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

“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
    @chiawildy5633 жыл бұрын

    "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 жыл бұрын

    The number is probably 99.

  • @madhusmitasharma601

    @madhusmitasharma601

    2 жыл бұрын

    And that’s Fine 😁 Infact GREAT 👏🏻

  • @karn.anurag13

    @karn.anurag13

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@madhusmitasharma601 why so

  • @rishabhghosh155

    @rishabhghosh155

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @flair5469

    @flair5469

    2 ай бұрын

    @@madhusmitasharma601that’s sad infact, robot like

  • @shivambansal3212
    @shivambansal32122 жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-wx3vr2wr1l

    @user-wx3vr2wr1l

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @proudindian9140

    @proudindian9140

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-wx3vr2wr1l lack of strong purpose

  • @ss-sv4vj

    @ss-sv4vj

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-wx3vr2wr1l just work on discipline bro

  • @prakashexe
    @prakashexe Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MiMi-ce3ss

    @MiMi-ce3ss

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @rohitsubramanian199
    @rohitsubramanian1993 жыл бұрын

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

  • @_computerra
    @_computerra3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @prashantpatare7694

    @prashantpatare7694

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true.

  • @America-for-Persians

    @America-for-Persians

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@prashantpatare7694 ب

  • @AnshMehraa

    @AnshMehraa

    2 жыл бұрын

    you're very right

  • @silmann769

    @silmann769

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @dknaughtyboy

    @dknaughtyboy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@America-for-Persians wlwllwppppp

  • @tol-mol-ke-bol
    @tol-mol-ke-bol2 жыл бұрын

    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
    @ccwragg2 жыл бұрын

    Not yacht but rather the freedom of brutal honesty, applaud

  • @dafliwalefromiim3454
    @dafliwalefromiim34542 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @defercloud
    @defercloud5 ай бұрын

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

  • @oliveredwards2793
    @oliveredwards27932 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    @@joerobert1801 Risky investments but good luck buddy.

  • @noelstout3056

    @noelstout3056

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mardukhorus5936
    @mardukhorus5936 Жыл бұрын

    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"

  • @shivabreathes
    @shivabreathes3 жыл бұрын

    “Being polite generally means being dishonest”

  • @jubayermufid1710

    @jubayermufid1710

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @penpithmind1941

    @penpithmind1941

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hypocritical polite

  • @True38

    @True38

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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 жыл бұрын

    Most of the times 😁

  • @delmanpronto9374

    @delmanpronto9374

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mohdtalha8558
    @mohdtalha85583 жыл бұрын

    Really great experience listening to him.

  • @vishnuvardhan_me1892
    @vishnuvardhan_me18923 жыл бұрын

    Surely was a phenomenal speech.

  • @LKINTELLIGENCE
    @LKINTELLIGENCE3 жыл бұрын

    *Astounding personality* 🙏

  • @morrirowan7384
    @morrirowan73843 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @morrirowan7384

    @morrirowan7384

    3 жыл бұрын

    The first 12 mins or so speaks volumes.

  • @ai.simplified..

    @ai.simplified..

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is old version of obama

  • @curiousobserver123

    @curiousobserver123

    2 жыл бұрын

    CEO of Sun Microsystems, Company that invented Java?

  • @jonathanpolitzki9128
    @jonathanpolitzki9128 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @filmawayvlad
    @filmawayvlad Жыл бұрын

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

  • @chiawildy563
    @chiawildy5633 жыл бұрын

    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 KZread. Cheers.

  • @jaytrump2537
    @jaytrump2537 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rampa7373
    @rampa73732 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nickmhc
    @nickmhc3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @capitalreckless5516
    @capitalreckless55162 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, best one on stanford regarding personal beliefs

  • @owenmiller989
    @owenmiller989 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @The_MegaClan
    @The_MegaClan Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Stanford for all these videos.

