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Television personality

Kevin O'Leary, born on July 9, 1954, is a renowned television personality from Canada. Known for his expertise in business and investment, he has appeared in various television shows as a guest or host, including 'Dragons' Den' and 'Shark Tank'. O'Leary is beloved by viewers for his candidness and sharp investment strategies.

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“The practical reality of managing cars in the family - I do 36-month leases. I think they're horrible investments. And you want to give them back after their warranty is over.”

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“I'm not planning on giving my kids any of my wealth. They know when their education is over, I'm pushing them out of the nest. The bird you see dead under the nest is the one who didn't think about the future.”

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“I actually think being an entrepreneur is a state of mind. If you're going to be an entrepreneur, my thesis is that you have to sacrifice everything for some period in your life to be successful. You have to be myopic and completely focused and unbalanced in every way. Once you've achieved success, you're free to do whatever you like.”

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“Canada has always been ready for the truth. I think they actually appreciate a politician or anybody as a leader who tells the truth.”

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“I don't think spending time in Ottawa is a good use of my time as the leader.”

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“Here's how I think of my money - as soldiers - I send them out to war everyday. I want them to take prisoners and come home, so there's more of them.”

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“Business is war. I go out there, I want to kill the competitors. I want to make their lives miserable. I want to steal their market share. I want them to fear me and I want everyone on my team thinking we're going to win.”

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“I have had some great successes and great failures. I think every entrepreneur has. I try to learn from all of them.”

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“I think every entrepreneur in Canada owes the next generation a road map of how to do it again.”

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“I have met many entrepreneurs who have the passion and even the work ethic to succeed - but who are so obsessed with an idea that they don't see its obvious flaws. Think about that. If you can't even acknowledge your failures, how can you cut the rope and move on?”

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“I'm starting to think about things that I want to do, things that are fun. One of them is driving a car like a Porsche. I've driven a lot of cars - sedans, trucks and big family vehicles all year long. But there's nothing like a four-wheel-drive Porsche.”

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“Once in a while, I see my fellow TV investors praise a business just because they like the entrepreneur behind it. That kind of thinking might make you feel warm and fuzzy inside - but let's get back to reality.”

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“I think a book is your calling card, your business card.”

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About the Author

Born: July 9, 1954
Known for: Television personality
Quotes: 102

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