The Matt Gray Show 35 brutal truths I wish I knew in my 20s I EP 85
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Jul 11, 2025 Discover 35 brutal truths that challenge everything you think you know about success and personal growth. Explore harsh realities about productivity and the importance of momentum. Learn why pursuing passion isn't the golden ticket and how smart work reigns supreme in achieving wealth. This insightful discussion sheds light on the misconceptions that hold many back, setting the stage for a more empowered approach to life.
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Momentum Is The Most Addictive Drug
- Momentum is the most addictive drug, and losing it means starting over from zero.
- Improving just 1% each day leads to being 37 times better in a year, showing consistency beats intensity.
Build Skills Before Passion
- Stop waiting for passion to strike; start building skills that create value first.
- Passion follows skill, value, and money, not the other way around.
Work Smart, Not Hard
- Work smart by focusing on high leverage activities instead of just hard work.
- Avoid busyness without progress; prioritize activities that truly move the needle.