A 75 Year Old Self-Made Millionaire Shares Her Best Life Advice

I asked 75 year old self-made millionaire Barbara Corcoran, who you most likely know from the popular TV series, Shark Tank, about her greatest life lessons... Barbara's advice and wisdom is so profound - her life experiences & business experiences have different tones, both of which are worth listening to over & over again. Please enjoy!

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[SergioRomano-njeb]

One thing that stuck with me was how she emphasized the importance of taking calculated risks, even later in life. It’s inspiring how she built her wealth with discipline and smart decisions.

[Amberabove]

I am in my early 60s and retired at 53. Lots of people gave me pushback because they had difficulty grasping the concept of not working if you don’t have to. I looked at my life as stages. I earned everything I have now through a lot of hard work, but I owe it to myself to “stop and smell the roses” in my final stage of life. In my case I left the country after I retired and live in Latin America. It allowed me to get away from all the negative things happening in America while appreciating my new environment. I have yet to meet anyone who regrets retirement.

[starzthelimit]

At 40 years old I decided to go to nursing school, knowing I would not make much more money than I was already making. I had a good job, but it wasn't fulfilling. A lot of people questioned my decision, including my husband. Now, at 42, I am a nurse, and I am so glad I took that chance. My future has never looked brighter.

[L.Fontein]

"Three facelifts...a lot of people won't do it..."
Heck, a lot of people wouldn't even admit to it. Thank you Barbara - God bless you for your honesty.

[doel]

She is so likable, direct and humorous. Great conversation!

[nitelite_x]

"people will like you, with all your faults, if you’re the real deal." THANK U, BARBARA

[neocollective]

I can listen to Barbara all day everyday. Wisdom, intelligence, humor, empathy, timing, honesty, humility, always something to learn.

[tinydanceryoutube]

She had her 1st kid at 48? Wow.
I love her honesty.
Im 64 and it does suck getting older.
Very impressive interview.

[sosinati]

I like this woman.. she is a straight talker, smart and does it with a smile.

[eddenoy]

She does not sound negative to me at all. Love is silly and cheap. Loyalty and trust is priceless.

[DiamondNet]

She is so right: "How do I feel when they leave the room?" Such a key question, Very true!

[BettyBrennan]

Loved that interview. She is awesome. I was poor, then built a business, ran it for 30 years, sold it and retired at 55. I prefer having money over not. I sometimes disagree with the money doesn't make you happy conclusion. Maybe it doesn't matter if you already have millions. More at that point might have diminishing happiness returns. But, to not have to worry about paying the bills and having the option to buy a horse and land for instance, can bring happiness. Making sacrifices to build wealth is worth it.

[dudewhathappenedtomycountr]

Barbara went through 7 yrs of IVF treatments before finally conceiving her son. Expensive.
She's a wonderful lady, always keeps it real. Tough in business, but grounded in kindness and humility.

[DBAYBYEAH]

Wow Barbara hit that nail on the head when she talked about the fear you have as you get older and not just being able to do something like you did when you were younger. Its palpable and it literally can freeze you in your tracks

[reneethomson]

This was so refreshing. Not a lot of chatter. Straight questions ( good ones too). Fantastic answers. She didn’t have to sit there and think about anything. She just answered as in a rapid fire question and answer session. Now… go right her biography. What a fantastic person. Thank you.

[racquelrosales]

This is by far the best of all your interviews! Her candor and authenticity are to be admired. Thank you for this mind opening talk!

[bs]

The beauty of Barbara is that she walks the walk first. Then she talks the talk.

[bhiveshbehl]

I wasn't expecting to be moved, but I am. It is her directness. A straight shooter. And the interviewer is great, too. He is one-third her age, but cones across as an old soul. She has the spunk of a millennial but the collected wisdom of ages.

[sophiam]

I deeply appreciate the sincerity of this woman. None of that toxic hyper-positivity stuff which I loathe. She gave her honest perspective on aging, love, and money. Life is not all good. In fact, we will all experience more negativity than positivity throughout our lives. I feel that the acknowledgment and acceptance of this truth actually enables one to be more grateful and aware of the positive experiences we do have throughout our life.

[Emilyaaker]

I'm loving my retirement so far! My husband and I worked hard to reach this point - we're both retired, debt-free, and fortunate to have over $3 million in net worth. We achieved this through a saving and investing lifestyle in the stock market, which now generates weekly income for us. And now, we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor! We're traveling, golfing, and spending quality time with the grandkids. We feel grateful to be living smart and frugal, making the most of our golden years.