Kevin O’Leary was always my favorite shark. In high school we had to do face drawings in art class. We had to draw half of a famous persons face. I chose Kevin O’Leary and damn I spent weeks on that thing. In the end it actually looked really nice... but my teacher had no idea who he was...😥
Having been concerned about finances throughout my entire adulthood, it's captivating to observe this video and realize that one can achieve alot if goals are set right. Experiencing the freedom of not being preoccupied with the financial concerns that consumed me for numerous years is truly liberating. I suppose this is the result of putting in diligent effort for the future.
Remarkable observations! Handling and staying abreast of things can be quite daunting for newcomers like myself. Are you a seasoned investor, or do you employ a methodical approach to staying well-informed?
Impressive indeed! I'm sincerely eager to derive value from the insights of seasoned advisors, especially given the current condition of my portfolio facing challenges. Could you kindly share the name of the advisor who has been aiding you in navigating these financial complexities?
I appreciate the information provided. After conducting my own research, it's evident that your advisor possesses significant skill and knowledge. I've reached out to her via email and scheduled a phone call. I'm impressed by her expertise, and I'm looking forward to our forthcoming discussion.
I love his entrepreneurial mindset. He's kind of a dick but I have nothing but respect for his story. I liked his quote about becoming wealthy, "you'll become wealthy without even noticing it." Put in the work and one day you may succeed. Good luck to every aspiring entrepreneur who reads this comment.
"I can afford to walk out of here and there's nothing you can do about it - that's freedom, that's power." - Amen brother, so many people just don't get that. Money buys you freedom, because Freedom isn't free!
Your definition of ass is subjective. Most people are far too sensitive and perceive someone to be an ass, when they are actually just blunt, direct, and pragmatic.
+Dreighen Kevin is a 1% shit bag that thinks money is everything and everyone on earth purpose is to make him rich. I make more money then the majority of Americans not rich by any means but very well off and Kevin is a piece of trash!!
I'm pretty blunt and direct, and consider myself a realist. It's no wonder I love this dude. We live in such a PC world that people can't handle the truth, the cold - brutal truth. I'm very glad there are people like him and myself out there dishing it out when needed. I expect no different when I criticize myself and I hold myself to the same standard I expect of others.
+Cam Par In his last statement he said, "I expect no different when I criticize myself", meaning he does criticize himself similarly to the way he criticizes others.
+Dreighen I am just like that, direct and speak the truth, and I am honest to myself and judge myself very harshly. Some people really can't take a criticism and the cold hard truth, those people don't really last long with me. I love Kevin and definitely can see myself in him.
+monkeymafia729 not all rich people, just the rich of the rich Rothschild and rockapheller rich which is trillions, Kevin is wanna be, that rich, (trillionare)
It has to do with a lot. It's political correctness that fucks up everything. Bad decisions are made, so politicians look good and get re-elected. Remember, it's all a shit show, or a political reality show. If someone tells it how it is, he will be painted as a loser, or whatever else, and he doesn't get elected. But that kind of game has long term negative consequences.
Jesus christ, So many people disguising their jealousy by insulting Kevin. Just because you're not as smart, hard working doesn't meant you have to hate. Just remember anyone that is hating, Kevin provided more for society than you ever will or can
He had a rich step father and his mom gave him 10,000 loan and he looked like a loser type when young he said his house 50 years ago when he was a child well since 70's its been 50 years and he was teen or 20's and looked like a loser who drinks and a typical hippy of the time. His family had video camera in the 50's or 60's that means they were rich. Getting 10,000 loan from mommy should reap its gains.
+Johnson “theBlackMan” Black Jesus can save you man, please if you haven't already, confess your sins to HIM, ask for forgiveness, be born again with The Holy Spirit and turn away from sin!
Seeing his story actually just made me respect him a lot more. I realize now, that I'm the flip side of his coin. I'm what happens to people who dedicate their life to the guitar, instead of business. Meanwhile, he has his cake and can eat it too. There is nothing stopping him from playing guitar. This was pretty inspirational. Maybe I can start my own business now and still do well
The problem is often the fact that you have something that you are passionate about, but that does not necessarily bring in money, but which makes you really happy. On the other hand, there are tons of opportunities out there that will make you really rich but can ultimately make you really miserable as well. If you can find the balance by doing something you love while making good money simultaneously, you have succeeded in life imo. Sure, Kevin has made a lot of money, but do you really want to be a ruthless bastard like him? Is he truly happy in life? Look, I've lived a selfish life and I've lived a selfless life and I can guarantee that the latter feels MUCH better! Unfortunately, living selflessly often leaves you broke. It's a sad world folks, but please continue to invest in what makes you happy. The world does not give two shits about you, so you might as well just be happy.
@@HaydenDavidson6 I haven't started my own business yet. First I had to acquire something of value to offer, so I have learned to program computers. Now I am learning to speak Russian. I will start my own business, but with my own capital and not with someone elses. In this way, I can guarantee my self ownership. I will never be someone else's bitch the rest of my life. Also, I currently own silver.
that's how people find greatness though. selfmade people always say, "if i wasnt fired from bla bla bla, i would never have made it. i would have still been a cog in a place sucking my soul dry."
Everybody who thinks money is nothing is an idiot. Sure you can have happiness without all that money, but you're going to be working some stupid day job making your life a complete hell. People who say money isn't happiness has never had real money. Its like he says, money is freedom. Hell never have to worry about where his next meal comes from or if his electricity will be shut off. He can go off the grid and never show his face again without any worries. And deep down, freedom and security is what EVERYONE wants, I defy you to tell me otherwise. I would take his money over being a kid with a guitar and dreams of being a rockstar any day.
largec It depends on what you do with it. If you're an evil person then money is evil. People who have the attitude that money is evil will never be rich. I'm kind of on the poor side now but money gravitates to people who have a good attitude toward saving and investing and becoming rich themselves. The Wall Street criminals who ruined the economy don't deserve money. They deserve to be killed for the good of humanity.
