SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci says niceness has been one of the biggest drivers of his long-term success, even if it may have come at the expense of making more money.
Scaramucci Says Kindness Beats Ruthlessness in the Long Run
In a post on X on Friday, Scaramucci pushed back against the notion that niceness is a weakness, calling it “a superpower” and urging people to “be nice.”
“I know some people think it’s a weakness. I don’t buy that,” he wrote.
Scaramucci acknowledged that a more ruthless approach might have made him wealthier, saying, “Maybe I’d be worth more money if I were more ruthless.”
However, he added that being nice is simply part of who he is and not something he is willing to change.
‘Be Nice’: Scaramucci Says Goodwill Creates a ‘Softer Landing’
In an accompanying video, the former White House communications director expanded on his message, saying that while niceness may occasionally seem to backfire, it has consistently paid dividends throughout his career.
“Niceness is a superpower,” Scaramucci said.
Reflecting on difficult moments, he said that every time niceness appeared to cost him something, it ultimately worked in his favor by strengthening relationships and making setbacks easier to overcome.
“It created a softer landing,” he said, adding that the goodwill he built over the years helped him navigate challenging periods more easily.
Scaramucci ended his message with a simple piece of advice: “Be nice.”
Anthony Scaramucci’s Net Worth And Career Journey
Scaramucci, who was born on Long Island, has an estimated net worth of $150 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
He co-founded Oscar Capital Management, which was acquired by Neuberger Berman in 2001, before establishing SkyBridge Capital in 2005.
Earlier in his career, he worked in Goldman Sachs’ private wealth management division.
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