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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kevin O'Leary Said You've Got To Be Willing To 'Fire Your Mom' If You Want Success Because 'Money Is The Only Thing That Matters'
Would you fire your own mom to get ahead in life? Kevin O'Leary would. In fact, he says you should — if that's what it takes. "You sacrifice everything, you do anything you possibly can — including firing your mother if you have to — to make that business survive," O'Leary said in an interview over a decade ago with"AfterShark" host Jason Cochran. And while the quote is from 14 years back, the philosophy hasn't aged a day. "The only thing that matters in life is money," he continued. "Money is the blood of life and the blood of business. Without it, you're dead." Don't Miss: Invest early in CancerVax's breakthrough tech aiming to disrupt a $231B market. Tired of Grid Failures and Charging Deserts? This Startup Has a Solar Fix and $25M+ in Sales — It's a harsh take, sure. But it's classic Mr. Wonderful — the name he earned for delivering harsh truths on "Shark Tank" and Canada's "Dragon's Den." And if you think he's exaggerating, you don't know O'Leary. He wasn't talking to billionaires or private equity titans. He was talking about everyday people trying to get ahead — people with an idea, a plan, maybe a small business, or just a dream they want to take seriously. And he was warning them: the road to success is not smooth, fair, or balanced. "If somebody says to you life is balance — it's just simply not true," he said. "If you're a real entrepreneur, there is no balance. You work on your business 24/7." That kind of tunnel vision might sound extreme, but according to O'Leary, it's exactly what it takes to beat the odds. And the odds are brutal. Trending: Named a TIME Best Invention and Backed by 5,000+ Users, Kara's Air-to-Water Pod Cuts Plastic and Costs — Roughly 20% of small businesses fail within their first year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Around 50% don't survive past five. Those numbers don't lie — and neither does O'Leary. Sitting at the "Shark Tank" table, he's seen what separates those who make it from those who vanish after a season or two of hustle. It's not just about ideas. It's about grit, obsession, and an unapologetic willingness to prioritize success over everything else. "Once you have success, once you have the personal freedom, you can pursue many other interests," he explained. "But until you get it done the first time, nothing else matters in the end." So no, maybe O'Leary doesn't literally want you to walk into your mom's office and hand her a pink slip. But he is saying you should be willing to. Because if family, comfort, or even your own sleep is more important than the goal, you probably won't get there. It's not for everyone. Most people don't operate this way — and maybe that's the point. Because to O'Leary, success doesn't wait for anyone. It demands everything. And if you're not prepared to give it — even if it means cutting ties with the people you love — the money probably won't come. Whether that makes him cold or clear-eyed depends on how badly you want to win. Read Next: Maximize saving for your retirement and cut down on taxes: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement —? Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Kevin O'Leary Said You've Got To Be Willing To 'Fire Your Mom' If You Want Success Because 'Money Is The Only Thing That Matters' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Model posted ‘revenge porn' photos of woman having sex on Instagram and branded her a ‘tramp' – but is spared jail
PIC SHAME Model posted 'revenge porn' photos of woman having sex on Instagram and branded her a 'tramp' – but is spared jail A MODEL posted "revenge porn" photos of a woman having sex and branded her a "tramp" - but has been spared jail. Louise Billman uploaded "multiple" grabs of the victim to Instagram that showed her "various sexual positions". Advertisement 6 Louise Billman posted 'revenge porn' pictures of a woman on Instagram Credit: Instagram 6 She has been spared jail following a trial Credit: SWNS The 40-year-old captioned the illicit images with a series of slurs - including "tramp" and "s**g". Despite leaving the victim feeling like she had been "stripped of her dignity", Billman managed to swerve a jail sentence. She was instead handed a 20 week sentence, suspended for 12 months, after she was found guilty of disclosing private sexual images without consent. Cambridge Magistrates' Court heard the victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was left anxious over the images. Advertisement Prosecutor James Quelch also said the ordeal in June 2023 had "affected the victim's day-to-day activities" and made her "scared" of the potential consequences. In her own harrowing