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19 Military Lessons That Made Me a Millionaire From performing under pressure to managing chaos, the military can teach an entrepreneur many things about running a business.

By Patrick Bet-David

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David goes over the major lessons he learned in the military that drove him to become a successful entrepreneur and millionaire.

Learning how to manage chaos was a key takeaway for Bet-David. In the military and when starting your own business, everything is happening at the same time. Finding a way to be poised and handle this stress is vital for success.

The military is all about executing missions -- Bet-David finds that being mission-driven was another important element that he could apply to business. As an entrepreneur, you should know what your mission is and how you will complete it.

Figuring out how to get more done with limited resources and learning how to perform under pressure were also among the many things the military taught Bet-David.

To learn more about his lessons from the military, click play.

Watch more YouTube videos from Bet-David on his channel and check out his new book Drop Out And Get Schooled.

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Patrick Bet-David teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development while inspiring people to break from limiting beliefs or other constraints and achieve their dreams. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Learn more from Patrick's invaluable expertise and check out Patrick's new book Drop Out And Get Schooled: The Case For Thinking Twice About College.

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