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TONY HSIEH
I think everyone should get a little exposure to computer science because it really forces you to think in a slightly different way, and it’s a skill that you can apply in life in general, whether you end up in computer science or not.
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I view my role more as trying to set up an environment where the personalities, creativity and individuality of all the different employees come out and can shine.
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Just figure out what your personal values are then just make those the corporate values.
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Open, honest communication is the best foundation for any relationship, but remember that at the end of the day it’s not what you say or what you do, but how you make people feel that matters the most.
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Have fun. The game is a lot more enjoyable when you’re trying to do more than just make money.
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Business is all about learning to balance the short-term, medium-term and long-term and I think it’s when things are going well it covers up a lot of mistakes and bad decisions because you’re growing so quickly.
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If there are too many competitors, even if you’re the best it’s a lot harder to win.
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I thought about how easily we are all brainwashed by our society and culture to stop thinking and just assume by default that more money equals more success and more happiness, when ultimately happiness is really just about enjoying life.
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Things are never as bad or as good as they seem.
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A great brand is a story that never stops unfolding.
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For individuals, character is destiny. For organizations, culture is destiny.
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Don’t be cocky. Don’t be flashy. There’s always someone better than you.
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Most innovation comes from outside your industry applied to your own
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If you’re worried about putting food on the table or putting a roof over your head, that stress is definitely will contribute to unhappiness, but once you have your basic needs met then incremental money.
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Launching a business is kind of like a motorboat: You can go very quickly and turn fast.
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Businesses often forget about the culture, and ultimately, they suffer for it because you can’t deliver good service from unhappy employees.
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