The CEO of a $282 billion chip machine producer takes one easy step to stay calm at the start of a big presentation
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ASML's CEO Christophe Fouquet emphasizes the importance of mindful breathing before presentations, suggesting that fast breathing can lead to failure. He shared his personal strategies for stress relief, including listening to music and spending time with family. Influential figures like Marc Benioff and Ray Dalio advocate for meditation and mindfulness, highlighting personal success linked to these practices. ASML faces significant geopolitical challenges, particularly concerning its technology sales to China, while becoming a key player in semiconductor manufacturing amidst the AI boom.
I'm grateful to have learned how to meditate 30 years ago because I learned how to stop the inner critic.
ASML is under pressure from the Dutch and US governments to further restrict sales of its technology to China.
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