đ đČ400 Billion Sold for Just đČ800â
One of the most expensive decisions in business history belongs to Ronald Wayne, Appleâs third co-founder.
Just 12 days after Apple was founded, Wayne sold his 10% stake in the company for $800, choosing security over risk at a time when Apple was still just an idea in a garage.
đ If he had held onto those shares:
Their value today would be around $400 billion
He would be one of the richest people in history
Wayne later explained that he feared personal financial liability if the company failed, while Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak decided to take the risk.
đĄ The lesson?
Success often belongs to those who can tolerate uncertainty.
Sometimes, the most costly mistake isnât making the wrong move â itâs exiting too early.
History doesnât remember the safe choice. It remembers the bold one.

