My First Million

The #1 Personality Trait That Made These Business Moguls +$450M

Feb 26, 2024

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Top business moguls' ruthless mindsets dissected: Egon Durban's tactics, Ari Emanuel's methods, Dana White & UFC success, Fertittas' insane habits, loyalty complexities, 'f*ck you' qualities, knowing your 'pucker number', and the pursuit of happiness.

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Successful business moguls thrive on loyalty in partnerships and prioritize trust and collaboration for long-term success.

Emotional resilience and self-reflection are key in navigating challenges and making informed decisions in business and personal growth.

Taking calculated risks and seizing opportunities with strategic investments can lead to massive success in the tech sector.

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Taking Risks and Seizing Opportunities: The Story of Egan Durban

Egan Durban's journey exemplifies the power of taking risks and seizing opportunities in the world of private equity investment. Starting in the banking world, Durban made a strategic move to shift to technology investing in 1999, recognizing the potential in the dot-com boom. His pivotal decision to expand into Europe led to significant success, such as acquiring Skype and orchestrating its turnaround, selling it to Microsoft for $8.5 billion.

Opportunities and Risks in Life

00:47

How expensive is your happiness?

00:46

Field Awareness and Adaptability

01:05

Aggressive Bedside Manner and Strategic Career Moves

01:26

Introduction

2min

Success Stories in Private Equity and Tech Investments

14min

Exploring the Story of the Emanuel Brothers and Their Accomplished Sibling

3min

From Mailroom to Business Mogul: The Power of Humble Beginnings

22min

Exploring Loyalty in Relationships and Business

9min

Navigating Feedback and Professional Opinions

6min

Exploring Past Experiences and Emotional Growth

3min

Episode 555: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) break down the ruthless mindsets the top 1% of business moguls have in common.

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Show Notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Egon Durban of Silver Lake

(15:00) The methods of Ari Emanuel

(20:00) The making of Dana White and UFC

(37:00) Insane habits of the Fertittas brothers

(40:00) Sam's loyalty complex

(44:00) Other f*ck you qualities

(46:00) Knowing your pucker number

(48:30) How cheap is your happiness?

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