In today’s episode we go through the storied career of billionaire Li Ka-Shing, and pluck out some key insights that has contributed to his wealth and success. From working 100hr weeks as a teenager to leading a gargantuan conglomerate that employs over 300,000 people, Li’s story and the lessons it bears will be sure to inspire you.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about:

Segment 1 - Childhood and individuality - How Li lived in poverty growing up - The event that set his motivation for his future - How Li shows that even the most difficult situations can be bettered by individual will and effort

Segment 2 - Early career and attitude - Why Li had to work 16 hour days for 7 days a week - The attitude and effort that provided the foundation for his success - How success requires action and initiative

Segment 3 - Cheung Kong and managing failure - The major setback to Li’s business early on and how he responded to it - How his response contributed to a future success - Why his actions are embedded in the company’s name of Cheung Kong

Segment 4 - Further expansion and management style - How Li shifted towards property development, and the massive ambitions he had - Why challenging the giant british conglomerates was almost impossible - The management secret that has contributed to the success of his massive company.

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