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Culture clash: A banker is reprimanded for reading Sorkin's 'Too Big to Fail' instead of sourcing deals. Prioritizing learning over immediate output leads to unexpected consequences. #WorkCulture #Fin...

A near-miss in politics opened unexpected doors. One founder reveals how rejection became the ultimate architect, shaping a journey far beyond initial plans. #FoundersJourney #Rejection #SuccessStory ...

Navigating identity: Midwest roots vs. New York life. Someone adapts their answer depending on who they're talking to. Family values from Missouri, but proud to be a New Yorker. #Midwest #NewYork #Ide...

Playing kickball, he ran full speed into a chain link fence. The crossbeam lined up perfectly at nose height—instant shock. No warning track on that field! #Kickball #SportsFail #ChainLinkFence #Outdo...

While working on the Fitbit IPO, a banker felt the name 'Bobby' lacked the necessary gravitas. For a year or two, 'Rob' was the temporary solution to project the right image. #InvestmentBanking #Fitbi...

The person gives credit to their dad for making them read a lot. They recall winning a reading competition in 5th grade after reading 70,000 pages. They also talk about improving at a sport after bein...

A player recalls being called up to the A team after being on the B team. Once they joined the A team, they got so much better. This goes to show that you have to make the most of your opportunities. ...

He was a troublemaker on the rink, picking fights and flopping to the ground as a joke. Competitive but always wanting to have fun. Leaders need vision, and back then, he just wanted to play puck. #Ho...

He was a speedster on the ice but never touched a weight until 18. Discover how hockey, a choice between leagues, and college led him to discover the cool world of weightlifting. #Weightlifting #Hocke...

Discover the hilarious 'How I Met Your Mother' inspiration behind the legendary Teddy Westside name. An April Fool's joke that evolved into a Twitter sensation. #TeddyWestside #HowIMetYourMother #Twit...

A student initially unaware of their school's top business program has a revelation that changes everything. Forensic science dreams shift to business school as the reality of opportunity sets in. #Bu...

Ten years in New York City has given this person perspective. Early life movement shaped identity, forcing adaptation in new schools through self-deprecation and becoming the class clown. #NewYorkLife...