5 tips to become a millionaire according
Just four years ago, Harry Sanders was sleeping under a bridge after circumstances in his family made him homeless at the age of 17. But now, the 21-year-old from Melbourne has overcome all odds and his life has led him to become the CEO of his own business: Studiohawk, which is worth $1.5 million.
The inspirational entrepreneur has nowshared his top five tips for success, which include never wearing a suit because it can give the "wrong impression" as well as sleeping in as often as possible. "I think the most important thing you can do is dress to be yourself. I never wear suits. If I'm heading to a meeting or have a long day at the office, I wear what I like and what makes me feel comfortable." says.
"I think being 21 and wearing an expensive custom suit is a red flag for many and can give the wrong impression. Many people also think they need to stay up and work all night to succeed," but he explains that he can't deprive himself of sleep for the sake of his business: "I always sleep eight or more hours a night so I can stay on top. You can't run a business if your head is in a fog. Stop checking your email until 3 a.m. and rest up so you can be your best."
At 17, Harry spent a little over a year sleeping on the streets, staying at different homeless shelters and sleeping on the couches of a few friends and family. Harry explains that although it was a scary and hard period of his life, his time without a home taught him some invaluable lessons that he says helped him become a millionaire.
"The first night of being homeless was the worst. I had no idea where to go or what to do. I spent my first few nights under a bridge, unsure what to do and honestly felt terrible asking someone for help," he says . "It can be dangerous, as there are territories among the homeless. I had no idea of that going in, so I got into a lot of trouble at first."
"I always managed to find things to eat and used to visit soup kitchens. I would also usually ask different food outlets if they had leftovers that they didn't sell for the day, and most of them would happily give me things to eat," she says . "Although there were many negative moments, I think the experience of being homeless taught me a lot about resilience and made me a lot more mature. I wouldn't be the same person if it wasn't for that. Going through hardships like that it also made me feel much more confident when faced with stressful situations," he continues.
In fact, Harry says he owes his success to being homeless: "The determination was fierce as I knew if it didn't work out, I wouldn't have a backup plan." Studiohawk is a specialist agency that focuses on search engine optimization, which helps make websites more visible on the internet and, in turn, rack up more business.
Harry first became interested in SEO technology as a teenager and used his skills to launch Studiohawk for the first time at age 16, but his dreams fell apart after running out of cash. Fortunately, the business-savvy teen never forgot the skills he learned.
Learning from homelessness
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While Harry admits that being homeless might have made him give up entirely, he wasn't about to let his circumstances stop him from achieving his goals. With his SEO skills and knowledge still ingrained, Harry decided to call former colleagues and clients from the pay phones of different homeless shelters to try and rack up some business.
And after months of rejection, Harry succeeded in nabbing some clients. With word of mouth on his side, Harry continued to get more work and earned a steady income, allowing him to move into a share house after a year of homelessness. Over the next three years, Harry's life turned upside down after he relaunched Studiohawk in 2017.
The successful company is now worth $1.55 million and has gone global with an office opening in London. Now, Harry is passionate about helping young entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. No matter what circumstances or difficulties you have faced, and he has shared his top five tips for success.
Harry's top five tips:
1. Dress to be yourself. You don't have to wear suits to be successful.
2. Sleep is not for the weak. Get at least eight hours a night.
3. Read inspiring books and magazines that relate to your field. You will get a new perspective.
4. Invest in yourself. Stay on top of your spending, find where you can cut back, and then use that extra money to help you and your business grow.
5. Your purpose is your paycheck. If you're just starting a business to make good money, you'll never find success.