In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Bonus: Advice to young people

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Aug 6, 2025
Jensen Huang, the Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, shares his insights on building a fulfilling career. He emphasizes the power of thinking from first principles and the importance of falling in love with your work. Huang's contrarian view on passion is particularly compelling, as he discusses how love for what you do can shape your journey. He also explores the significance of curiosity, resilience, and mentorship, encouraging young people to tackle challenges head-on and cultivate meaningful relationships for long-term success.
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ADVICE

Run Towards Problems

  • Volunteer for difficult problems to innovate and learn.
  • People value those who tackle challenging tasks with creativity and drive.
ADVICE

Focus On Decision Quality

  • Accept that luck is uncontrollable and embrace it.
  • Focus on making higher quality decisions to change your life trajectory.
INSIGHT

Love What You Do

  • Don’t chase passion; instead, learn to love what you do.
  • Falling in love with your work leads to motivation and excellence.
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