My full name is Wallace Ballentyne Carmichael. I mostly go by Wally. Yes, my name is, in part, why I have tough skin.

I was born and raised in Phoenix Arizona. I grew up much of younger years in a trailer park. Actually, the trailer was parked behind another guys house because we could not even afford the cost of an actual park. I graduated from Carl Hayden High School. You may have heard of the school if you've seen the movie "Spare Parts". It was a rough neighbourhood for a blonde haired white boy to grow up in. But I would not change any of it.

About a year after graduating HS I joined the US Army as a Combat Medic. I spent 25 years on active duty. In that time, I had the pleasure, and in some cases the displeasure, of travelling to 23 countries on five continents.During my travels, I met some wonderful people. The most beautiful and smartest person I met is my wife, Trayce. She is my princess and my best friend. We have been married 24 years and we have three boys (22, 17 and 7 years of age). I know, right?

During my travels, I met some wonderful people. The most beautiful and smartest person I met is my wife, Trayce. She is my princess and my best friend. We have been married 24 years and we have three boys (22, 17 and 7 years of age). I know, right?

I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart. I’ve started many business ventures and learned from many people, in person or through their books, courses, videos and podcasts. I’ve done everything from Real Estate Investing; Satellite Internet hardware, services and installation; residential cleaning and various forms of Direct Sales and Internet Marketing. I did most of these business ventures while still on active duty and deployed.

I have lived a wonderful life with many ups and downs. I’m sure I’ve had more low points than high points. However, I chose to learn from the adversities and count my blessings.

I’m at the point now in my life where my biggest desire is to share my knowledge with other men and continue levelling up my life. Like we say in the Army "Constantly improve your foxhole".

I will say, the 23 year old Wally certainly thought he had it all figured out because he knew everything. Of course, I know now I may never have it all figured out. But I'm enjoying the journey.

 

Wally’s Key Points

* Don’t do it for the money, do it because you want to learn as much as you can.

* Imagine the lifestyle you want to live and learn the vocation that will help you to live that lifestyle.

* For people starting out, you can do whatever you want to do, there are so many ways to gain information and learn.

 

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Top Quotes

* I had no initial interest in going into the military

* I was working two jobs to try and get back into college and one day I was just fed up and decided to go and talk to a recruiter to be a medic.