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Show Notes

• [00:30] Intro
• [01:00] Understanding Andrew Carnegie's philosophy
• [03:00] Why being above the general average isn't enough
• [04:30] Defining average based on your line of work
• [06:00] Are you really above average? A humbling exercise
• [07:00] How to strive for the new level of average
• [08:00] The importance of finding the right peer group

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Show Notes

• 00:30: Introduction
• 01:00: The story of Blockbuster and Netflix
• 03:00: Why customers hated Blockbuster's model
• 04:30: Example of the four-week billing cycle strategy
• 06:00: Focus on creating value, not just revenue
• 07:35: The bottom line

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Show Notes:

• 00:30: Intro to fitness as a competitive advantage
• 01:04: My shift away from competitive CrossFit
• 02:19: Why I focus on overall performance
• 03:37: The science of brain speed decline & the book "Younger Brain Sharper Mind"
• 06:47: "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain" & optimal exercise dose
• 09:19: Why entrepreneurs shouldn't crush themselves at the gym
• 10:26: Tech, the future of work, and why being a high performer will be easier than ever

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Time-stamped show notes: 

• [00:00:30] Intro
• [00:00:56] Sign up for my newsletter
• [00:01:25] My experience with newsletters
• [00:03:00] Why newsletters matter
• [00:04:04] Types of newsletters
• [00:05:07] How NOT to do a newsletter
• [00:05:49] Recommended newsletter styles
• [00:09:37] Don't forget to promote

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• [00:00:30] Intro to money mindset for entrepreneurs
• [00:01:30] The problem with just paying off your mortgage
• [00:02:30] How interest impacts the idea of your home as an investment
• [00:04:00] Using investments to generate passive income to pay bills
• [00:05:00] Example of using rental income to pay mortgage
• [00:06:00] Keeping your primary business income to grow wealth
• [00:07:25] Thinking in terms of covering expenses, not just paying them off
• [00:08:00] Building a secure retirement with income-generating assets

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Time-stamped show notes: 

• [00:00:30] Intro
• [00:01:23] My story about influencers vs. actual revenue
• [00:02:56] Influencer income survey data
• [00:04:13] Strategic social media use
• [00:04:30] Educational vs. experiential content
• [00:06:19] Build your business, not just your following
• [00:06:33] Social media as a support tool – my newsletter example
• [00:08:53] Wrap-up, final thoughts

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Time-stamped show notes: 

• [00:00:30] Intro to the concept of good ideas
• [00:00:53] Try Harder newsletter plug
• [00:01:30] Discussion of my rapid business growth
• [00:02:16] Intro to Julia Cameron and The Artist's Way
• [00:03:05] Explanation of morning pages
• [00:04:30] How to do morning pages
• [00:06:07] Why journaling helps generate ideas
• [00:06:54] The reticular activating system (RAS)
• [00:10:02] Challenge to try morning pages for 7 days

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Time-stamped show notes: 

• [00:30] Intro
• [00:58] Newsletter Signup Promotion
• [01:52] Delegation Discussion Begins
• [02:11] The Carwash Story
• [07:20] Delegation vs. Task Assignment
• [08:12] Importance of Autonomy
• [08:48] The Ritz-Carlton $2,000 Rule
• [10:51] Delegation with Kids Example
• [12:28] Importance of Problem-Solvers
• [12:57] When Checklists are Necessary
• [13:47] Empower Your Team