The Game with Alex Hormozi

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The Point of the Game is to Play (with Chris Williamson) - Pt.2 - Apr. ‘23 | Ep 554 Jun 24, 2023

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"Have a big tiger behind you and stay on the path." Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson to discuss turning philosophical insights into actionable steps toward success. He stresses defining the input-output equation, overcoming mental clutter, taking action, and discusses the relationship between success and happiness, traits of successful people, and the importance of pursuing desires and avoiding fears. This is part 2 of the interview.

Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.

Check out the episode on Chris Williamson’s YouTube Channel!

Subscribe to Chris’ show Modern Wisdom here - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn

Timestamps:

(3:51) - Use your pain as fuel

(9:30) - Define your own game

(14:10) - The point of the game is to play

(25:48) - Directionally correct, not perfect

(31:44) - Egos hinder success & limits growth potential

(45:23) - AI will drive social media

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STOP Trying To Be Happy | Spotify Video Exclusive Jun 23, 2023

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"There's tons of things that you have to do and be willing to do that you do not enjoy." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of using negative emotions and experiences as motivation to achieve success, rather than relying on the pursuit of happiness and passion. He shares his personal experience and the lessons he has learned along the way to reaching $100M in sales.

Timestamps:

(1:23) - Use negative fuel for motivation

(2:38) - Lean into negative emotions

(4:35) - Impulse control comes from fear

(6:07) - People care about the outcome

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A Billionaire Taught Me How To Think Like A Billionaire | Ep 553 Jun 22, 2023

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It’s all about changing the way you think. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares his thinking frameworks for problem-solving in business. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between problems to be solved and dichotomies to be managed, and of thinking in continuums rather than binaries, to achieve more accurate decision-making.

Timestamps:

(1:49) - Dichotomy not problem: middle ground between managing/delegating

(3:20) - Misprioritize problems, improve consistent business practices

(5:49) - Binary oversimplification: reality exists on continuums, not yes/no

(9:38) - Dichotomy to be managed vs. problem to be solved

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(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was September 2, 2021)

All Great Things Take Great Effort | Ep 552 Jun 20, 2023

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"The amount of work required to build something amazing and huge just takes time." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) reflects on his experience at a YouTube meetup and how it reminded him of the importance of putting in great effort to create exceptional work. He shares examples and lessons learned to inspire listeners to rethink their approach to work and strive for excellence.

Timestamps:

(2:22) - Level of detail & the challenge of hard work

(7:27) - 3500 hours spent on creating a book

(11:47) - Underestimating what can be done in a decade

(17:41) - The level of effort in recruiting good employees

(20:53) - Being aware of areas for improvement

(23:33) - The work is done when it can't be improved further.

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The Benefits of Having Nothing to Lose (with Chris Williamson) - Pt.1 - Apr. ‘23 | Ep 551 Jun 17, 2023

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“If you continue to disprove your imposter syndrome in the real world and it persists, you have to admit to yourself that it's got nothing to do with your capabilities…” Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson to discuss various topics including changing your environment to improve your life, the importance of gamifying content creation, and the benefits of eliminating downside to increase action. They also touch on the concept of shame existing in the shadows and how confronting specific fears and limiting beliefs can lead to personal growth. This is part 1 of the interview.

Check out the episode on Chris Williamson’s YouTube Channel!

Subscribe to Chris’ show Modern Wisdom here - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn

Timestamps:

(1:46) - Nimble people see disadvantages as nothing to lose.

(7:53) - Consistency is key; don't focus on the endgame.

(18:24) - Identify why you don't like something and make changes.

(26:14) - Celebrate small wins to build the evidence of success.

(37:47) - Embrace the difficulties to feel better.

(44:28) - Stop ignoring the truth; criticism can be valuable.

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42 Recession Proof Money Hacks (2023) | Spotify Video Exclusive Jun 16, 2023

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Which money hack will you take note of? Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares with us the 42 beliefs he has around money that have helped him along his entrepreneurial journey and advise us on the things we shouldn’t be doing if we want to become successful.

Timestamps:

(0:17) - Money Hack #1-7

(2:59) - Money Hack #8-14

(5:19) - Money Hack #15-21

(7:46) - Money Hack #22-28

(10:18) - Money Hack #29-35

(12:19) - Money Hack #36-42

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Reset The Bar | Ep 550 Jun 15, 2023

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Advanced people never don't do the basics. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about how two life experiences changed his view on business. Listen in to find out what they are and the mindset that you need for your business.

Timestamps:

(2:30) - Realizing the importance of soft skills

(5:33) - The difference between winning and losing teams

(8:10) - Focus on the basics for success

(9:05) - Intolerance of mediocrity for excellence

(9:49) - Looking for soft skills and character traits

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(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was October 21, 2021)

The Surprising Productivity Hacks You Have To Try | Ep 549 Jun 13, 2023

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"It's much easier to change your conditions than it is to change yourself." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares his personal productivity hacks that helped him go from zero to a hundred million in net worth at age 31, emphasizing the importance of reducing decision-making fatigue and increasing leverage to maximize output. His tips include optimizing sleep, minimizing distractions, and cycling stimulants.

Timestamps:

(3:45) - Optimize sleep environment for productivity.

(6:03) - Optimize decision-making processes.

(9:20) - Change your environment, not yourself.

(13:20) - Reduce decision-making time.

(19:57) - Find clothes that fit you.

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Life, Death, and the Game of Business (on Diary Of A CEO) Pt.2 - Apr. ‘23 | Ep 548 Jun 10, 2023

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"We're unhappy when our expectations of how we think life is supposed to be going are unmet." Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Diary of a CEO to discuss the pressure of external expectations set by social media and society on how life is supposed to be. He emphasizes the importance of shifting expectations and doing what makes oneself happy and talks about his perspective on work-life balance and the skill of making offers. This is part 2 of the interview.

Check out the episode on Diary Of A CEO's YouTube Channel!

Timestamps:

(9:18) - Shifting life expectations

(15:23) - Caring what others think

(27:12) - The psychology of clicks

(38:10) - The cost of ignorance

(46:50) - Maximizing leverage and capital

(49:42) - Reflecting on cherished failures

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Finding Constrictions In Your Business Will Lead To Growth | Ep 547 Jun 08, 2023

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Make the most of your time (and your money). Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the mistake he’s been doing with his company for two years that made him lose millions of dollars, how he was able to spot the problem, and how taking a step back to find the problem will help you see if your system is maximized to its fullest potential.

Timestamps:

(2:19) - Entrepreneurs add potential to business, not solve constraints.

(4:56) - HR tasks too time-consuming, system flawed.

(6:01) - Use Quad Marketing Calendar to get new talents efficiently.

(7:30) - Ascend and resell customers, manage employees.

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(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was November 23, 2021)