Not a tech titan, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang learned a valuable career lesson from a Japanese gardener
The success story of Nvidia is one for the books. The company that engineers the most advanced chips, systems, and software for AI was recently declared the most valued company in the world!?
What¡¯s more, founder and CEO Jensen Huang made it all from scratch. He used to wait tables before venturing into the tech world and building an empire.
Huang is one of the most inspiring tech titan of recent times and his wisdom is something that many people value. Recently, he shared how he learned a significant career lesson from a chance encounter with a gardener during one of his international travels.
Nvidia CEO had a transformative moment during his Japan visit
During a recent commencement speech at the California Institute of Technology, Mr. Huang shared a pivotal experience he had in Kyoto, Japan, as reported by CNBC. On an oppressively hot and humid day, he visited the Silver Temple and witnessed a gardener diligently caring for the moss despite the uncomfortable conditions.
"I walked up to him and I said, 'What are you doing?' He said, 'I'm picking dead moss. I'm taking care of my garden.' And I said, 'But your garden is so big.' And he responded, 'I have cared for my garden for 25 years. I have plenty of time,'' the billionaire entrepreneur recounted.?
The gardener's straightforward reply deeply resonated with Mr. Huang, becoming one of the most significant lessons of his life. Upon reflecting on their conversation, he recognized the profound importance of dedication and commitment to one's craft.
"It taught me something. This gardener has dedicated himself to his craft and doing his life's work. And when you do that, you have plenty of time,'' he said.?
''I begin each morning¡ªand do every single morning¡ªby doing my highest priority work first. Before I even get to work my day is already a success. I've already completed my most important work and can dedicate my day to helping others. When people apologize for interrupting me I always say: 'I have plenty of time,'' he added.?
Jensen Huang recently added over $4 billion (Rs 33,407 crore) to his net worth in a single day
On Tuesday, Nvidia became the world's most valuable public company, riding on an artificial intelligence-driven surge. As a result, Mr Huang added over $4 billion to his net worth in a single day. He has now become the 11th richest person in the world, as per Forbes's real-time billionaire list.?
About Nvidia
The 61-year-old tech executive, alongside Chris Malachosky and Curtis Priem, co-founded the computer chip company in 1993. Since its inception, he has served as Nvidia's chief executive and president. The tech giant went public in 1999 and has experienced significant growth in recent years. Last month, Nvidia achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first computer chip company to reach a market capitalization of $3 trillion, surpassing Apple Inc
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