Oh, and the love of money is not evil. People are evil. Money is just a tool. If somebody gets beat to death with a hammer is the hammer evil? I don't think so. It's merely a tool. You can love a hammer as long as you use it to build things instead of destroy. Same goes for the love of money.
Looking at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep (Luke 6:20,21,24,25).
Make a Wish foundation that's not what he said stupid. you obviously missed the true meaning of what he said because the way you misquoted him made no sense. congratulations on showing the world how dumb you are.
Wow, I have always wanted to see this story here in particular. I just quit my job last month and ventured to start my own business because I am done making someone else's dreams reality. I'm trying to make it happen for me and my family now. Thank you for sharing your story, I am humbled. The part where you teared up almost made me tear up too because I share that same passion.
Love how blunt Kevin is. People should stop sugar coating stuff and be like Kevin. Being nice and soft isn't being helpful. In fact, it does the opposite. Life is tough get over it.
Being nice and helpful is a certain way to get rich my friend. You need to help other people in order to help yourself and you obviously can not be a jackass about it! Think of life as a game that you play to your best abilities. You go after what you are worth and you wear the right kind of mask in the right kind of situations. Life is short, opportunities are few so play the game to the best of your abilities and try to not take anything personally. Oh and, do NOT give a shite about what anyone thinks, only what you WANT them to think! Master these skills and no one can ever stop you! Now go get it!
I wonder what the world would be like without ambition and success.... (Some people in this world hate to see others become more successful than themselves and will always defile those that reach greater heights)....
A small loan of 10000 dollars. See, that's actually legit. If Kev was American he'd be throwing Trump off his pedestal because he's a man who actually understands what it is to grow up middle class and make it to the top.
+artsy But Trump's 1 mill in the 70s was too lol. I'm not a full blown Trump basher, but a rise from the working class is always a more interesting story than a relatively wealthy upbringing as Trump's.
Kevin had a step-dad whom traveled all over the world with him teaching him business fundamentals etc. Also he probably contributed to his small business startup A LOT. Id like to see someone do it by themselves out of pure ambition.
POWERFUL! I don't hear arrogance at all.......I hear a man that only needed to experience the painful feeling of being powerless just once in his life. That moment he was fired hurt him to the core....and his life's mission from that point was to insulate himself from ever having that feeling again. I think great things can happen for anyone when they learn to harness all of their pain and redirect that energy into growth.
KEVIN’s comment about never letting anyone ever have control over him again is very relatable. I was in a similar situation as a youngster and is the reason I have worked for myself since I am 20 years old to this very day.
Marc Pelletier but he never found her. That would honestly be really shitty I feel bad for Kevin. The one person he strived to prove wrong, wasn’t able to witness him flourish. I’d be angry too.
Can you make a video explaining how beginners can make huge profits within a short period of time? I mean I was at a seminar and the host spoke about making well over $880,000 within 4 months of investing $150,000 I just need to know how
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I personally love his straight forward sometimes ruthless attitude. Sometimes, you need get beaten up both emotionally and mentally to get your mind in a straight forward. This world is cruel and will eat up alive. Better learn fast and quick. Get ahead in life.
My first experience with Mrs Rose Robert gave me profit of over $24,000 and ever since then she has never failed to deliver and I can even say she's the most sincere broker I've know.
Do your research if you knew more about how he has conducted himself in business and didn't just submit to the noise fed to you I really do think you wouldn't be so quick to throw him support.
Not running for Prime Minister. Running for leadership of the Progressives. Depends on how his party votes. Lastly, Ottawa is not swampland. You're wrong, wrong, wrong.
You have the look of a successful man all over you. Out of all the Sharks, I have learned the most from you. Because I NEVER want to be embarrassed by my own ignorance and lack of attention to detail...
I used to buy my kids Reader Rabbit!!! I have a lot of respect for Kevin. He tells you what other’s won’t say to you! Sometimes it doesn’t need to be so harsh! It’s tough love! But never let anyone tell you you can’t do something!!!
Kevin your the best, I have been watching shark tank every Friday night and I've been learning some things about business but, also doing lots of reading about business like " Rich dad, poor dad' books.
Lions do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep... Kevin O'Leary is the embodiment of this phrase, he doesn't give a fuck what you, me or just about anyone else thinks about him. And he tells it how it is. I can respect that...
I think the most telling part about this clip is the fact that NONE of his family bothered to take part in it. Not wife/ex-wife/wife, not his kids, not his siblings. His step-Dad did, which is fitting because that man is the only reason Kevin isn't a homeless burnout musician. His claim about never working for someone else again is false claim, certainly. He has been fired from several positions for incompetence. Mattel. EnGlobe. Companies that imploded under his 'guidance'. He has this knack of decimating the stock price of companies he works at. Mattel sat at around $42 when TLC was bought - a year later $9.36 due exclusively to the failure of the acquisition. EnGlobe, in ONE year of his leadership, drop from $4 shares to a share value of (and this is NOT a misprint) $0.035. A 99% loss. He didn't invent anything, not even in the beginning. He hired a programmer and rode his coat tails. He didn't create Reader Rabbit, or Carmen San Diego either. He bought them from true inventors with money he didn't own, rode them, and then burned them to the ground with crippling debt. And the $4 billion deal he brags about CONSTANTLY? Kevin pocketed a measly $6mil on the total sale (0.15% of total sale price), then lorded over Mattel Interactive as they burned through another billion dollars trying to fix his mistakes, and wound up selling at a 99.5% LOSS to GTG a year later, when he was fired for incompetence, and then sued for misleading shareholders about the health of TLC. THAT lawsuit cost Mattel another $110million to settle. Mattel wishes they had never HEARD of Kevin O'Leary. His is a great name to forget. A fail-upwards corporate raider whose only talent is fashioning golden parachutes for himself as the companies he controls burn down around him, and lining those parachutes with the retirement funds and stock value of employees he was supposed to lead and protect. A nothing-burger. A bozo. A scam artist. Every negative thing he has ever called prospective pitches on Dragon's Den and Shark Tank seems to be a projection of his true self.
