""Success is a choice; choose to work harder than everyone else.""
About Lloyd Blankfein
Rose from humble Bronx beginnings to Goldman Sachs CEO, transforming it into a global powerhouse during the 2008 crisis.
Early Life & Journey
Grew up in public housing in Bronx; Harvard undergrad on scholarship, studied social studies.
The Turning Point
Joining Goldman Sachs in 1981 as gold trader, rising through metals desk.
Overcoming Challenges
Early career rejections; overcame by relentless networking and outworking peers.
Key Achievement
Led Goldman Sachs through 2008 financial crisis, achieving record profits.
Work Habits & Philosophy
Starts at 5 AM, reviews markets, long hours at desk.
Advice for Students
“Read everything, talk to everyone, and never stop learning.”
Notable Quote
“Success is a choice; choose to work harder than everyone else.”
