'Shark Tank' star defends controversial tweet: 'Get over it'

"Shark Tank" host Kevin O'Leary defends a tweet in which he advocates for achieving success at all costs. Then, CNN's Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins ask him about surging retail sales and the pressure it puts on the Federal Reserve. #CNN #News

[UltraDoug]

“No other success can compensate for failure in the home.”
- James Edward McCulloch

[SilenceSlayer]

There's no shame in working for someone. Some people get fired and think starting a business is the answer. They don't want to feel the abandonment of getting let go again, but they lack the grit to go out and make those sacrifices required to own a business.

[hawkmanentertainment]

Good for you Mr Wonderful!! Never apologize for being honest and right!!

[koda]

He's not wrong. People want to believe there is only 24hrs in a day; those of us who start a business from the ground up know there are at least 25, on good days; on bad days there's only 18... You gotta scrape and sacrifice to achieve the goal...

[tonyga]

Is Don listening for once? This alone might be a good story for CNN to do. Do a story on Don and how he is actually listening to his guests. Well done.

[bernardqblack]

Everyone's definition of success is different.

Hes about money. That's where his self worth comes from.

Sad but legitimate.

[Francebras]

Is this what you become when you reach the top of the pyramid?.. Thanks but no thanks.

[bobloblaw]

Dude is completely out of touch with normal people.

[kerplunk]

He is a perfect example of all that is wrong in this world.

[FritzSchober]

If all you love is money and you have no real love in your heart, then he is correct.

[t.r.campbell]

He is absolutely correct, and only people who have been in business and who have bought and struggled. Can’t understand what he is saying. Strong people must learn to stay focused, not be offended into, “get over it.”. Otherwise you will be dragged down.

[CarlosRuiz-cnwh]

That is a very selfish message from Mr.wonderful. Plenty of people have achieved greater success than him while remaining grounded and without running over people you are supposed to care about.

[JT.Pilgrim]

Can you guys keep him. Canada doesn’t need him.

[Degee]

And that's why as a consumer we can't hardly buy anything without dealing with a crook on the other end of the deal.
They will do anything to get ahead at the expense of others.

[ronlokk]

I have lost all respect for this guy...Kevin O Creepy.

[BennyNegroFromQueens]

He's right. You can love your family but if you don't have $ you can't even pay for their funeral.

[henrylivingstone]

This is literally a Mr. Burns moment. “Family, Religion, Friendship these are the three demons you must slay if you wish to achieve success in business”. 😂😂😂

[joelbgeffen]

Kevin is not being truthful. You can be a successful entrepreneur without losing your wife, or anything else you value in your life. He's just saying this to get attention. Not genuine.

[Dustinwhy]

He sounds really happy with his life decisions.

[cantankruss]

If you devalue relationships, and define happiness in terms of acquiring even greater wealth, that is a recipe for misery....