From “D” to “A+” With JR Rivera: Lead to Succeed 101

Episode Summary

Never let a teacher’s opinion about your ability or your performance in school determine your future. This is what JR Rivera's story taught us.

JR’s teachers said he would never amount to anything. But in the years since, this straight "D" student who barely graduated high school has become a businessman living an extraordinary life of limitless possibilities.

Listen in and learn more about the way to success.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

[02:41] JR’s story and who it most inspires.

[06:01] What would JR say to people who are stuck right now.

[07:35] JR’s opinion about having a fallback plan.

[10:33] JR claims that “The Customer Is Always Wrong.” Huh?

[12:21] “God wants you to be Filthy-Stinking Rich”

[20:49] JR’s advice for his younger self.

[23:43] The importance of building relationships.

[26:46] Who should start a podcast and why?

[28:58] JR’s biggest mistake and how he grew from it.

[31:23] Rapid-fire.

[33:56] JR’s final lesson.

Standout Quotes from the Episode

“If I can give myself one lesson it would be: Get better friends and shut up and listen.”
“Do less thinking and more doing.”
“Turn your notification off and move your cellphone away from you.”
“Talk less, listen more.”

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