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"You either catch life by the collar or life will catch you by the collar. I prefer the former."
 

"There are not many moments in history that opportunity presents itself like this. We are at a point when new players no matter how small, can come in and boldy challenge the big traditional players."
 

"What really woke me up and prepared me for my business was my university. Being in a very prominent institution (London School of Economics) that focuses on economics gave me a really good grounding for the world of commerce."
   

"My English was very poor at that time (when I was a student in America). I told myself that I may be the worst English speaker in the States. But, on the other hand, those Americans can't speak Japanese."
   

"My primary motivation is the creative process. It's the most interesting part. When you can touch the emotions of people, that is very rewarding. I think it's probably this search for doing something that has an impact on people's lives which makes me happy."
   

"Education teaches you more things, but you must be motivated to have ideas and innovation. Also, you must be willing to move out of your comfort zone.
   

"The daily challenge is to mature as an individual, from somebody that's an entrepreneur with a vision, to a business person with a strategy.
   

"There's always something that you must strive for. If it's an easy task, everyone can do it. What's so outstanding about you?
   

"... the less outstanding students sometimes become very successful ... they do not worry about failure. They just pursue their interests. And a good number end up doing really well."
   

"When I drew up my plan for my company, everybody laughed and said I was a crazy man. But I've always believed that one must have big dreams."
   
   
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