From Persistent Teen to Billionaire: The Robert F. Smith Story

✎ Robert. F. Smith's Top 10 Rules for Success. A former chemical engineer and investment banker, he is the founder, of Vista Equity Partners. In 2018, with a net worth of US$5 billion, he became the wealthiest African-American, surpassing Oprah Winfrey. He recently decided to pay off the entire student loan debt of the 2019 Morehouse College graduating class of 396 students. He's Robert F. Smith and here's my take on his Top 10 Rules for Success.

✎ Robert F. Smith, the founder of Vista Equity Partners, is a remarkable figure who has made a significant impact in the world of business and philanthropy. From his beginnings as a chemical engineer and investment banker to becoming the wealthiest African-American in the world in 2018, surpassing Oprah Winfrey, Smith's journey is inspiring. Notably, he made headlines by paying off the entire student loan debt of the 2019 Morehouse College graduating class, showcasing his dedication to giving back to the community.

In this video, we dive into Robert F. Smith's top ten rules for success. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, sharing his own story of how he secured an internship at Bell Labs by persistently calling them every week. Smith also discusses the value of creating an environment of innovation, taking risks, and being purposeful in one's endeavors. His insights into the necessity of a peer network and thinking differently highlight how crucial it is to surround yourself with supportive and innovative individuals.

Smith's wisdom extends to understanding market dynamics and continuously educating oneself. He underscores the importance of giving back, a lesson instilled in him by his parents. This video also includes a special bonus clip where Smith talks about seizing opportunities and the responsibility to create and utilize on-ramps to success. Watch to learn from one of the most successful and philanthropic leaders of our time, and get ready to apply his principles to your own life.

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📜 ROBERT F. SMITH'S RULES 📜
1. Want it badly enough
2. Create an environment of innovation
3. Take risks
4. Be purposeful
5. Create a peer network
6. Think differently
7. Connect with nature
8. Study the market
9. Get knowledge
10. Give back
11. BONUS - Seize opportunities

✎ More about Robert F. Smith. He grew up in a mostly African American, middle-class neighborhood in Denver, and attended a newly-integrated school. He trained as an engineer at Cornell University, earning his B.S. in Chemical Engineering. After working at Kraft General Foods, where he earned two United States and two European patents, he attended Columbia Business School. From 1994-2000, he joined Goldman Sachs in tech investment banking, first in New York and then in Silicon Valley. He was the first person at Goldman Sachs to focus solely on Tech M&A and foreign

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1. how will you give back this week?
2. what knowledge do you need to invest in yourself?
3. how can you create a peer network so you're not alone?

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