How I Built This with Guy Raz

Zappos: Tony Hsieh

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Jan 23, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Trickery

  • Tony Hsieh's parents encouraged his musical practice during summers.
  • He cleverly tricked them by playing recordings of himself practicing.
ANECDOTE

LinkExchange Journey

  • Tony Hsieh, after a short stint at Oracle, co-founded LinkExchange, a web advertising company.
  • Despite selling it for $265 million, he left due to declining company culture.
INSIGHT

Prioritizing Fulfillment

  • Tony Hsieh prioritized personal fulfillment over maximizing financial gains.
  • He left Microsoft early, forgoing potential earnings, to pursue his passions.
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