Reframing our thinking is immensely powerful. Instead of saying "I want to start a business because I want to be rich.", say this: "I want to start a business because I value freedom, self-learning, and personal growth." A simple statement like this will force you to think.

Success is relative. Choose your success. It could be losing weight. It could be making money. Whatever it is, create a plan and be consistent. And don't forget to celebrate. 👊

The simplest form of value you can offer anyone is sharing your appreciation. Those newsletters you subscribe to? Reply to them and say hi. Trust me, we read every response. And it puts a smile on our faces. 👊

If you catch yourself saying "I got the gist of it.", go back and re-read/listen. Good chance that what you learned didn't catch on. Self-improvement takes time and effort. Time is valuable. Spend it wisely when learning.

Success in anything requires homework. No, not the kind in college where you feel like you're learning nothing. Rather, the kind that excites and motivates you to want to learn. Naval said it best: "What feels like work to others feels like play to you."

Businesses only succeed by thanking those who've supported their journeys. Reach out to those who've supported you and share your appreciation with them.

Your thinking is a reflection of your experiences. Take chances, gain experience, keep going.

Do the work no one else will. It will only make you greater. You can't see it now, but give it time. Like compound interest. It will pay off in the long run.

I'm a BJJ Brown Belt and have trained 9 years. 3 major injuries, competed, and thousands of hours in the mat. The most important lesson? Persistence. Just keep showing up. Learn 1% more every week. Just like in business. Keep learning.

Focus on incremental, small improvements. Instead of working out for 1 hr, start with 10 min. Then work up. Habits, and more importantly change, takes time, effort, and patience.

Business is a grind. Jobs are a grind. Life is a grind. Embrace the grind. You'll achieve things you never thought possible.

Start with one. One business. One task. One project. One book. And for my BJJ friends, one sweep. Focus is key.

Consistency and incremental improvements is what separates you from the rest. It's the small details. Don't sweat them. That's what separates the Jonny Meat , Tom Brady , and Jeff Bezos of the world.

Sometimes the next step forward is stepping back. Think clearly about next steps. Decide if it's the right move. If yes, take action. If no, don't. Life moves fast. It's okay to stop briefly.

One of the best tools I love using is the Wayback Machine. Great way to learn the origins of a business / founder. How did it all begin? What did they offer in the beginning? How have things changed over time? That's progression. And it's great to see.

The cornerstone of any great company is its customer service. Deliver an outstanding experience, and your customers have no reason to leave.

"What the ?!?" "We're canceling!" This was a customer of ours years ago. We hadn't experienced this yet. I realized how important "service" was and is. When someone becomes your customer, the journey doesn't end. It's only the beginning.

Finance is about the tops-down... ...And the bottoms-up. See the big picture, understand what's involved, create an actionable plan. Then fire. 🔥 Your team will be firing on all cylinders.