Episode 489: 2025 2 Day MBA - The Oil & Spoon Mindset with Bradley Hamner

Aug 18, 2025

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"The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world and never forget the drops of oil on the spoon." - From The Alchemist

For entrepreneurs: The secret of success is to see all the marvels of your vivid vision while never forgetting the practical realities of running your business.

In this special episode, Bradley shares his powerful presentation from the 2025 Two-Day MBA event on "The Oil and Spoon Mindset." Drawing from Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist, Bradley explores how successful entrepreneurs must balance big vision with practical execution - carrying both the "oil" (operational focus) and appreciating the "palace" (grand vision) simultaneously.

The Vision Foundation:

Everything is downhill from your vision - Every business decision flows from the clarity of your vision.
Essential components: Dream outcome, 3-year vision, 1-year objectives, 90-day priorities.
Most entrepreneurs struggle with the "vision paradox" - carrying big dreams while facing daily frustrations.

Before you can master the oil and spoon mindset, you need to know where your business currently stands. Are you carrying too much oil and missing the palace? Or dreaming big without operational focus?

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This comprehensive scorecard will help you:

Identify gaps between your vision and execution.
Understand which operational areas need strengthening.
Create a clear roadmap for balanced growth.
Build the foundation for carrying both oil and palace effectively.

Don't let the vision paradox hold your business back. Take the scorecard today and start building a business that scales with both clarity and operational excellence.

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