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I don't normally have a lot of value to add to the forum because I am fairly early on in my entrepreneurial journey and I just don't have time, but I did recently have an hour long phone call with a very successful, self-made multi-millionaire that is a fantastic businessman. I feel sharing his thoughts with all of you is the best way of giving back for the amazing value this forum has brought me! Hope you all learn something useful!
Note: I am paraphrasing!
Question - What do you wish you would have known when you were younger?
There are one million things you can use your time for, but less than five that are actually worth spending it on. Saying yes to everything leads you to being great at nothing. Learning to say no to most things is how you get ahead by focusing on the things that actually matter.
Question - In Your Opinion, What Is The Single Most Important Skill in Business
People pay other people to get a return on the money they invest. They aren't paying you because you're their bust buddy or because they have to - they are paying you for a return. Having a job is not just sitting there and collecting money for your time - you must consistently be providing value. If you cease to do this, you're finished and I will fire you.
The Most Important Skill In Business Is Learning to Get Sh!t Done
Every single day when I leave work, my desk is completely cleared of everything. People always say to me, "Wow you must not have a lot to do". Actually it's the opposite - Before I leave every single day, I get all the stuff I needed to do that day done. If you get your stuff done every day, you will never cease to make progress. I have learned to put up with a lot of crap from people because the most important thing is that they can do the things I tell them to do. When you think no one is watching you at your job, they are. When you think no one is judging you, they are. People are always evaluating you everywhere in life, So always bring your A-game.
Question - What Are Your Thoughts On The Importance of Networking and Building Relationships With Others for Building a Successful Business and Life?
There have been many times in my career where it seems like the best thing to do is tell someone to go to hell, and I have done this many times. I can also tell you that it is almost never the right thing to do. The future is always a mystery, and you never know how things are going to turn out, so always protect the relationships. You never know if the person you were just going to tell to screw themselves could save your life or business tomorrow.
The minute I decided to retire from my business and started looking for a new venture, I had three people calling me that day wanting to know if I would be a part of their start-up. This happened because I developed relationships through playing fairly and helping other people get things done. It cannot be overstated that you need other people to succeed.
I don't normally have a lot of value to add to the forum because I am fairly early on in my entrepreneurial journey and I just don't have time, but I did recently have an hour long phone call with a very successful, self-made multi-millionaire that is a fantastic businessman. I feel sharing his thoughts with all of you is the best way of giving back for the amazing value this forum has brought me! Hope you all learn something useful!
Note: I am paraphrasing!
Question - What do you wish you would have known when you were younger?
There are one million things you can use your time for, but less than five that are actually worth spending it on. Saying yes to everything leads you to being great at nothing. Learning to say no to most things is how you get ahead by focusing on the things that actually matter.
Question - In Your Opinion, What Is The Single Most Important Skill in Business
People pay other people to get a return on the money they invest. They aren't paying you because you're their bust buddy or because they have to - they are paying you for a return. Having a job is not just sitting there and collecting money for your time - you must consistently be providing value. If you cease to do this, you're finished and I will fire you.
The Most Important Skill In Business Is Learning to Get Sh!t Done
Every single day when I leave work, my desk is completely cleared of everything. People always say to me, "Wow you must not have a lot to do". Actually it's the opposite - Before I leave every single day, I get all the stuff I needed to do that day done. If you get your stuff done every day, you will never cease to make progress. I have learned to put up with a lot of crap from people because the most important thing is that they can do the things I tell them to do. When you think no one is watching you at your job, they are. When you think no one is judging you, they are. People are always evaluating you everywhere in life, So always bring your A-game.
Question - What Are Your Thoughts On The Importance of Networking and Building Relationships With Others for Building a Successful Business and Life?
There have been many times in my career where it seems like the best thing to do is tell someone to go to hell, and I have done this many times. I can also tell you that it is almost never the right thing to do. The future is always a mystery, and you never know how things are going to turn out, so always protect the relationships. You never know if the person you were just going to tell to screw themselves could save your life or business tomorrow.
The minute I decided to retire from my business and started looking for a new venture, I had three people calling me that day wanting to know if I would be a part of their start-up. This happened because I developed relationships through playing fairly and helping other people get things done. It cannot be overstated that you need other people to succeed.
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