Vishnu Sachidaran
1y ago
🧵 Thread: Discovering the Real Simon Cowell
We all know Simon Cowell as the brutally honest host from American Idol, but there's much more to him!
After listening to his interview on The Diary of a CEO podcast, I discovered 3 traits that reveal a different side of Simon:
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Vishnu Sachidaran
1y ago
1/ Be Nice to Everyone
Simon believes in treating everyone with kindness. Host Steven Bartlett noted how Simon greeted and took interest in every person on his 10-person team.
Simon echoed his father's advice: “Everyone has a sign on their head saying, make me feel important."
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Vishnu Sachidaran
1y ago
2/ Closeness to His Parents
Simon describes his parents as his best friends. They supported him unconditionally, even through failures like bankruptcy. He would trade all his fame and money to have more time with them.
Their influence shaped his values deeply.
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Vishnu Sachidaran
1y ago
3/ Fatherhood Changed Him
The birth of his son, Eric, marked a significant shift in Simon's life. His staff describe Simon as “pre- and post-Eric.” Becoming a father made him slow down and appreciate life more.
Simon says Eric is the best thing that ever happened to him.
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Vishnu Sachidaran
1y ago
TL;DR
Simon Cowell is more than his TV persona. His kindness, deep family bonds, and transformative experience as a father reveal a man of great depth and character. 🌟
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