Kevin O’Leary says a blunt warning from his stepfather that he wasn’t good enough to succeed as an artist pushed him to separate passion from work, pursue business instead, and ultimately build a career that led to a $400 million net worth.
Long before he became “Mr. Wonderful” on “Shark Tank,” Kevin O’Leary says he got a blunt reality check from his stepfather.
A Harsh Reality Check After High School
In a 2019 appearance on CNBC Make It, O’Leary recalled wanting to pursue creative care… [3065 chars]
Source: Benzinga | Published: 2026-01-25T18:01:37Z
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