Growth Comes From Mistakes, Not Youthful Regrets
Would I go back to 20 years old? Not a chance. Everything I have today comes from the mistakes, the risks, and the journey. You don’t get the outcome without the process and I wouldn’t trade that for anything. https://t.co/B4ZXZYsLHy
Push Less, Achieve More: Adopt the 85% Rule
The 85% Rule will change your life… In a 2020 episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, actor Hugh Jackman shared a story about legendary track athlete Carl Lewis: Carl Lewis won his Olympic medals by running at 85% effort. The 85% Rule says...
Embrace Awkward Beginnings to Unlock Exceptional Growth
99% of people want to get better. 1% are willing to be bad first. That one mindset difference explains why some people grow quickly… and most stay stuck. We don’t avoid new beginnings because we lack skill. We avoid them because we don’t want to...
Intense Focus on Passion, Stay Unfazed by Failure
The greatest trait you can acquire is to work with tremendous intensity on things that matter to you, and more importantly, be strangely unbothered when those things don't work out.
Slow Down, Focus, Persist: The Ultimate Competitive Edge
Your greatest advantage when everyone else is rushing, scattered, and quick to quit... Is to slow down, go all-in on fewer things, and don't stop.
Good Results Require Hard Work, Not Easy Shortcuts
It’s suppose to be hard .. that’s the point ..we have gotten confused along the way and decided the goal was “easy” or that “easy” had some great outcome on the other side …. You don’t do 1 push...
Reliability Beats Talent: Show Up When You Promise
How to get ahead of 99% of people: Show up when you say you will
From Poverty to ₹5 Crore: Persistence Pays Off
🧒 Born poor. No money for dreams. 📚 Studied markets instead of giving up. 📉 Lost money. Cried. Came back stronger. 🏦 Kept investing. Nobody believed me 💰 ₹4.42Cr → ₹4.83Cr. +₹40L profit. 🚀 From Middle class to ₹5 CRORE portfolio.
Never Assume Anything Is Obvious—Test Every Assumption
The most dangerous word in a founder's vocabulary is "obvious." Obvious is where you stop asking questions. Founders consistently overestimate the accuracy of their intuitions and underestimate the value of contrary evidence. The assumptions that feel most certain are usually the ones that...
Prioritize Genius Growth, Skip the Bullshit
Life taught me to stop focusing on bullshit. Go only where your genius can be rapidly developed.
Business Hurdles Stem From Execution, Not Lack of Knowledge
Most business problems aren't knowledge problems. They're execution problems dressed up as knowledge problems. Knowing what to do and actually doing it are two completely different skills.
When Chaos Overwhelms, Find Calm in Deterministic Science
A lot of fun and reward happens by embracing chaos. But when the volatility/unpredictability of markets or life gets tiring, I enjoy turning to basic physical sciences. A kind of intellectual “touching grass.” Math and computer science,...
Your Mind Holds $100k Worth of Ideas—Share Them
Inside your head is $100,000 worth of digital product ideas that are incredibly valuable to others. The hard part is getting comfortable sharing them.
Master Conflict Resolution: Pro Tips for Managers
Here’s how to resolve conflict as a manager in the workplace like a pro. Comment ‘CONFLICT’ if you want to read my article on this topic for managers and leaders. I’ll send it to you. #leadership #conflict #conflictresolution #workplaceculture
Herzog's Guide: Creative Self‑Reliance Pays Off
Werner Herzog on creativity, self-reliance, and how to make a living doing what you love https://t.co/M5IPptCgXL
Believe Again: You Can Still Win
The moment you no longer believe is the moment you’ve lost. I’m here to tell you that you can still win.
Treat Your Body Like a Business KPI
Running restaurants, leading an industry association, and still showing up. People ask how I do it. Simple answer? I treat my body like my most important business asset. Here’s what I do: Monitor your steps. Aim for 10,000 a day. 1 minute of walking...
