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