How I Proposed to Leila (With No Ring)
Summary
- I proposed to Ilila in a very straightforward manner, without a ring, suggesting that if someone is willing to marry you, they should be comfortable saying yes in any ordinary situation, not just the perfect beach proposal scenario.
- Ilila agreed to marry me and our engagement was simple and without extravagant displays, reflecting the reality of everyday life rather than an overly romanticized moment.
- I then acknowledged the need for a ring after the proposal and proceeded to handle that detail.
- Our wedding was quick, taking place just six days after the proposal, emphasizing the notion that the commitment and decision to marry is more significant than a lengthy engagement or elaborate wedding preparations.
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How To Take Action
A good way of doing things often involves keeping them simple and real. Just like I proposed without a ring, think about cutting the frills and focusing on what's truly important. If you're starting a business or personal project, don't wait for the perfect moment. Start with what you have right now.
Here's what you can do:
Focus on Commitment Over Show: Like my quick proposal, make your decisions based on the end goal, not the flashy start. If you decide to start a new healthy habit or a business idea, commit to it fully. Don't wait for a perfect beginning.
Take Immediate Action: After Ilila said yes, I got the ring. Follow up your decisions with instant action. Made a new business connection? Send a follow-up email right away. Learned a new skill? Apply it to a project immediately.
Emphasize Substance Over Style: Our wedding was in six days. We cared more about being married than about a big event. Apply this to your goals by valuing the content of your work more than its appearance. A simple product done well is better than a fancy one that's not useful.
Keep Overhead Low: No extravagant engagement or wedding means less expense and hassle. For your projects, minimize costs. For personal growth, invest time in reading free resources online instead of expensive courses.
Be Realistic: Just as life isn't always like a beach proposal, business and personal growth have their ups and downs. Set realistic expectations and be ready to adapt.
Start with these steps, and remember that the most powerful moves are often the simplest and most genuine.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"I asked ilila to marry me when I walked in the door with no ring"
– Alex Hormozi
"I think it would make sense if we got married what do you think"
– Alex Hormozi
"if someone's going to say yes to you and it mean it they might as well be able to say yes to you at the grocery store or when you're stuck in traffic"
– Alex Hormozi
"that's what real life's going to be"
– Alex Hormozi
"she said yes and then I said cool then I probably should get you a and then I went and got her and we were married six days later"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
I asked ilila to marry me when I walked in the door with no ring and I said I think it would make sense if we got married what do you think so everybody always wants to say like he was on the beach and he was on one knee and there was candles everywhere it's like that's reflective of normal life isn't it if someone's going to say yes to you and it mean it they might as well be able to say yes to you at the grocery store or when you're stuck in traffic because that's what real life's going to be and she said yes and then I said cool then I probably should get you a and then I went and got her and we were married six days later
