School Of Hard Knocks Interview | Ep 141

Welcome back to The George Janko Show. In Episode 141, I sit down with James Dumoulin, founder of School of Hard Knocks, who learns directly from millionaires and billionaires how money is really made. No theory, no hype. Just real lessons, real mindset shifts, and truths most people never hear. If you want an honest look at how wealth is built, this episode is for you.

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Chapters:

00:00 Why Most People Stay Broke

01:18 Starting With Nothing

02:43 Learning From Billionaires Up Close

04:09 The System Isn’t Built for You

05:40 Why Young People Feel Financially Trapped

07:22 Fame, Money, and Empty Wins

09:15 Watching Wealth Change People

11:34 Logan Paul, Circles, and Access

13:06 The Hidden Cost of Status

15:05 Comedy, Humility, and Earning Respect

16:58 When Success Still Feels Hollow

18:44 Faith That Grounded His Ambition

21:05 Why Money Exposes Identity

23:10 Gratitude as a Wealth Strategy

24:47 Confidence Without Needing Approval

27:15 The Moment He Checked Himself

29:52 Choosing Peace Over More Money

30:22 How He Actually Prays and Thinks

31:04 The Habit That Changed His Direction

31:36 Owning Mistakes Before Growth

33:49 Redefining What “Enough” Means

34:20 God’s Timing With Success

35:35 The Difference Between Belief and Obedience

36:13 A Family Wake-Up Call

37:03 Trusting God Through Fear

38:00 Lessons Learned the Hard Way

40:47 Hearing God Over Opportunity

42:21 Why Discipline Beats Motivation

42:42 New Faith, New Struggles

58:13 Self-Control, Money, and Forgiveness

01:05:36 Gratitude After Real Success