127 Larry Ellison (Oracle) — transcript highlights
Founders · David Senra · 2020-05-25
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What the transcript keeps returning to
Product
“So it says, "They believed the company, uh, should provide opportunity and security to employees, contribute to the betterment of society, build…”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: product.
Focus
“The kind business people often ask before they made decisions.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: focus.
People
“People I care about, people I love are essential for my sanity to make it through every day.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: people.
Persistence
“So again, Larry is extremely hard on people.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: persistence.
Capital
“"Jenny feels that she has to be exactly on time all the time.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: capital.
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What this page does not prove
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Source and attribution
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