What would you do if you lost R20 million?

If anything, I'd be too broke to even cry about it.

Nonetheless, Emmanuel, with multiple fingers in multiple pies, is clearly a Jack of all trades and, inevitably, became a master of one. Just like Drake, Emmanuel tells an inspiring story of how he too "started from the bottom" and grew from rags to riches, detailing his experiences of major financial losses, some slim?shady?partners, and even running into trouble with the law (yikes).

One of the biggest takeaways from the interview is Emmanuel's drive and desire to make an impact on his company as much as on the people around him. I think this is one of the most undersold aspects an individual person and entrepreneur can have. A world where we're all scratching each other's backs while simultaneously getting that?big green bag?seems like an unmatched place to live in.

Knowing that something you're doing is helping to truly change, sustain, and elevate the livelihoods of other people adds a different dynamic and perspective to your business. This is why most businesses don't or can't make it; there always needs to be a bigger picture, a bigger motive that's driving you out of your comfort zone. It doesn't hurt to also have some?seriously sweaty passion?for what you do.

Emmanuel mentions that when you’re passionate about the very thing that you’re working on, your heart is automatically connected to it which makes the shitty days and nights a minor degree less shitty.?He elaborates (with a big and passionate smile on his face) that by enjoying and connecting to your craft, you're instantly motivated to do more, to improve and make it work, to get it done, and to go the extra mile.

A lack of passion is the?killer of creativity, innovation, excitement, and ambition. If your relationship can’t last without passion for each other, why would your business?

So, there you have 2 secret ingredients when starting your journey to yacht-owning success –?Passion?and?Making an Impact. There are a few more key tips on excellence that were mentioned, but I’ll let you go find those for yourself (using the link below???)

Until next month,?

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