Access Your Unlimited Potential w/ Matt Higgins

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May 9, 2023

Matt Higgins, co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures and author of 'Burn the Boats,' shares his inspiring rags-to-riches journey. He emphasizes taking ownership of your life and transforming your deepest flaws into triumphs. Insightful discussions revolve around the importance of embracing discomfort, navigating vulnerability, and cultivating resilience in the face of challenges. Matt also reflects on the wisdom of Warren Buffet and the compounding effect of success, leaving listeners with valuable strategies to unleash their full potential.

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ADVICE

Economic Advice

Prepare for economic downturn by reducing spending and saving cash.
Follow the advice of private equity firms and hoard cash.

ANECDOTE

Housing Market Anecdote

Matt Higgins recalls the 2008 housing crisis, where brokers insisted "this neighborhood's different."
He observes a similar sentiment now, but cautions that the market's resilience is due to lack of selling pressure, not unique circumstances.

ANECDOTE

Matt's "Burn the Boats" Story

Matt Higgins shares his story of growing up in poverty and dropping out of high school to pursue his GED.
He defied expectations and returned as president of the A-Team, proving that unconventional paths can lead to success.

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On this powerful episode of The Ed Mylett Show, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of MATT HIGGINS—a true embodiment of the RAGS to RICHES story. Growing up in poverty, Matt defied all odds to become one of America's most brilliant and accomplished businesspeople.

Prepare to be inspired as Matt shares the pivotal experiences that shaped his life, humbly positioning himself to impart invaluable wisdom for your own journey. Join us as we uncover the remarkable lessons he's learned and how you can apply them to unleash your full potential.

Matt is not only the co-founder and CEO of RSE VENTURES, a highly successful private investment firm he established alongside Stephen M. Ross, the visionary owner of the MIAMI DOLPHINS, but also served as Vice Chairman of the team for an impressive nine years. His groundbreaking book, BURN THE BOATS: TOSS PLAN B OVERBOARD AND UNLEASH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL, is now available and serves as a master class in conquering life's challenges with tactical strategies.

During our engaging conversation, we delve into:

The transformative power of TAKING CUSTODY of your own life.

The vital questions to consider when embarking on significant life changes.

How to stop living in the past

How to harness your DEEPEST FLAWS and transform them into ASTONISHING TRIUMPHS.

The importance of embracing discomfort

The true measure of a meaningful life

And unveiling the wisdom of Warren Buffet and the compounding effect of success.

And that's not all! We'll also dig deep into Matt's personal journey, including his battle with cancer that you probably haven't heard about. Plus, we'll wrap things up with a raw discussion on mortality and why it's important to remember our limited time on this planet.

This conversation with MATT HIGGINS is gonna make you think, challenge your assumptions, and leave you fired up! Trust me, spending an hour on this episode will be one of the best decisions you make.

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