Why and how do people succeed? Is it through hard work? Being smart? Could luck be a part of it? Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist Mark Suster attribute​s his success to six​ simple life lessons... You should take them too. Mark Suster is currently managing partner at Upfront Ventures, LA's oldest and largest venture capital firm. Prior to joining Upfront, Suster was the founder and CEO of BuildOnline and Koral, both of which were later acquired by Sword Group and Salesforce.com, respectively. With a BA in economics from UCSD and an MBA from the University of Chicago, Suster is well knowledged and highly respected in the world of business. Having invested in and started companies of his own, Suster shares his knowledge of business through his prominent blog Both Sides of the Table, a trusted source for both investors and entrepreneurs alike. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx