Kevin O'Leary Gets Honest About the Personal Sacrifices Successful People Must Make

'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary explains the hard decisions founders have to make for their businesses to be successful.
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[@downswingplayer9712]

I can relate to that man, my ex girlfriend used to always get in the way of my drinking until she dumped me but I stuck with it and went on to become an alcoholic.

[@you393]

Attta boy

[@downswingplayer9712]

@@you393 If you want something bad enough you have to be willing to sacrifice everything for it. Only people like me and Kevin would understand that.

[@Martin-xv]

Lmaooo 😭😭💀💀

[@princeofallnegros4035]

Lmao. I agree

[@jamalford961]

Lmaooooo bravo.

[@amanbereket6451]

He is not mean, he just tells you the truth

[@Oetti]

Kevin O'Leary is the MERCHANT OF TRUTH

[@RotimiOrimoloye]

He is being sincere to how HE UNDERSTANDS life and meaning. But that is by no means the TRUTH!

[@Whaatever1027]

Jacob Racquer you guys are pathetic. What people in general lack is self-love not entrepreneurs lacking charisma. You have to pity talk everything to people so you don't hurt their ego feelings. Fuck that, since the day I learned to love myself I loved the people that told me the truth the most. I love people that tell me what others are too selfish to admit. If I'm not the right one for a girl, I would rather have her tell me straight up I'm not the right one than start being more quiet little by little till I get it. And guess what? I'm an entrepreneur. You don't waste your time being pity with people. Animals who can't put their emotions aside, that's why they don't progress in life.

[@Whaatever1027]

Jacob Racquer As I said the majority are such pity snowflakes. So I'm not surprised by your comment. We should make the purge real so we get rid of the weaker genes, making our species better again don't you think? I'm losing brain cells from how dumb people can be sometimes and then knowing they are gonna procreate spreading those weak genes even more... oh gosh its brutal. Thats why I like the medieval age more, you are weak you don't survive only the thug get to live. You have all this past amazing badass leaders like Alexander the great you are not gonna hear that shit again anymore cus we let the weak live.

[@Whaatever1027]

Jacob Racquer but go out of man made cities... Thats how nature is! And no ones hates nature for that. If you are weak you are fucked and guess what scientist know we Homo Sapiens are evolving way slower than other species now because we let the weak genes in. If a new predator comes to kill butterflies and you are green color and can camouflage you get to survive, if another one came out sort of brown color or whatever, well you can be seen you are fucked and die. But if they were to be pity like us and let them procreate as well guess what you might end up with part green, part brown genes so you are fucked thanks to the weak genes that are allowed to exist. More butterflies suffer the epidemic and possibly make the specie go extinct if enough time existed to spread the genes everywhere. I don't sound too crazy and arrogant now do I? I'm just following the laws of nature, let the weak die off and keep perfecting our specie.

[@rohangunthey1130]

He is basically trying to say, be with someone who understands your passion and is by your side no matter what. !

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

Great insight Rohan!

[@jonathanknight8702]

Maybe she feels like she has sacrificed enough and it was his turn to look at his life and priorities and make some adjustments on his end? Maybe he’s a selfish prick that only talks about himself and his business and doesn’t include her. Maybe this was her way of saying “include me” and “sacrifice for me” because I’ve done the same for you.

[@piecrust6178]

No he is saying stick with the business until you have time for a relationship

[@QuietlyCurious]

You have to understand them too tho. It's a two-way street. Otherwise, you imply one partner is more valuable than the other.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Well someone like minded is good my former boss was married to another entrepreneur so it was a non issue their businesses were within the same block and they were married probably 40 years.

[@Andrew-3445]

"Find someone that believes in your even more than you believe in yourself".

[@croashot]

Hey, mind reminding me from where do I know that avatar ur using?

[@Andrew-3445]

@@croashot New England Patriots

[@aliren9427]

How do you even find someone like that though... Most people want somebody already established in their success.

[@NKomarov]

"and disappoint them to the verge of a suicide"

[@foppo100]

You mean a Unicorn?

[@MetRighteousTV]

people can hate him all they want, but they all damn well know that he is one of the most honest entrepreneur

[@leannabad3839]

C30 Nation more people need to know his story. He comes from a really genuine place, which is why he’s a dick a lot of the times.

[@briantobias9212]

So true man

[@kawa1755]

C30 Nation people hate him because he doesnt give people great deals he gives fair deals which in my opinion is better than no deal. People think hes greedy but no its not to get to where hes at you have to be smart emotions are the last thing you want in buisness

[@shridharambady2069]

What about when he was fired from Mattel because he misled investors by selling them software that exploited kids and schools, and ended up costing them millions? He's a total toolbag, and a textbook dishonest businessman.

[@blockmasoncreditprotocolbc8650]

The haters fuel this man

[@fredgeller2778]

What’s easier to replace...lmao a lot of truth in that statement

[@JCleeseVK]

It is true, but the important thing is that it has nothing to do with convenience of replacing one or another. If you fiance want`s you to choose between your passion and her, then it really would not work anyway in the mid or long run. Actually, some people are simply not marriage material at all, unless they find someone who completely understands them or is the same with their own passions. I believe marriage can work if people see each other only few hours a day, or even week, but it is very hard to find a perfect pair where both pursue their passions but still having someone to come back at the end. Life is complex, just live it i guess.

[@CultofThings]

It really does come down to that.

[@amylieu6084]

I am shocked.. where are the hair jokes????

[@sebasplaisir7493]

Incomeking I would never never never never put my million dollar business down for a woman. Are you insane?

[@patricialim6816]

Yup. You’re more likely to find a SO, but very few people actually pursue and execute their ambitions. They give it up for having a family which is fine, but the latter is generally harder to stay true to your word (for example starting a business)

[@raphaeldouglas9361]

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time.

[@tianalucas8147]

Yeah! I agree with you sir.If you want to be successful have the mindset of the rich, spend less and invest More. Don't give up your dreams.

[@henrycarl8097]

@@tianalucas8147 People come here with the aim of chasing money more than knowledge and that will damage your progress, trust me. Chase knowledge first and I promise! The money will follow you just like it's following some of us now.

[@sabrinaslime4493]

@@henrycarl8097 That's very correct And that is why most of them end up losing they money don't be in a haste to invest. Know what and who you are investing to and be sure that the person will deliver before I n v e s t I n g. Learn and get the knowledge first before investing..

[@sabrinaslime4493]

People wants to do what the 99% does but wants to get results that are fit for the 1%, but it doesn't work that way

[@isanibenson8402]

@@sabrinaslime4493 Investment is the quickest path to financial freedom, the rich stays rich by spending like the poor yet investing! While the poor stays poor by spending like the rich yet not investing.

[@thecurrentmoment]

It was smart of him to ask "which is easier to replace?" If she was truly the love of his life and he felt he would never find another woman like her, and that he could start another similar business, then the business would be easier to replace. If he felt the woman was one of many but the business was one in a million, then the business would be more difficult to replace. He didn't actually suggest that the student give up his woman (although he may have been leading him to that) - it is a solid, legitimate question to ask him, or anyone facing a similar situation. Nicely done

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

I agree Dale. That very intelligent question will get him a lot further in life.

[@hamsterfromabove8905]

If your business is your true passion (you can insert anything in place of business) then you shouldn't give it up. If a significant other can't accept that your passion can't be given up for anything then they weren't your true love. People are so scared of being alone that they force themselves to fit in with the wrong person. Hold on to your passion and you will find another that can share it with you instead of forcing you to let go of it.

[@projectleaf2724]

Meh, choose the business. People aren't that unique.

[@oneplus113T]

@@projectleaf2724 very well said!

[@lw1391]

Very well put Dale. The other thing I liked about his answer is it is predicated on ending up with some version of both in the end. If one is replaceable, then there is no sacrifice, merely exchange. But you're completely right if she is truly irreplaceable then he has his answer, and it's a different one than what happened in the story.

[@mikeg3439]

My wife and I both built small businesses (kept mine, she sold hers). During this time, our daughter and her husband took many international vacations, bought a time-share, lived large, full week in a suite at Disneyworld, annual passes to multiple theme parks, paid to go to VIP experiences, paid to go to the Bahamas and swim with dolphins, etc. My wife and I over ten years, we'd take a 3-day weekend on Labor Day and Memorial day, drive somewhere out of town for a couple days (and be on our smart phones checking inventory, answering clients, coordinating with vendors, during that time). Today, we are both successful, looking at retiring by age 60, pretty comfortably. Our daughter and her husband, filed bankruptcy and we lease them a house because they can't be approved to rent a place, they have nothing. Our daughter, when we had to coordinate with her recently on forming our revocable trust: "Why don't you guys just share that money with us now, you guys are super lucky and have money, we were unlucky, it's kind of not fair." My wife's response: "Because you have no idea how offensive it is that you think the reason we have money is luck, and you cannot see how your choices versus our choices resulted in where we are all at now." Note: while building our businesses, we actually had some pretty bad beats and bad luck, it was a nightmare at times, so this was especially offensive to us, particularly since all this time, we generously supported her and her husband without thanks to the tune of over $100,000 that if they didn't have, they would have had a hard life. We were stupid to even do that for them, we should have let them feel need, but "the grandkids"... So yes, Kevin, most people have zero clue what it takes to be successful, I agree.

[@janinebohl7488]

did you ever ask yourself that the bad relationship to your daughter might be (also) your responsibility? you were the ones building it up as she was a child. Obviously you didn't have much time for her, and all the luxuries in the world mean nothing if you are lonely ... maybe she craved something different than your financial support, so it didn't satisfy her, she could take it for granted, too.

[@iceomistar4302]

@@janinebohl7488 You hit the nail on the head.

[@sarahaccardi]

@@janinebohl7488 although your response may be valid in many cases, this couple never said they had a bad relationship with their daughter. They outlined that their daughter and her husband were irresponsible. There is a difference between children being spoilt and irresponsible, from lonely and craving their parents affection.

[@Handbook08]

@@janinebohl7488did you ask yourself you might be projecting your own bitterness on strangers and blaming them for your own stupid failures?

[@Glock18401]

​@@janinebohl7488Read again and again okay.

[@roysreceptive]

He's an undergrad, 4th year, probably 21/22yrs old. You don't need a fiancee. A multi-million dollar company though? Kr-eye-st.

[@charlech]

He would have a way higher social status so could get way better chicks

[@margaritanoir]

It's the quality of the woman that matters. You need someone to support your passion BUT also keep you down to earth when you're overdoing it. You need to spend quality time with your family otherwise you'll be a very lonely person and eventually even your own business will replace you. There are wives and husbands who will never betray you (unless if it's to save your kids lives or the world or whatever lol) but businesses who betray their own founders? It has happened to almost every great entrepreneur at some point. Money aint loyal, wont hold your hand and wont be your last thought before you leave this world.

[@hiro6406]

If he wanted to keep both though he could have just dropped his education.

[@fentonfairway5793]

Chaitan Reddy It is not idealistic. What he says is grounded in human biology and psychology. We are social creatures and need social stimulus to function optimally; and as a side note, a supportive and loving family can push you forward and help you excel. Moreover, traditionally, marriage was one of the best business decisions one could make, and still can be, but presently can be a financial pain if you have married the wrong partner; and they subsequently divorce you. Furthermore, though children might be financially burdensome, being a parent helps immensely in putting life into perspective, and the drive to create a better future for your children can be a great inspiration for any entrepreneur or business owner.

[@JaeWest]

You can't tell that man who he can spend his time with. Lol.

[@DrCalviny]

I built up my own 8 figure business over the course of many years.. I started with nothing but it took HARD SMART work for it to happen. I failed 4 businesses before I got where I am today. Kevin o Leary speaks truth here, I was ridiculed by friends and my girlfriend left me. At this point, they dont remember all my failures, they just know how I've succeeded.

[@SweetLifeOfHK]

Congrats

[@funyboyz16]

And then you woke up and had to change your bed sheets, naughty boy

[@jnetwork3232]

Hate people who only see the success but not the pain…”he/she got lucky” if I hear this…I’ll honestly die inside

[@blackbat908]

What is your business?

[@TheHauntedKiwi]

Cocoa farmers in Africa work harder than you have and ever will. Banana farmers in Asia work harder than you have or ever will. And yet Kevin Oleary is rich, having never worked hard labor, and they are not.

[@JesusCervantes-vl4mb]

If shes not supporting you when your nothing, she doesn’t deserve to be with you when you have it all .. period

[@rameshhansaravendra]

. You never lose women chasing money, but you will always lose money chasing women.

[@enonymuz8627]

damn thats true af bro

[@bugatli5972]

Ramesh Hansa Ravendra Well said 👍

[@sasukesuite1]

I was gonna say women will be so easy to come by as a multi-millionaire

[@stormcloud-9369]

Words of wisdom

[@ericcartman5166]

Holy shit! I haven't read anything so true and yet so simple in a long time! And it totally applies to my own life. Thanks, man!

[@alter3go411]

He got out lucky. He wasn't married so he got to keep his business and his money.

[@actionong]

He got away easy.

[@plazmikpond]

That's not luck. That's just good life desicion making.

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

@@plazmikpond You're absolutely right!

[@EriPages]

@@cnsmiles escorts

[@cnsmiles]

EriPages lol

[@brownjones1286]

Please I need someone to help me trade or invest the forex or crypto market because I'm tired of trading in losses myself. I've blown my account twice and it's frustrating...

[@lewiscooper2784]

It's strange how people talk about the profits they've been Making through crypto trading while I'm here not making any profit at all please can someone put me through on the right path.

[@pateljohnson5673]

Most time having knowledge or insight about a particular activity can as well be a pleasing exercise.I can boldly say that Forex and crypto trading is one of the profitable money exchange service that elevates investors and their financial status.

[@lauraben325]

@@pateljohnson5673 That's true most people today have been having a lot of failure in Forex and crypto sector because of poor orientation and bad experts

[@lilyzoe8920]

all you need now is a professional trader else you will continue making losses

[@henrythomas6112]

That is true, you need an expert broker and account manager to make good profit from Bitcoin trade

[@robertvilain1920]

This is true man. I’m a trucker here, I’m 22 I’m young. Never home but I have a 5 year plan, it requires every ounce of work that I can give. It’s tough, I miss my family and my girlfriend, but I don’t want to work a normal 9-5, I’m willing to give up love, sex, fun, and comfort for this. I’m willing to die for my vision. Until you want this as bad as you want to breathe, you can’t be successful.

[@anujunioralemanji]

Respect keep working man

[@OfficiallyRonny]

keep going

[@joelencinasmartin6470]

Mad respect bro

[@WhyMoi]

That's my boy... EEE...TEEE!

[@patrickbaker1457]

At least you got rest stop bathrooms

[@andrewfreeman88]

It just wasn't a good match, life moves on. Don't get stuck with someone you don't blend with for the long run...

[@BiancaAguglia]

Well said.

[@yusefvonshekelstein3185]

More like Uni was a waste of time. Dump Uni, keep wife and business = problem solved.

[@pawsnotclaws2772]

Andrew Freeman exactly. She should support him

[@davidsalinas9]

@@yusefvonshekelstein3185 fuck that. If she loves you she'll stick. If she doesn't she only liked you for personal pleasure. Once you're both old she'll look at you differently because you look different and doesn't have the same pleasure with you anymore. Real women who love you will support you no matter what

[@RachelParker-1977]

No joke!

[@anthonybell6285]

If you understand what he's saying, you're an entrepreneur at heart.

[@moealferarri5663]

Anthony Bell It's simple math here. Everybody should understand what's he's saying!

[@shadowjuan2]

Anthony Bell What he is saying is truth but not for everybody. There is no absolutes in this world,

[@anthonybell6285]

Juan Ramón Silva yep, not everybody is a true entrepreneur at heart. You're absolutely right.

[@RAZASHARP]

Juan Ramón Silva Obviously your not an entrepreneur at heart!

[@YTho-ev1ej]

I understand exactly what he's saying but I don't have the drive or stamina as he mentions to be an entrepreneur.

[@yidingyang2807]

His answer doesn’t mean “leave your fiancé”, he’s forcing you to make the choice, and frame the situation in a different perspective. That’s the true genius of this answer, because if you see another opportunity to make money without sacrificing your relationship then surely you’d go for that path.

[@zoecollin3913]

Hello, I'm new to Biticon trade and I've been makin losses but recently I see a lot of people earning from it. Please can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong

[@malikraj1252]

As a beginner who don't understand how Bitcoin trade really works and you really want to make profit from it. I will advise you to first start working with a professional broker

[@henrythomas6112]

How can someone know a professional account manager that is trustworthy when legit once are hard to find this days

[@pateljohnson5673]

@Joyce Meyer Wow am amazed you mentioned Mrs Margaret

[@randy6868]

she is the best and her strategies works like magic. I've been making over 300% of my investment weekly since I started investing with her trading service.

[@charlesisabella2322]

This is the perfect time to invest in Bitcoin because of the rise in Bitcoin. Many people today in the world are poor because of ignorance I know for sure that trustworthy account manager like Mrs Margaret , are waiting for investors.

[@jonathanbell9349]

If Kevin O'leary has something to say, I'm going to listen to him Every time.

[@happycamper6888]

I don't care. Go ahead. Bitch.

[@jonathanbell9349]

lol schmuck

[@happycamper6888]

Go to hell.

[@victorkkariuki]

YEAP

[@victorkkariuki]

Happy Camper hater

[@gwizzler]

This man speaks the truth, the sacrifices required to succeed are not for everyone. Its a very lonely road to freedom.

[@patrickbaker1457]

This sounds like the complete opposite of freedom to me. Sounds like being a slave to your job, to money, to success. You can balance your work and personal life. If wealth is more important to you than family, then by all means go for it. But it won't make you happy.

[@SantasWarehouse]

@@patrickbaker1457it most certainly can, it just hasn’t made you happy.

[@wrathofme03]

Being rich is very hard....the only thing being harder.....is being poor.

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

Very true!

[@jblasutavario9549]

Profound!

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

@@jblasutavario9549 Agreed!

[@heedmywarning2792]

if it's harder being poor than rich, then poor people should have the easiest time becoming rich.

[@leslieclarkson2291]

Heed My Warning facts!

[@mariusciobanu2025]

That woman is giving him an ultimatum and they aren't even married. Instead of being supportive when the guy needs it the most she is marking his life more difficult. The guy should leave her not because his work is priority but because she isn't being supportive when he needs it most.

[@rm9308]

True. Something is wrong in society when there are nigh zero women capable of being supportive partners to driven entrepreneurs.

[@grayman735]

@DonPapi mo yes so sad😔

[@SuperBluemonster]

Marius Ciobanu you don’t even know the full story so you can’t even say that. Maybe she has been giving him support and in return he probably isn’t even doing the same. Women need attention. Attention like a decent conversation not a yes or no answer! Couples don’t need to be together the whole damn time but at the end of the day a decent conversation would be nice. Of course she’s gonna give him an ultimatum even when they’re not married because when you get married it’s for life. It’s not a joke! She would rather know now so he or she doesn’t waste their time. All women are different! They’re not the same!

[@mariusciobanu2025]

@@SuperBluemonster It's strange to hear that women need attention but not all women are the same, they all do nag and complain. The guy has in his grasp a potentially multi million dollar idea that people work their entire lives to get remotely close to and the woman wants to focus on spending time together. It is easy to replace a woman, not so easy to replace a extremely lucrative career, at that point there will be plenty of women to pick from.

[@SuperBluemonster]

Marius Ciobanu We are all human. We have body parts. We have blood running through us, we need food to survive, etc. that’s what makes us all the same. But what sets us apart is our personality! Sure all women need attention and all they do is nag blah blah blah but what sets us apart is our personality. Some women need more attention than another. It’s actually obvious that both can be replaced. Society changes everyday. Trends change everyday. That multi million company can be worth zero the next day.

[@Lovelyfairyheart]

I don't understand how people hate Kevin. I JUST LOVE HIM! Kevin is so honest and raw and that's the type of people I surround myself in my life so to me..it's not anything out of the ordinary.

[@sterlthepearl1000]

Because +Au Cr, the truth sounds like hate, to those who hate the sound of truth.

[@shridharambady2069]

They hate him because he made money by being a scumbag, and goes around talking shit about anyone with less money than him. He's what people would call a shyster. He peddled shitty education software and video games to kids proven not to work, and he lied to schools and families telling them it would improve reading and math skills, while knowing that was untrue. He sold the company to Mattel as soon as he could, and immediately they faced dozens of lawsuits from schools that cost them millions, leading to millions more in lawsuits from investors who O'Leary misled, which is why they promptly fired him. Remember "Reading Rabbit"? There's a reason it abruptly shut down in the early 2000s. This isn't some hidden info, it's in the intro section of his Wikipedia page. He's also the type of person who grew up with some hefty wealth (not super rich, but his parents were business owners and successful investors), and then tells poor people to buy money so they can stop being poor.

[@thomasminer6650]

Au Cr what if someone honest and raw told you that you're ugly? Good to lie a little

[@AnthonyMartinez-jg8lo]

yea who hates him?

[@MrCaptainTea]

@@thomasminer6650 It’s good because then you can start fixing your ugliness lol.

[@RayfilWong]

entrepreneurship is a life style:

[@aurelianspodarec2629]

Grand Gardone - perfect lifestyle with wife and kids. Nice one Rayfil Wong. Not this time :D

[@DaBeezKneez]

One youll never have

[@briantobias9212]

This is on point

[@mastervibration2275]

Or just time travel to 2009 n buy 100k btc.

[@Pulsar1001]

lol if you had time travel that would be chump change the device itself would be worth hundreds of trillions of dollars.

[@tongandude06]

That makes sense. You want someone that shares your dream and willing to ride with you to that finish line. Some people don't see that and some see the larger picture. Sacrifice now to have all the time in the world to be with your family.

[@MihaiDolganiuc]

If someone loves you and cares about you, they will accept and understand the fact that you have a goal and have to stick to it. A true relationship is about empathy.

[@FreelanceJanitor]

I run a business, but there is so much more to life than business success. Yes stay focused on your goals, but don’t let life go by.

