""I bank like a pit bull.""
About Jamie Dimon
From working-class Greek immigrant family, climbed to JPMorgan Chase CEO, longest-serving major bank leader.
Early Life & Journey
Studied economics at Tufts, MBA from Harvard; interned at Citibank.
The Turning Point
Fired from Citigroup by Sandy Weill in 1998, founded Bank One.
Overcoming Challenges
High-profile firing; rebounded by turning around Bank One, acquired by JPMorgan.
Key Achievement
Built JPMorgan into world’s most valuable bank by market cap.
Work Habits & Philosophy
4:30 AM wake-up, reads WSJ, exercises daily.
Advice for Students
“Manage the downside; good things happen when you do.” To students: “Get up earlier, stay later.”
Notable Quote
“I bank like a pit bull.”
