Summary I learned a huge lesson at a business mastermind when I was barely making any money and felt out of place among successful business owners. I listened to someone complain about not being able to break past $400,000 a month. That made me realize that making big money isn't out of reach for regular…
Summary I’ve learned that running a fast-growing company can be tough physically and mentally; I sometimes push through daily pain at a level 5 out of 10 for a month straight, but I don’t like to burden others with it. You have to know your limits and listen to what your body is telling you,…
Summary I’ve learned that business success isn’t about chasing the latest tactic or method—those always expire. What truly matters is the model you build. You need a model that allows you to make more money from a customer than your competitors do. The number one rule in business is simple: don’t run out of money….
Summary I learned that the times I felt loneliest were when I was too different from my old friends, but not yet successful enough to be accepted by the people I admired. The hardest point is when you want others to root for you but haven’t “made it” yet—and that’s exactly when you need support…
Summary When people want to start a business, they often get stuck on small steps like setting up an LLC and think it's a big deal, but it's actually fast and easy. You can set up an LLC on sites like LegalZoom in about 10 minutes. Don’t overthink it. Opening a business bank account is…
Summary I noticed during our weekly team meetings that everyone, including myself, looked like a disheveled mess, wearing sweatpants and looking unprepared. Instead of telling my team to dress up, I decided to lead by example. I started putting on makeup and wearing a blouse to the calls. Within 3 weeks, I saw that everyone…
Summary I learned that 92% of Planet Fitness members never actually go to the gym, which is a huge insight into how their business works. The company found out which people are least likely to use the gym and focused on attracting them, instead of the hardcore gym users. They removed heavy weights and barbells—things…
Summary When I was in my early 20s, I used to write affirmations on my bathroom mirror every morning, but it didn't make any real change in my life. I realized that just believing in yourself doesn't work if all you do is write words or hope for things to happen. True confidence comes from…
Summary If I'm under 30, my greatest advantage is that I can work longer hours than most people, so I should use this time wisely. I recommend working 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, to make real progress early in life. Whether I like it or not, society values me based on how…
Summary I get anxious thinking about losing my wedding ring, but not because it’s expensive. Many people assume my ring is very costly, but it actually isn’t. I want to stress that value isn’t always about price. The story behind how I got my ring means much more to me than what it cost. When…