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A Small Room Full of People
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49:13 - 53:27 (04:13)

The speaker recalls a scenario where he had to bend down and walk into a small room with 40 other people, who all stood up and snapped like they were in an army barracks.

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of moments of luck in life, sharing his personal experiences of his own moments of dumb luck in his career.
49:13 - 51:03 (01:49)
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Business success
Mattel's Hot Wheels became a toy empire, with the brand now generating $1 billion in annual revenue, thanks to a well-timed pitch and innovative marketing tactics.
51:03 - 51:56 (00:53)
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Hot Wheels
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Mattel's Hot Wheels became a toy empire, with the brand now generating $1 billion in annual revenue, thanks to a well-timed pitch and innovative marketing tactics. In this episode, the founder of Hot Wheels, Elliot Handler, shares the backstory of the beloved brand's success.

Chapter
A Small Room Full of People
Episode
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Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares a story about standing by his barrack with his bed and feeling anxious because his boss was inspecting the barracks and he thought his own bed wouldn't pass muster.
51:56 - 53:27 (01:30)
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