statement, the woman said: "I felt like I had been stripped of my dignity… my anxiety has increased, I am constantly thinking that people who know me have seen the images. "I am worried there will be repercussions for my family and child. In her posts there were also images of my child. "I am constantly worried about the images surfacing." Advertisement Rachel Buck, mitigating, said her client was of "good character" and had been "ostracised" by her family for supporting her partner, Joey Baptiste, during his own court ordeal. Baptiste, 41, was spared jail in 2021 after admitting a charge of coercive control against an ex. He also caused the woman physical harm by dragging her out of a bed and throwing her against a wall. On another occasion, he smashed her head against a car dashboard, the court heard. Advertisement Billman had begged the judge to let Baptiste walk free as she was heavily pregnant with his twins at the time. The thug later found himself back in court after crashing Dragon Den star Ross Mendham's £100k Ferrari. He accompanied Billman to her sentencing hearing but the pair did not comment as they left the building. 6 Billman accompanied the images with a string of slurs Credit: Instagram Advertisement 6 She received a suspended sentence 6 Billman was accompanied to court by her thug partner Credit: SWNS
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Duncan Bannatyne, 76, 'in recovery' following surgery as wife Nigora Whitehorn, 45, shares snap of the mogul from his hospital bed - months after he broke leg and 'almost died'
Duncan Bannatyne 's wife Nigora Whitehorn has revealed the mogul was 'recovering' in hospital following mystery surgery, months after breaking his leg and then 'almost dying' after being stung by a dragon fly. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, the stunner shared a snap of the ex Dragon's Den star, 76, as he recuperated in bed with a nasal cannula giving him oxygen. Uzbekistan-born Nigora, 45, captioned the candid snap 'recovery' alongside a love hear emoji wrapped in bandage. She then posted a glam selfie sporting dramatic eye make-up as she sat at her beloved husband's bedside. MailOnline have contacted Duncan's representatives for comment. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Back in January Duncan was left relying on the use of a knee brace and walking stick after seriously hurt himself while strutting his stuff on the dance floor in St. Barts. He was supported by a crutch as he prepared to fly home from Gustaf III Airport in St Barts, where the brace around his right leg could be seen. 'He broke his leg in London eight weeks ago and was making a great recovery until his active holiday in the Caribbean, which involved dancing until 4am,' his spokesman told MailOnline's Richard Eden at the time. Adding: 'He used his leg brace to get back in recovery for his flight and is feeling fine now.' Last month Duncan revealed he 'almost died' after being stung by a dragonfly whilst on holiday with his wife in Mexico. The multi-millionaire shared that after contracting an infection he was left with a 'dryness' in his throat that left him struggling to speak, when a doctor gave him an injection to treat the sting. Speaking to Evan Davis on BBC Radio 4's Decisions That Made Me A Leader, Duncan recalled: 'I almost died in Mexico, just a few weeks ago. 'I got this infection in my hand. It was a bite and it's swelling. There were seven couples and a woman said: ''You have to get a doctor.' 'My wife phoned the doctor. I lay on the bed and he says he's going to give me an injection because it's a dragonfly. He injected me into my hip and I turn on my back. 'I was lying there, he was talking to my wife and I had this dryness come up through my oesophagus. I was so dry and I couldn't speak. And my heart started - bump, bump bump bump bump, bump, bump.' Duncan added that he managed to catch the medic's attention again, explaining: 'He gave me this injection and it took it away. And then they got some pills from the pharmacist.' He added he's now 'seriously' considering planning his will, in case he has another health scare in the future. Duncan continued: 'And when I'm gone, what happens? I'm sure some time in your life somebody who's very old says, listen, when I die, I want you to do this. Except now I want to do it, I want to put the plans in place.', The lion share of his estimated £400 million fortune will go to his 'soul mate' Nigora. Nigora is Duncan's third wife after previously tying the knot with Gail Brodie and Joanne McCue, in 1987 and 2006 respectively. Thrice-wed Duncan has four children with Gail and two with Joanna. Duncan proposed to Nigora in 2016 with a £40k ring in Monte Carlo after they first started dating in 2015 when Duncan met her after visiting the dental surgery on London's Harley Street where she was working in 2014.
