In this powerful episode of Money and Wealth with John O’Bryant, John O’Bryant breaks down a hard truth: intelligence alone does not guarantee success.

From Steve Jobs being fired from Apple, to Oprah Winfrey being told she was unfit for television, to Thomas Edison failing thousands of times before inventing the light bulb — history proves that the smartest people don’t win because they’re smart. They win because they refuse to quit.

John shares deeply personal stories about nearly losing everything, rebuilding from financial setbacks, and how founding Operation HOPE wasn’t a straight path to success — it was a journey shaped by failure, faith, and persistence.

In this powerful episode of Money and Wealth with John O&rsquo;Bryant, John O&rsquo;Bryant breaks down a hard truth: intelligence alone does not guarantee success.
From Steve Jobs being fired from Apple, to Oprah Winfrey being told she was unfit for television, to Thomas Edison failing thousands of times before inventing the light bulb &mdash; history proves that the smartest people don&rsquo;t win because they&rsquo;re smart. They win because they refuse to quit.
John shares deeply personal stories about nearly losing everything, rebuilding from financial setbacks, and how founding Operation HOPE wasn&rsquo;t a straight path to success &mdash; it was a journey shaped by failure, faith, and persistence.

John Hope Bryant- successful entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist –will dispense his trademark ‘Straight Talk’ lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically how the Black community never got “the memo” on money – essentially how to survive and thrive in a free enterprise system.



While often provocative, Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, along with practical advice on how listeners will not only improve their current financial position, but learn how to grow and create personal wealth for themselves and their families.



Episodes will mostly feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests ranging from “person on the street” interviews with inspirational individuals Bryant encounters in his travels around the world, or from his network of some of world’s most extraordinary people.

John Hope Bryant- successful entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist –will dispense his trademark ‘Straight Talk’ lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically how the Black community never got “the memo” on money – essentially how to survive and thrive in a free enterprise system.
 
While often provocative, Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, along with practical advice on how listeners will not only improve their current financial position, but learn how to grow and create personal wealth for themselves and their families.
 
Episodes will mostly feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests ranging from “person on the street” interviews with inspirational individuals Bryant encounters in his travels around the world, or from his network of some of world’s most extraordinary people.

Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant

Money & Wealth With John Hope Bryant

REPLAY: When Smart People Fail

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