Exceptional outcomes require exceptional effort and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Seeing oneself as a work in progress and embracing a mindset of continuous learning and growth are key to achieving long-term success in any field.
Deep dives
The Importance of Putting in Effort
In this podcast episode, the speaker highlights the significance of putting in effort and working diligently to achieve success. The speaker attends a YouTube meetup where he is amazed by the level of work that successful creators put into each video. They have detailed briefs, intricate editing techniques, and meticulous attention to detail. This experience reminds the speaker of the importance of hard work and dedication in any endeavor, whether it's in building a business, writing a book, or excelling in a profession. The message is that exceptional outcomes require exceptional effort and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Reframing the Definition of Hard Work
The podcast episode discusses the concept of reframing one's perception of hard work. The speaker shares personal experiences, such as the time he confronted fraternity pledges who were unhappy with the challenges they faced. He explains how he helped them understand that what they perceived as hard was merely a new level of difficulty, and by reframing their perspective, they were able to continue and complete the pledging process. The speaker also recalls an experience working at a law firm in France, where an older lawyer told him that he had yet to truly understand the meaning of hard work. These experiences taught the speaker the importance of embracing the level of effort required for success and pushing beyond perceived limits.
Building Exceptional Products and Projects
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of putting in extensive work and effort to create exceptional products or projects. The speaker draws examples from different domains, such as YouTube videos, book writing, and sales recruitment. He highlights how top YouTubers spend hours crafting every aspect of their videos to achieve exceptional results. Similarly, the speaker shares his own experience of dedicating two years and thousands of hours to writing a book with the goal of creating a long-lasting, impactful piece of work. The episode also discusses the correlation between the level of effort invested and the quality and success of the final product or project.
The Time Horizon of Work and Continuous Improvement
The podcast delves into the importance of adopting a long-term perspective in regards to work and improvement. The speaker highlights that significant achievements often take many years of continuous effort and improvement. Drawing examples from various industries, including professional sports and successful businesses, the episode emphasizes the need for dedication to consistent improvement over time. The speaker suggests that seeing oneself as a work in progress and embracing a mindset of continuous learning and growth are key to achieving long-term success in any field.
"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.
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.
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.