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Published Sep 16, 2020

The #1 SKILL Every SUCCESSFUL Entrepreneur MUST HAVE (Explained!)| Guy Raz & Lewis Howes

Entrepreneur Guy Raz unveils the critical skill of embracing failure for entrepreneurial success, spotlighting purpose-driven work over profit. His insights redefine greatness with a focus on kindness, responsibility, and balancing ambition with personal values to create a lasting impact.
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  • Personal Definitions

    defines greatness as influencing others with kindness and responsibility. He believes his primary purpose is to instill these values in his children 1. asks Guy about his three truths, to which he responds with fatherhood, love, and truth, emphasizing the transformative power of being a parent 2.

    If you're walking in the direction of greatness, you walk in the direction of excellence, you're going to be uncomfortable.

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    Guy explains that fatherhood reawakened his sense of awe and curiosity, which he considers essential for his work.

       

    Professional Success

    Professional success, according to Guy, involves navigating the loneliness that can come with fame and maintaining a sense of connection 3. He shares a personal story about a medical scare with his child, highlighting the constant fears that come with parenthood 4. and Guy discuss the balance between ambition and personal life, with Guy noting that he prioritizes family over scaling his business.

    I think that one of the things that I probably will not overcome is just scaling what I do even bigger, because I need to have a manageable life.

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    Guy emphasizes that the trade-off for greater professional success often involves sacrificing valuable family time, which he is unwilling to do.

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