TECH NEWS – We rarely hear meaningful life lessons from billionaires like Elon Musk or Bill Gates. However, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, found one of the most profound insights of his life not from a business leader, but from a humble gardener in Japan.

During a speech at Caltech’s 130th anniversary, Huang shared a life-changing moment from a trip to Kyoto. While visiting the Ginkaku-ji temple’s famous moss garden, he noticed something unusual—despite the enormous size of the garden, only one person was tending to it.

„I have plenty of time”

Curious, Huang approached the man and asked what he was doing. The gardener simply replied: „I’m collecting dead moss. I’m taking care of my garden.” Astounded by the sheer size of the task, Huang asked how one person could possibly maintain such a vast space alone. The gardener smiled and said: „I’ve been taking care of this garden for 30 years. I have plenty of time.”

That simple statement had a lasting impact on Huang. From that day on, he adopted a new philosophy: every morning, he starts his day by completing his highest-priority task first. „Before I even get to work, my day is already a success. I’ve already completed my most important task, so I can spend the rest of my day helping others.”

According to Huang, this mindset has helped him stay productive and focused, proving that sometimes, the greatest wisdom comes from the most unexpected places.

Source: 3djuegos