I had an incredible coach (Jordan Wirsz) share this information with me and I thought I would share it with you.
Do you know what a 10% stake in the Apple Inc. company is worth today? I do. $22 Billion to be exact. Did you know, there were actually THREE founders of Apple? His name was Ron Wayne, and was one of the three original founders of Apple. His story is a bit more unique than the typical Billionaire technology founder...Instead, he made a decision that would change his life (or maybe a better way to put it, would NOT change his life) forever. Only 11 days after the Apple enterprise was founded, Ron Wayne began to second guess himself and the other two Apple founders, including legendary Apple icon, Steve Jobs.
We all doubt ourselves at times...Our business, our thoughts, our "gut instincts," but what Ron Wayne did, was sold out. Literally. Only 11 days after his entry into the business, he sold his stake back to the other two founders for a mere $800, considering it "found money," at the time he was thrilled to have the $800. Today, that same 10% stake would be worth a staggering $22 Billion. Today, Ron Wayne lives in Pahrump Nevada, in a small single story house, with a metal carport, and living off of his social security check, going to the Casino's every day, hoping his luck will turn around.
Ron said, "I made the best decision I could at the time, with the information I had, and now I'm living with the decision."
Who would have known, right? I mean Apple, who would have thought? In 1976, that $800 was worth a lot more than it is today...And at the time, Ron's greed made him take the short, sweet, and easy way out of a partnership before it really even began. That greed driven decision cost him $22 Billion.
If you have a passion, a mission, drive, focus, dedication, determination, tenacity to succeed, then you need to know that there is absolutely NO limits to what can be accomplished. The only limits we have are the ones we give ourselves.
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