How I Overcame Homelessness Twice to Become a Billionaire | John Paul DeJoria | Big Think

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[@AlexandriaXavierPhillips]

I love you so much, I cried watching your video and I just wanted you to know that I love you.

[@brainpowerhub6750]

I went to the courthouse a few weeks ago and I had a tie wire belt to hold up my pants. A cop took me to the side and offered me his belt, took it off and handed it to me. One of the nicest things someone has ever done for me. That's one of those little things that makes the world a better place.

[@AkshaySinghJamwal]

You're assuming that the OP didn't use a public terminal, such as a public library.

[@ichangedmyusername1553]

Are you white?

[@temptemp4174]

I changed My username why does it matter if he is?

[@ichangedmyusername1553]

+Temp Temp HAHAH tell that to all the people that were killed because they were black, brown, Hispanic,Arab and so on. It shouldn't make a difference but it does.

[@FIREBASEVEGAS0809]

I changed My username keep being the victim

[@joseph2835]

I was homeless last year as a single father for 5months with a son as i am a single father. I started a company here in colorado called gaia painting. 1st contract was with the state parks and wildlife. im a subcontractor as well doing surface repair. It starts with service to others and thinking diffrent.. if you do this your life will change.

[@chadd990]

Until you hit that crackpipe again and then it's back in the gutters for you

[@awarenessvillage]

0SIRI2 Yes! And congratulations on your success!

[@joseph2835]

HAHA! yes, As your mom said on tv "crack is wack."

[@joseph2835]

Thank you..

[@jorgebusch7]

0SIRI2 sure dude

[@carmelappleblossom6874]

i was homeless i beg people for money at McDonald's the manager took me aside gave me a coke and big Mac talked to me. then hired me!!!😎

[@jeffalan6339]

Your Macdonald atleast cared mine calls the police has them arrested for loitering and panhandling for being homeless even 1 man saw homeless man bought him food manager she told them to eat then leave she is a nasty one

[@UPLAYTHATGAME]

Thats great man. Much love

[@edunlap6594]

That's great! Congratulations! 💐

[@alexmar9143]

Blessings

[@jr5389]

👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@drumrit]

My girlfriend broke up with me, and I've been moping around, trying to put my life back together (3 years was a long time, and I really didn't see it coming), and this guy's story blew me away. I have to stop looking for someone to blame, and focus on what's important.

[@hxhxhx91]

Amrit Mehta what's important

[@KYNQxEdz]

Other fish

[@Claymore2408]

go get the money bro!

[@zerocal76]

Great mentality to have! You don't think it's possible now but you'll meet other women who are good to you and good for you. Just focus on you for now

[@drumrit]

zerocal76 exactly what I've been doing! Thanks for the advice :D been feeling much better lately

[@BrokamaGay]

I've been homeless before, my dad lost his job and had to take care of my sister and I. We slept in a hospital waiting room, an abandoned RV, a junker van, friends floors, etc. We didn't know where our next meal was going to come from sometimes but at that age I was able to convince myself it was a big adventure. The point some of you may have missed is sometimes you're down but you're not out. I'm glad he was able to eventually find a job and we haven't really been wealthy or even middle class but things have begun to turn around and I will do whatever I have to in order to stay off the street. Luck does play a factor but having a good attitude can only help.

[@shawnmartin8485]

I hope things worked out for you and your family,I'm a single Father with 3 girls and missing meals or sleeping anywhere I can hurts but if I had to have my girls go thru that my Heart would be Broken forever...I'm Not Religious but if there's a God I Pray he Blesses you and your family...

[@AhuruSME]

There is a very old saying from the Roman Legionnaires: "A very good General also needs luck." So true...

[@bilalomar5203]

Hope everything got better for your family bro. Stay strong!

[@roxorz309]

I meet him in person. He really is humble in real life.

[@willemdegrebber7227]

This man is the shining example of someone who knows what money can do. So clearly this man is proof that not all wealthy people are bad. Dear Mr John Paul keep up the good work

[@squatch545]

Moral of the story: it pays to have connections.

[@bicyclist2]

Yes it does. Its not what you know its who you know.

[@tailtaletsare]

If he had given up, he will never be able to make that connection and even if he have it if he had succumbed to depression he won't have the right mindset to make use of it.

[@BeaverThe01.]

It's a story about the utility of being strong and charitable, not the moral value behind it, fact of the matter is, no one wants to help people who just whine and complain because they see it as waste of energy that could have been put to greater effect to problem solving... People that can take care of themselves can always see if you can but refuse to do the same, and if you can't take care of yourself they know they can't help you, so they will always choose to help someone who actually NEEDS it, Because if you don't contribute to society than it owes you nothing which is exactly what you will get. Nothing in this world is owed to you other than what you create for yourself... So no, it's not about who you know, it's about what you know, which is sadly something many people refuse to learn, because it's easier to place blame elsewhere...