  • @albertoforbesalas9227
    @albertoforbesalas9227 Жыл бұрын

    How amazing is the mindset of this Sir.

  • @akankshasingh6471
    @akankshasingh64712 жыл бұрын

    This was amazing and inspiring at the same time.

  • @saoirse9346
    @saoirse93463 жыл бұрын

    Sooooo inspiring ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @yvonnemartin3158
    @yvonnemartin31585 ай бұрын

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

  • @DailyStockPicks
    @DailyStockPicks Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @shreyaspadhye7337
    @shreyaspadhye73373 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rajjoshi8022
    @rajjoshi80223 жыл бұрын

    Some real wisdom in this talk

  • @rashail
    @rashail9 ай бұрын

    Bro, this thing is pure gold. Thanks

  • @vipulsankpal967
    @vipulsankpal9673 жыл бұрын

    I really like your talk, straightforward and brutally honest.

  • @melaniesmith4349
    @melaniesmith4349 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @funstuffdaily1
    @funstuffdaily12 жыл бұрын

    Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching. ❤

  • @user-hu8hb2en8e

    @user-hu8hb2en8e

    6 ай бұрын

    Very good frase Thanks

  • @user-hu8hb2en8e

    @user-hu8hb2en8e

    6 ай бұрын

    Very good frase Thanks

  • @AGNIVEER6152
    @AGNIVEER61523 жыл бұрын

    Good interview, great content !!

  • @keshavbaheti7327
    @keshavbaheti7327 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @thedemotrader7570
    @thedemotrader75703 жыл бұрын

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

  • @valueconsulting1814
    @valueconsulting1814 Жыл бұрын

    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
    @neha12993 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rahulkothe2821
    @rahulkothe2821 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jinkim23
    @jinkim233 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shantanubaviskar636
    @shantanubaviskar6362 жыл бұрын

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

  • @studyobject
    @studyobject2 жыл бұрын

    His thoughts 💭 are crisp and clear

  • @Rhythm369
    @Rhythm3693 жыл бұрын

    Enlightened 🤝 Vk sir jee

  • @DrGonzo-fe4jx
    @DrGonzo-fe4jx3 жыл бұрын

    Is guy has an amazing attitude

  • @dy2cakc1
    @dy2cakc13 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous interview. Well done.

  • @amarpathak9020
    @amarpathak9020 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview

  • @HappyLivinHealthcare
    @HappyLivinHealthcare Жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks for this .

  • @arunlekhashekhawat8324
    @arunlekhashekhawat83242 жыл бұрын

    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 ☝️.

  • @gowdarashadaksharappa8585
    @gowdarashadaksharappa85852 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Kesehariandalamrumahtangga
    @Kesehariandalamrumahtangga Жыл бұрын

    he speak based on experience so his word really reach us

  • @chriswaldorf1560
    @chriswaldorf15602 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Pe6ek
    @Pe6ek2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @benny7926
    @benny79262 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nandinidatta8348
    @nandinidatta83482 жыл бұрын

    Brutal honesty needed but not hypocritical politeness .

  • @jaytrump2537
    @jaytrump2537 Жыл бұрын

    Thank u Namaste

  • @richfuturebydsk2562
    @richfuturebydsk25622 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DailyCoffeeArt22
    @DailyCoffeeArt222 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JK360noscope

    @JK360noscope

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @reshukumar1229
    @reshukumar12292 жыл бұрын

    There should be an option of superlike on YT.

  • @ajonjk_99396
    @ajonjk_993963 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ziranduan

    @ziranduan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @Dragon-ue7dm
    @Dragon-ue7dm2 жыл бұрын

    I like the boldness

  • @iFreeThink
    @iFreeThink3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MoeDenzel
    @MoeDenzel3 жыл бұрын

    So glad to watch this

  • @vasramn2468
    @vasramn24682 жыл бұрын

    Gr8 show by Ninoy Jab

  • @arenuzzle6282
    @arenuzzle6282 Жыл бұрын

    Your core values = your belief system which is your compass

  • @sitti98
    @sitti983 жыл бұрын

    Wisdom!

