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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 1H 14M

The Mindset That Took A Shark from Poverty to Millions

from The School of Greatness · host Lewis Howes

When Robert Herjavec was the only person to show up for free business lessons from a legendary Canadian retailer, he learned something that would change everything: "I don't need to get paid to learn. I'll pay to learn from the best." This mindset shift from his immigrant childhood of poverty to building billion-dollar companies reveals the exact thinking patterns that separate those who stay stuck from those who break through. You'll discover why passion isn't enough—and why obsession might be the missing ingredient in your success recipe. Walk away knowing the difference between working hard and working smart, and how to shift from a poverty mindset to an abundance mindset that actually creates wealth.Robert on YouTubeRobert’s books:Driven: How to Succeed in Business and in LifeThe Will To Win: Leading, Competing, SucceedingYou Don't Have to Be a Shark: Creating Your Own SuccessIn this episode you will:Discover the crucial difference between passion and obsession that determines who succeeds long-termTransform your relationship with learning by understanding why the best pay to learn while others expect to be paidBreak through the poverty mindset trap that keeps people working harder but never getting wealthierMaster the sales secret that made Robert millionsUnlock the three mindset shifts billionaires use to create exponential wealth instead of linear growthFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1814For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:Kevin O’Leary – greatness.lnk.to/1076SCDaniel Priestley – greatness.lnk.to/1795SCRory Vaden  – greatness.lnk.to/1792SC Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Robert Herjavec reveals the exact mindset shifts that took him from immigrant poverty to billion-dollar success, including why obsession beats passion and how to sell feelings instead of features. The raw story of his breakdown and spiritual transformation will change how you think about true wealth.

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