The Game with Alex Hormozi

Turning Setbacks into Success (on Diary Of A CEO) Pt.1 - Apr. ‘23 | Ep 546

Jun 3, 2023

Ed Mylett, a renowned entrepreneur and motivational speaker, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming parental expectations and stepping into entrepreneurship. He reveals pivotal moments that turned disappointment into determination. The conversation dives into navigating business challenges, including a transformative financial recovery through innovative strategies. Mylett emphasizes resilience and the value of self-belief, showcasing how negative experiences can fuel personal and professional growth. This compelling dialogue is filled with insights on finding joy and motivation in one’s work.

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The Importance of High Volume Sales and Quick Feedback Loops

00:49

Taking the Leap: Agitating the Comfortable and Finding Your Passion

01:03

Empathy and Understanding in Business and Life

01:38

Intro

2min

From Disappointment to Determination

21min

Navigating Business Turbulence and Discovering New Opportunities

5min

From Gym to Empire: A Journey of Transformation

6min

Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Brilliance

5min

The Value of High-Volume Sales Experience

2min

The Pain of Growth: Cultivating Resilience

17min

"Our goal is always to hopefully provide more value to a company before they've ever spoken to us." Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Diary of a CEO to share his personal story of growing up with immigrant parents and feeling the pressure to fulfill his father's dreams. He discusses his journey of leaving a successful job and starting his own business, how meeting his wife changed his life, and provides insights into entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the importance of believing in oneself. This is part 1 of the interview.

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.

Check out the episode on Diary Of A CEO's YouTube Channel!

Timestamps:

(3:05) - Leaving job to start a business, fulfilling father's expectations

(8:20) - Breaking free from family expectations, finding support

(26:59) - Making $60,000 in one day, changing the business trajectory

(30:42) - Starting multiple companies, asking "why" in entrepreneurship

(46:50) - Turning negative emotions into motivation, the importance of input-output

(54:34) - Accepting current reality, finding joy in work

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