[@panismith1544]

True help...which I didn't have..still homeless though

[@gardensofthegods]

@@panismith1544 he was living in a different era , that's for sure , where there weren't as many homeless people and there weren't as many reasons for that occurring . I really do hope something really good happens and stays permanent enough for you to have a decent roof over your head and real security and a cushion of money in the bank for the rest of your days .

[@writerconsidered]

His real secret is friends and connections. Without those he would be lost.

[@gaybama5957]

u got it, that is the secret to success such as this...no amount of hard work will ever get you to this level without the right connections.

[@leonhardfrommhold8463]

writerconsidered you won't become a billionaire out of hard work. But you can however earn a good six figures a year if you're smart and work hard. You can become a surgeon, specialize, work hard and get promoted. Boom, six figures. This has nothing to do with luck. You won't be a billionaire but you'll earn more than 99,5% of the earth. And I think that's still pretty good.

[@maxiepattie85]

Bikers Rule!

[@coolness-vt4mu]

the real secret is nothing... its all a matter of how you use your mind an apply yourself... in this day an age anybody can be a millionare... its limiting to yourself by thinking you can't...

[@HypnoticHollywood]

If he didn't have good ideas and the motivation to bring those ideas to life, then what good would his friends and connections be?

[@briansmobile1]

Love you John Paul. You're inspiring me from the inside out. Thank you.

[@chinemeremohaeri9100]

He's definitely deep inside, helping you out; no lube.

[@thehumblee.w.8370]

Wow, didn't know he used to be homeless. Humble beginnings, and an amazing man. Very inspirational story, thank you!

[@JeffreyLAFTER]

Of all the guest sharks on ABC's Shark Tank John Paul has the most heart. Perhaps more heart than all the sharks combined. He's struggled and has no issue admitting it. I think I'll reach out to him again and try to get some contact info.

[@dancooper5714]

JP is the anti-Kevin-the-bald-guy.

[@bodnotbod]

I've heard that people attempting to live in vehicles are increasingly harassed by police in the US nowadays.

[@12MRJERSEY]

Bod Notbod yup

[@mr.nobrains5973]

Bod Notbod how?

[@bodnotbod]

Told to drive away to somewhere else, threatened with arrest, that sort of thing.

[@buckybone89]

Yep, happened to me the first time I was homeless.

[@ApPersonaNonGrata]

Here, in America, there is a lot of stigma and hate towards homeless people; especially coming from the politicians. Some of our cities install spikes in the ground where homeless people are known to sleep, so that they can't, some pass laws against feeding homeless people in direct person-to-person ways, some pass laws against them having their own shopping carts, some have police out looking for homeless people, to harass them, even when there is nowhere for them to go. Many of our shelters are really bad places; so bad that some people would rather live in cardboard boxes in back alleys. And many of our homeless are disabled vets, who risked their lives for this country. It's really not that hard of a problem to fix; but most of the people whose job it is to pretend-to-care need acting lessons.

[@feeshtacos]

I'm living in my van and I love it ... I have really changed my life around the last ten years ...got back on My feet and my next major plan is to keep saving my money and buy some land outside of L.A. county ... I'm going to build a big man shed ... On it I'm going to start a u-haul lot ... Truck storage and equipment only ... Build hot rods and grow weed and be happy ... You and your daughter Alexis are some of my biggest inspiration ... I'm also a huge fan of hers ... I'm also a big drag racing fan ... I've worked for a few F/C teams and a few alterds and cackle cars ... When I met you guys I was blown away by you guy's ... Believe it or not I'm from L.A. and moved from the streets in the northeast area out of L.A. and I was homeless I moved to Malibu got up everyday and would go to the Santa Monica pier collect cans and bottles for five years straight ... Saved my money got off the street ... I'm disabled from a bad motorcycle wreck but I didn't let it stop me ... The whole time I drew inspiration from you because we grew up in the same area poor and know allot of the same people witch I thought was really koo ... Anyway !!! I'm really glad Alexis is back in F/C and hope to see you guys again at the next drag race ... God bless ya Mon ... and thanks !!! d:)

[@rushbros]

I like this video. Was more expecting business philosophies, but I got a bit of mindfulness and humanitarianism instead. Awesome :)

[@illmatc]

fuck did you just say?

[@Vampirebear13]

Harry I live my life by MLK's motto "It's always the right time to do the right thing", BUT, it's people like you why my family sold all our rentals.Renters do NOT take care of anything and especially nowadays, renters think it's the landlord's responsibility to pay and take care of EVERYTHING. We've been out of the rental game for nearly 50 years and things have gotten so much worse since then.So-called "emergencies" are 1 thing, but, if you believe the bullshit comment I've replied to, you deserve to be homeless.

