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10 lessons from the book The Founders

 The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley by Jimmy Soni

1. Be willing to take risks
Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and the other founders of PayPal were all willing to take big risks in order to build their company. They left their jobs, invested their own money, and worked long hours in a cramped office.

2. Be relentless
The founders of PayPal were never satisfied with the status quo. They were constantly innovating and looking for ways to improve their product.

3. Be resourceful
 The founders of PayPal didn't have a lot of money, but they were resourceful and found ways to make things work. They used off-the-shelf hardware and software, and they even built their own servers.

4. Be passionate
 The founders of PayPal were passionate about their mission to build a new way to pay online. They were driven by the desire to make a difference in the world.

5. Be competitive
The founders of PayPal were fiercely competitive. They were always looking for ways to beat their rivals.

6. Be adaptable
 The founders of PayPal were able to adapt to change quickly. When the market shifted, they changed their strategy accordingly.

7. Be willing to learn
 The founders of PayPal were always learning new things. They were constantly reading books and articles, and they were always talking to experts.

8. Be willing to fail
The founders of PayPal failed many times before they succeeded. But they learned from their failures and kept going.

9. Be humble
The founders of PayPal were humble. They knew that they didn't know everything, and they were always willing to listen to advice from others.

10. Be grateful
The founders of PayPal were grateful for the success of their company. They knew that they were lucky to have such a talented team and such supportive investors.

Soni's book is a fascinating look at the early days of PayPal and the people who built it. It is a story of innovation, perseverance, and success

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