The first 39 years of Hiram Grant’s life were a string of disappointments. A lackluster student, he only made it into college thanks to an influential family connection. Although his father was a successful entrepreneur, the over-trusting and under-discerning Hiram lost his savings many times over through failed investments.
Sir Michael Caine has lived a remarkable life. Born in the slums of London, the tenacious and witty actor has played major roles in some of my favorite movies (Alfred in the Batman trilogy and Lawrence in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, to name two). Caine sums up his life philosophy—and the key to much of his success—in three simple words: “Use the difficulty.”
