My First Million From $4/Hour to $4 Billion Net Worth
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Aug 13, 2025 
Billionaire entrepreneur Hayes Barnard, founder of GoodLeap and GivePower, shares his journey from struggling in school to amassing a $4 billion net worth. He discusses the importance of clean water access and his mission to provide it globally. Hayes offers insights from his experiences with influential leaders like Larry Ellison and Elon Musk. He reflects on resilience, the difference between rejection and results, and the power of innovation in business. His personal story emphasizes the connection between family dynamics and broader social issues, highlighting the transformative potential of community engagement.
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From First Grade Failure To Athletic Confidence
- Hayes grew up dyslexic, flunked first grade, and found confidence through sports and mentors.
- Teachers and coaches like Ron Edwards redirected his identity from academic failure to competence and drive.
Trauma Fuels Level-Five Leadership
- Level-five leaders often share early trauma like learning disabilities or father issues that drive them to overcompensate.
- Those struggles foster empathy, empowerment, and a tendency to recruit complementary talent.
Give Up Tasks To Scale
- Give up tasks you do well so you can delegate and scale your organization.
- Surround yourself with complementary superstars instead of doing everything yourself.