[@kelvincook4246]

This is one of the wisest things on this page. I'm assuming that most of those commenting here are young people who have not lived very much. Many don't seem to understand that there maybe something on the other side of creating your business, like your wife, husband or kids. After you have created that great business what's next? I'm also struck by those who don't realize that life does not go as we want it to, things like sickness, mental health, stress and other sometimes uncontrollable events cause us to need other people in our lives, and wives, husbands and kids are not perfect. Sometimes they will need our attention too. I'm reminded of the saying, "what does it profit a man to gain the world, but to loose his soul."

[@josephrenteria9667]

Kelvin Cook why are you missing the point. It’s not to drop relationships completely, but instead to find and be with someone who understands and accepts what your goals are along with the lifestyle that those goals entail.

[@goldewl]

How big is your business ?

[@Hunter-ef4ch]

Becoming an Entrepreneur True. Though it is dedication and he’s completing school in less than a year, he should’ve made time to at least have dinner, lunch, or breakfast with her once a week

[@chrisavgisourgoutsis2568]

How do you find a balance?

[@mattcoffee1269]

my girlfriend said it was her or the ps4. i sure am gonna miss that girl...

[@zokay1121]

Lol. You the POS 4. Hahaha.

[@peters840]

Matt Coffee unless you’re getting paid to play idk man

[@andrewcummins6464]

Shades of Brad Paisley

[@TekkLuthor]

What's gonna happen when the PS4 makes you choose between her and PS5

[@animehost4151]

@@TekkLuthor oh no You just made me think about my whole future lover.

[@HAUSOFSXYZ]

I got bullied for years. I've have a traumatic childhood and I kept to myself. Worked three jobs while in college and the other day I ran into the girl who was like the American equivalent of the head cheerleader who always made fun of me for no reason. She was checking out my bags and I was on the phone with my assistent. After this moment, I checked her out on FB and she lives with her mom. With two kids, no husband and no carreer. And as I looked further, almost everyone from that high school, isn't all that. Another kid who was picked on also has his own business. We got made fun of for being smart. For anyone who needs this. It's a real story. And I am so glad I didn't let their opinions get to me and my future.

[@FPSAntarctica]

his girl should never have put him in that position knowing that hes in school and close to graduating

[@apenneukende]

Shut up incel

[@saucedbee1457]

apenneukende lmao where the hell did this anger come from

[@EroticOnion23]

​ @saucedbee He's just projecting... :/

[@Jameszhangdude]

I don’t think you can judge, but I agree with Kevin that it wasn’t a good union when she’s not happy with him doing his passions. She probably felt neglected and it took a toll on them until the marriage proposal surfaced confrontation. At end of day, you can’t really judge anyone, and a successful relationship should have an alignment in needs.

[@davidp8627]

She didn't want to be the one to end it so she pigeonholed him into breaking it off.

[@AeroSixWJ]

I’m an engineer. I finished. A lot of my peers changed majors or quit. I’m not here to brag. I’m just here to say that s**t is hard.

[@bigpoop146]

That's still bragging but dude you totally deserve to, you've earned it

[@sharinglungs3226]

Do you do that annoying thing where you knock the table with your ring?

[@moda8509]

@@sharinglungs3226 what ring ? The gave me no ring when i graduated .. just a piece of paper and a nice title which means nothing really ...

[@ichiangyao]

Good for you! I am an engineer too. Frankly, it's not that hard. Just did my homework and studied for tests (just follow instructions like in grade school). Pretty straight forward actually. Much easier than fighting in wars or looking for water in the desert.

[@jogndogane8251]

@@moda8509 How did you not get a ring lol did you not graduate

[@BrianRobben]

O'Leary is sooo right. I'm 24 and experiencing all of this.

[@CEAAJI]

+Brian Robben Then replace Your girlfriend with a gold digger - she will understand/accept everything

[@itups123]

lmfaooo ur still a baby. 24??? hahahaha

[@projectleaf2724]

@@CEAAJI I'm guessing you gave up your ambition for a piece of ass? Like he said, entrepreneurship isn't for everyone right?

[@derekshoemaker8990]

I'm considering going down that road...except with a blog. If you have any thoughts feel free to share. Good luck with your own path.

[@1983jcheat]

100% fact. The business owners I know have kids who hate them for not being around, broken marriages and sleep all 8 hours maybe on a Sunday. Monday-Saturday 12 hour days or more. Holidays, birthday and long vacation are not a thing to them.

[@NetSkillNavigator]

He is so right. If you are just doing it moderately, your competitors are doing it in extreme, unbalance way. It all comes down to who we spend our focus/time to.

[@oraromaochi5584]

That story was a no brainer. Dump the godamn fiance.

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

LOL. Very easy decision. Unfortunately a lot of people would not dump the fiancee due to fear.

[@yokedupbra]

easier said than done when you are in love

[@canweget300subscribeswitht2]

@@the_reel_uh_tour fuck fear when it comes to money makers that will make you rich

[@s.boundless3163]

@@yokedupbra That's why you don't fall *in* love. That'll cloud your judgment. It's better to love, than to be in love.

[@desmond2640]

If it was me i’d just drop out of college

[@OmniviumVelocity]

If someone tries to give you an ultimatum - dump them immediately. Find someone who likes you for who you are, not someone who wants to change or control you

[@Huonous]

That's true, but it may be hard to find someone who's fine with having only a little time together. Not impossible though.

[@saintstorm7]

Very true I don't like girlfriend if she wants me to quick drinking she can fuck off. A 12 pack a day is not that much.

[@bringbackdislikecount6986]

Brandon Cox bro, you do whatever you want to your body. I hope you find a partner who would share a hangover with you every morning.

[@v-22]

That depends on the ultimatum, pal. If someone asks you to stop snorting coke or he/she will leave you, I think one should comply.