this was filmed a few years before kevin left dragon's den. they did an expose on each of the dragons at the time. kevin wasnt the only dragon who didnt have family members appear in the profile (only arlene and robert did if i recall). kevin's mother died, which is why you only see his step-dad in the video. his kids also studied in waterloo -- there could be many factors as to why they werent featured in the clip. the fact that none of his family members decided to appear on the special could mean they want to keep their private lives private as well (at that point in their lives, kevin was starting shark tank and it was only building). kevin mentions the mattel incident in his autobiography in case you are interested in reading his side of the story. but the fact that he sold it and only made $6 mil is new to me. he sold a lot of his equity. and that explains why he doesnt talk about that deal so much, cause if he made a lot, he would be tooting that horn lol. i have a feeling kevin's wealth was amplified by becoming a television persona. he took whatever backstory he had ($4bil valued company, met steve jobs etc) and turned himself into a very polarizing, cold but funny tv personality which producers would love. many negative things hes said on DD/ST are probably lessons he had to learn the hard way, delivered with shock value. hes a very dynamic cast member, and turning him into a 'villian' makes interactions with the other sharks/dragons way more interesting. they are trying the same formula with Vincenzo Guzzo on dragon's den, whose taken the role of Kevin (lol). vince calls himself mr. sunshine, and is what you would get if you wanted a toned down version of kevin. tbh, i find him dull, and doesnt provide any meaningful insights into the entrepreneur's business outside of usual talking head points (like jim, daymond or barbara). tl;dr - i agree with you that kevin exaggerates his 4 bil mattel deal and tries to conflate it with the size of his wealth. i disagree with your characterization of his offscreen character. hes used everything he's built for himself and crafted a very strong and marketable brand which is even more valuable after his largest business was sold.
This is very inspiring, way too go Kevin. You should run for politics, you would be a great Prime Minister. Unfortunately the majority of the country does not recognize your hard work ethic and your brilliance. Our loss.
In his book "Cold Hard Truth" he mentions he was brand assistant for a cat food company before he went on his own. And he left out the part where he worked at an ice cream parlour.
This was very touching. As someone who is making his wealth who is also from Ottawa, the social structure issues he faced are very similar to mine - and we both made it, despite opposition. Well done, and thank you for sharing this with us.
5:07 I can Totally relate to that story. I have been called Brainless, Asshole and fired from numerous jobs that I didn't take any shit. I also had one girlfriend in particular that would brag to me about how well she was doing at her job and treat me like shit. I swore that I would work for myself one day and never let a woman judge me by my income or social status..... 25 years later...I am financially independent and never married or had kids and am very satisfied.
He got lucky on a 10k whim, which at that time was a shit load of money. He's part of the very few people whos businesses take off. He's very lucky he had no competition and he got into a business that was very new.
guys u see from kevin example, one word one sentence can influence ,impact,change someone life forever . words can hurt or heal ,both of them either lead to both good outcomes or bad outcomes .always be the type of person that makes people say in their mind"i didnt give up because of you" .Be the person who inspire and help others positively and not toxic people who only knows how to bring people down. end of story, full stop.
Steve Jobs (RIP) was one of the most brutal bosses ever , highly demanding and would easily destroy anyone got in his way , no room for niceness in business
Man, I'm pretty shocked. My "origin" story is very similar to Kevin's. I too got fired because my boss was an ass. That was the moment when I realized that I'll never work for anyone but myself again. I'm just too much of an alpha to be working for someone else. My boss always tried to reaffirm his "authority over" me until I couldn't take it anymore and told him what I thought about him. Best decision I ever made. You'll always be a slave to the system if you work for other people. Unlike for others in the comment section my decision turned out to be very beneficial. I've met a plethora of successful and inspiring people and even befriended some of them (like e.g. Martin Shkreli). The reason why is because I understood the importance of networking, self development and personal branding. I will probably even write a book about it (the system that I personally set in place to achieve my goals).
Congrats Kevin...I worked for a woman, I was painting a wall while talking to the electrician that was working on a light fixture next to me...she came over to me and told me that she was paying me to paint not to talk...that night I packed up all my gear, pack up my van, and on the road...from that moment on I will never work for anyone again... Peace of Mind is the best revenge!!!
this guy is a brilliant man with a good sense of humor. look what he accomplish with 10 thousands dollards and how he makes it grow. he doesnt accept to scrape the ice cream floor but i think ,he will accept to scrape policies when hes gonna be elect as prime minister of canada in 2019.
I too have made the decision to never work for anyone else just like Kevin. No one will ever tell me what to do. I realize that in our society, the guys at the bottom of the job chain will always get screwed over while the guy at the top gets filthy rich. This happens in every company. Anything from the cashiers of Mcdonald's to the engineers of software companies. Sure the engineers get payed 100k a year but that is only a small fraction of the money that they are making for their CEO. I decide not to be a part of the system and I will succeed
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Kevin O’Leary was always my favorite shark.
