[35] Peter Murphy Lewis: "The human return on investment is superior to anything else."

The Entrepreneur Next Door 🏡

Peter was born crosseyed and, for years, was bullied by his schoolmates. He had corrective surgeries when he was two, four, ten, thirteen, and nineteen. When you listen to his crazy (and adventurous) journey, you can understand how this experience shaped his tenacity and grit.
At twenty-seven, in the middle of his Ph.D. studies, a non-malignant colon cancer diagnosis sparks a "midlife crisis" and propels Peter into entrepreneurship; he quit school and dove into entrepreneurship by opening a biking, walking, wine, golf, and high-end luxury package touring company.
This is when Peter discovers that "when you spend your own money, you learn very quickly."
Other highlights from Peter's incredible story:

• The one thing Peter's dad told him that changed his future trajectory
• Why learning to speak a foreign language is critical to understanding human behavior
• How Peter was able to interact and assimilate with the homeless population in Boston
• Why the best way to master a foreign language is to date your teacher
• What Peter did after a tumor diagnosis in his colon was not what the doctor ordered or what you would expect
• Why and how a risky tip-based travel business was a success
• The one memorable thing Peter does on a blind date with his future wife
• The wake-up call in Peter's life in Chile that led him to his new career in Long Term Care (LTC)
• Why Peter decides to get certified and work as a CNA "Certified Nursing Assistant)
• Which book changed Peter's life, saved his marriage, and gave him the most valuable perspective on human relationships

Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermurphylewis/