Dean Graziosi talks about why he helps people escape poverty, shaped by his mother's example and his own financial struggles. He focuses on practical tools and coaching that work, not just sales pitches, and runs Operation Free Home to donate houses to families in need.
You know, I think back at my mom, who had no direction and the only thing she knew what to do was work harder and take on more jobs. It inspired me to create tools to get other people to take action and change their lives. What's worse about being broke is the feeling that there is no change, that there is no future, there is no hope. So many people want a better life. They don't want to live in a crappy house. They don't want to stress about the bills every week. But no one ever gave them the direction to follow. And that's always been my inspiration. If I could give someone the tool and they can run with it and change your life, then I did my job. You know, there's an old saying that says, be careful when you meet your heroes. And I have to tell you, as I got more successful, that happened to me. So many people I grew up watching on TV or writing books, I realized they were good book writers or good pitch men on tv, but their substance was weak and didn't work. So it is imperative to give my students the tools that can change their life. My success, or at least in my head, is based on how many lives I can affect. When my students buy a book or get involved in a coaching program, they're doing more than just helping themselves. You know, with Operation Free Home, we're able to put families in homes for an entire year with no expenses so they can get themselves back on their feet. We donate a significant amount of money on a monthly basis to help homeless kids throughout America. Through Virgin Unite and Richard Branson's organization. It's entrepreneurs like Dean that are helping make the world a better place. The success of our program has some great byproducts. The country is going through a difficult time right now, and to be a part of helping people turn themselves around, you know, I don't do it all. I provide the wisdom and the confidence and the capabilities to get people started. Started. But to see them grab ahold of that seed and plant it and cultivate it and move their own lives in a positive direction is incredible. I've failed more than I've succeeded. I've probably been broke in my life more than I was wealthy. So I'm not some guy sitting up on the hill telling you how great life is after inheriting money. I've been through all those ups and downs, and I know if people just follow what I tell them, they get the results they're looking for. Listen, I am naive enough to think then I can do my part in helping change the world. And if that's a bad thing, then so be it. The question is, who's coming with me? Sam, It.
