Habits and Hustle

Episode 512: The Best of Habits&Hustle: Jordan Belfort (Wolf Of Wall Street)

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Dec 19, 2025
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Jordan Belfort
In this engaging discussion, Jordan Belfort, the entrepreneur and bestselling author known as the real-life inspiration for The Wolf of Wall Street, shares insights on sales psychology and persuasion. He explores how influence is a learnable skill and recounts his journey from hitting rock bottom to rebuilding his credibility. Jordan reveals the principles behind his Straight Line System and emphasizes the importance of accountability and ethical values in business. His experiences in extreme pressure provide valuable lessons on communication and personal reinvention.
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ANECDOTE

Jail Sparked His Writing Comeback

  • Jordan describes hitting bottom during the five-year wait before jail and how writing began there.
  • Tommy Chong encouraged him to write, which launched his book-writing comeback.
INSIGHT

Master A Key Skill First

  • Jordan Belfort links mastery to learning specialized skills before expecting success.
  • He stresses doing the hard preparatory work even when it's unpleasant to unlock opportunities.
ADVICE

Anchor Action To A Bigger Why

  • Identify a deep, other-centered why to fuel long-term discipline and comeback efforts.
  • Combine that inner why with a repeatable outer strategy to become unstoppable.
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