Tag: success
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Should you monetize your hobby?
I used to dance as a hobby, but then I became a dance teacher. I would dance three to four hours every day. When friends would ask me if I wanted to go out dancing with them, my answer was mostly “no.” After dancing for four hours any regular working day, the last thing I…
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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…
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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…