One setback after another, we shook it off and skated to the next opportunity. Each time, we gain skills and strengthen our character. No setback that comes our way doesn't look like an opportunity these days.
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Jensen Huang
Co-founder, president and chief executive of NVIDIA
United States · b. 1963
Technology
About
Born in Taiwan and raised in Thailand and the United States. Co-founded the semiconductor company NVIDIA in 1993 and has been its chief executive since. Holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University.
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Of all of the things that I value most about my abilities, intelligence is not top of that list. My ability to endure pain and suffering, my ability to work on something for a very, very long period of time, my ability to handle setbacks and see the opportunity just around the corner I consider to be my superpowers, and I hope they're yours.
I begin each morning, I do every single morning exactly the same way, I begin each morning by doing my highest priority work first. I have a very clear priority list and I start from the highest priority work first. Before I even get to work, my day is already a success. I've already completed my most important work and can dedicate my day to helping others.
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