Identity Tied to Business and When to Let Go

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Michael Sonnenfeldt is a legendary entrepreneur and investor who built a fortune by orchestrating one of New York’s biggest real estate deals — the $120 million transformation of Harborside Financial Center — and went on to pioneer ventures in solar energy and beyond. He is the founder and Chairman of TIGER 21, the world’s most powerful peer network of 1,200+ wealth creators managing over $150 billion in assets. Celebrated for his bold vision and ability to turn opportunity into empire, Sonnenfeldt has become both a wealth creator in his own right and the architect of the ultimate community for the ultra-successful.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

01:33 – Michael’s Father’s Story

07:56 – Legacy and Pressure to Succeed

12:42 – Lessons from a $100M Exit

17:46 – Life After the Big Exit

22:08 – Why He Founded TIGER 21

26:50 – Sponsor Break

28:59 – The Lonely Side of Wealth

33:14 – From Entrepreneur to Investor

37:40 – What Is Portfolio Defense?

42:30 – Average Net Worth of TIGER Members

45:51 – Top Concerns of Wealthy Members

53:27 – Sponsor Break

57:59 – Balance vs. Productive Imbalance

1:03:56 – Finding the Right Mentors and Peers

1:06:54 – Meditation and Entrepreneurial Success

1:13:43 – Why Your Business Isn’t Your Identity

1:16:18 – Biggest Regrets of the Ultra-Wealthy

1:20:06 – Michael’s Most Important Life Lesson