[@figa5567]

Yeah... it completely depends on the ultimatum. Some things make sense, some don't. You may be the one at fault. Sometimes people can be so stubborn that they don't see what they're actually doing, and need something as extreme as an ultimatum to wake up. I wish I had actually given my ex an ultimatum much earlier than I did. Ended up being too late for her to see what she was doing. Ultimatums aren't necessarily bad.

[@thatsrandom737]

Obviously a gf in University is not a serious problem. Drop her. Once the business takes off, they'll be a line of others.

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

So true!

[@aktuber101]

They'll be swarming like bees on a hive

[@crisslambert6593]

A gf is alot different then a fiance

[@cuzumakemyearfquake]

Although bc of that I wouldn’t say the line of women at your door for your income would be the type of attention a successful guy would want but ONLY if he’s looking for a meaningful relationship, otherwise, you got a point.

[@thatguyshawn3570]

@@cuzumakemyearfquake right. The sentiment is there are many fish in the sea. I would give the same advice to a young female entrepreneur.

[@starqWs]

"some guy in china or in india....OR SOME WOMAN out there" Nice save lol

[@metroroosevelt3983]

🤣

[@SK-gi8dj]

Many women are too sensible to pursue this. I’m a male lawyer. Like many women at my firm, I’ll never make partner because I don’t fucking want to. I don’t want to give up my life for that. All the best for those who chose to seek it. Not for me.

[@harvestcrops3983]

I took that differently. As if he was saying that competition pool is even larger now since women are now in the workforce, whereas before it was a small percentage.

[@dovahking6514]

@@SK-gi8dj Can people have a life partner without getting legally married? (Like just living together)

[@glowiever]

@@dovahking6514 yep but after a while she/he would get entitled to your estate, just like married couple. at least it was like that in the states.

[@jesusivan3929]

They key is delegating. Master your business and then hire people, train em well and trust em. I like entrepreneurship because of the life it provides not the life it takes away. Put your money to work for you when you think its the right time. Always be smart.

[@stajix5279]

Jesus Ivan TRUTH!! Life doesn't always have to be hard, work hard and smart!!! Eventually you will find time.

[@pradeeppandey1978]

He hit the mark without sounding arrogant or politically incorrect

[@javierhugo5412]

Reading about people grabbing multi-figures monthly as income in investments even in this crazy days in the market,any pointers on how to make substantial progress in earnings?would be appreciated

[@sandraken5250]

You have to have an idea on what you wanna invest in carefully before going in

[@georgewilson2434]

You make it seem unreal to make up to that as a passive income annually,when it’s clearly possible😁😁Albert Mathew has really made me rich through his strategies💰💯

[@georgewilson2434]

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[@georgewilson2434]

Albertmathe is the name

[@albertpitts417]

This man right here,I trade with him he’s inventive and the P.O.T are no jokes, I won’t look awestricken u made mention of him

[@jordans.mccants8283]

“How important it is for your partner to understand the journey you’re in”... such a great comment!

[@TheLandOfTears]

I agree, if it comes to your purpose in life or having a relationship that's going to get in the way of that, purpose in life must come first, that's your mission and your life goal.

[@dr.bradshaw]

I’ve been a successful touring musician for all of my twenties so far and I’m 28. I’ve been through countless girlfriends and they became ex’s real quick when they either asked me to choose or complained about the time I spent doing it. I am now with a woman I’ve been with for nearly 2 years and that’s the longest I’ve held a relationship. Why? Because she understands me and my passions and goals.

[@nguyenmungphan3701]

Kevin is the prime embodiment of business. He teaches you just the things you need to make it work, no matter how brutally honest those things may sound. He's both pragmatic and visionary. Now that's what businessmen should be made of.

[@omargomez9407]

I always go back to this video.. I simply loved it

[@norberto2442]

True to everything he says. Mr. Wonderful is right on point.

[@rabuanmantine8522]

He is being honest... online guru won’t tell this type of narrative

[@RanjanVron]

Kevin is such a person, whom you will hate at first, but after a time you know he is gold.

[@djwaters22]

Kevin always keeps it real. That's why I love him

[@bringtheseo]

If I had of listened to my girlfriend of 10 years ago I'd be driving a 1996 Hyundai Excel and watching the Bachelor.

[@chimnedumnwoke2636]

What do you do now?

[@EpicTogekiss]

whats wrong with that car?

[@drax1s729]

I'd rather have my fiancee then any amount of money. For me, life's not about long hours building an empire. When I'm on my deathbed I'm not going to think about my money or business, and they're not going to think about me. But more power to those that want that.

[@ellk1991]

Who cares what car you drive? 80% of millionaires dont drive flash cars or live in expensive houses. They are Joe soaps next door. No millionaire would be stupid enough to waste their money on a lambo.

[@unrelentingpest]

@@ellk1991 Why would it be stupid to spend money on something they think will make them happy? Better than investing it endlessly until you're almost dead without

[@maximuz976]

He gave him the right answer. There's plenty of fish in the sea that would appreciate and understand the hard work you're putting in.

[@mariarfromcd10_dh49]

Unless you have started and run your own business you will never understand how tough it is. You have to really want it and you have to sacrifice. Kevin O'Leary is absolutely right on.

[@neighborhoodsofatlanta4028]

Love it. O'Leary keeps it so real.

[@GuppyPal]

This couldn't be more spot on.

[@Kakerate2]

what he says about Global Competition is so true..

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

I 1000% agree!

