Every failure is a stepping stone to understanding what trul... - Hiroshi Mikitani

"Every failure is a stepping stone to understanding what truly matters in business and life."

Hiroshi Mikitani Perseverance

E-commerce Founder Japanese Born 1965 (age 61)

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