Dealing with Risk: How to Place Big Bets and Minimize Regret with Wilson Carter | Ep. 87
Wilson Carter
Wilson Carter is the founder and CEO of Clutch. They make the coolest and most portable batteries that fit in your pocket. His journey has not been easy. It has been a rocky ride to get his business off the ground.
Wilson understood from a young age how lucky he was to grow up in America and when he graduated, he embarked on a journey to give back. He volunteered to teach abroad in Columbian public schools, which were not very good. There he met the former NACo president, and his story inspired him. He wanted to turn it into a novel and a movie, but he faced a lot of objections, and many doors were shut on him.
However, his confidence was unwavering, but he started Clutch at a very low point in his life. He was heartbroken as he ended a relationship that was very special to him because he was pursuing his dream. He also couldn't get a job despite graduating from a very good school and having tons of experience.
He had an idea and was finally able to develop a prototype of what he wanted after years of trying to get it done. He took a camera, some photos, made a video, and then texted everybody he knew asking them if they wanted to buy a clutch. He got enough people to say yes, and his first inventory was presold. That is how Clutch was launched, and they have grown extraordinarily well for the last two years.
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Segmented timestamps
[01:20] About Wilson
[01:51] Wilson's journey, the struggles he went through, and how he started Clutch from the ground
[07:13] Wilson shares a challenging moment in his business where he had to go against the odds and trust the unknown to get a breakthrough
[09:02] Ways to break out of the blocks of rejection, ask for help and live more boldly
[11:28] Giving back and how Wilson has been doing it through his business and purpose in life
[12:43] Practical travel hacks and how to keep up with a lifestyle around travel
[15:03] The future of crypto and its impact on the economic revolution
[19:34] Some of the things that Wilson has found to be particularly helpful in preparing your business and yourself to take on
[21:10] Wilson's favorite decision-making frameworks
[22:17] What defines and constitute a life that is well lived
[22:17] How you can support Clutch and stay in touch with Wilson
Notable Quotes
“Asking for help is a strength and it shows humility, when you think you know everything, you can't learn anymore.” ~Wilson Carter
“There is no better feeling in the world than helping someone else” ~Wilson Carter
“One of the most under rated skills is listening to your intuition, your heart already knows what you want to become.” ~Wilson Carter
“Visualize yourself as an old person on your bed, counting down to your final days and thinking back your life and minimizing regret.” ~Wilson Carter
Resources Recommended
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
The power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
How To Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Ready Fire Aim by Michael Masterson
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Website: clutchcharger.com
Instagram: instagram.com/clutchcharger
Facebook: facebook.com/Clutchcharger
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