About this episode
The episode discusses Sam Insull's rise and fall in the electric supply industry, emphasizing the importance of character over external success.
Sam Insull, Thomas Edison‘s right-hand man, built the centralized electric supply industry, but lost everything due to reckless borrowing. His story highlights the importance of character, as strong character, supports higher treatment and prevents failure. The message emphasizes the need to prioritize character growth over external success.
People in this episode
Host: Chad Smith
Topics covered
- character development
- business ethics
- failure
- leadership
- electric supply industry
Keywords
- Sam Insull
- Thomas Edison
- electric supply
- character
- business failure
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