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#46 I Love Capitalism: An American Story

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Nov 13, 2018
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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.
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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.
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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.
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