Anthony Scaramucci, who established the global investment firm SkyBridge Capital, recently articulated a motivational philosophy geared toward managing setbacks and unexpected challenges in life. His guidance particularly targets younger audiences, encouraging them to adopt a mindset focused on resilience and personal accountability.
In a social media post dated January 26, Scaramucci laid out three foundational principles for coping when life deviates from one’s plans. His first immediate call to action is to get back on one’s feet after adversity. The second principle discourages indulging in self-pity, viewing it as counterproductive. Finally, he advises resetting expectations to zero, advocating for a clear-eyed acceptance of current realities rather than imagined alternatives.
As a former investment banker with Goldman Sachs, Scaramucci underscores the necessity of confronting the present circumstances rather than obsessing over what “should” have happened or what “ought” to have been the case. These two words, he explains, signal a victim mentality, which he believes hinders personal growth and progress. “You can curse all you want, but there are two words I don't want to hear: should and ought. Those are victim words,” he stated.
Scaramucci’s perspective is informed by his own experiences, notably his short-lived 11-day tenure at the White House in 2017, which ended with his dismissal. Reflecting on this period, he expressed a pragmatic acceptance of the outcome: “Too bad. I was fired. Deal with reality, not fantasy.”
In addition to his investment background, Scaramucci is a strong proponent of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and often integrates lessons from his financial career into his life philosophy. He emphasized that trials, volatility, and setbacks are inherent to life’s journey and that handling difficulties is an unavoidable part of personal and professional growth.
Addressing aspiring entrepreneurs, Scaramucci highlighted the heightened fluctuations inherent in such paths. “The swings are bigger. Higher highs, lower lows. That's the trade you made,” he observed, underscoring the necessity to fully own these experiences. He urged individuals to “stand up,” be accountable, and resist complaining: “So own it. Stand up. Take responsibility. And stop whining.”
Scaramucci’s career in finance began prior to SkyBridge Capital’s inception in 2005. Earlier, he co-founded Oscar Capital Management, an investment firm eventually acquired by Neuberger Berman in 2001. He further expanded his influence in finance by creating the SALT Conference in 2009, providing a platform connecting institutional investors with asset managers and company founders.
His thought leadership extends to authorship; among his published works are “Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto” and “The Little Book of Bitcoin.” Current estimates place Scaramucci’s net worth at approximately $90 million, reflecting his success in investment management and related ventures.