Achieving excellence requires an unprecedented amount of effort and endurance that most people fail to comprehend. The process is often lonely and challenging, especially when working on projects like writing books, where reinforcement is minimal until the end. Despite this, there is a sense of joy in being able to endure such challenges. Success stems from enduring the process of continuous improvement, where the rewards are everlasting. Joy is found in being present in the moment and accepting life experiences as they come, rather than chasing external goals like happiness or meaning. Pursuing excellence involves focusing on getting all the small details right, analogous to the success of products like Mr. Beast's videos. Ultimately, finding joy in endurance and striving for excellence leads to long-lasting fulfillment and pride in one's accomplishments.
“The goal is to have nothing left.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explores the power of setting challenges and striving for excellence in both personal and professional life, emphasizing the importance of dedicated, hard work for continuous improvement. He proposes that true fulfillment and success are achieved through the pursuit of meaningful work and the joy of the process, rather than focusing solely on the outcomes.
Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.
Timestamps:
(1:28) - The journey of creating exceptional work
(3:50) - Redefining happiness beyond pleasure seeking
(5:42) - The endless pursuit of goals and challenges
(7:55) - The philosophy of work as the ultimate goal
(13:36) - Living fully: leaving nothing in the tank
(16:03) - Work as the core of every goal
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