In high school we had to do face drawings in art class. We had to draw half of a famous persons face. I chose Kevin O’Leary and damn I spent weeks on that thing. In the end it actually looked really nice... but my teacher had no idea who he was...😥
bruh it’s crazy u went to my high school, i still live in that neighbourhood haha
Kevin O'Leary dispite your past. Run for P.M. eventually.
Kevin your fired ! Why are you looking at me like that did i studder?
I have a similar story. Got fired and said I would never work for someone else again. Except now I live with my parents and want to die.
Lmao
i cant stop laughing!
+Rob Low lmao i read thats and now im dead
Lmao
lol dude....lol.....
Having been concerned about finances throughout my entire adulthood, it's captivating to observe this video and realize that one can achieve alot if goals are set right. Experiencing the freedom of not being preoccupied with the financial concerns that consumed me for numerous years is truly liberating. I suppose this is the result of putting in diligent effort for the future.
Remarkable observations! Handling and staying abreast of things can be quite daunting for newcomers like myself. Are you a seasoned investor, or do you employ a methodical approach to staying well-informed?
Impressive indeed! I'm sincerely eager to derive value from the insights of seasoned advisors, especially given the current condition of my portfolio facing challenges. Could you kindly share the name of the advisor who has been aiding you in navigating these financial complexities?
I appreciate the information provided. After conducting my own research, it's evident that your advisor possesses significant skill and knowledge. I've reached out to her via email and scheduled a phone call. I'm impressed by her expertise, and I'm looking forward to our forthcoming discussion.
I'm gonna go get a job at a ice cream shop, then ill get fired, wish me luck!
michael myers fan
good luck..
too bad, you are too good a scooper to get fired...
a year later your still working their hahaa
....a year later you're still working there haha [leaving this here for my sanity]
Victor Ryan I like how you just copied Obinna! NOT
I love his entrepreneurial mindset. He's kind of a dick but I have nothing but respect for his story. I liked his quote about becoming wealthy, "you'll become wealthy without even noticing it." Put in the work and one day you may succeed. Good luck to every aspiring entrepreneur who reads this comment.
Wait wtf... I love ur videos bro
Didn't expect to see you here
Canada needs more Canadians like him Mate.
"I can afford to walk out of here and there's nothing you can do about it - that's freedom, that's power." - Amen brother, so many people just don't get that. Money buys you freedom, because Freedom isn't free!
did you know it's possible to not be an ass and be rich?
anyone can be an asshole it doesn't take much
Your definition of ass is subjective. Most people are far too sensitive and perceive someone to be an ass, when they are actually just blunt, direct, and pragmatic.
+Dreighen Kevin is a 1% shit bag that thinks money is everything and everyone on earth purpose is to make him rich. I make more money then the majority of Americans not rich by any means but very well off and Kevin is a piece of trash!!
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I'm pretty blunt and direct, and consider myself a realist. It's no wonder I love this dude. We live in such a PC world that people can't handle the truth, the cold - brutal truth. I'm very glad there are people like him and myself out there dishing it out when needed. I expect no different when I criticize myself and I hold myself to the same standard I expect of others.
+Dreighen You got it.. fuck the haters because they're just jealous.
+Dreighen Lets hope you can take the same back. Theres a difference between being honest and being a jackass
+Cam Par In his last statement he said, "I expect no different when I criticize myself", meaning he does criticize himself similarly to the way he criticizes others.
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thats ok, but that doesnt mean that others want to be criticized that way.
+Dreighen I am just like that, direct and speak the truth, and I am honest to myself and judge myself very harshly. Some people really can't take a criticism and the cold hard truth, those people don't really last long with me. I love Kevin and definitely can see myself in him.
I wish more people in this world were brutally honest.
Well guess what, all rich people are like this
+monkeymafia729 guess what, no they aren't.
mynameisliberty1 why are you arguing with me about this
+monkeymafia729 maybe most of them but come on there has to be decent human beings that just so happen to be rich lol
+monkeymafia729 not all rich people, just the rich of the rich Rothschild and rockapheller rich which is trillions, Kevin is wanna be, that rich, (trillionare)
Dont cry Kevin, your tears add no value
WissCoast lol nice
oof
He doesn't need to add anything, he's fucking rich
@@henry12h seriously, while he cries, he's getting paid
I hope he doesn't cry when the orange pig loses the election _____ now only 6 months to go .
He's the best shark to me. Straight shooter don't sugar coat anything
Ari Banga cuban is richer, nicer, smarter, more successful
Cuban just was lucker...
That's what's missing today. This political correctness is fucking everything in every aspect.
He's broken inside
It has to do with a lot. It's political correctness that fucks up everything. Bad decisions are made, so politicians look good and get re-elected. Remember, it's all a shit show, or a political reality show. If someone tells it how it is, he will be painted as a loser, or whatever else, and he doesn't get elected. But that kind of game has long term negative consequences.
"I could buy this place today and bulldoze it if I wanted"
-Kevin O'Leary
2013
4:26
Caught me off guard hahahahah
no one oh yeah ina heart beat
That’s power man, that’s real freedom in this world
Jesus christ, So many people disguising their jealousy by insulting Kevin. Just because you're not as smart, hard working doesn't meant you have to hate. Just remember anyone that is hating, Kevin provided more for society than you ever will or can
you shouldn't THE LORD'S name in vain man it's sin!
