing a well-known figure.
  • He prioritized avoiding potential controversy over his conviction that the person had valuable insights.
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