Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

Tag: hard work

  • How to stop being poor

    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…

  • The Interplay of Hard Work, Luck, and Success

    The Interplay of Hard Work, Luck, and Success

    I have experienced numerous successes in my life, and a significant portion of that success can be attributed to good luck. The mere fact of living in Canada and having enough money to cover my rent and food places me among the global 1%. I routinely tip waiters an amount that surpasses the monthly earnings…