Relinquishing Control: The Path to Growth and Success (on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast) Pt. 2 - July ‘23 | Ep 625
Oct 28, 2023
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Michael Mogill, host of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, discusses the importance of building a good product and relinquishing control as an entrepreneur. They also touch on the challenges of ego, readiness of a product, and perspective on competition. Part 2 of the interview covers topics like AI, skills vs traits, and motivation beyond money.
Entrepreneurs must prioritize building a high-quality product or service to achieve long-term wealth and success.
Entrepreneurs need to confront their egos and relinquish control by transferring responsibilities to others for personal growth and business success.
Entrepreneurs should focus on learning the right lessons from their experiences, admitting shortcomings, and finding solutions to improve.
Success traits such as honesty, persistence, and loyalty are learnable skills that lead to personal growth and success in any field.
Deep dives
The importance of a good product for entrepreneurial success
Entrepreneurs must prioritize creating a high-quality product or service in order to build substantial wealth. Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of promoting their business too early, leading to an uphill battle. To achieve long-term success, entrepreneurs need to give up control of certain tasks and focus on the activities that generate the most revenue. This process involves identifying tasks that are easily replaceable and inexpensive to delegate, ultimately freeing up time for more profitable activities.
Confronting the need to relinquish control
Entrepreneurs must confront the need to relinquish control in order to make progress in their business. This often involves transferring responsibilities to others and recognizing that someone else can perform tasks just as effectively, if not better. Many entrepreneurs struggle with this aspect due to ego and a belief that no one can do things as well as they can. Overcoming this delusion is crucial for personal growth and business success.
Learning the right lessons from experiences
Entrepreneurs often learn the wrong lessons from their experiences, leading to misconceptions and hindering their progress. For example, a business owner may hire a salesperson who fails, leading them to believe that salespeople don't work or that no one can sell like they can. The correct approach is to identify the deficiency, such as lacking skills in recruiting, hiring, training, or managing salespeople. Humility and the ability to admit shortcomings are key to finding solutions and improving.
The mindset and skills for success
Success traits, such as honesty, persistence, and loyalty, are not inherent traits but rather learnable skills. It's important for individuals to recognize that they can change their behavior and develop these desirable traits. Intelligence is framed as a rate of learning, where individuals who can change their behavior faster are considered smarter. Emphasizing the importance of behavior change and learning from experiences is essential for personal growth and success in any field.
Competition and focusing on customers
Rather than obsessing over competitors, entrepreneurs should focus on their customers and providing exceptional products or services. Small business owners often mistakenly view other small businesses as competition, when in fact, both parties may have subpar offerings. The key is to obsess over customer satisfaction and value alignment, as this will ultimately lead to success. Additionally, competition can sometimes turn into collaboration or opportunities for expansion through mergers or acquisitions.
The impact of AI and the need to adapt
AI will inevitably impact various industries and businesses, and it is crucial for professionals to stay updated and learn how to leverage AI. While the long-term effects are uncertain, individuals must adapt to the changing landscape and invest time in understanding AI technologies. It is important to keep pace with advancements to gain a competitive edge, as those who can effectively utilize AI will thrive in the evolving market.
Continuous improvement and finding personal fulfillment
The pursuit of personal fulfillment and happiness is essential for long-term success. Focusing on aligning values, consistently improving oneself, and engaging in activities that bring joy and satisfaction help create a fulfilling life. It is important to prioritize actions and behaviors that contribute to personal well-being, rather than obsessing over the perceptions of others.
Maintaining passion and enjoyment in business
Maintaining passion and enjoyment in one's work can serve as a driving force for success. Aligning one's interests and strengths with business endeavors can lead to a fulfilling and satisfying career. Rather than running away from challenges or proving others wrong, the key lies in finding joy in the daily activities and stringing together as many good days as possible.
"You want to own the business, not have the business own you.” Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill to discusses the importance of building a good product, relinquishing control as an entrepreneur, and the concept of compounding in business. The conversation also touches on the challenges of ego, the readiness of a product, and the perspective on competition. 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.