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He had a rich step father and his mom gave him 10,000 loan and he looked like a loser type when young he said his house 50 years ago when he was a child well since 70's its been 50 years and he was teen or 20's and looked like a loser who drinks and a typical hippy of the time. His family had video camera in the 50's or 60's that means they were rich. Getting 10,000 loan from mommy should reap its gains.
+Johnson “theBlackMan” Black Jesus can save you man, please if you haven't already, confess your sins to HIM, ask for forgiveness, be born again with The Holy Spirit and turn away from sin!
+Job De La Cruz Aureoles if you do that you'll go to Heaven! :)
Seeing his story actually just made me respect him a lot more. I realize now, that I'm the flip side of his coin. I'm what happens to people who dedicate their life to the guitar, instead of business. Meanwhile, he has his cake and can eat it too. There is nothing stopping him from playing guitar. This was pretty inspirational. Maybe I can start my own business now and still do well
+Terry Thompson good luck!
The problem is often the fact that you have something that you are passionate about, but that does not necessarily bring in money, but which makes you really happy. On the other hand, there are tons of opportunities out there that will make you really rich but can ultimately make you really miserable as well. If you can find the balance by doing something you love while making good money simultaneously, you have succeeded in life imo. Sure, Kevin has made a lot of money, but do you really want to be a ruthless bastard like him? Is he truly happy in life?
Look, I've lived a selfish life and I've lived a selfless life and I can guarantee that the latter feels MUCH better! Unfortunately, living selflessly often leaves you broke. It's a sad world folks, but please continue to invest in what makes you happy. The world does not give two shits about you, so you might as well just be happy.
Why not start a business teaching guitar or selling guitar
4 years later - please tell us you started a business and making money? If not, covid lockdown may help.
@@HaydenDavidson6 I haven't started my own business yet. First I had to acquire something of value to offer, so I have learned to program computers. Now I am learning to speak Russian. I will start my own business, but with my own capital and not with someone elses. In this way, I can guarantee my self ownership. I will never be someone else's bitch the rest of my life. Also, I currently own silver.
“Kevin scrape the gum of the floor”
“no u”
mate017 and on that day, a legend was born.
"I could buy this place and bulldoze it if I wanted" with tears in his eyes. Amazing.
Funny if he never was fired he would never be who he is now.
that's how people find greatness though. selfmade people always say, "if i wasnt fired from bla bla bla, i would never have made it. i would have still been a cog in a place sucking my soul dry."
time to go get fired.
If his mom didn't re marry rich he wouldn't be who he is now
plot twist: he'd still be working at the ice cream shop
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Everybody who thinks money is nothing is an idiot. Sure you can have happiness without all that money, but you're going to be working some stupid day job making your life a complete hell. People who say money isn't happiness has never had real money. Its like he says, money is freedom. Hell never have to worry about where his next meal comes from or if his electricity will be shut off. He can go off the grid and never show his face again without any worries. And deep down, freedom and security is what EVERYONE wants, I defy you to tell me otherwise. I would take his money over being a kid with a guitar and dreams of being a rockstar any day.
The love for money is the root of all evil.
largec It depends on what you do with it. If you're an evil person then money is evil. People who have the attitude that money is evil will never be rich. I'm kind of on the poor side now but money gravitates to people who have a good attitude toward saving and investing and becoming rich themselves.
The Wall Street criminals who ruined the economy don't deserve money. They deserve to be killed for the good of humanity.
Oh, and the love of money is not evil. People are evil. Money is just a tool. If somebody gets beat to death with a hammer is the hammer evil? I don't think so. It's merely a tool. You can love a hammer as long as you use it to build things instead of destroy. Same goes for the love of money.
Looking at his disciples, he said:
Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger now,
for you will be satisfied.
But woe to you who are rich,
for you have already received your comfort.
Woe to you who are well fed now,
for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now,
for you will mourn and weep
(Luke 6:20,21,24,25).
So nobody who's wealthy has gotten depressed, jealous, suicidal, etc. ?
Amazing!
watching this changed my hole view of Kevin !!
Josué Splinker how so?
Josué Splinker how did you see him through a hole in the first place?
Josué Splinker whole*
Josué Splinker I still see him as a greedy guy
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Your tears don't add any value lol
S A V A G E
value.....
Your tears don't add value.
Value is a more appropriate business term, and I love that he used it!
wanna see this clip couldnt find it :(
Make a Wish foundation that's not what he said stupid. you obviously missed the true meaning of what he said because the way you misquoted him made no sense. congratulations on showing the world how dumb you are.
I love how casually he just said “ I could bulldoze it if I want”
E Jenks lmao imagine saying that knowing you could actually do it
This is so crazy he used to work at the mall near my high school! LOL! Kevin please bulldoze this mall down its a waste of space.
+P Daniel dude wth is your problem?
P Daniel You're a loser.
P Daniel you must be French. How about get the invading French out of Canada?
i love this guy
+newcastleeee I think you mean Canadian dream
Rich Lux omg rich lux! I love you sooooooo much!
newcastle
He is the capitalist dream
Long live Capitalism
newcastle Canadian 👀
Good for professor X glad to see him walking again!
😂
Your the man I'm subscribed. Patrick Stuart isn't a bad looking guy...
Wow, I have always wanted to see this story here in particular. I just quit my job last month and ventured to start my own business because I am done making someone else's dreams reality. I'm trying to make it happen for me and my family now. Thank you for sharing your story, I am humbled. The part where you teared up almost made me tear up too because I share that same passion.
thanks Mario
Love how blunt Kevin is. People should stop sugar coating stuff and be like Kevin. Being nice and soft isn't being helpful. In fact, it does the opposite. Life is tough get over it.
