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Overcoming Difficulty in Starting a Successful Business
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21:16 - 28:05 (06:49)

The founder of a successful business discusses the difficulty of starting a business and how vulnerability plays a role in success. There is no explicit mention of a product or service being advertised.

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The founder discusses how age, experience, and self-reflection have enabled him to become more comfortable being vulnerable.
21:16 - 24:38 (03:22)
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Entrepreneurship
Summary

The founder discusses how age, experience, and self-reflection have enabled him to become more comfortable being vulnerable. He also talks about the importance of failure in achieving success and how being in a position of power led to others constantly asking for things.

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Overcoming Difficulty in Starting a Successful Business
Episode
#534: Michael Dell, Founder of Dell — Early Failures, Battling Carl Icahn, Learning from the Competition, and How to Play Nice But Win
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The transition of a company is a time of tremendous pressure for the CEO, who carries the weight of responsibility over their employees' livelihoods.
24:38 - 26:12 (01:34)
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CEO
Summary

The transition of a company is a time of tremendous pressure for the CEO, who carries the weight of responsibility over their employees' livelihoods. During this period, there can be many moments of doubt and uncertainty, which requires focusing on finding the solution and overcoming these difficult moments.

Chapter
Overcoming Difficulty in Starting a Successful Business
Episode
#534: Michael Dell, Founder of Dell — Early Failures, Battling Carl Icahn, Learning from the Competition, and How to Play Nice But Win
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
During crunch times, it's important for communicators to be able to effectively tell the stories of a company to motivate and inspire others.
26:13 - 28:05 (01:52)
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Communication
Summary

During crunch times, it's important for communicators to be able to effectively tell the stories of a company to motivate and inspire others. In order to recharge, one communicator is a big fan of sleep.

Chapter
Overcoming Difficulty in Starting a Successful Business
Episode
#534: Michael Dell, Founder of Dell — Early Failures, Battling Carl Icahn, Learning from the Competition, and How to Play Nice But Win
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show