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Humble Beginnings
- Ken Langone's family struggled financially; his grandfather was illiterate and his father, a plumber, faced unemployment and mental health challenges.
- Despite growing up poor, Langone had a happy childhood and developed a strong work ethic, starting various jobs at a young age.
Early Hustle
- Langone displayed entrepreneurial tendencies from a young age, buying and selling Christmas wreaths for profit and working multiple jobs simultaneously.
- He delivered newspapers, worked in a butcher shop, cleaned rotisserie spits, stocked shelves, caddied, and started a landscaping business, driven by a desire for financial success.
Lack of Academic Curiosity
- Despite being bright, Langone wasn't a good student because he lacked academic curiosity.
- He prioritized working multiple jobs and having fun over his studies, doing the bare minimum in school.