John and Erik dive into the importance of patience in achieving success and how our expectations and measurements can either empower or sabotage our progress.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• John shares examples of successful people who faced numerous rejections before achieving breakthrough success:
  • Mr. Beast uploaded 455 videos before gaining significant traction
  • Gary Vaynerchuk posted 1,000 wine videos before getting discovered
  • Colonel Sanders pitched KFC 1,009 times before getting a yes
  • J.K. Rowling faced 12 rejections before Harry Potter was published
  • The Beatles were rejected by four record labels and honed their skills playing in German clubs for years
  • Walt Disney heard 300 "no's" before Mickey Mouse became successful
• The hosts explore how impatience is often a form of entitlement, where we expect results without putting in the necessary work or time.
• Erik shares his personal experience with content creation, including a video that got 90,000 views followed by several that received only a few hundred views, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the algorithm.
• The most valuable insight: Change what you measure. Instead of focusing on views, followers, or immediate results, measure the number of reps (videos created, workouts completed, etc.) – things that are within your control.
• John discusses his upcoming meditation series and the importance of emotional states, noting that what we really seek in achievements like "$10 million" are specific feelings: victory, safety, confidence, and freedom.
• The conversation concludes with the hosts celebrating a heartwarming email from a listener in Portugal who adopted a dog after being inspired by the podcast – a reminder that impact often happens in ways we don't measure.

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