Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Alex Smith, Shane Battier, & Ravi Gupta - What Makes A Glue Guy? - [Invest Like the Best, EP.387]

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Sep 10, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Alex Smith, a former NFL quarterback known for his resilience, Shane Battier, a champion NBA player celebrated for his team-first mentality, and Ravi Gupta, a leader in tech and investment, discuss the essence of 'glue guys.' They share personal stories about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and the significance of mentorship in fostering success. The trio emphasizes how shared experiences and authentic connections are crucial in both sports and business, highlighting the fine balance between competition and collaboration.
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INSIGHT

Talent vs. Teamwork

  • Individual talent is important, but great teams are rarer and achieve more.
  • Teams refine talent through sparring and make hard work more sustainable through shared joy.
ANECDOTE

Childhood Glue Guy

  • Shane Battier learned teamwork by helping friends win to feel accepted as a mixed-race, tall, poor child.
  • He found pure joy in shared victory and became obsessed with team success.
INSIGHT

Rarity of Great Teams

  • Individual stories are easier to tell, but great teams are rare and impactful.
  • Focus on the attributes that make a team great, as it's more complex than individual talent.
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