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My Little Hundred Million

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Jul 21, 2016
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ANECDOTE

Hank Rowan's Humble Beginnings

  • Hank Rowan started an industrial furnace company from his garage that grew into a multinational corporation.
  • Despite his wealth, he lived modestly, preferring practical cars and scuffed shoes over luxury.
ANECDOTE

From Small Gift to Hundred Million

  • Hank Rowan gave $100 million to a nearly bankrupt local college instead of prestigious schools.
  • The idea started as a $1,500 donation request escalating to a $100 million gift for engineering.
INSIGHT

Soccer as a Weak-Link Game

  • Soccer is a weak-link sport where the poorest players impact success more than the stars.
  • Improving the weakest players yields greater team success than focusing on superstars.
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