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Key Takeaways

Greatness does not come from intelligence; it comes from character, which can only be earned from overcoming adversities and developing perseverance
Strategy is not words; strategy is action
The Mission is the Boss: Nvidia exists to serve a mission and not for the sake of perpetuating its existence
Refuse to be outworked and be unapologetically extreme in your dedication; working long hours is a necessary prerequisite for excellence
Do what is natural and organic to you so that you enjoy it and can do it for a long period
The Speed of Light Framework for project execution: Instead of judging performance based on past performance or against the competition, judge yourself against the theoretical maximum of what can be achieved in the minimum amount of time; the law of physics should be your only constraint
Jensen tortures people into greatness: “The work” is the most important thing, not people’s feelings
Hone the sword by seeking conflict: Opportunity handled well leads to more opportunity
Innovation is a necessity, not an option
Nvidia has a flat organizational structure that (1) Enables employees to act with more independence and (2) Filters out low-performing employees who are unaccustomed to thinking for themselves
Ship the Whole Cow: Nvidia found ways to package and sell hardware that it previously would have discarded; this helped it mitigate low-end market competition and insulate itself from the innovator’s dilemma
Complacency kills: The enemy is not the competition, but the company falling victim to complacency – both real and imagined

What I learned from reading The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant by Tae Kim.

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#376 Jensen Huang: Founder of Nvidia