The School of Greatness The Mindset That Took A Shark from Poverty to Millions
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Aug 22, 2025 
Robert Herjavec, a successful entrepreneur and a prominent figure on Shark Tank, shares his transformative journey from poverty to prosperity. He emphasizes the importance of obsessing over your passions, noting that this mindset shift can lead to extraordinary success. Robert discusses how the best learners pay to expand their knowledge and reveals the critical differences between hard work and smart work. He also unpacks the billionaire mindset, showcasing how obsession, curiosity, and discipline are essential for creating wealth.
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Situation, Not Identity
- Robert learned he wasn't inherently poor but in a poor situation, separating identity from circumstance.
- He says poverty and abundance are learned mindsets you can rewire with choices.
Sell Your Knowledge, Not Just Skill
- Learn sales skills because expertise alone doesn't create wealth; selling value does.
- Focus on how to communicate and sell your knowledge, not just on the technical task.
Paid To Learn Mentality
- Robert showed up early to Harry Rosen's Saturday lessons and was the only student there, learning for free.
- He resolved he didn't need to get paid to learn and would even pay to learn from the best.
