Emma

I actually think it's a great lesson because... Sometimes the fear, I remember when I started in the apparel business, it's all acronyms. And I would stop people constantly and say, what is the AOV? What is the UPT? What is the LTV? And everyone would be like, aren't you embarrassed? You're supposed to be the CEO. And I was like, no, I don't know what I don't know. And again, it can become...

I actually think it's a great lesson because... Sometimes the fear, I remember when I started in the apparel business, it's all acronyms. And I would stop people constantly and say, what is the AOV? What is the UPT? What is the LTV? And everyone would be like, aren't you embarrassed? You're supposed to be the CEO. And I was like, no, I don't know what I don't know. And again, it can become...

so like fearful for people just to ask the question.

so like fearful for people just to ask the question.

And it's a superpower to simplify. And for you to be able to distill complex ideas into really, really simple, like, you know, simple things that anyone can understand is a superpower. This is my example that I give to people.

And it's a superpower to simplify. And for you to be able to distill complex ideas into really, really simple, like, you know, simple things that anyone can understand is a superpower. This is my example that I give to people.

Every single time. And I think that all the time, because in any situation that you're in, being able to find that unlock to something is like, how many great questions can you ask? It's not about what you already know, because I want to figure out what I don't know in any given situation. And so asking the right questions is what allows you to do that.

Every single time. And I think that all the time, because in any situation that you're in, being able to find that unlock to something is like, how many great questions can you ask? It's not about what you already know, because I want to figure out what I don't know in any given situation. And so asking the right questions is what allows you to do that.

And what amazes me, Emma, smart people who are not curious. Yes. Oh, it's the worst.

And what amazes me, Emma, smart people who are not curious. Yes. Oh, it's the worst.

Yeah, but how long does it last? Correct. No, curiosity. And honestly, when I think about this type of show and the reason that I wanted to do this is because my life has been so enhanced by being able to sit with people that I find really interesting and really inspiring. And information, you know, Warren Buffett has this quote that I love, which is, the more you learn, the more you earn.

Yeah, but how long does it last? Correct. No, curiosity. And honestly, when I think about this type of show and the reason that I wanted to do this is because my life has been so enhanced by being able to sit with people that I find really interesting and really inspiring. And information, you know, Warren Buffett has this quote that I love, which is, the more you learn, the more you earn.

feels to me that you are always in learning mode. You can't have a career like the one that you've had without consistently learning. And so when you learn that you are this super communicator and you have a way of distilling and simplifying these very complex ideas, how do you know that like, you're like, I'm going to stay in Ariel and this is going to be my career.

feels to me that you are always in learning mode. You can't have a career like the one that you've had without consistently learning. And so when you learn that you are this super communicator and you have a way of distilling and simplifying these very complex ideas, how do you know that like, you're like, I'm going to stay in Ariel and this is going to be my career.

Like if I'd have asked you, I don't know, 30 years ago, would you stay in this one place? Would you have had that answer?

Like if I'd have asked you, I don't know, 30 years ago, would you stay in this one place? Would you have had that answer?

Never. And I think so many people do that.

Never. And I think so many people do that.

And did you ever worry, you know, because again, having so many people that like work around me in these companies, did you ever feel overwhelmed or like there were things that you didn't want to take on? Or for you, was it always like, I'm taking that, I'm taking that?

And did you ever worry, you know, because again, having so many people that like work around me in these companies, did you ever feel overwhelmed or like there were things that you didn't want to take on? Or for you, was it always like, I'm taking that, I'm taking that?