Focus and Elimination
đŻEliminate distractions by defining commitment as removing alternatives, focusing on rare, exceptional friends who share your goals, and transitioning through a "loner period" to find new connections at a higher level.
đ«Create focus by default by removing everything else, like Jerry Seinfeld locking himself in a room with only a notepad and pen to write without interruptions.
â±ïžImplement time blocking and use timers to track actual work time, allowing you to see the discrepancy between perceived and real productivity.
Mindset and Expectations
đȘEliminate entitlement and false expectations about the ease of achieving goals, recognizing that the world gives credit for achieving, not trying.
đUnderstand that success is hard due to society's unrealistic expectations based on highlight reels, not the long, difficult journey to reach goals.
Learning and Skill Acquisition
đInvest in education and skills for as long as possible, as it's the closest approximation to buying time and offers the highest return on investment.
đ§ Recognize the difference between declarative knowledge (knowing about something) and procedural knowledge (knowing how to do something), understanding that true skill acquisition requires hands-on experience.
Persistence and Success
đAccept that failure is a requisite probability for taking action, increasing the likelihood of success, as the best entrepreneurs have the biggest failure resumes.
đRemember that you only need to win once to achieve success, but may have to fail many times along the way, with business allowing for potentially 1,000 runs with one successful effort.
Work Ethic and Consistency
â°Recognize that working 30 days straight, 12 hours a day is possible without harm, but prioritize mental rest when needed for optimal performance.