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#11: 50 Years in Silicon Valley; Surviving Vietnam, and How to Stay Married
Season 1 Episode 12
Most people fail at leadership because they complicate what should be simple. Greg Osborn’s approach is different. After leading in Vietnam, raising a family with old-school work ethic, and building businesses in Silicon Valley as the tech boom took off, he learned that success comes from two things: giving people the right training and keeping them motivated.
In this conversation, Greg breaks down why teams succeed or fail based on this simple principle — and how you can apply it in business, family, and life. You’ll hear how his leadership lessons from the Vietnam battlefield translated into managing people, teaching his kids, and running companies.
This is timeless advice that still works today — practical, proven, and refreshingly clear.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Greg Osborne and His Garage
05:01 - Camping Adventures with Greg Osborne's Family
10:01 - The Joy of Making and Solving Problems
15:00 - Early Life, Education, and Military Background
20:01 - College Basketball Career at Stanford
25:01 - Physical Challenges and Surgeries Over the Years
30:01 - Reflections on Basketball and Life Experiences
35:01 - Military Training and Assignment to Vietnam
40:02 - Experiences in Vietnam and Impact of War
45:01 - Teaching GED to Soldiers and Life Lessons
50:01 - 54 Years of Marriage and Family Life
55:00 - Raising Children and Teaching Responsibility
01:00:00 - Reflections on Joy and Family
01:05:00 - Personal Anecdotes and Life Lessons
01:10:00 - Challenges and Sacrifices in Life
01:15:02 - Real Estate Experiences and Business Ventures
01:20:01 - Encounters with Tech Industry Leaders
01:25:00 - Growth of Silicon Valley and Early Tech Companies
01:30:01 - Closing Thoughts and Final Conversations
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