Understanding how the world works is crucial. One should learn to navigate the system, acknowledge its flaws, and play by the rules to achieve long-term goals. Rejecting the system outright or overly trusting it both pose risks. It's essential to realize the system's arbitrariness, work within its guidelines, and use it to one's advantage.
If you're a high school or college student with big dreams of starting your own company, this video is for you. Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel, two startup founders who started in the early 20s and are now top investors, sit down to share the hard-won advice they wish they had known back in high school. Whether you're already running your own startup or just have an idea you can't stop thinking about, Dalton and Michael cover the skills you need to learn now and how to set yourself up for success after graduating school.
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