[@jaredhonusankrom]

I moved to Atlanta by myself in 2019 after a traumatic breakup with my ex in Chicago. I didn't know a single person here and I slept in a room in the hood on the floor when I started. I work every day on my crafts of music and acting. I went through a long period of isolation. It came with suicidal thoughts and the most awful feelings I never would have guessed. I now have a great, powerful momentum I've built off of sheer will and passion for my art forms. I have a girl I see when I have time but I've known her for less than a year...I've been learning and building my body and mind for 5 years, EVERY DAY, no matter where I've lived. Sure, I miss my family up north while I'm here in GA...but, and this is hardcore truth here, I was born alone and I'll die alone...my work is the central focus of my life. Finally, my ultimate goal is to inspire others to believe in themselves, not to inspire them to believe in a feeling (love/ a relationship). I have a lot of people watching my journey and I won't let myself, and them, down. If I fail at this point, I look like a crazy person who went homeless several times and lost his mind at a point on a whim interest in art. Anyways what I am getting at is to never quit.

[@justindavis2711]

This is so good. I need to send this to my family so they understand why I cant just keep hanging out every other weekend.

[@CommandoMaster]

Kevin dropping knowledge as always.

[@ladybug4944]

I agree. I used to have boyfriends making me feel that I have to adjust so much to meet their needs. Good thing I didn’t stay in those relationships. Now I’m happily married to a guy who supports me and wants me to be successful. He made it possible to have love and success. I don’t need to choose.

[@bucketofsteam9260]

So grateful that my wife supports our journey. She understands that I find purpose in my passions, even though I have changed course after we started our lives together. It's incredibly difficult when you already have a spouse and kids, young people. Grind now. If you're comfortable before 30 or 35, you're either extremely lucky or dragging your feet when you should be actively working on getting to where you need (not want) to be.

[@RS-io8rp]

This is the most realistic advice I've heard ever. No b.s. just real talk.

[@slidejones6033]

This shows women can slow down men in pursuing their goals and men need to leave them behind.

[@BiancaAguglia]

It wasn't a matter of her slowing him down from pursuing his goals. It was a matter of them having different goals. They weren't a good match. It's good they figured that out early in their relationship. 😊

[@immts6475]

That is why you be with someone with similar goals and values

[@miranda1531]

Woman also

[@jjgems5909]

slidejones same for women. Some men really drag them down and a lot of men are intimidated my successful women.

[@luca5171]

Most men slow women down with their goals and careers but ok

[@noellejohn7276]

The wisest thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different stream of income that doesn't depend on the govt especially with the current economic crisis around the world.

[@emilydonna8340]

I am glad that I am achieving success in trading after I read through a post on btc and how to get started with the help of an expert Evelyn T hills

[@markson74826]

Is she legit, can she be trusted?

[@stevenmark4073]

Yes she's legit also an expert and I have been earning from her platform.

[@henryraymond5035]

Investing in btc now is really good especially with the current growth in price of btc in the market now.

[@racheltyler9529]

I believe year 2020 was a year that thought everyone to be smart with whatever they're doing financially if they're to achieve the success they so much crave for

[@nickbehrooz596]

As a small business owner I approve this message. I have had to sacrifice nunneries things over the last 2 1/2 years but I see the light at the end of the tunnel. There isn’t a guidebook on running a business either! Think long and hard before you do it and devise a plan.. You can read all the books you want, set all the goals you want, but until you do it you will never know what it’s like! It’s hard and The pros definitely outweigh the cons. Just be sure it’s really what you want to do because there are a ton of sacrifices you’ll have to make! It’s worth it though and I love it and wouldn’t have it any other way

[@YogiLab]

The right kind of directness!

[@keyboardwarrior4859]

She'd probably have left if he chose her

[@intherelikeswimwear9]

And probably divorce him for alimony.

[@trustfund82]

Yep. Wishy-washy behavior. They always flip their position on things. I've quit trying to figure them out. As a man it's best to just stick to your decision and do what you want to do with or without her.

[@nicholas8997]

depends how much money he made

[@bucketrance]

💯

[@oftenthisawesome2485]

Facts women chase what they can’t have or if she did leave him she’d still be chasing him in her heart because it’s unresolved for her women want to be the one to end things if she can’t stake u with “I’m leaving u” and u say this “no baby no” then she didn’t win

[@AEvans36977]

As uncomfortable as what he said is to some people, he spoke the absolute truth. Success requires sacrifice and suffering. It's that simple.

[@vinalipatel]

I agree with him being in that position myself. Perseverance pays off .

[@BryanBaylon]

I have seen this pattern of people who are in my world that work like he says and are emerging or are at the top of their craft. Every day as I am on my own journey I have to keep answering the question of am I willing to live what it takes to be successful. Being a business owner is a lifestyle.

[@prafulpoduval6419]

He is absolutely right about the engineering guys. Salute to this man always wonderful to hear Mr. Wonderful

[@minominomino6024]

4th year electrical here im putting my life on the line for this

[@samuelkiger4869]

No one on their death bed is gonna wish they worked more. Find something you can enjoy (and can make a living out of) that also allows you to be with family and friends. Life is too short to make tons of money that you’ll just leave behind. You’ll never get your relationships back.

[@raul350raptor]

100% agree with you, money isn’t going to visit you in the hospital, or during holidays, or spend time with you. i dont think i would ever regret not getting rich, but i would regret not spending time with family.

[@moda8509]

Thank you , one sensible comment in a million stupid ones ..

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

A true entrepreneur doesn’t give a shit if someone is next to them I on their death bed. It’s about a legacy, not some pie on the sky dream about family and relationships. If you need a death bed person, you aren’t cut out to be a successful entrepreneur. Enjoy your 9 to 5 and be content.

[@htmusic9468]

If people fxck with ur vision they support u even if it means being apart for longer periods of time.

