Vinod Khosla, MBA '80: Failure does not matter. Success matters.

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  • “Try and fail, but don’t fail to try,” emphasized Vinod Khosla (MBA '80) during the Roanak Desai Memorial View From The Top talk on May 1, 2015. Khosla, the founder of Sun Microsystems and Khosla Ventures, also discussed the importance of having a belief system and the "indulgence" of brutal honesty.
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  • @chiawildy563
    @chiawildy563 3 года назад +329

    "90% of you will do what is expected of you as opposed to what you want to do." at 7:13. Very apt

    • @CarbonSickle
      @CarbonSickle 2 года назад +8

      The number is probably 99.

    • @madhusmitasharma601
      @madhusmitasharma601 2 года назад +2

      And that’s Fine 😁
      Infact GREAT 👏🏻

    • @karn.anurag13
      @karn.anurag13 2 года назад

      @@madhusmitasharma601 why so

    • @rishabhghosh155
      @rishabhghosh155 2 года назад

      @@karn.anurag13 because its fine to be a snowflake now apparently. Sorry, its great!

    • @flair5469
      @flair5469 3 месяца назад

      @@madhusmitasharma601that’s sad infact, robot like

  • @prakashexe
    @prakashexe Год назад +40

    "With enough persistence, most things that seem impossible, become possible."

    • @MiMi-ce3ss
      @MiMi-ce3ss 10 месяцев назад

      But not when he tries to close a public beach he cant win. Arrogance, greed = a hole loser

  • @rohitsubramanian199
    @rohitsubramanian199 3 года назад +168

    This is the only 1 hr talk, I watch every time after I fail at something. The wisdom just 2Xs everytime.

  • @shivambansal3212
    @shivambansal3212 2 года назад +146

    Every time I am procrastinating, I watch this man's interviews and always get back

    • @user-wx3vr2wr1l
      @user-wx3vr2wr1l 2 года назад +2

      I am in the same vain. But, I am really eager to know Why on earth is that happen?

    • @proudindian9140
      @proudindian9140 2 года назад +3

      @@user-wx3vr2wr1l lack of strong purpose

    • @ss-sv4vj
      @ss-sv4vj 2 года назад +2

      @@user-wx3vr2wr1l just work on discipline bro

  • @dafliwalefromiim3454
    @dafliwalefromiim3454 2 года назад +14

    I took an action and told someone honestly what I was thinking about, after watching this interview. I sent an email explaining my position, which I was a bit reluctant to accept before. OMG, this guys arrogance of clarity is so attractive. I wish to be as bluntly honest as this guy one day. Respect Vinod Khosla. We Indians take lot of pride when we see you as our role model.

  • @_computerra
    @_computerra 3 года назад +244

    Vinod has the accent and the typical bluntness of a smart, successful old Indian Man. Very classy!

  • @mardukhorus5936
    @mardukhorus5936 2 года назад +9

    Every time I watch this I realize the importance of speaking the truth/honesty, entering action with boldness, having a belief system/core values/purpose of having a point of view/internal compass, perseverance and conviction. The best slogan I will always remember "Prefer brutal honesty over hypocritical politeness"

  • @tol-mol-ke-bol
    @tol-mol-ke-bol 2 года назад +7

    failure does not matter, success does + no one remembers your failures + willingness to fail is what gives ability to succeed + most people are so afraid of failing that they don't even try !! wow !!

  • @ccwragg
    @ccwragg 2 года назад +15

    Not yacht but rather the freedom of brutal honesty, applaud

  • @oliveredwards2793
    @oliveredwards2793 2 года назад +40

    A lot of people consistently say they’ll make millions each new year but don’t plan how they’re gonna make it, which investment they’ll put funds in, which skill to acquire. There’s so much opportunity to earn and multiply funds.

    • @joerobert1801
      @joerobert1801 2 года назад +2

      I’m currently trying to get into stocks and crypto trading. I have a target of hitting $300,000 annual profit this year and I believe that’s achievable.

    • @kelvinjohnson3906
      @kelvinjohnson3906 2 года назад +2

      @@joerobert1801 Risky investments but good luck buddy.

