Success Stories

Naval Ravikant, a renowned investor and venture capitalist, argues that excellence hinges less on credentials than on sustained obsession. What Happened: In "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" which is a curated collection of his most valuable insights on wealth, happiness and life Ravikant says, "If...

Ben Horowitz, cofounder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), once wrote that his toughest business calls demanded grit more than intelligence or knowledge. What Happened: In a 2011 essay, Horowitz wrote that "the most important decisions tested my courage far more than my intelligence...

Accenture Plc. CEO Julie Sweet says the lesson that steered her career arrived on a dark drive home from a speech contest when she was 15. What Happened: Sweet recalled that after she complained about losing to "the daughter of the president" of the local Lions Club, her father replied, "First of...

Famed investor Peter Lynch once underscored the significance of understanding the business behind a stock before investing in it, while also questioning the efficacy of economic forecasting. What Happened: Lynch, who is recognized for his successful stint at Fidelity Investments,...

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is known for his emphasis on long-term investments. He focuses on businesses that he believes will maintain a competitive edge for decades to come. What Happened: Buffett’s “buy and hold” strategy is the key to his advice for Apple investors to...

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban shared his wisdom on starting a thriving business without any initial capital, drawing from his own early entrepreneurial journey. What Happened: Cuban has shared his initial business venture prior to his triumph with MicroSolutions. At the age of 24,...

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang has expressed his preference for the physical sciences over software if he were a student today. What Happened: On Wednesday, during his visit to Beijing, Huang was asked about his educational focus if he were a 20-year-old student today. He responded by...

Kevin O’Leary, the famed investor and star of “Shark Tank,” urged students at Harvard to forgo the traditional consulting route and instead establish their own businesses. What Happened: In his role as an Executive Fellow at the prestigious Ivy League school, O’...

Warren Buffett imparted his unique viewpoint on success, underscoring the significance of love and respect over the accumulation of wealth. What Happened: Buffett, while interacting with students at Georgia Tech, expressed that the ultimate yardstick of success is not wealth, but the love and...

Jake Cuban, son of billionaire Mark Cuban, embarked on an entrepreneurial journey reminiscent of his father’s early business ventures by starting a side hustle selling candy at his school. What Happened: Mark Cuban shared details of his son’s business activities on Kevin Hart‘s...

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, recently shared the investment philosophy that has been the cornerstone of his successful career: “Don’t blow up.” Born from his first investment experience at the age of 14, this mantra has significantly influenced the risk culture at one...

Former OpenAI vice president Peter Deng says the secret to shipping hit products is assembling "a team of Avengers," not a squad of interchangeable generalists. What Happened: Speaking on Lenny's Podcast in June, Deng said leaders should "think about your team as a product and what are the various...

In a 1998 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, renowned investor, Charlie Munger, unveiled his three-step strategy for wealth accumulation starting from scratch. What Happened: Munger discussed the challenge of building wealth from ground zero. He underscored that rationality,...

Justine Musk, the ex-wife of billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, shed light on the secret behind his extraordinary success. What Happened: Justine Musk unveiled the key to the triumph of Elon Musk during her TEDx Talk a few years back. The secret, she divulged, is encapsulated in a single word...

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio underscored the significance of diversification in achieving investment success. Dalio, former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, has shared his investment insights, highlighting diversification. “Diversifying well is the most important thing you need...