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#149 Co-CEO Workday, Carl Eschenbach: A Life of Significance

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Jul 31, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Workouts Spark Clarity and Ideas

  • Carl wakes early daily for workout routines, using no music but watching CNBC or ESPN.
  • His workouts fuel clarity of thought and his best ideas often come during exercise sessions.
ADVICE

Focus Forward, Not Behind

  • Always focus forward, looking through the windshield instead of the rear view mirror.
  • Never rely on past success; push yourself to improve every day without going backwards.
ANECDOTE

Proving Virtualization's Value

  • Early on at VMware, Carl faced skepticism about virtualizing x86 servers in data centers.
  • Proof-of-concept successes convinced customers and drove breakthrough adoption and ROI realization.
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