Trust-Based Team Building Through Adversity
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“In fact, for a young entrepreneur, the choice of partners is usually limited to classmates or colleagues because these are the people he can frequently interact with, allowing for a better understanding of each other. It’s hard to build deep trust with other relationships. When the team is small, trust based on personal relationships is crucial because starting a business is difficult, starting from nothing, facing numerous setbacks. Only with mutual trust can they support each other and overcome challenges.”
“You must start a business with people you trust; only trust can keep the team steadfast during low periods. In Wang Xing’s later entrepreneurial experiences, this was particularly validated.”

The Education of a Value Investor
Guy Spier · 4 highlights
“whenever I met someone, I would try to do something for them.”
“I saw how he would focus first on creating a real relationship and would then constantly look for ways to give, not take.”