Gobundance Podcast

What has been your greatest crucible in life? Today’s guest Harvey Yergin decided to leave his W-2 job  to become a stay-at-home dad. He called that period of his life his crucible yet he learned a lot about himself. Harvey grew up having this structure of success in mind where the men work hard and don’t complain. Their worth was mostly based on how much money they made, how successful they were, what kind of car they drove, how big their house was, or what neighborhood they were in. Harvey’s self-esteem was built on that structure yet he ended up destroying it without understanding what the consequences of it would have been. Once he came out of it, he found his calling in real estate, and ultimately, bought a franchise of HomeVestors: We Buy Ugly Houses. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [01:18] Harvey’s family and career background [07:40] His background in sports [10:21] Transitioning from W-2 job to a stay-at-home dad [15:26] Identifying your “safety net” and looking for the