I interviewed 100 legendary investors, founders and executives.
Collectively, they have created over $1 trillion of value for the world.
Here are 20 practical career lessons they shared with me πππ
Always strive to simultaneously be overrated and underrated.
Contrary to popular belief, being overrated is good. It opens doors and gives you credibility.
But donβt let this go to your head. Stay hungry, humble and hardworking.
Most people overinvest in expiring skills & underinvest in permanent skills.
Expiring skills are tactical; their relevance diminishes with time and technology
Permanent skills are evergreen and create disproportionate impact
E.g. communication, judgement, trust, empathy
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable
If you get advice from enough people, the advice will cancel out.
You can find 2 smart people to take opposite sides of the argument on virtually every topic.
Focus on developing your instincts and trusting your own intuition.
Surround yourself with open minded people vs. close minded people
Open Minded People:
- Ask genuine questions
- Insatiably curious
- Listen attentively
Close Minded People
- Make statements instead of ask questions
- Focus on being right
- Speak more