S4-EP03 The Pursuit of the American Dream at All Costs with Martin Sawa

Martin Sawa talks about the pursuit of the American Dream at all costs and how he refused to let poverty define his future. After growing up the son of penniless Ukrainian immigrants, the almost-thirty-year-old impulsively quit his nine-to-five to become a real estate salesperson working solely on commission. And, determined to prosper despite his bare trickle of income and deteriorating home life, he set out to mold himself into a major player in San Francisco’s high-stakes commercial minefield.

Then, as Martin pushed his career forward—making bigger deals at each painstaking step up—he had one hand on the prize he’d dreamed of for years. But with stress driving him to alcoholism and poor choices, it took tragedy to force him to confront the true cost of his sacrifices. Finally, listen and learn how Martin overcame personal adversity and grief to be premier real estate agent in San Francisco. Also, this is an excellent episode for those trying to balance the demands of their career with their mental well-being.

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