

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Be Great: The Five Foundations of an Extraordinary Life in Business – and Beyond by Peter H. Thomas
Sep 24, 2025
Peter H. Thomas, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, shares insights from his life, including founding Century 21 Real Estate Canada. He discusses his Five Foundations for an extraordinary life: values, focus, visualization, inspiration, and reflection. Peter emphasizes the importance of clarifying personal values to guide decisions. He recounts lessons from his early military life and how mentorship shaped his giving ethos. Lastly, he reframes failure as a step toward success and encourages active pursuit of opportunities for a vibrant life.
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Live By Clear Values
- Clarify your personal values and use them as daily navigation points.
- Let values (e.g., health, freedom, integrity) decide your actions and priorities.
Sergeant Who Bought A Car For A Young Soldier
- A sergeant secretly guaranteed Peter's first car when a dealer refused to sell to a soldier.
- That small act of generosity inspired Peter to give back his whole life.
From $10 House To Real Estate Breakthrough
- Peter flipped a $10 house into apartment equity and later sold the deal for a large profit.
- That single transaction launched his career in real estate investing.