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From Athlete to Entrepreneur: How Sport Shapes Business Mindsets | Thomas Hoppe | TEDxPFH Goettingen
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-11 16:01
from an athlete to an entrepreneur. How sports and jewelry helped to become a businessman. As a young boy with the age of 10, I discovered my passion for aesthetics.Over the years, I dedicated myself completely to digaton and later specialized in 100 and 200 meter sprints, earning a spot in the States Court. My training schedule was intense. I trained nine times a week, improving my skills and expanding my limits every single day.While my friends were out and having fun or relaxing, I spent my time on the t ...
The power of patience, persistence & perseverance | Percival Tussamba | TEDxBrighton
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-02 16:39
Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of perseverance, persistence, and patience, especially in the face of adversity and uncertainty [3][4][10][17][19] - It advocates for celebrating the effort and journey of individuals, particularly refugees, rather than solely focusing on successful outcomes [18][19] Personal Narrative & Context - The speaker shares their experience as a refugee from Angola, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties faced when forced to leave their home [2][5][6] - The speaker's father's affiliation with the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Kabinda (Fleck) put their lives at risk, leading to their seeking asylum in the UK [6] Perseverance, Persistence & Patience - Perseverance is described as sticking to the game plan [17] - Persistence is defined as pushing through resolutions [17] - Patience is defined as trusting the process and endurance [8][17] Boxing Analogy - The speaker uses a boxing match as an analogy to illustrate the importance of perseverance, persistence, and patience in achieving goals [12][13][14][15][16][17] - The speaker learned that sticking to the game plan (jab and move) is crucial, even when faced with a challenging opponent [14][15][17]
Steve Jobs' Hidden Blueprint for Insane Success
Garry Tan· 2025-06-23 15:38
Key Principles for Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Build products that the company itself desires, rather than solely focusing on market research or investor demands [2][3] - Embrace the "maze mindset," viewing the startup journey as non-linear and pivoting when encountering obstacles instead of giving up [9][14] - Encourage interdisciplinary thinking and hiring diverse talent beyond specialists, integrating humanities and arts with technology [15][17] Steve Jobs' Early Ventures & Lessons - Steve Jobs' early experiences, such as hacking AT&T's phone network, were formative in shaping Apple's revolutionary DNA [1][4] - Jobs and Wozniak sold their prized possessions, including Wozniak's HP65 calculator (valued at $500) and Jobs' VW van (valued at $1,500), to fund their early ventures [7] - The initial sale of 50 Apple 1 units to a local computer shop generated $25,000 in revenue [7][8] Apple's Trajectory & Impact - NeXT's initial hardware failure led to a pivot to software, which was later acquired by Apple for $400 million and became macOS [10][14] - Apple's success stems from integrating a liberal arts perspective into technology, attracting a broader audience [16] - Apple's current valuation is in the trillions of dollars, with over a billion users worldwide, originating from humble beginnings in a garage [22]