Grant Cardone interviews Power Player: Michael Alden, who wrote, “Ask More, Get More” had every excuse to give up. Disease, overdoses, crime and ridicule were the norm in his youth, plus a failed business with a bankruptcy early in his career. He managed to overcome all of that, and his company is grossing close to $50 million in sales this year!

In the world of business, many things are not certain. But as Michael says, “nothing makes me different, there is no success gene or failure gene in our DNA.” He just, “asks more and expects more,” out of himself and those around him.

Check out his interview with Grant to hear his miraculous story from troubled beginnings, to reaching a level of success most people only dream of. From picking through trash for cans to owning his own multi-million dollar company. Mike Alden knows the definition of hard work, and he is the embodiment of perseverance in the face of adversity.