There is one shortcut to success.
Do more.
“But work-life balance?! Burnout!!”
Balance is an optical illusion created by constantly shifting our weight.
That’s balance.
That’s how you win.
Are you a loser?
Learning is your excuse to avoid real work.
It feels good.
It feels like you’re getting somewhere.
But knowledge is caught, not taught.
Stop learning and DO something.
ANYTHING.
Luck doesn’t exist.
But I know you insist that it does, so I’ll concede that “luck” comes from taking action.
Full stop.
Luck is the result of action.
But, but…what about lottery winners?!
—You
Oh no, you got me, I haven’t heard that one yet.
I can’t believe all those lottery winners listened to an audiobook about winning and were magically granted the grand prize!
Oh wait… That’s. Never. Happened.
What did they do?
They bought a goddamn lottery ticket.
What does the word buy imply?
ACTION.
It’s up to you.
Do you want to win?
PROVE IT.
(Just don’t buy lottery tickets, that’s still stupid)
We only wear black, but when we don’t, we somehow still dress the same 🤦♂️
With an all new set, we talk about everything from what’s that smell to the philosophy of thinking versus doing.
A business coach, like a great sports coach, should meet you where you are. Their job is to ask questions and provide guidance, not to define who and where they think you should be.
You have an existing skillset.
You have a network.
You have opportunity.
A coach should identify and work within those constraints.
One who does will always outperform one who seeks conformity to their personal model for success.
Make sure you’re met where you are. If a coach expects you to join them where they are, demand better.
Art is ephemeral.
What you’ve done doesn’t matter.
What you DO is everything.
Like it or not, “What’s next?” is the most important question.
But it must be answered well before it’s asked.
Otherwise you’re no longer an artist taking us on a journey.
We’re just passengers asking to be dropped somewhere…anywhere.
This week, we talk about systems, friction, and how to overcome what’s holding you back.
You don’t need an audience of millions, thousands, or even hundreds to have a thriving business.
You can also be wildly successful with an audience of ones.
Just build accordingly.
This week, we’re sticking with our podcast habit by recording from the car. We had an audio snafu, but that won’t stop us.
We talk about why your habits aren’t sticking, how to successfully build positive habits, and how to stay motivated.
Find What is MAVEN? in your favorite podcast app.
I constantly talk to people who aren’t doing their thing because: excuses.
Then I invariably say, “Everything’s made up and nothing matters.”
Then they laugh.
They always laugh.
Not because it’s funny.
But because it’s uncomfortable.
And because they know it’s true.
Don’t let fear of judgment or the opinions of others hold you back.
Everything is made up.
Nothing matters.
Just do the thing.