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The King of the Ring: Vince McMahon is Born

“I don't know who the hell I am, I don't know what I want, except, I've got an insatiable appetite for life, and I want more, more, more!”

Entering the Ring: McMahon Takes On the WWF

“The only way to beat a billionaire is to become one yourself,” said McMahon. He would soon go on to do exactly that.

Lesson #1: The Reward is Worth the Risk

“I'm an entrepreneur,” says McMahon. “I take chances in life…I got balls the size of grapefruits!”

Lesson #2: Even a Serious Business Needs to Be Fun

“In a word, it's fun,” says McMahon. “Every night is Saturday night for me. This isn't work. When you can entertain millions and millions of fans all over the world, that's a great sign, a great thrill, as great as it gets in business.”

Lesson #3: Your Work Ethic Is Your Most Important Asset

“I'm not too good at lying still in the sun,” says McMahon. “I have to do something with my mind, or I'll get in trouble.” By all accounts, McMahon was obsessed with wrestling since he was a little boy, and he continues to be just as devoted a fan today. It is his passion for his work that allows him to maintain the strong work ethic that he has, working long after his competitors have already gone to sleep.

Lesson #4: Keep Your Pulse on the Market

“No one is as sensitive to public taste as us,” says McMahon. “We have our own focus group 200 times a year. We're about what people want.”

Lesson #5: Be Clear About Who You Are

“When you think about it, you should compare the World Wrestling Federation to other major entertainment companies or motion picture studios,” says McMahon. “We are Hollywood. We're entertainment, and that's what the World Wrestling Federation is all about.”

Wrestling With Success: McMahon’s Climb to the Top

“A cover, a count and a win,” says McMahon. “I always win.”

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