I decided to become an entrepreneur when I was 20 years old, now I'm 30. I've made a lot of mistakes and learned important lessons. This video shares 9 things I wish I knew when I was getting started. If I knew these things back then, my journey would have been less painful and more productive. I would be much further ahead. My hope is that by sharing this content, others can learn from my mistakes and avoid the potholes that lie on the road ahead.

Communication KILLS businesses. It's a BAD thing! So are open-plan offices, meetings, managers, and big teams. Last year my company grew significantly, we hired 40 people, total headcount climbed to 48. We had more humans, we were paying more money in salaries, but productivity and throughput declined. How? How does hiring more people, paying more money in salaries, result in less stuff getting done? It baffled me. I've spent the past 6-months thinking about it, digging into the data and figuring it out. In this podcast, I share exactly that.

Learn how to enhance your learning skills by setting clear goals and breaking them down. Discover the power of observing successful practitioners and applying their strategies. Explore the importance of conceptual integrity in talent management and the balance between theory and practice for success. Embrace the idea of acquiring diverse skills like building blocks for future success.

Avoiding catastrophic errors and removing unnecessary elements are key to improving your life and business. Learn how improvement comes from subtraction, not addition. Eliminating negative factors and focusing on simple actions with a big impact can lead to significant gains and improvements in your strategy.

If you don't have a plan, you'll become a part of somebody else's plan. By failing to plan, you're planning to fail. Planning your life is extremely important. I mean, it's your life. It's limited. And you only get one of them. So you better make it count! With 2019 just around the corner, right now is the perfect time to plan. In this podcast, I share with you how to create the ultimate plan for your future. Both personally and in business. It also includes 4 tools you can use immediately and for free. Rather want to watch it instead of listening.?  Click here to watch and get the tools for free: https://www.consulting.com/channel/tools-to-plan-for-the-new-year

Discover the intriguing reasons behind seemingly contradictory behaviors, like promoting less screen time while using social media. Explore how incentives shape our actions, from economic motivations to societal values. Dive into the difference between social media fame and genuine business success, emphasizing value creation over follower counts. Learn how to navigate social media distractions to stay focused on your core goals and improve product quality. This engaging discussion reveals the complexities of human behavior and decision-making.

Discover the benefits of meditation in business, including enhanced focus, self-discipline, and clean thinking. Learn how to incorporate meditation into your morning routine and overcome distractions. Explore the power of deep work and how meditation helps you stay fully focused. Uncover the concept of being 'in the zone' and its impact on productivity and achievements.

The thing about money is time.  The thing about time is that nobody knows how it works. The result? Frustrated people who don't have money or time. Time is the most powerful variable in any equation, yet it's the variable nobody understands and forgets to consider in their mental models, and daily decisions.  In today's podcast, I take you on a journey to better understand time, how it works, how you can use it to make money, win at anything and live a better life.  We discuss short-term thinking VS long-term thinking, instant gratification VS delayed gratification, 2nd order consequences, causal chains, effect horizons, exponential functions... all sorts of shit that will blow your mind, grow your bank account and turn you into your competitors worst nightmare.

Most people think Jack Welch was the best CEO, but he's far from it. The real top performers are quiet, analytical outsiders who shun fame. Discover why focusing on strong business practices trumps chasing popularity. Learn about the unconventional strategies of eight unique CEOs who achieved long-term success through stock buybacks and financial transparency. Gain insights on independent thinking in business and explore book recommendations that can reshape your understanding of effective strategies.

Dive into the current chaos of the online business market, where many are trapped in delusions. Discover nine uncomfortable truths that every entrepreneur needs to confront for success. Learn the critical importance of simplicity and effective systems to scale your business sustainably. Explore how focus and value creation can distinguish you in a crowded marketplace. Finally, uncover systematic strategies for enhancing operational efficiency and mastering the art of business scaling.