Finding Freedom in Trusting Divine Timing
I've been sitting in this deep sense of peace lately and I think it's worth sharing. Even when my brain wants to rush things or stress about more clients or more money, there's this quiet knowing that God is working on...
Start Believing, Acting, and Resting to Grow
A few things you need to start doing: Start believing in yourself Start asking the right questions Start giving yourself a chance Start implementing what you learn Start making videos before you’re ready Start incorporating rest into your routine
Rushing Kills Results; Patience Reveals the Point
Everyone wants “it” too fast … and in that desire for “fast” they fuck it all up and miss the “point” #patience #perspective #garyvee
Your Happiness Multiplies when You Define Your Own Worth
A rule that will 10x your happiness: don't let external forces tell you if something was worth it or not.
Purposeful Training Beats Constant Racing for Marathon Success
A few observations regarding yesterday’s Boston Marathon: The athletes who had massive PRs and strong performances tend to have the following things in common: they train with purpose, and don’t constantly race. They play the long game, and don’t force their...
Admiration Beats Extra Zeros In Your Bank Account
Admiration is a lot more exciting than a couple extra 0s in your bank account.
Dismissed for “No Imagination”? Prove Them Wrong
Walt Disney was told he “lacked imagination” and got fired from a newspaper job. Imagine agreeing with that voice and stopping there.
Gen Z’s Ambition Awaits: Rethink Motivation Strategies
Most leaders think Gen Z lacks ambition. They don’t. It just hasn’t been awakened yet. In this episode of Generations at Work, Dr. Tim Elmore and Susan Davis unpack why traditional motivation strategies are falling flat—and what actually works. https://www.maxwellleadership.com/generationsatwork/
Morning Workouts Spark Healthier Eating, Spending, and Productivity
Some habits don't just change one behavior, they change everything. People who exercise in the morning tend to eat better, spend less, and procrastinate less, without even trying to. https://t.co/QQnh85Abde
Build Mental Toughness in 14 Free Daily Lessons
We all face pressure. We all need resilience. We need to develop our mental game. It's hard to do. That's why I created a FREE 14 day course on mental toughness. A new video every day explaining a key concept that helps you...
Great Leaders Prioritize People, Numbers Follow
Focus on the People and the Numbers Will Come - CX Journey™ https://t.co/khNFRwn4mf Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers. -Simon Sinek #peoplefirst #peoplecentric #leadership https://t.co/XmqsUT57o8
Challenge the Status Quo: Dare to Think Differently
Don’t just accept the world you inherit today. Don’t just accept the status quo. No big challenge has ever been solved, and no lasting improvement has ever been achieved, unless people dare to try something different. Dare to think different. —Tim Cook ...
Clear Ownership Drives Superior Execution
If you put your goals in the hands of RPs who can execute those goals well, and if you make it clear to them that they are personally responsible for achieving those goals and doing the tasks, they should produce...
Deep Breathing Activates Rest‑Digest System, Reducing Stress
Taking deep breaths turns on your parasympathetic system which helps you rest and digest. It is the opposite of the stressful fight or flight response with the sympathetic system. Deep breaths can keep you calm+centered through the day. #WednesdayThoughts #Health...
Create Stunning Presentations Fast, No Hours Required
Have you thought, “Wish I could create a great presentation without spending hours on it!”? Let me show you how to save time when preparing your presentation. https://t.co/uSY144MpkG #virtualcoaching #keystosuccess #buildyourempire
Choose Intentional Attitude Over a Victim Mindset
You have to choose the right attitude. Fighting a victim mindset means we have to be intentional about our outlook.
Trust, Customer Focus, and Humble Sales Drive Leadership
The best CEO advice I received throughout my career: • trust must be #1 business core value • customer service is not a department • sales is the hardest job in any company • customer focus > competitor focus • agency (can do) > intelligence...
