Chapter 35 Chapter 34: How do super elites act (1)

How do super elites act Some people are good at challenging difficult problems and taking on leadership roles.I learned a lot about this from David Rothkopf.David Rothkopf, executive director of Garten Rothkopf International Consultants in Washington, D.C., has written a book, Superclass, focusing on a special group of people in the world who have Greater power and greater influence than others.David delves into this particular group of leaders.These elites gather in Davos, Sweden every year to participate in the World Economic Forum and exchange experiences with each other.I asked David what made these guys stand out from the rest.He points to a common trait among the elites mentioned in the book: Those who rise to the top work harder, have more energy, and are significantly more motivated than those around them.David found that in the past, people in this circle could have wealth and connections through inheritance, but today the situation has changed, and most people achieve great achievements entirely on their own.This shows that the main obstacles in the road to success are the people who set them up.From this, David draws a conclusion: "The greatest ally of the great achievers is the inertia and inaction of others."

In fact, David himself also has these successful characteristics. He will instinctively take the initiative to seize opportunities, instead of waiting for others to deliver opportunities to him.One of David's first companies was called International Media Partners, which held seminars for top CEOs.However, the first difficulty in starting this business is, how do you get these powerful and elusive corporate executives together?David and his partners need to find a very attractive bait.They thought inviting Henry Kissinger to speak was a good way to make it work.However, how can Kissinger agree to attend the seminar.David managed to contact Kissinger's office and asked the staff if Kissinger could be invited to speak?Speeches are fine...but it costs $50,000, plus a private helicopter with two pilots, and a limousine with a chauffeured chauffeur.David's team was cash-strapped, and any number would be astronomical to them...but he said, "Okay, let's do it." David figured that as long as Henry Kissinger was there, other problems would be solved. It all worked out—and it turned out to be.After Kissinger accepted, they managed to get Reagan Secretary of State Alexander Haig, Carter Secretary of State Edmund Muskie, and a long list of other notable speakers Home.With this dazzling list, CEOs flocked to it, and David's company managed to find sponsors who would cover all speaking expenses.David didn't know Kissinger, and the company had no money, but these were no obstacles.He succeeded because he creatively used all his strengths—drive, hard work, and drive to not stop until he reached his goals.