“A learning mindset” — Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec opens up about his childhood struggles with poverty

Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec recently took to social media and talked about his childhood struggles with poverty. Known for his incredible entrepreneurial guidance, the Croatian-Canadian Herjavec is a leading businessman in America. He is the CEO of The Herjavec Group and the founder of BRAK Systems, along with being an investor in numerous ventures.

Most people would know Robert Herjavec as an investor on ABC's reality TV show, Shark Tank. Along with that, Herjavec is also known among fans for his investment and business advice. He usually shares his experience and knowledge via social media.

In a recent chat with author and entrepreneur Lewis Howes, Herjavec opened up about his childhood struggles and how he got to where he is today. In the chat available on the Instagram of Howes, not only did Herjavec talk about how he would be bullied in school for being an immigrant, but he also discussed how it was his mindset that changed his life.

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Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec talks about his journey and inspirations in life

Robert Herjavec, one of the original Shark Tank cast members, is known for his amazing life story. From escaping poverty back home to developing a multimillion-dollar enterprise, his narrative exemplifies tenacity and hard work. His view of success extends beyond income, concentrating on mindset and purpose.

This week, Herjavec and Levis Howes got into a conversation where the former opened up about his childhood days as an immigrant.

"First day of school and kids picking on me and making fun of me, and telling me I'm a poor immigrant."

The Shark Tank investor shares a painful childhood experience of being bullied on his first day of school. As a young immigrant, he was targeted and criticized for his origins, notably his family's financial difficulties. This exemplifies the unpleasant reality that many immigrants face: Feeling like outsiders while attempting to belong in a new country.

"I mean it was my mom and dad escaping from a country, coming to Canada on a boat with one suitcase, didn't speak the language, had no money, my dad was in jail, could never go back."

Shark Tank's Herjavec delves deeper into his family's troubles, giving a detailed picture of their hardships. His parents fled their native nation in severe conditions, arriving in Canada with only a suitcase and little knowledge of the language. His father's arrest and exile prevented them from returning, forcing them to start over from scratch.

"Poverty wasn't my mindset and I think that's a big difference. I think poverty is a learned mindset, and I think abundance is a learned mindset. There is no car I want to buy, or no jet I need to buy, or no home I need to buy to fulfill this. I want to feel like when I'm on my deathbed, that I say I couldn't have done more."

Robert Herjavec believes that success is more about mindset than material wealth. He dismisses the notion that luxury defines fulfillment, emphasizing that true success stems from pushing oneself to the limit. For him, the ultimate goal is to live without regrets, knowing he gave his best in every aspect of life.

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