Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

38: The Power of Focus - Nicholas 'Charles Tyrwhitt' Wheeler, OBE

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Nov 29, 2018
Nicholas Wheeler, the founder of Charles Tyrwhitt shirts and recipient of an OBE, shares his journey from zero to a $0.3 billion business. He emphasizes the significance of focusing on core strengths and learning from failures. Nicholas discusses how passion fuels success, advocating for businesses to prioritize quality over quick profits. He elaborates on the importance of strategic delegation and building empowered teams. Additionally, he reflects on the journey's grind, revealing that true fulfillment often lies beyond financial gain.
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ANECDOTE

Early Business Venture in Photography

  • Nicholas Wheeler started his very first business at age 13 by doing photography for school leavers.
  • He made a couple hundred pounds a term from this, which was significant at the time.
INSIGHT

Execution Beats Ideas

  • The business idea itself is less important than its execution.
  • Success comes from doing something better than anyone else, not having a novel idea.
ADVICE

Grow Slowly to Learn Well

  • Starting small and learning your business over years builds a sturdy foundation.
  • Avoid rushing by raising money and making costly mistakes early on.
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