10 successful entrepreneurs share the best advice they ever got

Even the most successful people of our time had to be advised and guided in their life – indeed, they wouldn’t have had the success that they have enjoyed were it not for the advice of friends, family and colleagues.

JIM KIM

The President of the World Bank said that Marshall Goldsmith told him; ‘If you want to be an effective leader, listen to and accept with humility the feedback that comes from your team.’

SALLIE KRAWCHECK

One of the most successful women ever on Wall Street was bullied at school. Her mother told her to ignore them saying; ‘Ignore the chattering crowds and set your own course.’

MARK CUBAN

The investor and sports mogul said the best advice he ever got was from his father who said; ‘Do the work. Out-work. Out think. Out-sell your expectations. There are no shortcuts.’

JON TAFFER

Before his success as a restauranteur Taffer was told by a senior colleague to; ‘See every detail of your business.’

WARREN BUFFETT

Buffett said that the best advice he got was about holding your tongue. Berkshire Hathaway director Thomas Murphy told him; ‘Keep your mouth shut today, and see if you feel the same way tomorrow.’

NICHOLAS THOMPSON

The editor of the online branch of The New Yorker said that a football (soccer) coach had told him at school that; ‘It’s not about whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.’

BILL GATES

The Microsoft founder said that Warren Buffett taught him about his responsibilities as one of the world’s most powerful men. He told Gates; ‘At some point you’ll have the opportunity and responsibility to give the wealth back.’

GRETCHEN RUBIN

The self help speaker said that her father taught her about leadership when she was very young saying; ‘If you’re willing to take the blame when you deserve it, people will give you the responsibility.’

PETE CASHMORE

The Mashable founder’s advice is surprisingly simple as he says he’s constantly advised by the continual phrases and predictions coming from leading figures in the digital industry; their perennial chatter means one thing to him; ‘Keep listening.’

ERIC SCHMIDT

The executive chairman of Google said he was told very early on in his career; ‘Find a way to say yes to things.’