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Best Career Advice For Future Millionaires

11 Feb 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief monologue, Nicolas Cole recounts the most impactful career advice he ever received from a billionaire he met at a $20 million Hollywood Hills home. The billionaire told him to identify something he loves, practice it relentlessly until he becomes highly skilled, and then exploit that skill without mercy. Inspired by this counsel, Cole mentally committed to mastering writing, dedicating himself to relentless practice. He later confirms the advice’s validity, noting that his writing career generated his first million dollars, illustrating how disciplined skill development can translate into substantial financial success.

The best career advice I've ever been given was by a now billionaire. He said, cole, find something you like, pummel it with practice until you become very skilled, and then exploit that skill ruthlessly. I will never forget him telling me that in his $20 million house in Hollywood Hills. And that was the moment that I mentally committed, like, really committed to mastering my craft as a writer. And sure enough, I mean, he was right. A few years later, writing made me my first million dollars.