    • @noelstout3056
      @noelstout3056 2 года назад +4

      @@joerobert1801 It is totally achievable if you trade with the right skills, I made my first million through consistent trading in crypto, and that was achieved with the help of my trading coach Dan Raziel, who takes on my trade and ensure I benefit irrespective of how the market turns. There are some stocks in my portfolio as well that has done the numbers.

    • @seanroger6954
      @seanroger6954 2 года назад +3

      Stocks and crypto trading are no doubt one of the simplest forms of generating passive income, I bought my first Nft few weeks ag

    • @rahultoggi4672
      @rahultoggi4672 2 года назад +2

      @@noelstout3056 I’m aware of Dan Raziel, read about his trades.. quite impressive. Are you at all bothered about the risks?

  • @jonathanpolitzki9128
    @jonathanpolitzki9128 Год назад +16

    My 3rd time going back to this video in my career. I love Vinod’s mentality. Our internal compass is all that matters.

  • @mohdtalha8558
    @mohdtalha8558 3 года назад +36

    Really great experience listening to him.

  • @defercloud
    @defercloud 6 месяцев назад +2

    i've seen this view over 10 times, it has taught me a lot about a) crisis management and b) ambition

  • @morrirowan7384
    @morrirowan7384 3 года назад +67

    I don't know who this guy is, but hes saying some really great, insightful, and wonderful stuff, very good interview. If more peoples philosophical frameworks were as developed, and refined as his, the world would be in much better shape.

  • @shivabreathes
    @shivabreathes 3 года назад +112

    “Being polite generally means being dishonest”

    • @jubayermufid1710
      @jubayermufid1710 3 года назад +25

      This is just bullshit. This statement declares that honesty and politeness are mutually exclusive characteristics.

    • @penpithmind1941
      @penpithmind1941 3 года назад +4

      Hypocritical polite

    • @True38
      @True38 3 года назад +17

      @@jubayermufid1710 OVERpolite is the word he is looking for. If someone is overly polite and happy to see you, rest assure they're dishonest.

    • @madhusmitasharma601
      @madhusmitasharma601 2 года назад

      Most of the times 😁

    • @delmanpronto9374
      @delmanpronto9374 2 года назад +2

      @@True38 exactly. it was very clear he was identifying those guys who always say the nicest things.

  • @The_MegaClan
    @The_MegaClan Год назад +1

    Thank you Stanford for all these videos.

  • @nickmhc
    @nickmhc 3 года назад +25

    Imagine being the person who let Vinod Khosla sleep on their couch. Altered the course of all the lives who got utility or will get utility from all of the companies Vinod Khosla had a hand in.

  • @vishnuvardhan_me1892
    @vishnuvardhan_me1892 3 года назад +9

    Surely was a phenomenal speech.

  • @rampa7373
    @rampa7373 2 года назад +11

    I feel very proud that, i invested 54:44 of my time in watching this video, better than any MBA

  • @jinkim23
    @jinkim23 3 года назад +18

    In other words: follow your heart and your beliefs and don't be afraid to fail.

  • @shreyaspadhye7337
    @shreyaspadhye7337 3 года назад +32

    It gets like gold from 25:55 and it's about general risk taking and innovation, not just investing.

  • @owenmiller989
    @owenmiller989 Год назад +3

    He has a very Socratic approach. To quote Socrates, "the only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." Very powerful interview.

  • @funstuffdaily1
    @funstuffdaily1 2 года назад +13

    Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching. ❤

  • @vipulsankpal967
    @vipulsankpal967 3 года назад +13

    I really like your talk, straightforward and brutally honest.

  • @chiawildy563
    @chiawildy563 3 года назад +25

    Great interviews deserve an exclusive spot next to.... everyone's bed. There is always something new to be learnt from RE-listening to this interview. This is epic. I suspect that 10% of you who will not do what is expected of you and you will likely be one of those watching this from RUclips. Cheers.

