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What does it take to succeed at the highest level? In this episode, Sharran shares the 10 lessons he learned while working at Goldman Sachs. These lessons shaped his approach to success, business, and life.
Sharran breaks down the core principles that helped him excel in one of the most competitive environments in the world and helped him navigate the world of high-stakes finance. These principles, though learned at Goldman Sachs, apply to anyone looking to build a successful career and make a lasting impact.
If you want to learn the key lessons that have shaped some of the wealthiest and most successful people in the world, this episode is packed with insights that will help you achieve your goals.
“If you want to learn how to work hard, put yourself in an environment that forces it. When you choose to compete in a place where everyone is exceptional, where effort is the only advantage left, that's when you'll finally learn what you are truly capable of.”
- Sharran Srivatsaa
Timestamps:
01:48 - How to make $100,000 out of thin air
03:10 - Long-term greed and relationship-building
05:17 - The power of responsiveness
06:39 - Owning the bad news
08:27 - The importance of hard work paranoia
09:50 - Thinking in frameworks for better understanding
11:41 - The power of brand recognition
12:46 - Finding the right people to champion you
15:20 - The power of a whole firm working as one
17:10 - Setting and respecting the rules of engagement
Resources:
- YouTube Video: Everything They Teach You at Goldman Sachs in 17 Minutes - https://youtu.be/luvQRkxM-pQ?si=AcqY4HWh6W1QDiEx
- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/
- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/
- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/
- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/
Connect with Sharran:
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/
- X - https://x.com/sharran
- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1
- Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa
