""I've met people who've worked hard, who've done well, who had lucky opportunities-and give them credit, they took advantage of those opportunities-but they weren't geniuses. They just applied themselves, they had their ears open, they had curiosity about the environment around them, and they saw things, and they went through little doors that other people wouldn't have seen.""
""A lot of these opportunities are more accessible than you think. If you think that someone can only get to this spot because he's brilliant and genius and had this charmed life at every stage, you kind of give up.""
Lloyd Blankfein emphasizes that success does not solely depend on Ivy League degrees or high intelligence. Throughout his career, he has observed that hard work, curiosity, and the ability to recognize and seize opportunities are crucial for achieving success. He reflects on his time at J. Aron, where employees, despite lacking prestigious backgrounds, demonstrated dedication and a strong work ethic. Blankfein believes that many career opportunities are more accessible than perceived, and that a mindset focused on effort rather than elitism can lead to success.
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