Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

Tag: hard work

  • You Don’t need to make your bed to be successful

    You Don’t need to make your bed to be successful

    I have listened to hundreds of podcast episodes on the topic of success and achievement, and many of them insisting that in order to be successful you need to wake up early, make your bed, and take cold showers. Well, I am neither rich nor famous but I have obtained financial independence, without ever waking…

  • The harder you work, the luckier you get

    The harder you work, the luckier you get

    That was Bobby Seagull in a conversation with Ali Abdaal. The quote, “The harder I work, the luckier I get” was first attributed to Samuel Goldwyn, a pioneer in the American film industry. Many times people say that this person and the other got lucky. And yes, luck may play a big role on someone’s…

  • Taylor Swift: Effortlessness is a myth. A guide to success

    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…

  • There is no such a thing as having natural talent

    There is no such a thing as having natural talent

    That was actor, TV host, and former NFL player Terry Crews. Those were his comments when he was told that he was a natural at acting. He refuted the idea and went on to tell us about the many hours of practice he does every day in order to improve his craft. I believe that…

  • Ryan Serhant, from drama student to real estate millionaire

    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…

  • The “How to get Rich” half-truths (and the truth!)

    The “How to get Rich” half-truths (and the truth!)

    You probably have been told by society and maybe by your parents, that if you want to make lots of money, you have to work hard and get some kind of degree. And working hard and getting a diploma helps a lot but that’s not the whole story. In many cases, working hard and having…