#217 Steve Tan - How to Create, Multiply & Preserve Wealth

Can you build a wealthy life without sacrificing personal fulfilment? Is wealth more than just financial abundance?Today, we’re sitting down with Steve Tan, serial entrepreneur, renowned dropshipper and full-stack digital marketer with over 14 years of extensive background in the eCommerce industry. Steve, along with Luke Belmar, co-founded Capital Club - a community that gives you front seat access to the world's top experts in business, entrepreneurship, career development, and biohacking. We dissect the meaning of true wealth, materialism, and the rigorous demands of entrepreneurial life. Steve shares the challenges he faced starting from zero, the cultural impacts on business practices, and his personal growth experiences.Steve also shares insights on the importance of the environment you’re in, the influence of government policies on business, and the power of having a unique perspective towards success and wealthEnjoyed this episode?Hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe to ensure you don’t miss out on more deep dives like this one with top notch guests every week.Connect with Steven TanInstagram: @heystevetanMy Socials:Instagram: Darrenlee.ksLinkedIn: Darren LeeTwitter: Darren_ks(00:00) Preview and Intro (00:36) Steve Tan’s Definition of Wealth(04:19) How To Find Purpose Beyond Money(07:06) Why Ego is Your Biggest Enemy(12:20) The Reality of Taxation and Government Control(16:11) How To Go From 0 to 1(18:38) What Makes China A Global Superpower?(24:25) The Importance of Good Work Ethic (26:01) Does Money Solve All Problems?(30:22) Dealing with Hate(33:47) Lessons from a Failed Crowdfunding Campaign(37:22) Steve Tan’s Biggest Regrets?(39:50) Biggest Opportunities in Crypto(42:55) Steve's Entrepreneurial Journey(48:39) Comparisons: Good or Bad?(53:05) Religion, Enlightenment and Materialism(56:02) Building Capital Club and Meeting Luke Belmar(01:05:41) The Impact of Time and Leveraging Past Relationships(01:09:45) How Much has Steve Tan Made So Far?(01:17:39) The Benefits of Having Freedom of Location(01:23:37) Authenticity over Flaunting Wealth (01:29:13) Why Do People Chase Validation?(01:34:35) Why Time is MoneySupport the show