  • @LKINTELLIGENCE
    @LKINTELLIGENCE 3 года назад +12

    *Astounding personality* 🙏

  • @albertoforbesalas9227
    @albertoforbesalas9227 Год назад +1

    How amazing is the mindset of this Sir.

  • @filmawayvlad
    @filmawayvlad Год назад +3

    I am honestly thankful for this hour of yours, sir! I mean it.

  • @jaytrump2537
    @jaytrump2537 Год назад +1

    Love ur thoughts it's crazy how watching all the greats really changes ur thought process thank u for Ur time

  • @yvonnemartin3158
    @yvonnemartin3158 6 месяцев назад

    One of the best interviews I’ve seen. No messing about here. 🙌

  • @arenuzzle6282
    @arenuzzle6282 Год назад +1

    Your core values = your belief system which is your compass

  • @capitalreckless5516
    @capitalreckless5516 2 года назад +3

    Amazing, best one on stanford regarding personal beliefs

  • @melaniesmith4349
    @melaniesmith4349 Год назад +1

    I can not believe that is working perfect. Thanks a lot for sharing.

  • @rashail
    @rashail 10 месяцев назад

    Bro, this thing is pure gold. Thanks

  • @rajjoshi8022
    @rajjoshi8022 3 года назад +3

    Some real wisdom in this talk

  • @shantanubaviskar636
    @shantanubaviskar636 2 года назад +3

    This video is pure Gold. Thank you Mr. Khosla for sharing your wisdom

  • @saoirse9346
    @saoirse9346 3 года назад +3

    Sooooo inspiring ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @studyobject
    @studyobject 2 года назад +2

    His thoughts 💭 are crisp and clear

  • @rahulkothe2821
    @rahulkothe2821 Год назад +1

    I have failed twice this year in delloI interview now I am back got some relief

  • @Kesehariandalamrumahtangga
    @Kesehariandalamrumahtangga 2 года назад +2

    he speak based on experience so his word really reach us

  • @nandinidatta8348
    @nandinidatta8348 2 года назад +1

    Brutal honesty needed but not hypocritical politeness .

  • @chriswaldorf1560
    @chriswaldorf1560 2 года назад +6

    Love that this gentleman and leader gives his honest opinions without sugarcoating.

  • @Dragon-ue7dm
    @Dragon-ue7dm 2 года назад +2

    I like the boldness

  • @keshavbaheti7327
    @keshavbaheti7327 Год назад +1

    Will come back again and again cause it is interesting, feels like there is something that I know I need is here. 2022--> March, Dec,30 Jan

  • @akankshasingh6471
    @akankshasingh6471 2 года назад

    This was amazing and inspiring at the same time.

  • @Pe6ek
    @Pe6ek 2 года назад +5

    Failure indeed does matter. It's the ladder to success.

  • @valueconsulting1814
    @valueconsulting1814 Год назад

    This man is different he adds new vision in business l learning from him a lot in this interview all my respect from Egypt

  • @neha1299
    @neha1299 3 года назад +5

    Wow its been 5 years and his wisdom sounds great...👍🧿

  • @DailyStockPicks
    @DailyStockPicks Год назад +3

    It's true that investing and taking calculated risks is important in achieving financial success, but what's more important is the mindset and philosophy behind it. Khosla's emphasis on speaking the truth, having a strong belief system, and being persistent and bold in pursuing one's goals is truly inspiring. His message is universal and applicable not just in the world of finance and business, but in all aspects of life. Let's all take a page from his book and strive to live with integrity, purpose, and perseverance.

  • @jaytrump2537
    @jaytrump2537 Год назад

    Thank u Namaste

  • @ajonjk_99396
    @ajonjk_99396 3 года назад +22

    That's what I believe in and what I teach my students, disobey the rules and disregard what the teachers instruct u, if that's what u think is right

  • @DrGonzo-fe4jx
    @DrGonzo-fe4jx 3 года назад +12

    Is guy has an amazing attitude

  • @arunlekhashekhawat8324
    @arunlekhashekhawat8324 2 года назад +5

    Amazing man.Very few people have this kind of philosophy in life.Liked the way he lives. Great.Very few people bring change in society.He is one ☝️.

