The School of Greatness

Robert Herjavec: “This Mindset Took Me From Poverty To Multimillionaire”

Feb 5, 2025

Robert Herjavec, a tech entrepreneur and Shark Tank star, shares his inspiring journey from poverty to multimillionaire. He emphasizes the transformative power of joy in business and life. Discussing his darkest moments, he reveals how serving others helped him find purpose. Key topics include the importance of obsession over passion, and the vital shift from hard work to smart work. He also highlights traits found in billionaires, focusing on emotional connections with customers and discovering true fulfillment beyond mere wealth.

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Robert Herjavec's journey illustrates the power of resilience and an abundance mindset in overcoming poverty and achieving success.

The distinction between hard work and smart work is crucial for financial success, emphasizing value creation over mere effort.

Finding purpose through serving others can transform one's perspective on life, linking true fulfillment with the impact one has on others.

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Book and Podcast Tour Announcement

The speaker is excited to announce a simultaneous book and podcast tour across seven cities in just ten days. This tour is promoting the new book titled 'Make Money Easy,' aiming to engage audiences on the topic of financial freedom and abundance. Cities included in this dynamic tour are Austin, New York, Boston, Nashville, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. He encourages listeners to purchase tickets for what promises to be an inspiring and celebratory series of events.

Intro

4min

An Inspiring Journey from Poverty to Success

3min

From Poverty to Abundance Mindset

19min

Key Lessons from Billionaires: Specialization, Curiosity, and Discipline

5min

Bridging Fitness and Financial Success

19min

Navigating Hiring Challenges and the Future of Retail

2min

Journey of Faith and Resilience

25min

The Dance of Dreams and Determination

4min

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My conversation with Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec left me truly inspired. From his humble beginnings as an immigrant living in poverty to becoming one of the most successful tech entrepreneurs, Robert's story is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. What struck me most was his emphasis on joy – not just experiencing it, but embodying it as a transformative force in business and life. He opened up about his darkest moments, including thoughts of suicide, and how serving others at a homeless shelter helped him rediscover his purpose. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale your business or someone seeking to find meaning in your journey, Robert's insights on moving from hard work to smart work, and his perspective on wealth versus true fulfillment, will challenge your thinking and inspire action.

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In this episode you will learn:

Why obsession trumps passion in business success, and how to know the difference
The crucial shift from working harder to working smarter that unlocked Robert's path to wealth
How to create emotional connections with customers, even in technical industries
The three consistent traits Robert has observed in every billionaire he's met
Why simply working hard isn't enough to create wealth, and what actually drives financial abundance

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