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  • 3 things that the greatest founders have in common (my observation)

    1. Money. 2. ... 😀 Well, now seriously. Yesterday I was thinking about what the most influential minds in the world share. What signs or qualities are specific to them? 📋 And I make up this short list: 1️⃣ They went beyond known limits ✅ In other words, they risked a lot and tried to achieve something that wasn't imaginable for other people. 2️⃣ They delegated work to others ✅ They had insight into many things but surrounded themselves with the most knowledgeable specialists or had a "partner in crime". 3️⃣ They created a cult of personality ✅ I am not sure whether one can be born with this kind of greatness or can be gained over time, but it is a kind of charisma that others follow blindly. Of course, I think there is much more, but these are common for the most successful ones. What else did you observe?

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    Tyrion Long
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    I completely agree. I'd like to add my thoughts: they are willing to rationally experiment and gradually increase their investment.
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    Yanlin Wu
    Can't agree more. They started up their career in a new or rarely known realm, regardless of negative comments from their friends and family. And then there's a way out. They created a new demand for the whole industry; attracted, and gained countless target customers by their innovation and brand new ideas. That's how they stand out.
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    @linda_yanlin who is your favourite business owner?
    Nathan Covey
    Great list. I also think they build something that they absolutely love and their passionate about it. It's their baby.
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    @nathancovey yes! Today, I read one chapter from Richard Branson's book (Spoiler: when he had to sell Virgin Records for a while in 93, he couldn't announce it properly to his employees while he was crying and he described it as a funeral of his loved child) – then I went back home, so need to read the rest :D
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    Waison Lee
    They are warriors.
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    Kaushik Mukherjee
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    Percept Pixel
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    Might sound boring but the founders I personally admire all have one thing in common - resilience. I mean everything you said is accurate but in your business you will be faced with significant ups and downs, and unless you have resilience you will falter. The art of never giving up and adapting is what makes them great.
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    Alexander Galitsky
    Agree with money 💰
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    Eugene Garrett
    Really interested in great list
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    Han Kim
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    They had the dawg in them
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    @the_han_kim what do you mean by that? ::)
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    Hamna Malik
    Passion for Impact Focus on long term goals Team empowerment
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    Benson Xu
    be nice and be tough, they are not contradict.
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    @anbangx can you explain on some example what you mean?
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    Udaya Sri
    Another point to add is their ability to face failures without losing confidence. A failed project never stops them from creating something great.
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    Adam smith
    Today founder should have unrelenting ambition and a willingness to “walk through walls.” @https://pro2learn.com/
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    Phoebe Peralta
    Interesting points! I’d add a 4th: resilience. The greatest founders often went through countless failures, but their capacity to bounce back and learn from those failures is unmatched.
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    Domenic Yang
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    Very good list, especially agree!
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    Hongyuan Cao
    Absolutely agree with you! Your list really nails down some key traits that set influential minds apart. 1️⃣ Pushing beyond known limits is essential. It's about stepping out of the comfort zone and envisioning what's not yet on the horizon. 2️⃣ Delegation is another huge one. No one can be an expert in everything, so knowing when to bring in specialists is crucial. 3️⃣ The cult of personality is interesting. Charisma can indeed make a difference in how others perceive and follow you. I’d also add relentless curiosity and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. What do you think?
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    jackCheng
    1.patience 2.put down the ego 3.fouse on the most important things
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    Zebracat AI
    Zebracat AI
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    Great insights, Nika! In my experience, the most successful founders I’ve collaborated with have an uncanny ability to push through adversity. Whether it's launching a product that doesn’t initially take off or facing fierce competition, their determination is unshakeable. They view setbacks not as failures, but as learning opportunities. (Relentless Perseverance)
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    Valianto
    wow nice observation
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