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How Barbara Corcoran’s Divorce Inspired Her To Make 66 Million Dollars

Jun 11, 2024

Real estate titan and Shark Tank star, Barbara Corcoran, shares her inspiring journey from hardships to success. She discusses resilience, spotting gifts in others, overcoming setbacks, empowering success, selling a business, and finding success on Shark Tank. Advice for aspiring millionaires and lessons on perseverance and self-awareness are highlighted.

37:56

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Barbara Corcoran

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Quick takeaways

Barbara's success stems from leveraging failure and rejection as motivation for growth.

Staying grounded amidst financial success is crucial to navigating the complexities of wealth and relationships.

Deep dives

Success Rooted in Unique Background and Failure

Barbara Corcoran attributes her success to her upbringing and the motivation derived from failure, rejection, and betrayal. Her journey highlights the importance of taking risks and pushing boundaries despite setbacks.

Overcoming Childhood Challenges to Prove Intelligence

02:27

Journey of Success, Selling a Business, and Mother's Advice

04:03

Intro

4min

Spotting Gifts, Building Confidence, and Overcoming Setbacks

8min

Overcoming Childhood Challenges to Prove Intelligence

2min

Journey of Overcoming Limitations and Empowering Success

5min

Journey of Success, Selling a Business, and Mother's Advice

4min

Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Success on Shark Tank

16min

#88 Barbara Corcoran shares her inspiring journey from sharing a cramped flat with 9 siblings to becoming a real estate titan and a star on the hit TV show Shark Tank. She delves into the lessons of resilience, determination, and spotting the gift in others that propelled her to unparalleled success.

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