Being nice and helpful is a certain way to get rich my friend. You need to help other people in order to help yourself and you obviously can not be a jackass about it! Think of life as a game that you play to your best abilities. You go after what you are worth and you wear the right kind of mask in the right kind of situations. Life is short, opportunities are few so play the game to the best of your abilities and try to not take anything personally. Oh and, do NOT give a shite about what anyone thinks, only what you WANT them to think! Master these skills and no one can ever stop you!
Now go get it!
Kevin is much better than I at guitar. For this reason, I'm out.
ok barbara whatever you say
When I grow up I want to be just like Kevin O'Leary...
you are what is wrong with americans and canadians
Lifehacker Sixtynine I'm neither American not Canadian...
Charlene J Allison 'nor'
Lifehacker Sixtynine Yes, because ambitious and successful people are what is wrong with North America.
I wonder what the world would be like without ambition and success....
(Some people in this world hate to see others become more successful than themselves and will always defile those that reach greater heights)....
A small loan of 10000 dollars. See, that's actually legit. If Kev was American he'd be throwing Trump off his pedestal because he's a man who actually understands what it is to grow up middle class and make it to the top.
+artsy But Trump's 1 mill in the 70s was too lol. I'm not a full blown Trump basher, but a rise from the working class is always a more interesting story than a relatively wealthy upbringing as Trump's.
+artsy Shit ton of people win the lottery and few years later they are bankrupt. It really doesn't matter.
how bout a small loan of "self-made"
Kevin had a step-dad whom traveled all over the world with him teaching him business fundamentals etc. Also he probably contributed to his small business startup A LOT.
Id like to see someone do it by themselves out of pure ambition.
+R JN So it's a bad thing that he got a loan for 1 million dollars?
POWERFUL! I don't hear arrogance at all.......I hear a man that only needed to experience the painful feeling of being powerless just once in his life. That moment he was fired hurt him to the core....and his life's mission from that point was to insulate himself from ever having that feeling again. I think great things can happen for anyone when they learn to harness all of their pain and redirect that energy into growth.
This man is my idol. LOVE YOU KEVIN!!!!!!!!
What he really learned in that ice cream shop is that if you have money you can treat people anyway you want.
I never really thought what Kevin looked like when he was younger
More hair
Kevin O'Leary Makes sense but I really did not even come across that thought
edit: just realised this is actually him
KEVIN’s comment about never letting anyone ever have control over him again is very relatable. I was in a similar situation as a youngster and is the reason I have worked for myself since I am 20 years old to this very day.
He still hates the lady from the ice cream parlor. If she only knew what a monster he became.
😂😂😂
Is his book he wrote that he wanted to find her and give her a fat check to thank her about the life lesson.
Marc Pelletier but he never found her. That would honestly be really shitty I feel bad for Kevin. The one person he strived to prove wrong, wasn’t able to witness him flourish. I’d be angry too.
Hate is the fuel that powers most Democrats.
Can you make a video explaining how beginners can make huge profits within a short period of time? I mean I was at a seminar and the host spoke about making well over $880,000 within 4 months of investing $150,000 I just need to know how
I recently started my trading with Mrs Annabelle Hartfield, and I'm already marveling over the profits she made for me, assuming I met her on time I would've been a millionaire by now
@miles walker Please I'm new to all this, how can I get to her also? I need her help!!!
@miles walker thanks, I will definitely do that.
it's great to see others who also benefits from the service of mrs Annabelle I’m currently on my 5th trade with her and it's a nice experience working with her👍
I personally love his straight forward sometimes ruthless attitude. Sometimes, you need get beaten up both emotionally and mentally to get your mind in a straight forward. This world is cruel and will eat up alive. Better learn fast and quick. Get ahead in life.
Mrs Rose Robert and her method works like magic I keep earning single week with new strategy
I think I'm blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert Mrs Rose Robert
Wow I'm just shocked someone mentioned expert Mrs Rose Robert I thought I'm the only one trading with her.
She help me recovered what I lost trying to trade myself
I think she's the best broker I've seen
My first experience with Mrs Rose Robert gave me profit of over $24,000 and ever since then she has never failed to deliver and I can even say she's the most sincere broker I've know.
"You come into my kitchen, you gotta take the heat"
Gordon, is that you?
When he says "No one will ever have that control over me like that, ever" thats the Lebanese in him talking :']
Barbara- I can clearly see this is all about Kevin. For that reason I'm out.
he is 100% right...you will never be wealthy working for someone else. you may get paid well but you wont become a millionaire.
thats not true at all, i would agree if you had said billionaire
working shlub I know plenty of millionaires working for people.
working shlub at the time he was looking to become wealthy it was true... Now it's more about the billionaires being self employed
working shlub that's completely false my uncle is a millionaire and he had a boss
ok..but how much money did he make his boss?? you think your uncle made more that your boss??
"Scrape the gum off the floor"
"Nah, I'ma go make a billion dollars"
"Your tears have no value." Kevin got the best one-liners on the show.
I'm inspired. I wish he was my life coach who would just tell me how it is.
So because of that stupid Ice Cream lady, O'leary is no longer human with lack of emotions
It's a ripple effect . But then again no ice cream lady no billionaire Kevin oleary , he just need to work on his snobbiness .
+Nicholas Sim Rasperry ripple?
Paintbrush 1962 but he got cash and ill be in his shoes any day
Fuck emotions, you got money!
Except when he thinks about the ice cream lady
I love your story kevin O'Leary very inspiring and motivating..
“Your tears don’t add any value” classic and true.
