Kevin O’Leary, known as “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank, is known for his sharp business skills and blunt attitude. However, he has newfound respect for people who enter the political sphere.
In a recent interview, O’Leary discussed political figures like Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and explained why politics is a very different challenge than business.
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Although Kevin O’Leary does not shy away from criticism of political policies, especially when they threaten capitalism, he has respect for people like Trump, AOC and Elizabeth Warren. “I have a lot of respect for them,” O’Leary said. “Because I know what that’s like: it’s brutal. It’s incredibly brutal.”
O’Leary, who once considered running for Prime Minister of Canada, quickly realized that politics is not for the weak. He admits that the political world is much tougher than most people think. “In politics, 50% of the population hates you, and some of them want to kill you,” he said. “That’s the difference.”
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Politics takes criticism to a new level for someone like O’Leary, who is no stranger to criticism for his blunt approach. “In celebrities, some people don’t like you. In politics, 50% of the population hates you,” O’Leary explained. And it’s not just hating you; they will try to undermine your every move.
O’Leary cannot help admiring politicians for their tenacity and hard work in the face of political differences. He understands that working in this field puts you under constant pressure and that everything you say and do will be scrutinized, attacked or supported depending on the day and the audience. “You don’t know until you’re in it, and then you realize, ‘Wow, this is crazy.'”
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“Anyone thinking about doing that should really think about it, that’s what I want to do,” O’Leary said, acknowledging the toll politics takes on someone’s life. And even though he said of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, “I don’t like that guy,” he added, “You have to respect the success he’s had.”
O’Leary recalls not being ready for the political world, noting, “I don’t know what the hell I was thinking.” His wife’s reaction when he revealed his political ambitions was also less than enthusiastic: ‘Are you crazy? Have you lost your mind?” So while he may have been adept at business, O’Leary saw that politics required a very different approach.
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