[@arshagarwal102]

What an amazing problem to have and to face that kind of pain! Someone (man or woman) who has the courage to make that kind of choice attracts a better version of themselves in the future and better partners as well. This decision helps you make the next decision to prioritize your business and that passion that burns inside you. It becomes a screening process for both of you, and it just tells you where to focus your energy! Reaching those positions of incredible accomplishment requires incredible sacrifice. Allow the brutality of that pain to tear you down for the next situation!

[@charonmariegraham6216]

I agree. The great wisdom you have is not for the faint of heart is it.

[@raghavthakur489]

Some guy in India.. I can relate with that...

[@doubllechief7034]

Being an entrepreneur is an inherently lonely lifestyle. As a young, Canadian, tech entrepreneur, I've envisioned an all inclusive home-office hybrid.

[@NetSkillNavigator]

It's lonely but it's worthwhile

[@JstJaybeingJay]

I was going to make something like that.

[@Overachiever2056]

This was a great story with an even better takeaway but I think Kevin O’Leary did not push this point enough (0:25 “The personal sacrifice is huge...”), it’s not just the relationship you sacrifice when you go on this journey You sacrifice time with family, friends and with yourself, you sacrifice the meaningful conversation with your parents, that football game with friends, that side project you’ve been working for months maybe even years all in the name of your business, your passion, more wealth and the trinkets of this world I try to not to forget this especially when making these decisions so I can make the best choices and live life without regrets.

[@PRAKASHMOHANTA]

I can relate... going through the same

[@baldeepbirak]

Like the stock market a business is a long term benefit.

[@theguy12322]

If he left the business she my end up leaving any way so he loose both. One in the hand is better than two in the bush!

[@acharich]

👀 👀 👀

[@tommartyn524]

Anybody can make 6 figures in the US with relative ease. I did my 20 years in the military, got out at 38 and now I’m a heavy equipment operator making 36 an hour. Between my retirement and my salary. I make close to 100k. I’m about to get into real estate and hopefully that will set me up for life. I know he’s talking about becoming a millionaire but most people would be happy making 6 figures. It’s not as out of reach as most of you would think. Make better choices; don’t have kids you can’t afford. Don’t go into bad debt and stop Buying thing you don’t need. Do all those simple things and you’re better off than 70% of Americans

[@Mrcdwilliams]

Spot on! As I learned in USMC Basic SS class in 1991; This isn't for everyone. Your WHY better is larger than your why not. The light within better outline the light outside. And your support team better not only understand but also be just as committed to your success as you are. If not, you-will-fail!

[@djwaters22]

She said it was her or the business. Sometimes I still miss her :)

[@cwazyazn]

7 years, and my ex just left me. I will always choose the business.

[@jesseleighgordon33]

What's the business?

[@Anthony_MD]

I feel sorry for you. Trading imaginary money for loving relationships and the human experience. You will look back on your life years from now and be incredibly unhappy. Peace

[@JstJaybeingJay]

@@Anthony_MD if he makes it up there, he's going to be immortal. And that was the point of the video you have to make sacrifices, can't everything in your life.

[@jimbusch1829]

The risk of future unhappiness is worth the pursuit of present day satisfaction found in building a successful business.

[@avayu2289]

I totally agree with O’Leary on this one! Relationships are never as good as the one that you have with yourself!

[@sebastiantaylor3276]

I think sacrifices are done all the time for suceesful people. But sometimes you feel it of you don't. It hurts when you stop doing something you like because of consequences. It's about the future motivation to keep you going ahead of the curve. Nice going Mr wonderful.

[@reynoldsad7]

Find a spouse who can endure the journey with you. And together... both of you must work our a mutually appropriate lifestyle. Given your boyfriend or girlfriend ultimatum like this lady did is not fair. Then again we'll need more detail to the story to make a call. Point is if you choose to be in a relationship with an entrepreneur or any one for that matter you must have the heart and be willing to make sacrifices to support them. Else... walk away before it's too late.

[@jamespharris2494]

I love Mr Wonderful!!! I have learned so much from him. Especially accepting myself for what I am. No FN cupcakes here.

[@lumatv7385]

Always when i watch that after a time it is so wow because he is so right

[@BrandonMullanandfriends]

The honesty here...

[@spikeboy101]

Notice how his students weren't happy that he would choose his business over a lover. Why are you in Kevin O'Leary's class if business isn't your #1 priority? All of them were in the wrong place and they need to reevaluate their life decisions.

[@jefftX]

@spikeboy101 It’s college for a reason. It’s a place for a bunch of idiotic 18-22 year olds to earn a piece of paper to go out in the world and find a job they hate. I did it. Many more will do it after me. Cycle repeats.

[@MCee97]

Jeff T reading that and that is exactly the stage I’m in atm. Although I’ve been putting off getting a full time job because I have no direction, my life certainly seems very dull from now.

[@carmikereid]

"Honey, Kevin O'Leary, a Reality TV personality told me to dump you. So it's over!" That's classic.

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

LOL. That would be hilarious!

[@MrPushoo]

Oh what a question Kevin asked his student - it is soo simple a question but the timing and the situation makes it a killer

[@danarv89]

Had similar situation, I thought about it and I New I was going to be very unhappy if I just worked a normal job and probably end up losing her anyway or lose her but be happy with my work which is going to last most of my life. I chose my business she respected my decision and ended up staying.

[@alexiskalomoiris547]

World doesn't work that way... Becoming rich...is not only about hard work...it's a combination of a lot of things...Hypocrisy drives all these so called rich guys...

[@Levord1980]

Real shit Mr. Wonderful.

[@marcussavina2726]

Wish there was a part 2

[@LuiEntertainment]

This is fantastic advice. Seriously.