The School of Greatness 1007 An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success w/Guy Raz
Sep 16, 2020
Join Guy Raz, an award-winning journalist and the mastermind behind "How I Built This," as he shares insights distilled from countless conversations with entrepreneurs. He emphasizes that true success is rooted in purpose, not profit, highlighting the importance of resilience and embracing failure. Guy discusses how personal fulfillment and connection drive entrepreneurial journeys, and he provides valuable tips on navigating challenges and maintaining optimism. This engaging discussion inspires listeners to pursue their passions thoughtfully.
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Essential Qualities for Entrepreneurs
- Develop resilience and a strong sense of optimism.
- Learn to withstand rejection and accept "no" to keep going.
Calendly Founder's Resilience
- Guy Raz interviewed Topio Otana, founder of Calendly, who sold ADT door-to-door.
- Otana learned resilience through constant rejection, knowing a "yes" would come.
Mormon Entrepreneurship
- Many successful entrepreneurs are Mormon, possibly due to their missionary work.
- Missionary work involves rejection, language learning, and independence, useful for entrepreneurs.