[@nuclearstm]

Rush Rage lmao didn't expect to see a rush member here

[@salmanza5568]

Harry Gruene I must disagree with this. Someone very close to me was a landlord of a small apartment building, working very hard at a full time job at the same time. 1 month a tenant couldn't make the payment. "Please make it up next month" (this is a business). Next month unfortunate events happened. Okay, dealt with it by a kind heart. By 8 months (3 years after rents had gone up significantly in the area) (Los Angeles btw) no income, no importance to the issue was given. Ultimately a regular woman with 2 kids and no drug addiction or sketchy past failed to make rent didn't seem to know what it's like to be homeless had to be evicted. What I learned from this is people will prevail while others will feel sorry for themselves. Other day I was standing next to a taco truck and a homeless man was looking at me starry eyed while I was ordering. Someone had bought him a taco. While I got my food and was about to take a bite he asks "excuse me, sir. Can you buy me something to drink?" I give him a dollar. Fucker walked off with the dollar and did who knows what with it instead of doing what he asked me he was going to do with it. In other words: be part of a solution towards someone who's struggling and has potential. The rest well if you can't see it then you're feeding the problem.

[@leadimentoobrien1221]

Loved this. Saw him on Shark Tank where right away he bought the farmer's invention of a Tree Tent. I love farmers, I love saving water, I love saving the farmer's money, and I loved how charitable he was. Since then I've been a big fan.

[@BL-tr2ug]

I agree with JP. I'm homeless and give to other homeless people worse off than me. It's amazing the effect the gift of giving can have for both sides. It's not all roses and unicorns, but if you can show one person humanity is as beautiful as we think it might be then giving and accepting help is truly powerful life changing stuff. Great to see a down to earth business guy.

[@annamarcalleti2207]

MY HOUSE WAS DAMAGED BY FLOOD I WAS HOMELESSNESS FOR 4 MONTHS ME KIDS STAYED AT SHELTER UNTIL IT WAS REPAIRED WORKED WHILE HOMELESS BACK HOME NOW LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL 🐩

[@RetroSnoop]

Lol at all the salty failures in the comments. This guy is just trying to give some nice advice, not to help you be a billionaire in 7 mins.

[@BestVineCompilation-nr8px]

buncha tards lol they'll never make it...they are begging to be scammed

[@bwing411]

What a stunning mindset.. I love this

[@realcanadianrailfan110]

I remember a story when they were starting out Paul Mitchell. If they went to NYC to pitch their products to a board, they would fly on the red eye from L.A. because they had no money for a hotel room in NYC, so the plane was their bed to sleep that night. Very inspirational man.

[@HDVisionsMedia]

Currently homeless and watching this.

[@nartron3000]

how are you?

[@panismith1544]

Hope things work out..

[@HDVisionsMedia]

Have a job currently and money in the bank + a pretty nice car. A lot has changed in this last year! Thanks for asking!

[@Denverfleuryy]

HDVisions that’s great good for you stay in track and don’t give up

[@HDVisionsMedia]

@@Denverfleuryy Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@OmarExplains]

1:10 first time i was homeless uh... tape it over big think: .... nah :D

[@GabrielSouza-sr6jr]

I came to the comments expecting this. You didn't let me down

[@alaejndro]

Didn't even notice

[@bucketspree4952]

he was pretty seamless with it, wasn't he?

[@Luis-vi9is]

Omar Explains you have the poorest of mindsets. smh lmao!!

[@GabrielSouza-sr6jr]

Luis J. Albizu Explain. You are worth nothing if you don't explain

[@KatH313]

Thank you for this. I needed to hear this story at this time in my life.

[@jc128744]

Best of luck, there is light at the end of every tunnel. Take care.

[@adhamdas369]

Miyhalle I don't know why but your comment gave me hope! Thank You!

[@BonaFide惊人的]

youll be alright

[@shawnmartin8485]

This comment is a year old and I hope this reply helps and I hope you're in a Better place..Keep your head Up little sister People do Care about you...

[@MikiMaki76]

a society in which so many people live all their life one paycheck from homelessness is insane. like if I don't get paid this month or something goes wrong, I'm screwed.... that is a life no sane person would live. ever. it's no wonder most homeless people are without a family backing them up.

[@levansegnaro4637]

People need to be more frugal and minimalistic, its amazing how much money you can save up once you stop buying shit you dont need. We need to end this debt culture in america, everyone taking out loans, credit cards, ect. A great econimist once said the only investment with 0 risk is paying off your debts, or better yet not having any.

[@MikiMaki76]

Chum I partly agree, but the fault is 50-50 between people and society. often without the support of the family and a well paid job, it's hard to keep up even with the basic expanses like rent, bills, car, clothes, medications and decent food. so as soon as one loses the job, ends up on the street.

[@masterchief3007]

Well, that's life. We in America have it better that many other countries, especially the poor who have privileges (yes, privileges) like welfare, social security, section 8 housing, and charity programs. They're lucky to be alive at all. The only reason out population is so high is that these poor people even can survive.

