And I often forget to honor the people that have helped me over the last 15 years, many who I saw in person today.
I’m often tired, not paying attention, not feeling so good, and not on my A game— but thank goodness that there are good people to carry me when I’m weak.
It’s their ideas that win, not mine- so let’s give credit where credit is due.
I’m too old to play the 100% hustle all the time game— no sleep, bulletproof— or even pretend.
The #1 thing I notice beginners do, which experts don’t, is they focus on….
+ FANCY instead of the fundamentals. When we troubleshoot campaigns, 99% of the time, a bunch of fundamentals are missing. And it shouldn’t take an expert to notice what can be tracked via a checklist.
+ URGENCY instead of results. A fire drill is exciting and gives the semblance that things are happening. But don’t mistake commotion with progress.
+ APPEARANCES instead of progress. Are you focusing on how you look instead of getting the job done? If your perfect Instagram flex is ruined by getting dirt under your nails, you can still out-pretend the other fakers.
+ THEMSELVES instead of others. If you want to make a million dollars, solve a $100 million problem. When you lift up others and serve others, they can’t help but toot your horn, instead of you awkwardly tooting your own.
LEARNING all the time instead of trying to give advice on something you’ve never done yourself. The most successful people I know read 3+ hours a day and actively seek out other successful people.
Do you know someone who fits the description above of a successful person or a failure?
