Tag: perseverance
-
Creating a business from $0 to 8.75 Million in 2 years
in Self MadeThis is the story or Ramon van Meer, and how he went from having a difficult childhood, dropping out of high school, becoming a single father, and creating an internet business that went from $0 to 8.75 million in about 2 years. Ramon always had an entrepreneurial spirit but he faced many failures before stumbling…
-
Taylor Swift: Effortlessness is a myth. A guide to success
“Never be ashamed of trying. Effortlessness is a myth. The people who wanted it the least, were the ones I wanted to date and be friends with in high school. The people who want it the most, are the people I now hire to work for my company.” This was a speech given by Taylor…
-
Nobody owes you anything, not their business, nor their friendship; you have to earn it
As an entrepreneur, it’s important to understand that nobody owes you anything. Success in business often depends on creating a product or service that people want, on the relationships you build along the way, and on your endurance to stay in business long enough to see it succeed. Many times you have a good idea,…
-
Ryan Serhant, from drama student to real estate millionaire
Ryan Serhant is one of the most successful and well-known real estate brokers in the world. He was a theater student who waited tables to pay his rent. Out of desperation he turned to real estate. He currently stars on the TV series Million Dollar Listing New York Through a combination of hard work, personal charm, and…
-
For Giannis Antetokounmpo, there is no failure in sports
This video clip was an interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo, a basketball player, for the Milwaukee Bucks that took place last year on April 2023 after the Bucks lost to the Miami Heats. The interviewer asked Giannis if the season was a failure. Giannis challenged the notion of failure and emphasized the importance of learning, growth,…
-
How to stop being poor
At one time, I was extremely poor. I soon figured out that being poor was not where I wanted to be, so I decided to stop being poor. I came to Canada as an immigrant with no money, no connections, no language skills, no intergenerational wealth, no education—nothing. I worked my ass off, going to…