My mother's greatest gift was poverty - John Martinez, Shocklogic

1:25: “We were very, very, very poor. But it was a home full of love” 4:33 “My mum was brilliant at swimming the system.” 7:06 “Having straight As was a job. If you got a B – you were fired!” 9:20 “I chose a military academy. I think I was desperate for structure!” 11:50 “My mum would say I don’t want you to start fights, but I want you to finish them!” 16:50 “My math teacher really took me under his wing.” 18:55 “I had no idea people could earn a living organising conferences!” 26:00 “I was very lucky at Congrex. I was surrounded by wonderful mentors” 28:40 “In order to run a successful company you need three brains.” 35:00 “I came back into the market in 2009. That defined all my ignorance!” 42:00 “Who didn’t wobble in the last two years wasn’t alive.” 46:50 "Everyone needs to play for their own team.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.