#381 I Had Dinner With Michael Ovitz

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What I learned from having an intense and fun 3 hour dinner with Michael Ovitz.

1: Mediocrity is always invisible until passion shows up and exposes it.

2: There's no ceiling on where you can push your profession.

3: Don't be unequally yoked. Pick partners that have the same ambition as you.

4: Read biographies. Know everything about the history of your industry.

5. Have a profound sense of belief. The world is very malleable.

6: There’s opportunity hiding in plain sight.

7: By endurance we conquer.

8: Work 10% less. Optimize for the long term.

9. Surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth.

10: Retirement is lame.

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