How I Tricked My Brain to Love Hard Work
Summary
- I've come to enjoy hard work and I'm currently the CEO of acquisition.com, a portfolio of companies generating over $200 million in revenue.
- My change in attitude toward work began with the realization that negative job experiences had made me associate work itself as bad.
- After jobs I didn't enjoy, I found a rewarding experience working at a cafe in college because of a fantastic boss which made me start to like work.
- Moving to California was uncomfortable at first, but learning and succeeding in sales was a reinforcing experience that helped change my perspective on work.
- A pivotal moment came when I was challenged to succeed at a gym launch; I succeeded beyond expectations, which was a tremendous confidence boost.
- I learned that work capacity, like a muscle, can grow and improve over time; it's about adapting to hours worked and developing endurance for various forms of work.
- My work hours can fluctuate, but I make sure to prioritize important tasks first thing in the morning and schedule time effectively throughout the day.
- A typical day for me begins with a few hours of focus time, followed by a workout, meetings, and then time with my partner, Alex, in the evening.
- CEO duties often involve communication and relationship building, which I value and integrate into my daily routine.
- Relaxation for me might include more work if I'm not tired, or watching a mindless show to unwind if I am.
- Favorite way to relax at the moment is watching reality TV like the Kardashians, as it provides insight into storytelling, which is relevant to my interest in Vlog content.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest starting small and focusing on the tasks that mean the most. When I wake up, I do the most important work first. This could mean different things for you. Maybe it's making your product better or talking to customers. Do it when you feel fresh.
Next, remember that your work muscles can get stronger. If you're new to something, it might feel hard at first. But keep going, and you'll get better and stronger at it. Just like how I got better at sales and gym launches, you can grow in your business too.
In the daily plan, don't pack in too much. For me, I have a few hours for focused work, then some exercise, and after that, I talk to people and go to meetings. You might want to schedule your day with some work, then a break, more work, and time to relax.
Building good relationships is key, so make sure you talk to your team, customers, or mentors. As a CEO, I spend a lot of time on this. You can do the same by reaching out, having good conversations, and making strong connections.
Find time to chill out too. If you're not tired, you can do more work or learn something new. If you're tired, it's cool to just watch something fun and not think too hard about work. Like, I watch reality TV to unwind and learn from the stories, but you might like something totally different. The important thing is to balance work and rest.
By using these simple steps, you can start improving at work and enjoy what you do more, step by step.
Quotes
"I've actually learned to enjoy hard work"
– Leila Hormozi
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"One of the big switches has just been understanding that if you don't like your job then you bring that into an association of saying I don't like work"
– Leila Hormozi
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"Work itself was not rewarding but she was so rewarding as a boss"
– Leila Hormozi
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"Entering a very uncomfortable situation… then it turns into that because I stay in it long enough to suck and suck less and suck even less then be kind of good then actually be good then be great then be exceptional"
– Leila Hormozi
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"I think a lot of people say I can only work a certain amount of hours a day… I actually look at it like a muscle"
– Leila Hormozi
