Be true to your values

The speaker shares their experience of starting a business at 17 in New Zealand, fixing gadgets for elderly people. They recount a pivotal moment when they attempted to overcharge a wealthy client, leading to a realization about the importance of honesty and integrity. This experience shaped their commitment to never compromise their values in future endeavors.

What opportunity did the speaker identify in their small town?

• Starting a delivery service

• Selling homemade crafts

• Opening a new restaurant

• Helping elderly people with their VCRs and televisions

What did the speaker decide to do when they reached the biggest house in town?

• Offer a discount

• Double their price

• Provide free service

• Leave without offering service

What emotion did the speaker feel after attempting to overcharge the client?

• Happiness

• Guilt

• Indifference

• Pride

What lesson did the speaker learn from their experience with the wealthy client?

• How to negotiate better

• The need for financial planning

• The value of honesty and integrity

• The importance of marketing

How did the speaker decide to incorporate their values into future endeavors?

• By focusing on profit

• By hiring more employees

• By building honesty into everything they do

• By expanding their business