Category: Self Made
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Creating a business from $0 to 8.75 Million in 2 years
in Self MadeThis is the story or Ramon van Meer, and how he went from having a difficult childhood, dropping out of high school, becoming a single father, and creating an internet business that went from $0 to 8.75 million in about 2 years. Ramon always had an entrepreneurial spirit but he faced many failures before stumbling…
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Ryan Serhant, from drama student to real estate millionaire
Ryan Serhant is one of the most successful and well-known real estate brokers in the world. He was a theater student who waited tables to pay his rent. Out of desperation he turned to real estate. He currently stars on the TV series Million Dollar Listing New York Through a combination of hard work, personal charm, and…
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For Giannis Antetokounmpo, there is no failure in sports
This video clip was an interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo, a basketball player, for the Milwaukee Bucks that took place last year on April 2023 after the Bucks lost to the Miami Heats. The interviewer asked Giannis if the season was a failure. Giannis challenged the notion of failure and emphasized the importance of learning, growth,…
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Thinking big makes you bigger, Arnold Schwarzenegger
That was Arnold Schwarzenegger in an interview when Arnold released his latest book, “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life.” Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia title six years in a row, was the lead actor in many action and comedy films, served as the governor of California, and is a New York Times bestselling author.…
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Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang wishes students ample doses of pain and suffering
Jensen Huang is the co-founder, president and CEO of Nvidia, the company that designs the microchips that are powering Artificial Intelligence. As of March 2024, Jensen Huang’s net worth was estimated to be about $82 billion, making him the 17th richest person in the world. And in case you didn’t know Nvidia is a company worth…
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Indra Nooyi, ex-CEO of PepsiCo succeeded in spite of being an immigrant, brown, and a woman
in Self MadeYes, there is a lot of racial discrimination and sexism, but the ideal of meritocracy is still a powerful ideal in North America. Many women, racial minorities, and immigrants are overcoming racism and sexism with their talent, skills, and discipline, and are populating the offices of the most powerful companies in the world. I still…