Maybe You’re Not As Good As You Think?

Summary

• When we succeed, we often credit our own efforts, but when we face challenges, it's easy to blame external factors.
• It's important to confront the possibility that we might not be as competent as we think, especially if we're struggling.
• Recognizing our own shortcomings can actually be constructive because it identifies a clear problem that we can work to solve.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest starting by taking a hard look in the mirror. When things are going right, we love to think it's all thanks to our hard work. But when we hit a bump, too often we point fingers at everything but ourselves. It's crucial to ask: "Am I really doing my best, or is there something I'm missing?" If your business isn't booming or your personal goals feel out of reach, it's time to admit you might not have all the answers.

To put this honesty into action, I recommend jotting down areas where you're struggling. Not making enough sales? List it. Can't stick to your workout plan? Write it down. Once you have these points, think about what skills or knowledge you’re lacking. This cheat sheet is now your map to improvement.

Next, pick one item from your list—start with something small but meaningful. Let's say your customer service isn't great; you could read one book on the topic or test out a new way of interacting with customers for a week. Keep track of the changes, and if something works well, make it a habit.

Always remember to measure your progress. Set clear goals and deadlines for yourself; for example, "I want to increase customer satisfaction by 10% in one month." Having specific targets will help you stay on track.

By confronting your weaknesses head-on, you're already miles ahead of those who won’t admit they have any. It's not always comfortable to face the music, but it's the best way to start playing it better.

Quotes by Alex Hormozi

"Just getting really real with it which is just accepting that maybe you're not as good as you think you are"

– Alex Hormozi

"I have evidence to prove that you're not cuz if you were then you'd be crushing it"

– Alex Hormozi

"And if you're not crushing it then fine"

– Alex Hormozi

"I have a deficiency between where I am where I want to go"

– Alex Hormozi

"At least that's solvable"

– Alex Hormozi

Full Transcript

we're always happy to take the W and say it was us when someone else was helping us but when something is hurting us we're like no it's it's that it's not me just getting really real with it which is just accepting that maybe you're not as good as you think you are and I have evidence to prove that you're not cuz if you were then you'd be crushing it still so like and if you're not crushing it then fine I have a deficiency between where I am where I want to go and at least that's solvable