While so many people are suffering because of COVID-19, it seems wrong to suggest that anything good will come of this, When things settle down, I think there will be positive outcomes we can point to. The time spent with my immediate family is something I know I will cherish. I am very close to all of my kids, but our lives are so fast-paced, there is no chance I would have been able to spend as much quality time with them under any other circumstance. I also speak to my parents almost daily and I have connected with friends I haven’t spoken to in years. I also think we all have an incredible opportunity to do some deep thinking and contemplate what we truly want to do with the rest of our lives. I believe the next Microsoft and Amazon will be birthed in 2020, and some of the best investment opportunities in decades may emerge. But more than any of that, I hope we all spend time thinking about how we can become better people… How we can become better citizens of the world and how we can all be a little more grateful for the blessing we have in the world and in this great country.
Too many of us hesitate to use tools meant to level the playing field, while others take full advantage of every opportunity they get. I share a personal story that reframes how we think about DEI—and why there’s no reason to hold back.
The left blames billionaires. The right blames immigrants. But the real issue isn’t who we’re fighting—it’s what we’re being distracted from. I break down how access to education, capital, and ownership is the real battleground.
What if Donald Trump’s greatest strength is something the rest of us refuse to acknowledge? In this thought-provoking episode, Gary Acosta explores what liberals, global leaders, and entrepreneurs might learn from Trump’s approach to leadership. From mastering direct communication to shaping loyalty through perceived authenticity, Gary dives into the mechanics of modern influence—even when the messenger is flawed. Whether you agree or disagree with Trump, the lessons here reveal surprising truths about power, persuasion, and strategy in today’s world.