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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 10 MIN

Lessons - The Billionaire "King of Bankruptcy" Who Rebuilt America's Broken Industries | Wilbur Ross - Fmr U.S. Secretary of Commerce & WL Ross Founder

from Success Story with Scott Clary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Wilbur Ross, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and founder of WL Ross, shares his perspective on the changing attitudes toward work, ownership, and financial independence. Drawing from his experience in business and public service, he explains why hard work, entrepreneurship, and personal responsibility remain essential for building lasting wealth. Ross explores how social media and instant gratification can encourage short-term thinking, why ownership and investing can provide greater long-term security than constantly renting, and the importance of delaying gratification to prepare for the future. He also discusses the growing reliance on government support and the potential consequences for society, offering a thought-provoking look at the values and financial habits needed to build a more independent and sustainable future. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/3bDiVZ7RFtU Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wilbur-ross-former-united-states-secretary-of/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6irqyVRoffPWDLZ6vgr29u ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

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