Failure Leads to Success
Summary
- I believe that everyone has some success in their life; it's just a matter of what you're measuring.
- I recognize that despite experiencing many failures, I still achieved a level of success.
- I use humor to reflect on failures, jokingly calling myself a dunce for the mistakes I've made.
- I stay humble by focusing on the surprise of my success, not the accomplishments, to avoid a big ego.
- Instead of boasting about achievements, I take the opposite approach and express gratitude for being where I am.
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How To Take Action
A good way of doing better in business and personal growth is to look at what you've done right. Even little wins are still wins. Remember, everyone's got something they're good at. So, find what you're winning at and give yourself a pat on the back for it.
Next, don't be afraid to mess up. Everyone makes mistakes. I like to laugh about my goofs. When you trip up, instead of getting upset, just call yourself a dunce and move on with a smile. This keeps you from taking yourself too seriously.
To stay down-to-earth, think about how surprising it is that you've come this far. This can keep your ego in check. Be amazed at your success instead of bragging. It's not about all the shiny things you've done. It's about the wild ride to get there.
Now, here's some stuff you can do:
- Write down three small things you're good at. Could be making friends or even making a great sandwich. These are your wins.
- When you mess up, tell a funny story about your mistake to a friend. This will help you laugh it off.
- At the end of every day, write down one thing that surprised you about what you achieved. This will remind you how far you've come.
- Every morning, say "thank you" out loud for something in your life. Could be your health, your family, or even just the roof over your head. Gratitude keeps your feet on the ground.
Remember, the biggest win is being thankful for where you are and laughing along the way. Keep doing that, and you're golden.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"if you have any measure of success in your life which everyone does you just have to change what you're measuring"
- Alex Hormozi*
"you were able to have all of that failure and still have a level of success"
- Alex Hormozi*
"in some ways I think is like a little bit of a sense of humor"
- Alex Hormozi*
"I can't believe I'm still here and I think what it does is rather than talk about all your accomplishments"
- Alex Hormozi*
"set yourself up for a big ego failure basically sit from the exact opposite which is like I can't even believe I'm here what a win"
- Alex Hormozi*
Full Transcript
if you have any measure of success in your life which everyone does you just have to change what you're measuring on you were able to have all of that failure and still have a level of success which in some ways I think is like a little bit of a sense of humor you can be like wow I'm such a dunce like I can't believe I did all these things I can't believe I'm still here and I think what it does is rather than talk about all your accomplishments and set yourself up for a big ego failure basically sit from the exact opposite which is like I can't even believe I'm here what a win
