How Putting Yourself First Drives Success | Tom Bilyeu AMA (Archived Episode)

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Nov 2, 2024

Dive into a compelling exploration of personal priorities and success definitions, particularly for those balancing career and family. Discover how self-focus fuels fulfillment through passion and skill development. Emphasizing mindset, learn how invisible beliefs shape our views and the importance of lifelong learning. The discussion also tackles personal accountability in achieving goals and rethinking education to prioritize practical skills over formal degrees. Plus, insights on nurturing creativity in future generations make this conversation a must-listen!

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Selfish Drive

Prioritize selfish interests to develop usable skills for others.
Find overlaps between personal interests and family needs.

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Action Steps

Start small, focusing on the first step to avoid overwhelm.
Enlist a friend for accountability and reinforcement.

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Finding Passion

Identify interests through broad exploration.
Cultivate excitement, turning interest into fascination, then mastery and passion.

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