Michael Dell sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about how he built a multi-billion dollar technology business. It was a risk he was willing to take for he saw these risks as opportunities he could leverage to achieve his goals. He didn’t allow people’s opinions to dampen his innovative pursuit to build an empire where failures are seen as stepping stones and financial challenges remain a temporary drawback. Michael is chairman and chief executive officer of Dell Technologies, an innovator and technology leader providing the essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future, transform IT and protect their most important information. His first book, Direct from Dell: Strategies That Revolutionized an Industry, was written in 1999 and is currently promoting his second, Play Nice But Win: A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader. What We Discuss with Michael: 00:00 Intro 02:52 “I started as a dishwasher boy at a Chinese restaurant.” - Michael Dell 05:45 If you got little to lose, go take a risk 10:08 Some big risks are just opportunities 13:51 Play nice but win 14:52 You have too feel right about what you’re doing 17:31 It wouldn’t feel right to win if you cheated 19:15 Building a business is not for the faint of heart 21:37 Going against a big corporation 24:26 Fighting for the company to retain its risk-taking spirit 26:26 A great work-life balance doesn’t work when you’re starting a business 28:54 Set boundaries when you have a family 32:25 Collecting company mementos 33:34 3 key factors your leading the company right 35:29 Michael on Final Five