The 30 Year Old Barista…
Summary
- Don't settle in a job you don't love; if you have a passion for something else, pursue it.
- Fear, anxiety, and false beliefs often hold people back from chasing their dreams.
- Ask yourself why you're not taking steps towards what you want and confront those reasons.
- It's normal to feel like you don't know what you're doing; everyone starts there.
- "Figuring it out" is vague; specify actions to move closer to your goals.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest not sticking with a job you don't love. If there's something else you are excited about, go after it. Many times, what holds you back is fear or thinking you can't do it. So, start by asking yourself, "Why am I not going after what I want?"
Here's the thing—feeling lost at the beginning is completely normal. What's important is to take small steps. Instead of saying "I'll figure it out," make a clear plan. Think about specific actions that will get you closer to your dream. For example, if you want to open a bakery but don't know where to start, begin by:
- Researching baking techniques or taking a local baking class.
- Visiting different bakeries to see what you like and don't like.
- Talking to bakery owners about how they started their business.
Now, for any kind of goal, here are some steps you can follow to move forward:
- List your fears and worries: Write down what’s scary about the change.
- Talk to someone who’s done it: Find a person who has already achieved what you want.
- Set small goals: Break down your big dream into little tasks.
- Learn every day: Read books, watch videos, or take short courses.
Remember, these steps should not cost a lot of money or take a ton of time. Focus on actions that give you lots of value without needing a lot of resources. Keep your steps simple and related to your goal, and you'll be on your way to making that dream a reality.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"I think a lot of people know the story of the 30-year-old Barista at Starbucks and they've been at Barista for 12 years"
– Alex Hormozi
"if you love that then do it"
– Alex Hormozi
"if you don't love that and you wish you were doing something else, that's what I would say I have a problem with"
– Alex Hormozi
"why are you not doing it"
– Alex Hormozi
"neither does anyone, what are you doing about that"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
I think a lot of people know the story of the 30-year-old Barista at Starbucks and they've been at Barista for 12 years this is to be clear if you love that then do it you know I mean like I have no judgment on what you do if you don't love that and you wish you were doing something else that's what I would say I have a problem with why are you not doing it and I think diving into that which is usually some sort of fear some sort of anxiety some sort of label that they believe that isn't true from someone else and just trying to Zone in on like why am I not doing it and taking two steps closer to it not just like because I don't know what I'm doing well duh neither as anyone what are you doing about that rather than like I'm going to figure it out well that doesn't mean anything what does figure it out mean