4:51 People in the store are like "Who the hell is this guy and why does he have a camera crew with him?" Lol
Thank you Kevin for stepping up and running for Prime Minister. Drain that Canadian swamp. 🇨🇦
Trudeau is doing alright
Do your research if you knew more about how he has conducted himself in business and didn't just submit to the noise fed to you I really do think you wouldn't be so quick to throw him support.
and I'm speaking of Mr. O'Leary
Not running for Prime Minister. Running for leadership of the Progressives. Depends on how his party votes. Lastly, Ottawa is not swampland. You're wrong, wrong, wrong.
hockeysong Trudeau is a joke
He’s not rude, he’s logical and doesn’t sugarcoat
he is emotional? wow
I know right😂
I just thought to myself that he is actually human
+Speed Spike 😂😂
acting
Even Thanos cries
He’s a cancer ♋️
I have a new found respect for Kevin O'Leary. It's amazing how one event gave this man the drive he needed to succeed in ways unimaginable.
Quit getting emotional Kevin. Your tears do not add value.
It's ok to cry
Said Barbra
His tears actually DO add value, they could clip that and put it on RUclips and make money off it 😂
@@Frosst hahaha
this is inspirational. goals.
I really respect Kevin he tells the truth when it hurts.... that’s when most people need it
You have the look of a successful man all over you.
Out of all the Sharks, I have learned the most from you. Because I NEVER want to be embarrassed by my own ignorance and lack of attention to detail...
4:26 "I could buy this place and bulldoze it if I want"
I used to buy my kids Reader Rabbit!!! I have a lot of respect for Kevin. He tells you what other’s won’t say to you! Sometimes it doesn’t need to be so harsh! It’s tough love! But never let anyone tell you you can’t do something!!!
god i fuckin love this guy
the way he is its just the want i want to live my life
hes like i dont care about others just that im making money, i never wanted to work for another man again so i became my own boss
Kevin your the best, I have been watching shark tank every Friday night and I've been learning some things about business but, also doing lots of reading about business like " Rich dad, poor dad' books.
"This isn't a business, this is a hobby!!!"
I love learning from people like him. Can't wait to go to his workshop on the 28th.
Plenty of wisdom here, for those who wish to see it.
His story inspires me.
I love Kevin O'Leary. He's my idol.
"Your tears don't add any value!" That's a great T-Shirt slogan.
I'm quite disturbed by how money rules his life. I think it's a bit sad.
Don't mistake being focused on financial freedom with being ruled by money. These are two very different things young Jedi...
Working for money rules your life. Money works for kevin! Get it right.
Lions do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep... Kevin O'Leary is the embodiment of this phrase, he doesn't give a fuck what you, me or just about anyone else thinks about him. And he tells it how it is. I can respect that...
I think the most telling part about this clip is the fact that NONE of his family bothered to take part in it. Not wife/ex-wife/wife, not his kids, not his siblings. His step-Dad did, which is fitting because that man is the only reason Kevin isn't a homeless burnout musician.
His claim about never working for someone else again is false claim, certainly. He has been fired from several positions for incompetence. Mattel. EnGlobe. Companies that imploded under his 'guidance'. He has this knack of decimating the stock price of companies he works at. Mattel sat at around $42 when TLC was bought - a year later $9.36 due exclusively to the failure of the acquisition. EnGlobe, in ONE year of his leadership, drop from $4 shares to a share value of (and this is NOT a misprint) $0.035.
A 99% loss.
He didn't invent anything, not even in the beginning. He hired a programmer and rode his coat tails. He didn't create Reader Rabbit, or Carmen San Diego either. He bought them from true inventors with money he didn't own, rode them, and then burned them to the ground with crippling debt.
And the $4 billion deal he brags about CONSTANTLY? Kevin pocketed a measly $6mil on the total sale (0.15% of total sale price), then lorded over Mattel Interactive as they burned through another billion dollars trying to fix his mistakes, and wound up selling at a 99.5% LOSS to GTG a year later, when he was fired for incompetence, and then sued for misleading shareholders about the health of TLC. THAT lawsuit cost Mattel another $110million to settle. Mattel wishes they had never HEARD of Kevin O'Leary.
His is a great name to forget.
A fail-upwards corporate raider whose only talent is fashioning golden parachutes for himself as the companies he controls burn down around him, and lining those parachutes with the retirement funds and stock value of employees he was supposed to lead and protect.
A nothing-burger. A bozo. A scam artist. Every negative thing he has ever called prospective pitches on Dragon's Den and Shark Tank seems to be a projection of his true self.
this was filmed a few years before kevin left dragon's den. they did an expose on each of the dragons at the time. kevin wasnt the only dragon who didnt have family members appear in the profile (only arlene and robert did if i recall). kevin's mother died, which is why you only see his step-dad in the video. his kids also studied in waterloo -- there could be many factors as to why they werent featured in the clip. the fact that none of his family members decided to appear on the special could mean they want to keep their private lives private as well (at that point in their lives, kevin was starting shark tank and it was only building).
kevin mentions the mattel incident in his autobiography in case you are interested in reading his side of the story. but the fact that he sold it and only made $6 mil is new to me. he sold a lot of his equity. and that explains why he doesnt talk about that deal so much, cause if he made a lot, he would be tooting that horn lol.
i have a feeling kevin's wealth was amplified by becoming a television persona. he took whatever backstory he had ($4bil valued company, met steve jobs etc) and turned himself into a very polarizing, cold but funny tv personality which producers would love.
many negative things hes said on DD/ST are probably lessons he had to learn the hard way, delivered with shock value. hes a very dynamic cast member, and turning him into a 'villian' makes interactions with the other sharks/dragons way more interesting.
they are trying the same formula with Vincenzo Guzzo on dragon's den, whose taken the role of Kevin (lol). vince calls himself mr. sunshine, and is what you would get if you wanted a toned down version of kevin. tbh, i find him dull, and doesnt provide any meaningful insights into the entrepreneur's business outside of usual talking head points (like jim, daymond or barbara).
tl;dr - i agree with you that kevin exaggerates his 4 bil mattel deal and tries to conflate it with the size of his wealth. i disagree with your characterization of his offscreen character. hes used everything he's built for himself and crafted a very strong and marketable brand which is even more valuable after his largest business was sold.
