The Game with Alex Hormozi How I Lost Everything Twice and Kept Going (Rachel Hollis Interview) | Ep 880
May 6, 2025
Rachel Hollis, a renowned author and speaker, engages with Alex Hormozi about his dual battles with failure and the relentless pursuit of success. They discuss the emotional toll of chasing dreams against family expectations and the superpower of resilience in business. Alex shares his transformative journey from adversity to triumph, emphasizing the difference between being busy and truly productive. Their conversation also highlights the importance of authenticity and the significance of building a community through meaningful engagement.
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Choosing Yourself Over Approval
- Alex Hormozi quit a stable job and faced family disapproval to pursue entrepreneurship.
- He accepted emotional loss from loved ones as a trade-off for personal fulfillment.
Seek Support Not Permission
- Stop trying to convince others; prove your capability through action.
- Seek support, not permission, and accept the possibility of no support.
Apprenticeship Before Starting Up
- Alex apprenticed as a gym mentor for months, absorbing knowledge and saving years of mistakes.
- This hands-on learning was critical before starting his own gym business.