3 Reasons Why Growing Up Poor Will Make You Rich

Growing up, I felt wildly insecure due to the way I looked and my financial situation. All I wanted to do back then was fit in, but what I have since realized is that those same insecurities I struggled with back then, actually ended up becoming my strengths. I would go as far to say that most of my success can be attributed to the lessons that I learned from my humble beginnings.

If you have any insecurities or struggles from growing up, I promise you if you watch this full video, you will learn how to take them and turn them into your greatest strengths!

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Realizing My Insecurities = My Strengths
0:43 - Strength #1: Starting a "Leg Down" gives you a "Leg Up"
4:40 - You WILL Out-Hustle The Competition
7:40 - Your Superpower is Your Empathy
10:15 - Turn Your Weaknesses Into Strengths

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[thekristineway]

i must say, i think its true. my boyfriend, also stanford grad and harvard grad, former startup founder…he was a scholar at both schools and always hustled. he grew up with his whole family living in one room but got his family out of it. hes a true inspiration and whenever i tell his story to people, everyone feels inspired. he inspires me as well!

[joseph-jgie]

This is the realest shit, growing up with the struggle of not having things and adapting to that, has brought a mindset of success that has definitely gotten me to a place so early in my life that I probably wouldn’t have reached otherwise.

[ArteSanadorArteTerapia]

I find your video very supporting as my kids are living the rejection and pain of beinng different, but at the same time they are growing in empathy, resilience and emotional intelligence. Thank you!

[haleykim]

You are the best storyteller with empathy and genuine passion. It shows. Such a healthy and wholesome influence on young students and professionals…
I could not agree with you more!

[agarwaldo]

This video resonated a lot with me Jay, we have pretty similar upbringing. As a physician in NYC building my own medical practice without outside funding, I’ve made it a point of pride to operate with a chip on my shoulder mentality. You had 3 very well thought out points, and I especially agree with the empathy part. Once you have a solid foundation of knowledge, the soft skills truly make all the difference. I will add, what’s really important if you grow up poor is to have exposure to how richer/more well-educated societies operate— It’s a completely different ballgame, you you also get exposed to different mental frameworks about money, life, etc. There’s cons of being around that society, but as long as you stick to your core values, it can really help propel you to think bigger, etc.

Great vids and I’m rooting for you! 💪🏾💪🏾

[martingchao]

I love the fact that you understand your customers' pains through being one of them - you are a creator building a company for creators

[littlelilacbunny]

Hey Jay I love that you’re filming this from presumably your mum’s? Thank you for keeping it real and for inspiring all of us. You rock! ❤🎉

[adam_steinle]

This resonates so hard it's insane. I learned how to speak from failing 100s of interviews and slowly improving each time. I would literally listen to hours of case interviews during every workout / run / hike / etc. until I couldn't get it wrong. I now feel better about my ability to present myself over anyone who was taught how to do this from the jump. Great video.

[caffeine_]

I’m pretty sure that this channel is soon going to get 1m subscribers… So much inspiring!

[DudeZeph]

Another solid video✊stay strong and keep up the good work

[dylanbarrera]

wow the empathy point is literally me with my start up

[tylerTaaca]

As always man, videos are straight heat 🔥🔥🔥

[dylanbarrera]

I love your videos! I just started a tech company (app) 10 months ago and we are approaching launch date, and I can relate to a lot of thing you post! thank you for all the value you provide.

[richardsaephanh]

John! You are dropping gems! This is so true! I come from a low income family as well. You learn and develop so many skills! Another amazing video!

[jordanaguirre]

The struggle is so crucial people don't even realize. Having loving parents that will play the debt game to provide the extras is amazing and a life I deeply appreciate being so lucky to have. But that's why I chose to walk to work for the longest time, that's why given the opportunity to focus 100% on my coding bootcamp I chose to continue paying my rent which meant 1 day off every other week. Like everything it sucks in the beginning, but eventually it becomes fun

The next big one I want to solidify in my life is the 4:30am wake up. I lasted 1 month last attempt but need more knowledge on nutrition as I lost 7 pounds when I need to be gaining weight.

Ultimately I know these challenges can lead to a daily habit and be sustainable rather than a grind/sprint. Just all requires balance, but these are the pieces to my success story.

[mof_islam]

love the content man. Ig i m set to succeed. Imma work my way to the top. Grind dont stop💪

[Bunny-mxfm]

Hi Jay, i completely agree with your points, that’s why there’s a stat where 78%~ of millionaires are selfmade although maybe not all of them are poor, I wouldn’t be surprised if a large % of them were. Also think a big part is just they understand the other side of being pooor and know what’s it’s like and will avoid it at all cost

[manilabroker]

Don't ever let anyone take your Asiancy away from you.

[Conciliare]

Fire vid as usual, bro just never misses ❤

[FA-dzls]

8:05 - that’s exactly what I think when I see leaders emphasize empathy hahah