What's new

Search results

  1. E

    "Acceleration Alley: Developing an Honest & Transparent Online Course on a Topic of Options Trading"

    IDEA EXECUTION 
    You've hit the nail on the head with your question. It's a difficult call because we're often told that perseverance is essential. Just make improvements, and success might be just around the corner. Yet, there's also wisdom in knowing when to step back and reassess our strategies. If I had to...
  2. E

    "Acceleration Alley: Developing an Honest & Transparent Online Course on a Topic of Options Trading"

    IDEA EXECUTION 
    I see what you're saying about perception, and it's something that certainly needs careful consideration. The gap between how I see my skills and how others perceive them can be a tricky objection to handle. It's given me food for thought on how to ensure my audience sees credibility and trust...
  3. E

    "Acceleration Alley: Developing an Honest & Transparent Online Course on a Topic of Options Trading"

    IDEA EXECUTION 
    I appreciate your insight, and it has certainly given me food for thought. You're correct; I have been somewhat reserved when discussing my profits from options trading, a decision influenced by the intricacies involved. Factors such as the timeframe, the size of my capital, my risk tolerance...
  4. E

    "Acceleration Alley: Developing an Honest & Transparent Online Course on a Topic of Options Trading"

    IDEA EXECUTION 
    Hello @Jon822 , I appreciate your comments and your directness. It's important to me that I provide clarity on this matter. You're right in picking up that I'm not heralding myself as the next big name on Wall Street. However, I also want to clarify that I'm not approaching the subject of...
  5. E

    "Acceleration Alley: Developing an Honest & Transparent Online Course on a Topic of Options Trading"

    IDEA EXECUTION 
    Hi @MJ DeMarco, I appreciate your question, and I'm glad you're interested in hearing about my journey with the creation of this online course. I'd say my performance over the years has been slightly above average, but it's certainly not the stuff of Wall Street legends. During the peak of...
  6. E

    "Acceleration Alley: Developing an Honest & Transparent Online Course on a Topic of Options Trading"

    IDEA EXECUTION 
    Hello again, everyone! I'm happy to announce that I've significantly improved the online course I mentioned in my previous post. As a brief summary, the course is on a niche topic within options trading. It aims to present a balanced, fact-based perspective to counteract the sensationalism...
  7. E

    "Acceleration Alley: Developing an Honest & Transparent Online Course on a Topic of Options Trading"

    IDEA EXECUTION 
    Hello everyone! I'm excited to share my progress on developing an online course about a relatively new topic within options trading. This idea came after several people encouraged me to leverage my knowledge and experience to provide an honest and transparent view on this topic, countering the...
  8. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    I tend to look for the sweet spot between "I know this. I can do it!" and "Damn! After learning more about this topic now I know enough to get myself into trouble" hahaha
  9. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    Yes indeed. The point of the thread was not to break people's spirits but to reflect on what they think is missing to get the results they need. Unfortunately, some people shouldn't know something if it only serves to hold them back.
  10. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    Oh boy, this one hits home hahaha. It's funny to see how certificates or degrees in the financial industry are perceived as the pinnacle of mastery and your "golden ticket" into the big bucks. And just the other day, I saw they were expecting CFA Level I and (desirably) a Master's degree, just...
  11. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    Funny enough, that's just what I've been doing with my content. I don't have many videos, but I either try something new to test if it resonates with my audience or look for ways to improve (even if just a little) what I've been doing.
  12. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    This is one good example where you can use the see term "It'S aLL AbOuT MiNdSeT" well suited. Like a highlight to those scenarios where you can even have the game in your favor and improve the rest, but you're just afraid of even trying.
  13. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    It's almost like a paradox where you are ignorant enough to focus on the simplest things that make sense to you vs. understanding many things just to conclude you have to focus on the single most important things.:hilarious:
  14. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    Hahaha you could argue that it's the same perspective, but with different insights.
  15. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    Some food for thought
  16. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    It's a powerful tool, but just a tool nonetheless. The "success equation" demands way more things. Otherwise, we would only see people getting ahead if they were Mensa members or similar. As you said, many people always give up too soon by focusing on things beyond their control. Some may...
  17. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    Massive action with proper correction ultimately trumps vision and even talent. Yet, I still believe in a phrase somebody told me that says "all else being equal, it's not the same being an ignorant entrepreneur or business owner as a well-rounded one." ;)
  18. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    Hahaha, I'm just adding fuel to the fire. I will check it out. Thanks @Bekit
  19. E

    Dumb People Earn More Than Smart People

    MINDSET 
    Hello everyone. It's been a while since I wrote in this forum. I've been empirically learning as much as possible how to create an audience on YouTube and find ways to create value in the financial industry. Yet, today I stumbled upon this video created by one of the most pragmatic content...
  20. E

    Building A Personal Brand on YouTube in 2022

    EXECUTION 
    Thanks, you too! Got it. Let us know when you hit another milestone and/or have an established audience.

Welcome to an Entrepreneurial Revolution

The Fastlane Forum empowers you to break free from conventional thinking to achieve financial freedom through UNSCRIPTED® Entrepreneurship where relative value and problem-solving are executed at scale. Living Unscripted® isn’t just a business strategy—it’s a way of life.

Follow MJ DeMarco

Fastlane Resources

Get The Books that Change Lives...

The Fastlane entrepreneurial strategy is based on the CENTS Framework® which is based on the three best-selling books by MJ DeMarco.

mj demarco books
Back
Top Bottom