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Don’t hang out with losers. You got to surround yourself with the right people? No - if they’re not number one, get somebody else.

What were your first steps to building wealth?

I had to learn how to sell. I got a job at Xerox, got knocked back, and I couldn’t stop until I became number one in sales.

Do you think college is a scam?

What did you learn about money? Nothing. What did you go to school for - to learn money, right? Make money, earn a job. Just teach me how to make money, and then I can decide what profession I want to go into.

Most people give up too soon

Most people don't have the tenacity to stick with it. They get shot down, they quit, they give up - and that's where they lose.

Sales is communication.

If you can't get laid, you're not going to get rich anyway.

Persistence gets the yes

Most people quit after being rejected. I didn't. I asked my wife out 50 times before she finally said yes. She still says, "You're the most persistent bastard (person) there is."

Knock down, stand up. Knock down, stand up. That's the key to success.

Fear of Rejection Kills Sales Success

The reason people suck at sales is they're afraid of rejection.

You got to be an entrepreneur - you got to sell.

Debt is dangerous. Debt's like a loaded gun.

Why do you need debt and intelligence?

Debt is dangerous - it's like a loaded gun. If you misuse it, you'll go down. Look at the United States: we're over $38 trillion in debt because a bunch of idiots are running the country and keep printing more and more money. That's what happens when idiots use debt.

Why rich people borrow and poor people save

Dave Ramsey says live debt free. For most people, yes. But if you want to get rich - debt is money.

Real estate lets you use smart debt

I like real estate because I can use debt.

How did you make your millions?

Real estate is how you make your money.

Find someone who's actually done it

Find a great mentor - someone who's actually done it. There are plenty of teachers and gurus out there, but dig deep and find someone with real experience. Then pay close attention and listen.

What's the worst financial advice?

You can't save your way to wealth. If inflation is 2–3% and your money earns only 1–2% in the bank, you're going backwards - your purchasing power is being eroded by inflation.

Step out of the system, then use it

Once you understand the system - Wall Street takes money from Main Street and lends it back to guys like me - you just step out of it and use it to your advantage.

Why grades don't build empires

The C students run the world.
The B students work for them.
The A students are the doctors, the lawyers, and the CPAs.

Free mentorship people are scared to ask for

I've never paid for a mentor in my entire life. Walk up to someone and say 'Can I buy you a cup of coffee?' - they almost always say yes, especially because most young people don't have the balls to do that.

Mentorship is not a scam!

My turning point to financial freedom started with mentors. It started with reading books and learning from people who had already achieved what I wanted.

Your circle of friends is bigger than your paycheck.

Speed is everything in business. Speed beats perfection every single time.

Money is not the end-all be-all

Enjoy your life, keep grinding, and remember that money is not the end-all be-all. Happiness is the goal. Go figure out how to be happy. It’s easier to be happy with money, yes - but real happiness comes from health, taking care of people, and doing right by people. Life is great.