  • @iFreeThink
    @iFreeThink3 жыл бұрын

    "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."

  • @harikrishnaraghuraman3348
    @harikrishnaraghuraman33482 жыл бұрын

    vinod khosla. one heck of a legend.

  • @zipper6399
    @zipper63993 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @nguonbonnit
    @nguonbonnit Жыл бұрын

    Wow ! So great

  • @sawaria123
    @sawaria1232 жыл бұрын

    Legend 🙏

  • @jamesrobertjackson
    @jamesrobertjackson3 жыл бұрын

    Gold.

  • @gordong2457
    @gordong2457 Жыл бұрын

    That was very good

  • @audioplatform6299
    @audioplatform62993 жыл бұрын

    inspiration

  • @nandinidatta8348
    @nandinidatta83482 жыл бұрын

    Nice video.

  • @shreyaspadhye7337
    @shreyaspadhye73373 жыл бұрын

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

  • @c0784

    @c0784

    3 жыл бұрын

    Time stamp??

  • @shreyaspadhye7337

    @shreyaspadhye7337

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nirajpandey2853
    @nirajpandey28533 жыл бұрын

    Perseverance, belief system...

  • @bharatbajoria
    @bharatbajoria3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AayushMaheshwari11

    @AayushMaheshwari11

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @acharyaprabudh3153
    @acharyaprabudh31532 жыл бұрын

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

  • @iwatch756
    @iwatch7563 жыл бұрын

    lovely

  • @iFreeThink
    @iFreeThink3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @iFreeThink
    @iFreeThink3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @raj10754
    @raj107542 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shivammore9502

    @shivammore9502

    Жыл бұрын

    He died

  • @Justsomeguyyoutubing
    @Justsomeguyyoutubing2 жыл бұрын

    Would have appreciated more sound volume. Anyways, thanks for sharing.

  • @rougemen4817
    @rougemen48173 жыл бұрын

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

  • @THEGIRLSTHATGETITGETIT
    @THEGIRLSTHATGETITGETIT Жыл бұрын

    Literally reminding me of my dad w the persistence thing and my mom w the duty thing. I'm going to combine this video w the one of Lily Singh photoshopping herself into her goals to see them and "manifest" them and make this my motto. #LetsGo #CreateTheWinWin #JustSaying LOVE this video. Thank you. ✌❤

  • @top5er836
    @top5er8362 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jaytrump2537
    @jaytrump2537 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @DocShriniwas
    @DocShriniwas2 жыл бұрын

    Statement at 30:00 appears quite blunt. I am inclined to agree with it

  • @RoGamg
    @RoGamg Жыл бұрын

    This man is a gem

  • @georgeb8637
    @georgeb86372 жыл бұрын

    4:00 - people are so afraid of failing that they do do the things that would be important to do (Important things are hard) 5:27 - with enough persistence - most things are achievable 5:39 - people take no for an answer too easily 7:10 - how few people actually have a belief system. What do you actually believe in?

  • @yanceringeisen9794
    @yanceringeisen97943 жыл бұрын

    25:00 career advice♥️

  • @karan7843
    @karan78432 жыл бұрын

    Classy.

  • @vey134
    @vey1343 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bragadeeshkumaran194

    @bragadeeshkumaran194

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cadmech4740

    @cadmech4740

    2 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @indianchristian1

    @indianchristian1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @AlexHendershot
    @AlexHendershot Жыл бұрын

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

  • @globetrotter9212
    @globetrotter92123 жыл бұрын

    Lockheed spent a lot because they built the space technology from the ground up. And Tesla picked the best talents from the market to do it creatively.

  • @TheAIEpiphany
    @TheAIEpiphany7 ай бұрын

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

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    @muzammilhoque26422 жыл бұрын

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