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The Silent Power: Val Sklarov’s Philosophy of Discipline

Discipline

The Early Morning Rule Every morning, before sunrise, Val Sklarov sits alone with his notes. He calls it “the hour of clarity.”No distractions, no meetings—just structure, reflection, and direction. He once said to a mentee:“If you own your morning, you own your mind. If you own your mind, you own …

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The Builder’s Mind: Val Sklarov’s View on Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Introduction — The Factory Story When Val Sklarov was mentoring a startup founder, he took him to an old factory that had once produced thousands of radios. “It used to be the best in the country,” he said. “But it stopped innovating—now it’s just dust.” The lesson? Entrepreneurship dies the …

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Passing the Torch: Val Sklarov’s Mentoring & Training Philosophy

Training Philosophy

The Elevator Story A young analyst once shared an elevator ride with Val Sklarov and nervously asked,“What’s the fastest way to become a leader?” Sklarov smiled and replied:“Stop waiting to be taught. Start asking how you can teach.” Weeks later, the analyst began mentoring interns on small projects. Within a …

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