Learn from every "no"
Masters of Scale
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Learning from Mistakes in Entrepreneurship
The speaker shares their principle of saying no to wearing furs, selling alcohol, and promoting cigarettes, despite lucrative offers. They reflect on missed opportunities, such as rejecting the chance to launch a magazine, realizing the importance of delegation and visionary leadership. The speaker acknowledges that everyone makes mistakes, but what differentiates a great entrepreneur is the ability to learn quickly and maintain an infinite learner mentality for rapid recovery and growth.
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