AJ Osborne is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and investor with more than $300 million in self-storage assets. He's also a husband and father of four and hosts the 'Self Storage Income' podcast.In this episode, AJ opens up about his childhood and how traditional school just didn't work for him – an experience that inspired he and his wife to start a school for kids who don't fit into the box.AJ also discusses his battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome, which left him suddenly and unexpectedly paralyzed and near death... and how getting a second chance at life drives him to do BIG things in business and life.AJ also speaks about:-His advice for parents who can’t homeschool or put their children in private school-The need to teach your kids that it’s okay to say no to authority and to reinforce your beliefs-How he and his wife talk to their kids about sex and pornography-How to help your kids feel comfortable speaking to you about difficult subjects-His past career as a medical insurance salesman and the massive fluctuations in income he experienced-His transition into self-storage-How he suddenly became a quadriplegic after getting diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome-Being fired from his job while on life support-His slow recovery, and the small milestones he celebrated when he started getting his movement back-The current state of his body and the lasting effects of his illness-How he started 3 multi-million dollar companies out of his wheelchair and how he gets purpose and meaning from his work-The mindset and attitude that helps him get through the day-to-day-What he would do if he lost all of his wealth tomorrow and had to start all over again-How he built a massive machine of self-storage businesses that support one another-What his leadership style is and the legacy that he wants to leave behindAJ’s charitable cause:Chair the Hope, which provides wheelchairs to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them – including in developing countries across the worldBooks mentioned in this episode:The Warren Buffett Way by Robert HagstromRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiPrinciples for Dealing with The Changing World Order by Ray DalioConnect with AJ on socials:www.selfstorageincome.comwww.cedarcreekcapital.comwww.instagram.com/ajosbornehttps://www.selfstorageincome.com/podcasthttps://www.thecrecircle.com/