The Resilient Mind You Don’t Escape Poverty, You Outgrow It - Robert Herjavec
Oct 13, 2025
Join Robert Herjavec, a Croatian-Canadian entrepreneur and 'Shark Tank' investor, as he shares his extraordinary journey from immigrant beginnings to founding a cybersecurity empire. He reframes poverty as a temporary state and emphasizes that discipline and sales skills are vital for success. Robert explores the importance of self-honesty, obsession, and curiosity, revealing that true success is not about wealth but fulfilling one’s potential. He also discusses the parallel between fitness and financial success, which require dedication and purpose.
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Childhood Joy Despite Material Hardship
- Robert Herjavec describes immigrating to Canada as a joyful adventure despite material hardship.
- He only recognized poverty after school kids mocked him, showing poverty felt situational not personal.
Poverty Is A Learned Mindset
- Robert frames poverty as a learned mindset and abundance as learnable too.
- He emphasizes the difference between being poor and believing you are poor as the turning point.
Start With Discipline And Learning
- Start with discipline, habit, and learning to shift from situation to growth.
- Focus on improving yourself first rather than expecting external things to make you better.