

#690 - How To Hire Extremely Skilled Employees
Mar 20, 2025
Explore the challenges of hiring amid a skills gap, emphasizing the value of real-world experience. Delve into the ethics of employment, contrasting global hardships and opportunities. Discover the critical role of accountability in business, showcased through relatable anecdotes. Learn about the importance of comprehensive training and quality control in employee selection. Lastly, uncover strategic hiring methods, including psychometric testing, to attract top talent while ensuring competitive compensation.
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Real Consequences Build Skills
- Modern society's lack of real-world consequences weakens skill development.
- Growing up without real chores leads to poor conscientiousness and limits lifelong income potential.
Amish Boy Runs Farm Perfectly
- Tai Lopez shares a story of a dyslexic 14-year-old Amish boy who ran a complex farm perfectly.
- This reflects the strong work ethic and high conscientiousness inherent in Amish culture.
Be Honest About Your Skills
- Be brutally honest if you lack skills and take time off to improve them before taking a job.
- Don't accept pay if you can't perform the job competently; it's unethical to take money undeserved.