  • @AGNIVEER6152
    @AGNIVEER6152 3 года назад +4

    Good interview, great content !!

  • @thedemotrader7570
    @thedemotrader7570 3 года назад +13

    I really enjoyed that, thanks so much Vinod, I totally agree. Great talk, going to look for more of your talks. Take care

  • @iFreeThink
    @iFreeThink 3 года назад +6

    "House, MD" is very influential.
    There are so many possible cause-and-effects, so it's like "Hey, study more, and you'll figure it out."

  • @gowdarashadaksharappa8585
    @gowdarashadaksharappa8585 2 года назад

    I have fond memories of Steve Mcneal, Vinod Kosla & Eric Schmit. Great Guys.

  • @amarpathak9020
    @amarpathak9020 Год назад

    Awesome interview

  • @reshukumar1229
    @reshukumar1229 2 года назад +2

    There should be an option of superlike on YT.

  • @harikrishnaraghuraman3348
    @harikrishnaraghuraman3348 2 года назад +3

    vinod khosla. one heck of a legend.

  • @DailyCoffeeArt22
    @DailyCoffeeArt22 2 года назад +13

    "NEVER GIVE UP. Today is hard, tomorrow
    will be worse,
    but the day after tomorrow will be
    SUNSHINE."
    -Jack Ma

    • @JK360noscope
      @JK360noscope Год назад

      "work hard every day. China has no problems to think of and we will all overcome all challenges!"
      -re-educated Jack Ma

  • @Rhythm369
    @Rhythm369 3 года назад

    Enlightened 🤝 Vk sir jee

  • @jamesrobertjackson
    @jamesrobertjackson 3 года назад +3

    Gold.

  • @HappyLivinHealthcare
    @HappyLivinHealthcare Год назад

    Wow thanks for this .

  • @bharatbajoria
    @bharatbajoria 3 года назад +69

    10 minutes in and it is already quite a roast for Eng majors

  • @benny7926
    @benny7926 2 года назад +1

    excellent talk....this brilliant man reminds me of a Oldman version of Garry v

  • @zipper6399
    @zipper6399 3 года назад +1

    Excellent

  • @dy2cakc1
    @dy2cakc1 3 года назад +3

    Fabulous interview. Well done.

  • @gordong2457
    @gordong2457 Год назад

    That was very good

  • @nguonbonnit
    @nguonbonnit Год назад

    Wow ! So great

  • @shreyaspadhye7337
    @shreyaspadhye7337 3 года назад +8

    Wow! "Most people increase the probability of success but as a result decrease the consequence of success"

    • @c0784
      @c0784 3 года назад

      Time stamp??

    • @shreyaspadhye7337
      @shreyaspadhye7337 3 года назад +1

      The related discussion starts from 25:55. Highly recommended to watch from there. The statement comes around 30:40

  • @vasramn2468
    @vasramn2468 2 года назад

    Gr8 show by Ninoy Jab

  • @iFreeThink
    @iFreeThink 3 года назад +4

    Wow, having websites/phone_apps of real-life problems and academic questions
    would let anyone with technology stand out.

  • @sitti98
    @sitti98 3 года назад

    Wisdom!

  • @iwatch756
    @iwatch756 3 года назад

    lovely

  • @top5er836
    @top5er836 3 года назад +1

    "Whats your belief system? 90% of you will do what is expected of you as opposed to what you want to do"

  • @richfuturebydsk2562
    @richfuturebydsk2562 2 года назад

    Thanks a lot .
    Much support from ZAR - Durban.
    Rich Future by DSK Clothing...

  • @audioplatform6299
    @audioplatform6299 3 года назад

    inspiration

  • @MoeDenzel
    @MoeDenzel 3 года назад

    So glad to watch this

  • @RoGamg
    @RoGamg Год назад +6

    This man is a gem

  • @nirajpandey2853
    @nirajpandey2853 3 года назад +1

    Perseverance, belief system...

  • @iFreeThink
    @iFreeThink 3 года назад +8

    I hated how I pushed myself to climb up the stairs in a brand-new building at Texas A&M, and I basically met someone who reminded me of an Asian, pediatric urologist.

