Jensen Huang on torturing people to greatness
CNA • 2026-05-25T12:30:46Z • 2:00:00 • intermediate • Business
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In this thought-provoking interview, Jensen Huang shares his unique approach to leadership and the drive that fuels his relentless work ethic. Discover how he believes in 'torturing' people to greatness and what motivates him to keep pushing forward.
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torture
/ˈtɔr.tʃɚ/
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The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone, often to punish or coerce.
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He described his rigorous training regimen as a form of mental torture.
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feedback
/ˈfiːd.bæk/
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Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance, or a process, used as a basis for improvement.
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The teacher provided constructive feedback on the student's essay.
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exhausted
/ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/
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Extremely tired; drained of energy.
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After a long week of work, I felt utterly exhausted.
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criticize
/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz/
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To express disapproval of someone or something, often pointing out faults.
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It's important to criticize constructively to help others improve.
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succeed
/səkˈsiːd/
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To achieve the desired aim or result; to accomplish something.
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With hard work and determination, she hoped to succeed in her career.
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counting
/ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/
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The action of determining the total number of items in a group.
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She was counting the days until her vacation.
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