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The Game with Alex Hormozi

Throwback: 13 Things I Wish I Learned Earlier | Ep 848

Mar 7, 2025
Discover 13 impactful lessons learned post-college, emphasizing humility and the art of listening for better decision-making. Reflect on personal growth, self-respect, and its transformative effect on reputation. Learn the power of clear communication and the importance of deep engagement with impactful books. Explore the path to greatness through effort and humility, highlighting how mutual benefit enhances relationships. Finally, embrace self-awareness and the cyclical nature of entrepreneurship, recognizing that both failures and successes foster personal growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Approaching new situations with humility allows individuals to learn more effectively from others and make better decisions.
  • Self-respect is the hardest form of respect to earn, achieved through personal improvement rather than managing others' perceptions.

Deep dives

Adopting a Humble Perspective for Growth

The first lesson emphasizes the value of approaching new situations with humility and the assumption of being less knowledgeable than others. By speaking less and listening more, individuals can absorb invaluable insights from those they encounter, as genuine learning often occurs through observation rather than self-promotion. The narrator reflects on personal experiences where assuming a position of less knowledge allowed for a deeper understanding of others’ expertise, leading to better decision-making. This shift in mindset encourages individuals to focus more on gaining knowledge from their interactions rather than showcasing their own achievements.

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