Chung ju yung autobiography sample

Nickname: "The Bulldozer"

• Chung Ju-yung was known as "the bulldozer," which was not a compliment but a reference to his perceived recklessness.
• The nickname implied he was an uneducated upstart who acted without forethought.
• Chung counters the nickname by emphasizing his meticulous planning and work ethic.

"I don't think this nickname came from my hard driving work ethic.

I imagine that comparing me to a heavy steel body that drives over piles of rubble was not meant to be flattering."

The quote suggests that Chung understood the negative connotations of his nickname and recognized it was not intended to acknowledge his work ethic but rather to criticize his approach.

Formal Education vs.

Wisdom

• Formal schooling is not the only path to wisdom.
• Chung believes in the power of hard work, courage, and activity over formal education.
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