Can Business Philosophy and Education Be Connected? | A Summary of Golden Sayings from Undercover Billionaire
This is the final installment of the series that has introduced golden sayings from the Undercover Billionaire over eight articles. This article serves as a summary and site map of everything covered so far.
Before that, a quick recap of the show.
・Earn $1 million in 90 days starting with $100 in capital
・Provided with $100, an old truck, and a smartphone with no contacts
・Use a fake name so your true identity is not revealed
Following these rules, billionaire Glenn Stearns dove into an unfamiliar city with nothing but his bare hands.
He successfully launched a new business called "UNDERDOG BBQ" in the unfamiliar town of Erie.
You can watch the entire process for free on the Discovery Channel YouTube channel.
As a special edition, the business golden sayings covered so far were compiled into 11 points.
Now, in this article, I have summarized the connection between the business philosophy and educational philosophy that I have written about so far.
The 23 golden sayings I encountered. All of them were extremely important perspectives for thinking about education as well.
I have compiled the links to my articles and the Undercover Billionaire here.
Ep. 1: Applying it to Education
Golden Saying 1: You cannot focus on business while you are focused on survival
Golden Saying 2: Find a buyer first and proceed with the work according to their needs
Golden Saying 3: Confidence is born when you take any job seriously.
Ep. 2: Conditions for a Successful Team
Golden Saying 4: Know your ****
What is important when starting a business is to understand that business.
Golden Saying 5: Human Capital
What is important in business is human capital.
Golden Saying 6: Instill Confidence
To make a business successful, it is important that the team believes in your vision as much as you do.
Ep. 3: Unexpected Situations Are Normal in Both Business and Education!
Golden Saying 7: BE READY TO PIVOT
Be prepared to change course
Golden Saying 8: DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE
Pay proper attention
Golden Saying 9: KNOW HOW TO MOTIVATE
Bring out the other person's performance
Ep. 4: Setbacks Are Normal in Both Business and Education!
Golden Saying 10: CREATE SPACE FOR TALENT
When you find talented personnel, find a position for them on the team.
Golden Saying 11: LESS IS MORE
Focus your target and keep it compact.
Golden Saying 12: "NO" IS JUST THE START OF THE CONVERSATION
The answer "NO" is just the beginning.
Ep. 5: A Crisis Is an Opportunity! | Action Drives the Situation
Golden Saying 13: FIND PEOPLE SMARTER THAN YOU
My policy is to find people who are more capable than myself.
Golden Saying 14: SET YOUR OWN TABLE
In business, the key to success is to actively go out and grab opportunities. Golden Saying 15: LOSE THE BATTLE TO WIN THE WAR
In business, sometimes you need to lose a battle to win the war.
Ep. 6: Trouble Is Inevitable in Both Business and Education | Calmness and Responsiveness Are Required
Golden Saying 16: DON’T PIGEONHOLE YOUR PLAYERS
Do not box people in.
Golden Saying 17: CHECK THE PLANE BEFORE YOU FLY IT
Check the aircraft before you take off. A pilot performs a thorough check of the aircraft before takeoff.
Golden Saying 18: IF THINGS GO WRONG, DON’T GO WITH THEM
Do not get flustered when trouble occurs. Maintaining calmness under pressure is essential for a professional.
Ep. 7: Pain Is Inevitable in Both Business and Education | Is It Pain Worth Enduring?
Golden Saying 19: LEADERS NEED TO STEP UP
Leaders must be proactive.
Golden Saying 20: COMBAT IS OPTIONAL
You do not necessarily have to fight when a problem arises.
Golden Saying 21: ENDURE MORE PAIN THAN ANYONE ELSE
Endure more pain than anyone else.
Ep. 8 Is Effort or Result More Important? | Differences in Thinking Between Business and Education
Golden Saying 22: DON’T CONFUSE EFFORT WITH RESULTS
Do not confuse effort with results.
Golden Saying 23: HAND-UPS NOT HANDOUTS
This is not a handout, but a fair reward.
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