@richard.harpin: 40 years building and investing in businesses. Thousands of entrepreneurs met. The signs of success are never what people expect. It’s not ego. It’s not confidence. Here’s what actually predicts it. First, something extraordinary in childhood. A big sporting achievement, overcoming adversity, running businesses young. Second, someone of real influence who shaped their skills early on. Third, a constant stream of questions. Genuine curiosity. Fourth, resilience, courage and persistence. Look for these four and you’re looking at someone who’s going to win.
Sir Richard Harpin
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Thursday 23 July 2026 17:12:04 GMT
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Jose :
I have 3 of things but no mentor at all - dad alcoholic took me to the pub after school and mum worked away for months of the year.
2026-09-07 09:11:56
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travelwithmeaz :
1) Being fearless, 2) grit 3) resilience 4) obsession
2026-07-24 00:06:26
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34tm4n :
1. Good connection network 🤑
2026-09-07 15:58:35
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NzeMoze :
This combo:
1. Good grades
2. Introverted
3. Difficult childhood
Watch those.
2026-07-24 13:44:54
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bayseamoss :
this combo does not apply in africa😫
2026-09-06 15:17:32
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Suzanneinfrance :
This is why ai is going to make a difference. A lot of people have 3 of those qualities but miss the personal development aspect of a mentor, and I suspect ai will help plug that gap.
2026-08-02 22:32:00
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Growthdesk AI marketing agent :
1. not watching TikToks about what makes you successful ✌🏻
2026-08-03 14:43:54
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barryirlandi :
1. Their dad is rich
2. They have very rich friends
3. They are know how cook the books and avoid tax
4. They work hard
2026-07-24 20:12:10
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Jim Jones :
built a plumbing company that turns over £20mil at 10% margin. in 10 years
1- no childhood achievements
2- no adversity
3- no influences
4- not courageous
mainly just work hard
2026-08-12 20:49:15
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Marlon :
me waiting for the zodiac signs hahahahaha xx
2026-07-24 12:53:24
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Apple User833574 :
Running a number of businesses in their childhood?! What in the upper class?
2026-07-24 06:27:08
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Ray Uddin... :
1) heal your past let go
2) understand mindset
not just think positive
3) having faith
4) taking action
2026-08-03 00:06:03
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James Donb :
The mentor piece is the one most people underestimate. Curiosity and resilience you can build on your own. But having someone further down the road who believes in you before you believe in yourself — that's the real accelerant. Seen it in every founder who broke through early. And that relationship usually started long before either person knew it mattered.
2026-08-14 20:34:27
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JIMBO_IDGAF :
5. They have access to capital without needing to dilute - which rules out basically 99% plus of people
2026-08-02 11:23:50
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Eyes_In_Da_Sky :
You just got a new follower.
2026-07-28 05:15:19
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Sainey Tambedou :
Thank you. I am all of that
2026-07-27 13:36:10
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Undercovershaman :
If a child runs several businesses it truly is a dead give away he will be succesful. This man has to be joking.
2026-07-24 08:54:54
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Ari :
Donald Trump without these still made the business 😂
Real secrets are
1. Have rich family and friends
2. Corruption
3. Repeat
2026-07-28 02:06:08
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PNJeddy - The Lone 🐺 Wolf :
Thanks Sir! 🤝🏾
2026-08-03 13:21:34
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project.me :
Disagree with the child part. Many of the best entrepreneurs started from very limited support and poor backgrounds. Agree with resilience, persistence and curiosity.
2026-07-24 16:23:41
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mikeyebele :
Just say “Grit”
2026-07-24 17:47:48
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Redsprint :
Sign 1. Getting to the point fast
2026-08-04 06:52:34
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Tyra Calfstone :
Grit.
2026-07-23 17:19:37
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Shefoundmoments :
BS 👀 Believe in yourself, is the one thing that will keep you going, believe in your project, or whatever you are creating. The same in adversity, if going through tough times, keep going, because it is temporary.
2026-07-24 05:09:49
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Daniel 8:25 :
Defining "successful" would be a good first start... its not what he's talking about.
2026-07-23 21:12:02
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