[@occamschainsaw3450]

I don't really understand how people get into situation like that (apart from described in the video). Like, do you have no savings and no shit that you could sell quickly? Literally two months ago I was in the situation when I was screwed over and didn't have enough money to pay my rent, just sold my guitar with an amp and it was fine. If tomorrow my legs would fall off for no reason and I couldn't go to work I could live like half a year just selling shit. It's not like I can carry it on my back if I'd be homeless.

[@ciri151]

Does your government not pay you each month if you lost your job? Here in the Netherlands they do. You have to proof to them that you're trying your hardest to find another job. And the government also searches for a job for you, and when they find a job you have to take it or they cut the monthly pay off. Just curious if America has a similar system.

[@restorationconcrete]

What a heart this guy has. Give and it shall be given! When you give you open your heart to receive. As you do unto others it shall be done unto you.

[@GM-pr6vx]

Saying hello to strangers with a smile goes a long way in helping people feel a little less alone and invisible

[@jasonbean7296]

Feed the babies who don't have enough to eat, Shoe the children with no shoes on their feet, House the people living in the street This is the solution.

[@WFOmertaWF]

If you add ''This is the solution we need'' it will rhyme and that's always better :)

[@jaedo6180]

Omerta its lyrics to a Steve Miller song. Great song!

[@WFOmertaWF]

Shiit....I didn't know that, I was trying to be smartass and sugest some kind of song from that and got beaten to it. :(

[@jasonbean7296]

Omerta, not a problem.:)

[@dannyboy768]

And how are you going to fund this?

[@DublinDriftR33]

Amazing story homeless now myself needed this inspiration

[@barzmccartney5330]

Luck is when opportunity meets preperation. You make your own luck.

[@carollizc]

I'm always saying, "be a little nicer, a little kinder than you have to be. It might make someone's day, it might not. But you know you've done something good. And maybe, just maybe, it will inspire them to do something good too, and the whole world is a nicer place."

[@darknecropsy]

man even being homeless was easier back then

[@thinkingagain5966]

Ikr

[@circusboy90210]

darknecropsy no difference

[@OMGmyFACE]

Amen to that. Going through it now and it's a fucking nightmare.

[@HDVisionsMedia]

@@OMGmyFACE me too! Keep your head up

[@bicyclist2]

Its because a dollar went much further. And less difference between rich and poor.

[@svartvist]

Homeless twice without a job both times. It was friends that helped me get going again. Family did nothing.

[@georgef1176]

I’m blown away. I’ve always used his products. I never knew how amazing of a person he is. I’m so inspired

[@AhuruSME]

His products are very good but nothing compared to what he is as a MAN.

[@bruceg.6282]

My grandmother used to do the same thing with me and my brother whenever we would go "downtown", except it was blind and crippled beggars on the street corners. And although I never became rich, I do give back by supporting several young Romanian orphans, Haitian children, Holocaust survivors, children's hospitals and Israeli orphans. It all brings me great joy.

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

I have so many homeless stories we've been through.. I need to start doing videos about it for real..🤔yeah, I'll start that soon. Thank you for sharing this story✌❤ - Zach Van Harris JR

[@comovocepensalhedefine1464]

Contrary to most successful people I have encountered, this gentleman was very interesting, real, touching and I didn't dislike anything about him. Props

[@JasonArcemont]

So inspiring. Thanks for bringing this story to us!

[@rafaelcardona]

Congratulations to John Paul DeJoria on building his business and to achieving his goals. And to helping others in realizing theirs as well. All the best, JP. And cheers, to you and your mom.

[@adilsonlegalyt9647]

There is no way not to like his history.

[@NarcissisticAbuseHealing]

What struck me is his mindset. When he said he needed money so where do you go to get money I thought he was going to beg at a traffic light with his child as is common here in South Africa. But he went and collected bottles and sold it which is harder work but prouder than begging for money. It is always interesting for me to see beggars at a traffic light and next to him is someone selling phone chargers or sodas or even floor mats (in South Africa they sell all kinds of stuff at traffic lights in some spots)

[@damageinc-uo3zs]

Great inspirational story! I loved attending their cosmetology school as well, extremely kind, understanding staff and an overall great experience! Go Paul Mitchell 💪💜

[@Flankymanga]

Every time i hit a low i seek videos like this one where successfull people speak how they hit even lower than me and got out of it. It gives you confidence and energy to not stop and go through it.

[@AhuruSME]

You are not alone, we all do that same thing.

[@302Notary-fingerprintboss]

Thank you John Paul... extremely motivating ❤️

[@Silmerano]

My biggest problem is I have no dream. No idea. No drive or passion. I don't want to be anything. I barely even want to be alive. Success means absolutely nothing to me. There is no place in the world for someone like me.

[@ladyluckradio305]

Wade Wilson the connections between you and the world are bigger than we think.

