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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.
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.
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.