How did your experience running Sahara marathons reshape your perspective on failure?
Replied byMike Novogratz
Founder & CEO at Galaxy Digital
Niche: Finance
Revenue: Not Publicly Disclosed/month
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Started: 2018
After leaving Goldman Sachs, I felt deeply embarrassed. Running six consecutive marathons through the grueling pain of the Sahara made me realize I was lucky to be alive. That physical trial helped me shed the fear of looking stupid or failing.
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