[@Gunz2012]

Surely there is something you enjoy in life? Think back to childhood, what were or are your passions and interests? Follow those to the fullest, also traveling is a great way to feel better, get passion back and meeting good people

[@jeffalan6339]

I sure you can do something you like cook become chef draw or paint study art to find something you Luke will drive you and not even be work

[@grantrennie]

What a great guy, he's been to the school of hard knocks and repeat hard knocks when you aren't expecting it when you're still reeling from the first time

[@ckwong96815]

Bravo, JP! Thank you for sharing this thoughtful perspective about helping others as we go through life.

[@anthonyespiritu09]

This is heartfelt no strings attached advice. Unlike a lot of videos I've seen.

[@paramountmotivations2976]

Great Story , LOVED it. If you know his story it is definitely a great one

[@donavan692]

you know a video is good/ touching, when the comment section is supporting each other

[@vitabricksnailslime8273]

So many of the comments are guided by false dichotomies and acceptance of principles based on either small samples or blind faith. Luck has a lot to do with success, something that's not likely to be acknowledged by someone born into every privilege. Getting a helping hand, whether from friends, family, the community, or the government, may well allow someone to get back on their feet. Of course there will always be people who, when offered a hand, try to pull the other person down. But there are many stories in the world and we should be able to celebrates ones like these. Most of us will never be billionaires, we can still recognise success in more humble places. And it probably pays not to look down your nose too much at other people, who knows what their story might be or where they might end up.

[@mrzed2349]

I grew up dirt poor and always hungry. To tell you the Truth it toughened me up. Now middle class and comfortable and bored.nothing to fight for. So I help people in my old hood.

[@musadenes5957]

That's what the greatest individual's are made of #giving to the needy.

[@JamesAllenJr]

Finally, someone with sense... what have we become?

[@matthewa441]

Nobody ever gave me a vehicle when I was homeless with my daughter. It's a lot harder when all your family is gone and don't know anyone. Instead of teaching me about thinks like credit and financial security, my parents taught me to use drugs. You are an exception. I'm happy for you but most us begin life at disadvantage. I didn't have a chance. Today my life is good. I don't have much money and bad credit. But I have a good job and I'm grateful for everything I have.

[@odinsayson]

I love that this guy invested to the kind farmer at Shark Tank

[@6122ula]

...Right JP... give whatever you can...I started giving my favorite charities...and it has grown...NOT a lot but I still consider myself a philanthropist ...God Bless JP...

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

You can go from no money to billionaire in only 2 ways: 1) print your own money and hope the government doesn't mind 2) OTHERS HAVE TO GIVE YOU THAT MONEY In a HYPOTHETICAL world, one can OWN - say - by inheritance - a LOT of land, a home, advanced technology, yet NOT be left with ANY money. Usually that does not happen, but it can. So, by definition - one IS RICH with NO MONEY. As long as one has been left with the PHYSICAL THINGS as well as SKILLS, training to continue physically surviving on one's own, growing one's own food, repairing one's own clothes, one COULD hypothetically REMAIN RICH - i.e. have all the things one needs or wants. Some self-sustainers in rural areas DO do that. But, MONEY is a thing that makes sense ONLY RELATIVE TO ANOTHER PERSON. SOMEBODY ELSE HAS TO GIVE YOU THAT MONEY. So, unless THEY pass along MORE MONEY to YOU than YOU pass along to THEM, then you CANNOT go from poor to rich. THE POINT: NO HUMAN BEING HAS ANY CONTROL OVER BEING ABLE TO GAIN MONEY.

[@juststardust8103]

One of the most inspirational talks ever. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@jaysonking9183]

He told us plenty. If you don't see it, then you probably won't be successful. Watch it again and this time listen.

[@KedaWoodDye]

That is awesome! I never knew that about JPM, and can't help to admire him that much more. I can so relate. Wasn't quite homeless, but I gotta say, I was a paycheck away from it a couple times, and had to get food from food bank several times. I mean I was completely broke. With the last scraps of money I had, I started making wooden trinkets hoping to sell them for food money with home made finishes I learned from my grandfather and fine tuned. Turned out the people started wanting the wood stains I made instead of my trinkets 🤷‍♂️ Now I sell my finishes, and well, definitely not JPM successful, but I can at least get a power tool or two at the end of the year and maybe put a couple bucks away for rainy day. It is something I sincerely adore doing, so it worked out so much better than I could have hoped for 😀 JPM has such an awesome story...thank you so much for sharing that inspiration JP 👍

[@skywalker7778]

Like this as inspiration. As a teacher and human being have been giving back heaps so far to others but little has been forthcoming to me in return and I live a life of shortage and need in the country where I reside. What should one make of this?

[@JamesAllenJr]

Giving is/has its own reward. Give more and follow Jesus... It is written.

[@frazbro27]

Give as much as you can. If you give to people who can give back but dont stop giving to them.

[@MrRayban_007]

Awesome video thank you!!! 🙏🏼

[@teshawnmason3951]

dam that was a savage attack by his former wife! super effective

[@NosiLLa258]

I appreciate the message!! Great video!

