Published Nov 25, 2020

"I DID THIS To Go From HOMELESS To BILLIONAIRE" - Success Habits | John Paul DeJoria & Lewis Howes

Billionaire John Paul DeJoria talks with Lewis Howes about his incredible journey from homelessness to success, sharing key investment strategies, resilience lessons, and the vital role of philanthropy and success habits.
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  • Investment Tips

    John Paul emphasizes the importance of reinvesting in your own business before considering other ventures. He advises against diving into the stock market too early and recommends focusing on companies with a long history of growth if you do. Real estate can be a good investment, but he warns against over-mortgaging, sharing a cautionary tale of a friend who went bankrupt due to this mistake 1 2.

    Invest in your business before anyone else's business, because you have control of it and you know what comes out of it.

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    By prioritizing your own ventures, you maintain control and reduce risk, ensuring a more secure financial future.

       

    Financial Stability

    John Paul stresses the importance of financial stability and security. He suggests paying off your house first and keeping enough cash on hand to cover six months of living expenses. This approach ensures that you have a safety net in case of financial downturns 3.

    If everything goes wrong, you have a place to live.

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    Additionally, he highlights the value of a giving mindset, noting that many successful individuals focus on how they can contribute to society 4.

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