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Troy Carter

03/23/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

Coming from a tough environment in Philadelphia during the crack epidemic, I learned the importance of community and family support.

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Ep 50: Troy Carter on Discovering Lady Gaga, Future of Music, and Speaking Out on School Choice

@ Joe Lonsdale

Ep 50: Troy Carter on Discovering Lady Gaga, Future of Music, and Speaking Out on School Choice

03/23/23

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

I grew up in a tough environment as an immigrant, which shaped my intense drive to succeed and win.

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Adam Neumann

06/13/25

@ a16z

My mother, a doctor, fought hard for her patients, which taught me the value of community support. Despite her challenges, the community always looked out for my sister and me.

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Phaedra Ellis Lumpkins

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

I realized that many people who committed crimes had challenging lives and lacked opportunities, similar to my own upbringing.

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Chris Bumstead

07/11/23

@ Chris Williamson

I couldn't achieve my success alone; the support from my family and friends has been crucial in my journey.

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Narendra Modi

03/16/25

@ Lex Fridman

I grew up in a very small town, surrounded by a community, and my life was all about being part of that community.

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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

Growing up in New York, I learned that honesty is a strong virtue, even in tough environments, and it is crucial in relationships.

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Adam Neumann

06/13/25

@ a16z

I realized that my childhood challenges, including my mother's struggles as a single mom and a doctor, shaped my desire to make a difference in the world.

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Jessica Mah

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

After going through tough times, I stopped caring about what others thought of me, which allowed me to engage more openly with the community.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

I learned the value of hard work and the importance of education from my dad, who wanted us to avoid the backbreaking work he did.