[@silverfoxhw]

This is a magnificent story u should make a movie about your life rags to riches story

[@everydayppl99]

Like how we clearly realized that there were good ppl in his life on the way, and encourages charity bc even if it's a greedy reason, it's true that every success helps make a future customer and there can never be enough of those!peace

[@killzone2FTw547]

It's so trippy but what this man is saying is TRUE!!!! You'll all see why my fellow earthlings if you really follow this advice

[@robert.adamek]

Show me some of your riches and I'll believe you.

[@josephleviglea8942]

You inspire me sir . Thank you

[@stevenfong1928]

He wasn't truly homeless living on the streets. He was working, got help and was always doing something and never gave up. He had ideas, backers and was being productive. Title should be on the brink of homelessness. He had pride. Most homeless have no pride and have mental illnesses

[@stevenfong1928]

Zuhair S For how long was he living on out of his car? Curious what time period and which city

[@bonusman]

He mentioned LA about a dozen times.

[@zerocal76]

He said he was living in a borrowed car for a while until a friend let him stay at his place. Borrowed car = no home = homeless

[@salmanza5568]

Steven Fong That's an interesting point. I think a lot of the comments here are pointed towards things will get better with karma but the grass isn't greener on the other side, it's greener where you water it.

[@robgoren8628]

Steven Fong Bullshit. In Toronto, homeless people get 300/month, from which .50 of every dollar earned is deducted if you find a job. Homelessness is out of control in Toronto. People making $40-$50k are living in their cars. Our real estate has been sold off to chinese speculative investors.

[@charlesv3962]

I too was also homeless for 9 years due to a severe work related back injury, after five years I was able to get the surgery I needed, after successfully recovering I borrowed some money from my brother and sold my car that I live out of, went to trucking school to get my CDL. I'm still living out of my truck and I've managed to save almost $200K so far, I'm about to buy my first brand new truck this year, and to continue saving for another and another truck until I have enough to have people work for me. I have helped out so many people, and in return they were able to help others as well. It takes sacrifices to achieve goals in life, I relentlessly prayed everyday 5,6,7 times a day every single day, god truly blessed me with great doctors and a loving brother and my dad, who with little they had, was enough to get me on my feet. I refrained from begging on the street, as I have been ask if I did when I tell people my story, no way, I sought public assistance instead which I considered a handout and not a hand up. So when you see a homeless person you don't know how they got to be in that situation, the situation may have driven them to drugs and alcohol, for which I stayed away from while I was in my situation, I could have easily turn to those things, but god kept me away from that.

[@yoshtg]

yeah thats why i dont play IRL.. it has too much RNG for me.

[@melani-viktoria2047]

Thankyou for sharing this ❤🙏🏽 needed 😭✊🏽

[@ilikebeinganonymous8666]

LMAO wonder if he ever came across his 1st wife again

[@mymilkshakebringsallthegir666]

WTF? He never said how he got there. It went from working in fast food and collecting cans and bottles. What he left out was "then moved in with this biker friend, ran tonnes of drugs and here I'm am rich today"

[@AhmedAli-ek1fs]

"Pay a little rent for living on this planet" We do and we are forced to... its called Taxes.

[@jgman81]

Ahmed Ali government isnt charity Mohammad Ackbar

[@Warriorphonic]

nice message. thank you Sir

[@PlaneToTheBrainES]

'By the time I got through the door I saw my little boy, two and a half years old, kind of just sitting there on top of a pile of clothes with a note that basically said, "I can't handle being a mom anymore. He'll be much better off with you"'. No doubt why there are more billionaire men than women.

[@iconocast]

my car broke down taking my dog for a walk at the park. unemployed no cash , barley enuf to eat i was fuked. the ppl there at the pagoda having lunch came up and offerd to tow my car home and give me cash for fule. they where fuking amazing and i think of there kindness everyday.

[@nabiradah4801]

Money doesn't make you rich if death is inevitable.

[@Devilsnevercry43]

The best comment that i've ever read in all my years on this earth. So, so true.

[@nabiradah4801]

+Gtr43 Peace and blessings to you.

[@nabiradah4801]

+PaiNExoTiC If one measures happiness/life by material means i.e. money and or superficial wealth what place does one have in the real realm? The one from which WE departed.

[@nabiradah4801]

+PaiNExoTiC Peace and blessings

[@annonymsurfer3189]

If you idios would stop believeing in your mambo jumbo magic sky daddy maybe death would not be inevitable

[@IraqLA]

I'm proud to be part of your organization,

[@MO-fi8kp]

how did he sell his product door to door if he had no money? where did the product come from? how did he pay to make the product with only a few hundred? if you don't have money you can't just start a business you need money to start it don't you? help me im confused and scared of being homeless one day because i have no idea what i'm doing with my life xD

[@thinkingagain5966]

Same girl same

[@circusboy90210]

Mel O feet sir.

