While not everyone can build the next big thing, it is possible for anyone to do so with the right mindset and approach. Some key factors for achieving great things include loving what you do, finding mentors, taking risks, believing in yourself, and striving for perfection through deliberate practice while being exposed to many ideas and influences. Success requires convincing both yourself and others through hard work with talented collaborators.

1. Building the next BIG thing
Buddhika Siddhisena

2. Can any FOOL build it? NO!

3. Can any ANYONE build it? YES

4. Will EVERYONE build it? Unlikely

5. To do great things
require you to ...
be gifted
be an Einstein
be rich
have time
be lucky
have connections
Does NOT

6. Remember the following
sequence....

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8. Polgar sisters

9. #1 - Love what you do.
Do what you love

10. Making your mark on the
world

11. Convince your self &
convince others

12. Find a sole mate or two

13. Hang around mentors & role
models

14. Work with “A” players
(aka people better than you)

15. Not just practice but
deliberate practice...

16. Take risks....

17. Believe in your self... go with
your gut / intuition

18. No pain, no gain

19. Strive for perfection. Be a
perfectionist. Don’t
compromise!

20. Think like an artist

21. Expose your self to many
things...

22. Thank You