Thinkies World Congress II Launches Global Creative Community
Announcing Thinkies World Congress II May 20, 2026 at 0800 PDT. Thinkies are creative habits to unstick stuck thinking. I began collecting them to answer the frequent question, "How did you think of that?" Now we have almost 100 Thinkies...
Stop Catastrophe Thinking: Focus on Specific Behaviors
Catastrophe thinking is one of the most expensive habits a high performer can have. The moment you globalize one mistake into “I’ll NEVER succeed,” you’ve lost. Your brain needs specificity, not tragedy. Next time, ask: What’s the actual behavior I need...
Excellence Requires Continuous Improvement, Not a Finish Line
Excellence isn’t a finish line. The best teams focus on constant improvement and change. Small tweaks, better habits, and continuous learning—that’s what keeps you moving forward while others stand still. https://t.co/Xn0W1U0irR
Start Now, Trust Time: Balance Urgency with Patience
Pacing: Start today. Success comes in its own time. Act with urgency. Achieve with patience.
Rob Dyrdek's 30/30/30/10 Time Formula Prioritizes Family
We had Rob Dyrdek on MFM a while back. He’s built 18 companies and sold 6 of them. $550M in total exits. He splits every 24 hours of his life into percentages. 30% work. 7 hours. 30% sleep. 7 hours. 30% family. 7 hours. 10%...
Stress Management Is Key to Thriving at Work and Home
We’re living in a time where we have to show up fully both at work AND at home, if we want both to thrive. The days of one or the other are gone. Expectations are higher than ever. And while...
Even at 71, She Crushes Burpees—Stay Motivated
Transparency moment- went back to my workout class after a 2-month hiatus. I get really unmotivated sometimes. Class was HARD and full of all the things I hate lol- lunges and burpees. But my workout buddy today was a 71-year-old...
Four‑Minute Mile Proved Limits Are Mindset, Not Biology
I think about this story a lot. Roger Bannister, a 25-year-old British medical student, shattered one of athletics' most entrenched psychological barriers in 1954 by running a mile in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds despite widespread belief among doctors and coaches that...
Transparency and Trust Foster Ownership and Performance
This went around a few years ago a lumber mill puts machine prices on the door to remind operators of responsibility. - I’ve never seen an employer lose by sharing information with their people. - But price alone doesn’t create ownership. Training purpose and...
Embrace Feedback to Continuously Evolve and Thrive
One of the most beautiful things about life is that we are constantly evolving and learning. With effort, we can continue to grow and become better and better at our job and in our relationships. If we are open to...
Daily Reading Compounds: 3,000 Hours Transforms Life
I read for 30-60 minutes every day for 10 years. That's roughly 3,000 hours of skill building. While others scrolled Instagram. While others watched Netflix. While others complained about their manager. I compounded. You can't read every day for 5 years and NOT wake up to...
Bet on Yourself: Risk Outpaces Comfort Zone
It makes sense to take risks. Your comfort zone guarantees failure. But every risk is a chance to win. I’d rather bet on myself than guarantee a loss.
Adding Tasks Just for the Satisfaction of Crossing Them Off
Not me adding things to my To Do list just so I can cross them off. https://t.co/XfwBRX2y1X
Stop Chasing Routines; Success Needs Less Effort
Guess what? You don’t need another routine. You don’t need more discipline. You don’t need to “try harder.”
Winners Act First, Losers Wait for Understanding
after 5,000+ clients and i can tell you exactly what separates winners from losers: The winners implement before they understand. The losers wait until they understand before they implement. Systems work before you believe in them. that's the whole point.
Stop App‑hopping; Adopt a Repeatable Productivity System
Downloaded another productivity app? Yeah… that’s not the solution. Switching tools feels like progress but nothing actually gets done. What you need isn’t more apps. You need a system that works. Collect what’s on your mind Organise what matters Do what’s scheduled Simple. Repeatable. No chaos. Try the COD Method...