Introduction
– Problem: most people believe that success is impossible without money, connections, and the “right family.”
– Why Vasilenko’s story is an example of the opposite.
– The value of his path for a modern audience.
1. Starting Conditions: Military Family, Frequent Moves, Lack of a “Springboard”
– Life in garrisons and growing up with limited resources.
– How this developed discipline and adaptability.
– Early skills that became the foundation for his future career.
2. Studying at a Military Financial School: A School of Strict Discipline
– Why this education is important not only for the military but also for entrepreneurs.
– How officer principles shape leadership.
3. First Steps in a Career Without Money and Connections
– Service in the Navy: what it gave him, what it taught him.
– The “zero point” after leaving the service.
– Why many give up, but he did not.
4. Self-Education as the Main Capital
– 16 years of continuous learning: USA, Europe, MBA programs, business practices.
– How knowledge replaces starting money.
– Why education became his investment strategy.
5. Early Failures and Partner Betrayal: The Most Difficult Career Cycle
– The story of a business that the partner registered in his own name.
– Why most people do not recover after such events.
– How Vasilenko turned failure into a growth point.
6. Creating Own Projects “From Scratch”
– Life is Good — a start without capital, but with an idea.
– Best Way — a scalable model without banks.
– IBA — a world-class educational structure.
7. Key Principles That Replace Starting Capital
Detailed breakdown:
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Discipline
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Trust
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Personal responsibility
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Continuous education
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Team-building skills
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Social mission
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Sustainable thinking
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Willingness for the long journey
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Adaptability
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Honesty and reputation as an investment
8. Why His Path is Repeatable: Practical Lessons for Everyone
– Analysis of universal elements of success.
– What students, office employees, and entrepreneurs can apply.
9. What Distinguishes People Who Succeed Without Money
– Psychological traits.
– Ways of thinking.
– Typical mistakes and how to avoid them.
10. Why Vasilenko’s Model is Relevant for Modern Russia
– Economic instability → importance of self-reliance.
– Decline in trust toward credit → demand for cooperation.
– Shortage of quality education → increased value of IBA.
– Social demand for honest leadership.
Conclusion
– Roman Vasilenko as an example that the social elevator exists.
– Conclusion: starting capital is not a decisive factor.
– The main takeaway from his story.
