A short first-person anecdote in which the speaker recalls visiting bars in Columbus, Ohio while 18, observing wealthy people, and reflecting on youthful misconceptions about what wealth looks like (suits, opera, cigars). The speaker describes learning to be authentic and that consistent daily effort makes desired outcomes possible.
When I was 18 years old I used to go in my hundred dollar JC Penney suit I've talked about this I'd go to the Hyde park in Columbus Ohio I'd sit at the bar and order a Sprite with a lime to make it look like I was drinking I was not even old enough to drink I'd go in there by myself and spend many many days a year in there many days just to hear how rich people talk how successful people look I started realizing that not everyone that's successful and rich wears a suit that was my preconceived notion I thought that's how it looked I thought rich people listen to opera music only when I was driving in my car back day going to job sites I'd be listening to opera or my motivational smoking these cigars I thought that's what rich people did I learned so much in those times for about myself about being unique about realizing if every day I show up whatever I want will be possible.
