10 super-successful people share the toughest sacrifices they made to achieve their goals
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These entrepreneurs have achieved incredible success today.
But real success is never without sacrifice, and in this article, they share some of what is required to make dreams a reality.
The Oracles1. I quit my hobby
Before 2008, I was playing golf three times a week. I got distracted and entitled, started to rest on my laurels and put my family at risk. I decided to master my work and money; if my golf game or social status suffered, so be it. It’s OK to sacrifice fun today for freedom tomorrow. I sacrifice every day, doing the things I might not want to do, but doing them anyway for a better future.
—Grant Cardone, top sales expert who has built a $500-million real estate empire, and New York Times best-selling author of Be Obsessed or Be Average; follow Grant on Facebook or YouTube
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2. I got a day job
One year, when interest rates were 18 percent, I had huge overhead and was in debt for $400,000. I was sweating big time; no one was buying real estate and I had 400 agents to support. I swallowed my pride and got a day job running the sales office of a new condominium complex. My bosses loved me, but I despised not being the boss. I left The Corcoran Group in the trusted hands of my business partner, Esther Kaplan, who continued to run it daily.
Six months later, I’d earned $100,000 in salary to pay down the debt and cover a chunk of overhead. I quickly forgot about my embarrassment; that fast move actually saved my business.
—Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and Shark on Shark Tank
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3. I delayed instant gratification
I’ve learned the importance of sacrificing short-term pleasures for long-term happiness. Life is a long game, and when you start a business, you’ve made a decision that doesn’t allow any time in year one to focus on anything but building it. I’m talking code red, 18-hours-a-day dedicated — even at the mercy of your family time. But in two or three years, when I’m taking my kids on business trips and showing them the world, we’re reaping the benefits.
—Gary Vaynerchuk, founder and CEO of VaynerMedia (700+ employees with over $100-million annual revenue) and the New York Times best-selling author of #AskGaryVee
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