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When working on a new project, Jack prefers to spend his time alone
with his thoughts. “The best thinking time is just walking,” he explained.
He proves that not every successful businessman needs to be loud and
talkative! Sometimes, they can be quiet and thoughtful—and still make a
strong impact on the world.
Text-Dependent Questions
1. What are some of the ways Jack has tried to improve his com-
munication skills since stepping down as Twitter’s CEO?
2. Explain how Twitter’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) increased
Jack’s wealth significantly.
3. What does Jack mean when he says, “The strongest thing you can cultivate
as an entrepreneur is to not rely on luck but cultivating an ability to recog-
nize fortunate situations when they are occurring?”
4. Explain why Jack takes new employees to the Golden Gate Bridge in San
Francisco. What is he trying to teach them?
5. Why does Jack have such an interest in becoming the mayor of New York
City?