The Most Valuable Skill For Any Founder

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May 5, 2025

In this discussion with George Mack, a writer and internet personality known for exploring high agency, listeners dive into the power of agency in entrepreneurship. Mack shares insights on identifying high agency individuals through unusual hobbies and the impact of confidence on success. He also highlights the surprising benefits of dance therapy for mental health and the importance of reframing our mindset. The conversation touches on innovative ventures that intertwine identity and resilience, promising an engaging exploration of creativity in business.

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High Agency Defined

High agency means taking initiative instead of waiting for help. It's about creating solutions rather than relying on others.
The example is a person on an island who builds a raft to escape rather than spelling HELP with wood.

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HighAgency.com Domain Story

George waited patiently to acquire the domain highagency.com when it expired.
He then leveraged his advertising skills to take over Times Square with the domain promotion.

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Nick Mowbray's High Agency Journey

Nick Mowbray started selling door-to-door as a teen and moved to China to build a toy factory with no money.
Despite poor product quality, his persistence grew a billion-dollar toy company without investors.

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