[@twaflyer1]

Not mentally Ill as most define the term, but I, at 20 years old, after a severe Nervous condition, something "POPPED" in my left brain hemisphere as I was walking home from a factory job I took after High School! I don't know why, but Parents didn't take me to a hospital within either of my early Brain conditions, and for many years, (Over 15 for sure,) I lived with tortuous pain! I couldn't think at all, as all I could do was (Hold on very tightly,) and withstand the consummate pain! Goals, never could get into them, Schooling almost impossible, yet I tried, but failed! Finally, I was able to talk without the jibberishness and loss of Intelligent abilities that beset me for so long, but no life at all. No social Life, no education, Nothing but pain! I just went through school taking tests primarily, as I COULD NOT concentrate or provide energy on anything, so I went through about 3 semesters sitting in Class like a LUMP of inactive protoplasm. It was just unbearable and made me feel even worse, with every experience I went through, that were thought to be normal, but just made the pain worse! ! No money and am hoping that my Sub-Penny Stocks will come through and allow me to buy that Van I so sorely need at this stage in Life? Yes, homeless too, and starting at the age of just about 60 Y/O, and lasted aver 7 years! Yes, all of us went through severe episodes in life, but teaches us that the mind can only take so much before it collapses! So good luck to all who can't get much done in life because they entered the social world without preparation, and couldn't take it in the end! Many problems in this world that values the "SOCIAL" life, rather than the singular working life, which is the Savior here on Earth, yet they still don't know it, despite all the pain they are enduring?

[@albert3118]

Right now, i'm an entrepreneur and I am loving what I do. I also get to help a lot of other entrepreneurs along the way which is great. I'm living the dream of doing something you love and having the free time to network and help others too. Not making enough money right now, but i know that things will take care of themselves on the economic side, because i feel like i am adding value to society. It really is great. Cheers.

[@bonusman]

All the doubters say it cannot happen though.

[@davidcorbit3931]

I feel much better after hearing this talk, there can be a bright side to hard times.

[@intravenousdmt8977]

Anyone in America can go anywhere and do anything no matter who you are are where your from, where else can you say that?

[@luvyou-baby]

yeah but it important to have 'the drive, energy, positive thinking, imagination, and huge amount of ambition..to become very successful or to have what you want in life. not may ppl have all those

[@K.Monster]

snorting arsneic Untill Trumps says so, on twitter. 😒

[@Supergecko8]

You are all ridiculous, America has the best system (by someone that grow up in a socialist system)

[@intravenousdmt8977]

Benoit Pilatte on paper everyone is fortunately because we aren't fascist here we can't force everyone to agree with everyone else and people need to decide things for themselves wrather than being told how to live and them pushing back the left is winning on Its own without SJW cunts trying trying to force everyone to change all at once. That is why trump is elected because dumb fucks like you think everyone should be forced to be on the same page and now they pushed back and here we fucking are.

[@captindo]

Canada here.........

[@carolinemarie44]

Thank you so much for sharing this! So motivating!

[@RealityExposedChannel]

This makes MGTOW men look reasonable

[@ilikestarsun]

Amazing!... that is why this man has been blessed with much.. knows the meaning of giving without expecting something in return! Let's internalize the message: You give and you shall receive... you plant then see your fruit not the other way around!

[@artificiallyflavord5588]

Too bad not everyone gets help and assistance. Luck has A LOT to do with your success

[@Miranox2]

This is what people *don't want to hear*. Everyone looks up to successful people thinking they must have the secret formula for achieving success. That's why books written by them sell so much. Nobody wants to believe that luck is the actual key to success. Note, this is not to say that individual action has no meaning. It's just that your actions will not guarantee your spot as the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates.

[@Supergecko8]

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity... create your own luck

[@Gunnersman1510]

Yep when you meet opportunity and take it

[@Stanley-px3bt]

Even if that is 100 percent true. Clearly, this man has not forgotten where he came from, like some billionaires. I have a lot of respect for this man.

[@RulfusTheBear]

ArtificiallyFlavord You totally missed the point.

[@lfr30043]

you are a class act Paul Mitchell. God Bless You and you are blessed because you never forgot where you came from. i cant stand those with many means that all they think about is what to waste it on or flaunt it or be the most selfish pigs glutenous with pride shedding no light on what makes each of us truly happy and that is giving back, helping people get on their feet again, helping them discover talents and capabilities they didn't know they had in them......things like that and people like you are to be acknowledged. Thank you for being responsible with influence and wealth.

[@jv7877]

The irony is that homeless people will never see this video xD

[@MaggieMagnoli]

There are people pretty close to homeless ness or they may know someone who is but don't know how to help.

[@matixd22]

when I went to new york I saw a lot of homeless dudes with smartphones

[@TommyCarstensen]

I saw a documentary about homelessness some years ago, and everyone had smartphones. It was an additional way for them to stay in touch with their network. You can get pretty cheap phones and plans. I admit the documentary wasn't from the US.