“Don’t cry for money, it’ll never cry for you” -Kevin O’ Leary
This is very inspiring, way too go Kevin. You should run for politics, you would be a great Prime Minister. Unfortunately the majority of the country does not recognize your hard work ethic and your brilliance. Our loss.
“Money doesn’t have any feelings and all I care about is money” - Kevin O. Leary
Mr. O'Reilly I know my time is limited I need your help to leave the this mark for you and myself and my future family God bless us all
"your tears add no value" - Mr. Cold Blooded
“ i can afford to walk out of here if I want to and never come back and there’s nothing you can do about it.” Id love to say that one day
In his book "Cold Hard Truth" he mentions he was brand assistant for a cat food company before he went on his own. And he left out the part where he worked at an ice cream parlour.
He didn't leave out the ice cream parlor. That is the one he got fired from.
The thing about inner piece is, either you have it or you don't. When you have it, you don't want "more".
I love a good success story.
This was very touching. As someone who is making his wealth who is also from Ottawa, the social structure issues he faced are very similar to mine - and we both made it, despite opposition. Well done, and thank you for sharing this with us.
Moral of the story: if you want to be an entrepreneur, have parents that can lend you 10 grand(which is more like 50 now). Nice
5:07 I can Totally relate to that story. I have been called Brainless, Asshole and fired from numerous jobs that I didn't take any shit. I also had one girlfriend in particular that would brag to me about how well she was doing at her job and treat me like shit. I swore that I would work for myself one day and never let a woman judge me by my income or social status..... 25 years later...I am financially independent and never married or had kids and am very satisfied.
He got lucky on a 10k whim, which at that time was a shit load of money. He's part of the very few people whos businesses take off. He's very lucky he had no competition and he got into a business that was very new.
keep telling yourself that.
Bawwww he's got this and that so there's no way anyone else can do the same and be successful!
In Alternate Universe, Kevin mom never divorced his father, he is alive and Kevin is just a regular guy. 1billion% truth
"I can by this place.. and bulldoze it if I want"
guys u see from kevin example, one word one sentence can influence ,impact,change someone life forever . words can hurt or heal ,both of them either lead to both good outcomes or bad outcomes .always be the type of person that makes people say in their mind"i didnt give up because of you" .Be the person who inspire and help others positively and not toxic people who only knows how to bring people down. end of story, full stop.
"My home away from home" 😂
smoke budz187 -That's some pimp shit...
It's crazy seeing him, of all people, being emotional and fighting back tears.
my father kicked me out with a small loan of a million dollars
lucky you :
"Money does rule my life and I'm ok with it, I've found my inner peace" Hahahahahahhahaha, love it.
Steve Jobs (RIP) was one of the most brutal bosses ever , highly demanding and would easily destroy anyone got in his way , no room for niceness in business
Steve jobs (may peace be upon his name) was asshole.
Man, I'm pretty shocked. My "origin" story is very similar to Kevin's. I too got fired because my boss was an ass.
That was the moment when I realized that I'll never work for anyone but myself again.
I'm just too much of an alpha to be working for someone else. My boss always tried to reaffirm his "authority over" me until I couldn't take it anymore and told him what I thought about him.
Best decision I ever made. You'll always be a slave to the system if you work for other people.
Unlike for others in the comment section my decision turned out to be very beneficial. I've met a plethora of successful and inspiring people and even befriended some of them (like e.g. Martin Shkreli). The reason why is because I understood the importance of networking, self development and personal branding. I will probably even write a book about it (the system that I personally set in place to achieve my goals).
Please run for government!
no.
Mbuna Marcus - Aquariums, Cichlids and More he did
As Bill Gates put it (though paraphrasingly): anyone who's smart enough is smart enough to not run for president
NO and fuck you
The last person you want in charge of public service is a guy who doesn't care about people when it comes to personal finance.
Congrats Kevin...I worked for a woman, I was painting a wall while talking to the electrician that was working on a light fixture next to me...she came over to me and told me that she was paying me to paint not to talk...that night I packed up all my gear, pack up my van, and on the road...from that moment on I will never work for anyone again...
Peace of Mind is the best revenge!!!
this guy is a brilliant man with a good sense of humor. look what he accomplish with 10 thousands dollards and how he makes it grow. he doesnt accept to scrape the ice cream floor but i think ,he will accept to scrape policies when hes gonna be elect as prime minister of canada in 2019.
Your an inspiration to us all, keep up the great work sir.
Uses 2 tissues just to wipe his eyes. Now that’s a millionaire
Respect Kevin!
I too have made the decision to never work for anyone else just like Kevin. No one will ever tell me what to do. I realize that in our society, the guys at the bottom of the job chain will always get screwed over while the guy at the top gets filthy rich. This happens in every company. Anything from the cashiers of Mcdonald's to the engineers of software companies. Sure the engineers get payed 100k a year but that is only a small fraction of the money that they are making for their CEO. I decide not to be a part of the system and I will succeed
This excerpt is part of a Dragon's Den special? Trying to find the full version.
Kevin is the man!