A former student of Wharton, the world’s most prestigious business school, recalls a memorable lesson from his finance class. A £4 note was taped to the whiteboard for weeks, untouched by students. When one student finally asked about it, the professor handed her the note, saying, “Never assume the money is someone else’s.” This lesson stuck with the student, who later applied it to his music career.
He discovered a perfect sample for Kanye West’s song, but hesitated to suggest it, assuming someone else would have already thought of it. However, remembering the £4 note, he pitched the idea, and it became a hit record. The student learned that the biggest opportunities often hide in plain sight, overlooked by others who assume someone else has already claimed them.
He advises entrepreneurs to stop assuming the money belongs to someone else and take action. By doing so, they can seize opportunities that others might miss.
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