Broke, scared, and ready to conquer: My story

The raw truth about betting on yourself (it’s not pretty, but it’s worth it)

“Some people have it easier than others.”

True. This is very true, whether some guru tells you it is or not.

Some people were born into rich families, some had resources and opportunities handed to them on a silver platter from the day they turned 16. It’s true.

But most of the successful people in the world have one thing in common (I talked about this in my last newsletter) — they’re doers. The gap between you and them is literally hard work.

Let me take you on a journey — my journey — to show you what I mean.

The early days: Learning the basics

My very first job was at my best friend’s dad’s farm. 6 am to 3pm, sometimes earlier. For a 15-year-old, that was brutal.

Our days were a whirlwind of activity:

• Counting crates of strawberries, making sure each one was perfect before they headed to market.
• Lugging heavy boxes of produce from field to storage, muscles screaming with every step.
• Racing against time to get everything done before the afternoon heat became unbearable.