This week, I'm on a mission with the inspirational Dean Forbes. Dean, a successful entrepreneur and businessman, candidly shares his journey from experiencing homelessness twice to achieving billion-dollar exits in business. We discuss the lessons from Dean's upbringing and how the strength and resilience of his mother, who provided a loving and stable childhood despite challenging circumstances, helped shape the man he is today. The path to success hasn’t been easy—from being dropped as a professional footballer to working in a call centre. Dean walks us through his journey, giving a rare insight into the behind-the-scenes challenges. Dean opens up about the lessons he learned regarding money, the challenges of managing wealth, and the profound and often negative impact it has had on his relationships. An incredible episode laced with golden nuggets for all those destined for more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dean's mother played a crucial role in providing a stable and loving environment for him and his brothers, despite their economic hardships. Her unwavering belief in their potential and emphasis on education set the foundation for their success. Self awareness allows us to pivot and explore other opportunities that align better with our skills and interests. Rather than focusing on long-term, lofty goals, Dean's approach has been to focus on the next step or the next room. This allows for regular positive reinforcement and a sense of accomplishment along the way. While achieving financial success can be life-changing, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Dean experienced the need to navigate tax implications, manage relationships with friends and family, and find a balance between enjoying the fruits of his labour and maintaining financial responsibility BEST MOMENTS "I turned into an idiot. If it was highly desirable and very expensive and somebody had mentioned it at some point in life, I wanted to buy it!" "So I went to where my mom was living. I took out the paperwork. I explained to her what had happened. And I was explaining to her the amount of money involved. And she was hysterical. She's crying. We're hugging, we're having this amazing moment." " I see people, fortunate, you know, in my situation, fearful of that and motivated out of fear” "People have said to me that I've changed, I don't think I have, but I always say sometimes to those people, well, I don't know, you never used to ask me for a quarter of a million pounds!" VALUABLE RESOURCES On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay  Dean Forbes - https://www.forterro.com/en/people/dean-forbes