[@cadenrolland5250]

Homeless people love to hang out in libraries where it's air conditioned year round and have free magazines, books, and free internet. A lot of them also have government supplied cell phones. The world is a changing.

[@livingghost5325]

I'm homeless and saw this 😉

[@Ezra510h]

Hi, I am Entrepreneur from California, There is a huge number of homeless here, I always wanted to offer something that will help them out. I took all my notes from my entrepreneurial experience and wrote a book "Success for the Homeless" now I can offer them a book, hopefully they take the time to read it, and create there own entrepreneurial Journey!!! 😊

[@ravenvinnie6062]

So many shallow people in the comments

[@JamesAllenJr]

I know, What's up with that... "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient ..."

[@foreveragainOK]

Yes, that's very deep.

[@nathanblades3395]

Raven Vinnie most ppl are victims of chemically lobotomy

[@dylanevans9313]

I went homeless when I wasn't paid for 45 days of working 10 and 12 hour days in a row and by then it was too late. And without being able to fill out a job application because of discrimination. I managed to reverse the fucked up situation I put myself in when I let myself be vulnerable to the disgusting people trying to steal from me so often. Unfortunately the American standard has changed over the last 120 years; Equity = Money (NOT fair treatment given the circumstances)

[@AhuruSME]

Italians have an old saying: "Even little dogs bark at and bite a vagabond, if they can."

[@BB-gd5pk]

You overcome poverty, work extremely hard, finally make it against all odds, then the government wants to take half of it every year in taxes.

[@isleofgreg]

B B yep. They're fucking dicks. Happened to me. Fuck that. We are not slaves to the government.

[@THESocialJusticeWarrior]

Yes, you should have to build the roads and bridges yourself instead of paying taxes. -sarcasm.

[@BB-gd5pk]

THESocialJusticeWarrior but 50% of your income?

[@awarenessvillage]

B B That sounds like a quality problem. There's nothing wrong with a quality problem. Why not be happy you made enough to pay taxes? Not everyone can.

[@BB-gd5pk]

awarenessvillage oh yea, id be so happy to bust my ass and get the enjoyment of sending half of it to the government so they can waste it away. Are you insane?

[@jimmyfreeman5714]

I done the homeless thing down in the city. You can learn alot. It is it's own education, that can benefit some people sometimes.

[@trillz2381]

What's the homeless thing

[@TheOkami1113]

Rich people have the most charming way of hiding their indifference for poverty.

[@TheOkami1113]

Who pissed in your Captain Crunch?

[@BurningAt420]

TheOkami1113 probably because they took the same position you are in and did something more productive

[@TheOkami1113]

And where are you right now? The answer to that question is equally irrelevant as your stereotypical, mean-spirited comment.

[@TheOkami1113]

As a matter of fact, I'm simply referring to the deafness of his tone. I don't believe he is being genuine about his creed or his experiences. And to that effect, I am suspicious of the intentions of this TED talk.

[@BreuckelensFinest]

TheOkami1113 So I'm guessing that you're mad at him for being successful and wealthy? It's not his fault for pulling himself out of poverty & not other's. He learned how the monetary system works and used it to his advantage to start businesses and to serve other's. The monetary system doesn't really favor the working class but it does favor the business/entrepreneur class bc of the tax benefits among other things. So again you seem mad at him for figuring out how to use the system to grow the economy, provide job's for people, perhaps like you, and to be successful and wealthy!? Now instead of firing back at me with an emotional rebuttal, really read the words & its contents that I've tried to help you with to help you grow. I pray that this information makes you wealthier and gives you leverage to be better.

[@UnderFunded_inc]

I had a homeless guy approach me and ask me for money, I responded "why don't you get a job?" He said "because I hurt my back I can't get a job", to which I told him " iv been shot before, and If I can come back from that you can come back from a sore back". He said nothing.. i am by no means doing well for myself but I have a roof over my head and food in the fridge and I work hard. You always have a choice.

[@Youknowhimasmatt]

I guess the homeless now just arent picking themselves up by their bootstraps enough and don't GIVE enough dimes... Next social issue please.

[@bertlammens4392]

Nothing has changed, only your toxic attitude

[@Youknowhimasmatt]

Please elaborate....

[@avengingme]

To be fair, the video wasn't titled "How to stop being homeless and become a billionaire." It's this guy's story about how he DID pull himself up, and also how some other human beings came together to help him along the way. If you can't find anything of value in this story, then I would agree that your attitude on the matter is poor indeed.

[@bertlammens4392]

LET ME ELABORATE IN ALL CAPS CUZ ITS COOLER. BACK IN 1980 THERE WERE HOMELESS PEOPLE AND NOW THERE ARE HOMELESS PEOPLE. THE ATTITUDE OF THE HOMELESS HAS NOT CHANGED

[@masterchief3007]

Yeah, that's about it. People need to stop feeling entitled to other peoples' shit. Hey, at least they're alive. Look what happened to the poor over in soviet Russia.