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What I learned from this article was: if you ask vague questions you tend to get vague, boring answers. Even from a billionaire. For instance, you could have a
by glenra 13y ago
What I learned from this article was: if you ask vague questions you tend to get vague, boring answers. Even from a billionaire.
For instance, you could have asked things like: What's the craziest business proposal somebody has made to you? What's the biggest business opportunity you missed out on, and why did you take a pass? Did you have a concrete, well-defined goal for success, and if so, what is it/have you met it? Looking back on your career, what would you rather have done differently? Who's the most interesting/famous person you've met, and who would you still like to meet if you could?
- vladmk 13y agoYou're right, but I didn't care about the lunatics he met with crazy proposals or famous interesting people. I was trying to find out how he became so successful and his philosophies on business. The whole luck vs. skill question for example, I didn't know he'd say luck. I also didn't know he'd give vague answers, but that is a common mistake I'll never make again. Also there was personal stuff, but I figured this is what people would like to hear less about me personally. What else would you like to know? I'll be happy to answer if I can.