A real friend will call you out when you're being lazy or not doing enough. A real friend will always be more excited than you are about your success. Me and Lawson are real friends (more like brothers) and we hold each other accountable because it keeps us on our toes. Success is not something you achieve once and just keep on living... success is constantly winning / improving over and over again. The game of life is never truly "beaten" you just continuously get better and learn more about it. Chase your potential everyday with all the energy in your being, and watch your dreams start to seem like only a fraction of what you can truly accomplish in this lifetime. - 🐐

Not sure if you all know this or not, but I currently work in upper level management for a software company, so most of my insight comes from my unique experience. Here's a work story for you: During an internal project, I found myself trying to wake up an intern who had fallen asleep in the middle of a deep technical discussion. When she woke up, she looked sheepish and tried to focus, but it was clear she was out of her depth. In contrast, another intern was actively participating in the discussion. Despite only being with us for a few weeks, he contributed valuable points and had even read the documentation on an older, obscure platform. He clearly loves the grind. Both interns came from the same college and course, yet they displayed very different attitudes. The sleepy intern excels in extracurriculars and social initiatives, but software isn’t her thing. The other intern, however, thrives on technical challenges. He lights up whenever we discuss something technical, even though his communication skills and English need improvement. His passion makes it worth deciphering his thick accent. Who do you think I decided to hire for the $150,000 position? This experience reminded me that loving the grind is crucial. Find something where what feels hard to others feels like play to you. You’ll have a significant advantage. That’s how you ‘win’ and make it look easy without breaking a sweat. Embrace the grind. It’s what sets you apart.

The way a person spends their weekends tells you everything you'll ever need to know about them. Do you "sleep in" on Saturday morning? Or do you participate in revenue building activities? If a person treats the weekend like a "break", they aren't accomplishing nearly as much as they could. I wake up between 7-8am every single day regardless. I'm not suggesting for you to be like me but I do recommend everyone to get a schedule and stick to it. There are no breaks in life. The Sun will set tonight and rise again tomorrow, and the next day. Don't do your future self the disservice by ONLY doing the bare minimum to get by and survive. Strive for greatness and aim for the mf stars... watch how close you get. - 🐐

In an effort to provide as much value as possible, I will begin posting summaries of the books I am reading, as well as a free copy of the book if you'd like to read and share your insights. I will add all of these to the "Library" Chat. Synopsis: - Build Habits Automatically: The more a habit integrates into your life, the less you need external motivation to maintain it. - 1% Better Every Day: Small, daily improvements compound over time, leading to significant progress. Just 1% better each day can make you nearly 37 times better in a year. - Patience with Potential: Major changes require persistence. The most impactful results of habits are often delayed, so stay patient and consistent. - The Habit Loop: Understand the cycle of cue, craving, response, and reward. Mastering this loop helps in building sustainable habits. - Continuous Improvement: Regularly reassess and refine your beliefs and habits to become the best version of yourself. - Habit Stacking: Link new habits to existing ones to make them easier to adopt. - Join a Supportive Culture: Surround yourself with people who embody the habits you want to cultivate. Shared goals and support enhance habit formation. - Never Miss Twice: Missing once is a mistake, missing twice forms a new bad habit. Get back on track immediately after a slip-up. - Align with Natural Abilities: Build habits that suit you naturally. Don't force yourself into habits that others find popular. - Consistency Over Motivation: True progress comes from staying committed even when motivation wanes. The ability to keep going when it's tough makes all the difference.