First, it is a fact that none of us would be here without a woman. We all were born. Still, I believe that the women in my life have influenced me in a significant and unique way. The following is the true story about how without some strong ladies, there may be no 10X movement as we know it…
Early on in my life, I lost two of the most important male figures — my father and my older brother. This meant I was raised by a single mother and my two older sisters.
As a result, these incredible women gave me guidance…
Instilled what became my principles…
AND INSPIRED ME TO PURSUE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TARGETS.
No matter what I do next, their influence will always be the foundation of it.
The Incredible Women in My Life Today
Of course, I have to talk about my wife Elena next. She is a major factor to how I became who I am today.
Not only was she the person who set the goal for me to become a billionaire; she came up with the idea for my real estate business.
From her background as an actress, Elena’s artistic viewpoint is not stuck in the nuts and bolts of the business like I am. That allows her to have a different perspective on my ventures, and allows her to think bigger…
In contrast, my COO, Sheri Hamilton, handles all the day-to-day problems and mechanics of ALL my companies. Sheri taking care of all of that means I still have the ability to dream of new ideas to take 10X to the next level.
So, yes, I would not be the Grant you know today without these exceptional women.
However, women’s effect on my life is far from over…
How Women Will continue to Shape My Life
It would be a big miss on my part if I didn’t include some very special young ladies in this article…
My daughters, Scarlett and Sabrina.
Since becoming a father, the way I think about things has definitely changed. I work a thousand times harder because I want to leave a legacy…
I am compelled to teach them the tools to build their own success…
Just as important, I am stronger because I know my girls need Papa to be their rock. At the same time, every day I am learning and being influenced by them.
In conclusion, ladies, you are so much more powerful than you think. I know because I have seen and felt the effects of it all throughout my life….
My late mother raised five children by herself….
My older sisters took on a lot of responsibility not meant for those so young…
Elena was a powerhouse long before I came along and had the bravery to challenge me…
Sheri is the only person equipped to wrangle all my companies and me in the known universe…
And Scarlett and Sabrina make me want to be better for them because they are so great.
To all the women past and present in my life…
Thank you.
Grant Cardone
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