Think Different

  The lesson emphasizes the importance of determination, hard work, and focusing on delighting customers. The stories of Rose Blumkin and Jack Taylor illustrate that starting with very little capital, they built successful businesses through perseverance, dedication, and exceptional customer service. Their success was not due to unique products but to their relentless effort and commitment to making customers happy. The lesson also underscores the value of learning from others and surrounding oneself with exemplary people, both in business and personal life, to achieve greater success. Full speech below: These people had one thing in common, you know. They knew they had it in themselves. They knew they could be something beyond where they were. They were willing to put their time and their energies to better themselves. What you really could do with more skills is just remarkable. So I would like to just tell you a couple of short stories, and we'll draw maybe a couple of lessons f...