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The man started selling tomatoes to make money after he was refused a job.
The man started selling tomatoes to make money after he was refused a job.
True
The unemployed man initially applied for a job as a software engineer at Microsoft.
The unemployed man initially applied for a job as a software engineer at Microsoft.
False
The manager at Microsoft stated that the man did not exist without an email address.
The manager at Microsoft stated that the man did not exist without an email address.
True
By the end of the second year, the man owned a fleet of cars.
By the end of the second year, the man owned a fleet of cars.
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The man sold tomatoes at a loss during his initial sales.
The man sold tomatoes at a loss during his initial sales.
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The man had a computer and an email address when he was buying life insurance.
The man had a computer and an email address when he was buying life insurance.
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The man's success was due to his connection to the internet.
The man's success was due to his connection to the internet.
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The man employed former unemployed individuals to help sell tomatoes.
The man employed former unemployed individuals to help sell tomatoes.
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The tomato millionaire believed he would have been more successful with an internet connection.
The tomato millionaire believed he would have been more successful with an internet connection.
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The man's story illustrates that determination can lead to success regardless of technological resources.
The man's story illustrates that determination can lead to success regardless of technological resources.
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Study Notes
Job Application Incident
- An unemployed man sought a cleaner position at Microsoft but lacked an email address.
- The manager implied that without an email, the man did not exist in a professional context.
Entrepreneurial Journey
- With £10, the man started a tomato resale business, achieving a 100% profit in two hours.
- He diligently worked long hours, rapidly increasing his earnings and expanding his operations.
- He purchased a cart for transporting tomatoes, facilitating larger sales.
Business Expansion
- Over two years, he grew his business to a fleet of trucks and employed a hundred individuals, all previously unemployed.
Financial Planning
- The entrepreneur considered life insurance for his family and again encountered the issue of not having an email.
- An insurance adviser expressed disbelief at his success without technology, questioning his potential had he been connected online.
Reflective Insight
- The man concluded that if he had been online from the start, he would likely be a cleaner at Microsoft instead of a successful tomato businessman.
- The story emphasizes that determination and skills can lead to success despite technological limitations.
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Description
This quiz explores the journey of an unemployed man who transformed his life through entrepreneurial efforts, despite lacking modern communication tools like email. From starting a tomato resale business to building a large-scale operation, his story highlights the impact of technology on business success. Reflect on the significance of digital connectivity in today's professional landscape.
