CW 560 - Larry Winget - Pitbull of Personal Development, Taking Control of Your Life

26 Aug 2015 · 36 min
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26 Aug 2015 · 36 min

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In this episode of the Creating Wealth Show, host Jason Hartman interviews personal‑development author Larry Winget, known as the "pit bull" of the genre. Winget explains the central thesis of his book Grow a Pair: society is plagued by entitlement and a lack of firm, uncompromising beliefs. He argues that true personal and professional success requires a strong, non‑negotiable core value system, the willingness to voice criticism, and the courage to fire under‑performing employees. The conversation covers how to identify whether one "has a pair" through everyday actions (paying bills, standing up to bad service, refusing to be spoken to disrespectfully), the importance of polarizing opinions for influence, the pitfalls of political correctness, and the role of personal responsibility in parenting and business. Throughout, Winget emphasizes that respect, not popularity, should be the goal, and that people grow only when they experience the consequences of their own choices. The episode also includes promotional segments for Jason Hartman's real‑estate events and products, but the core content focuses on Winget’s philosophy of personal accountability, strong opinions, and actionable steps for individuals and leaders.

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