  • @nandinidatta8348
    @nandinidatta8348 2 года назад

    Nice video.

  • @sawaria123
    @sawaria123 2 года назад +1

    Legend 🙏

  • @vey134
    @vey134 3 года назад +161

    He's so happy while telling the story of how he moved out of India 😂

    • @bragadeeshkumaran194
      @bragadeeshkumaran194 3 года назад +2

      @Alfred Einstein Einstein ka beta yaha kya kar raha hai?

    • @cadmech4740
      @cadmech4740 2 года назад +10

      He actually laughed one trillion times in the entire run. It doesn't mean he was demeaning all those things. USA isn't everything there are people living outside of US who lives far happier life than gun drowned country

    •  2 года назад +15

      India is a richly corrupt country of innocently poor people where laws are completely in favor of women and children and get away with it.
      Why Sundar Pichai cannot be Sundar Pichai in ?India

    • @Marketing-oo3bi
      @Marketing-oo3bi 2 года назад +3

      @ Satya Nadela , Ajay Banga , Indira Nooyi the list keeps on going .

    • @indianchristian1
      @indianchristian1 2 года назад +2

      @@Marketing-oo3bi all of them you just mentioned had to leave India to get a better life. Only if you are corrupt enough you grow in India.

  • @jaytrump2537
    @jaytrump2537 Год назад

    Amazing

  • @rougemen4817
    @rougemen4817 3 года назад +4

    I can 💯 percent say he is truley indian love to hear him and his bold thoughts 😎

  • @hmph-
    @hmph- 2 года назад +2

    Failure is the Only thing that matters - Steve Book of Jobs

  • @TheAIEpiphany
    @TheAIEpiphany 7 месяцев назад +1

    So refreshing hearing people directly tell what they think. Woke culture inside of big tech and fake politeness are terrible.

  • @raj10754
    @raj10754 2 года назад +2

    The Interviewer was very good...did not interrrupt and was very good listener!!!

  • @yanceringeisen9794
    @yanceringeisen9794 3 года назад +13

    25:00 career advice♥️

  • @karan7843
    @karan7843 2 года назад +1

    Classy.

  • @acharyaprabudh3153
    @acharyaprabudh3153 2 года назад +2

    I read a wonderful novel "Murder mystery of reporter" by Jaiprakash Jha. An interesting book to read.

  • @iFreeThink
    @iFreeThink 3 года назад +4

    Also, having time to see what we naturally do as hobbies helps avoid going out and stuff.

  • @omkar6107
    @omkar6107 2 года назад +9

    I feel bad, such great people went out of India. India desperately needs good leaders and entrepreneurs.

    • @ronit.pereira7172
      @ronit.pereira7172 2 года назад +3

      India keeps the Reserved. America keeps the Deserved.

    • @kiran-thetributechannel
      @kiran-thetributechannel 2 года назад +1

      Common dude.
      Imagine there is a guy having a 90lpa job and if he tells his parents that he is going to start a new company all of a sudden, he is going to be discouraged

    • @neunzehnvierundachtzig
      @neunzehnvierundachtzig Год назад

      Indians are moving out NOT because india isn't great, its just that it's too competitive and crowdy. Why would someone stay And be 3rd, when he could be 1st in other country. ( Economy is a thing as well)

  • @narayanaraokdsss4833
    @narayanaraokdsss4833 3 месяца назад

    It's dedication

  • @jimmyramos6296
    @jimmyramos6296 3 года назад +2

    Follow the right pattern of transformation.

  • @ravindertalwar553
    @ravindertalwar553 Год назад

    LIFE IS JUST TO LOVE AND TO BE LOVED ❤️ LOVE ALONE CAN CONQUER THE WORLD 🌍

  • @AlexHendershot
    @AlexHendershot Год назад

    While I strongly disagree with some of this points, it is refreshing to hear his bluntness and strong opinions.

  • @winnerzwin1579
    @winnerzwin1579 Год назад

    Successful people stick to a strict routine. Find one and don’t let it go!