The Megyn Kelly Show

Jordan Belfort on His Incredible Life, Victimhood Mentality, and the Keys to Entrepreneurial Success | Ep. 182

Oct 15, 2021

Jordan Belfort, best-selling author and the infamous figure behind "The Wolf of Wall Street," shares his wild journey from a disillusioned dental student to a Wall Street powerhouse. He candidly discusses his tumultuous rise and fall, revealing the ethical dilemmas of the finance world and the impact of excess. Belfort emphasizes the importance of resilience, embracing failure, and maintaining a strong moral compass in entrepreneurship. He also reflects on personal accountability and the chaotic adventures tied to wealth, offering a unique perspective on happiness and fulfillment.

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Intro

3min

From Dentistry to Wall Street: A Journey of Risk and Revelation

16min

Navigating Choices and Career Downfalls

2min

From Wall Street to Penny Stocks

16min

Understanding the Inner and Outer Games of Entrepreneurial Success

4min

Embracing Failure and Setting High Standards

9min

Descent into Darkness

4min

Wealth, Happiness, and Chaotic Adventures

17min

The Psychological Toll of Excess and Rationalization

2min

10.

Chaos and Evolution: From Playful Offices to Modern Victimhood

19min

11.

Unexpected Encounters and Inspiration in Prison

2min

12.

From Disgrace to Redemption

7min

Megyn Kelly is joined by Jordan Belfort, best-selling author, entrepreneur and the title character portrayed in "The Wolf of Wall Street," to talk about his incredible life, victimhood mentality, the keys to entrepreneurial success, what was accurate and what wasn't in the award-winning movie "The Wolf of Wall Street," growing up and getting rich, his drug use and love of money, the financial industry of today, ethical compromises, getting to know Leonardo DiCaprio, and more.

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