What Makes Business Worth It…
Summary
- When you start off with the "Ultimate Sword" on your first day and know where every monster is, the challenge disappears and the game stops being enjoyable.
- It's similar to how the Greek gods envied mortals because mortals' lives were uncertain whereas the gods' lives were predictable.
- Having guarantees in life may seem appealing, but that certainty can take away the value of the pursuit itself.
- The excitement and worth of achievement come from the challenge and the possibility that anything could happen.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing strategies that incorporate uncertainty into your everyday goals. This approach could make your work more exciting and keep you motivated. Remember, too much certainty can make tasks feel dull, so aim to embrace the unknown just like in a challenging game.
A good way of doing this:
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Set Goals with Uncertain Outcomes: Instead of always going for guaranteed outcomes, set goals where there's a risk you might not succeed. This can make your achievements feel more rewarding.
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Try New Things: Every once in a while, experiment with new strategies or ventures. The learning process can be rewarding, and you might discover new opportunities.
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Embrace Challenges: When faced with a difficult task, instead of avoiding it, see it as an opportunity to grow. The struggle itself can be valuable.
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Learn Constantly: Instead of thinking you've mastered something, stay in a learner's mindset. This way, you'll always find value in the process of getting better.
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Avoid Shortcuts: While it might be tempting to find the easiest path, consider taking the more challenging route sometimes. The hard work can make success feel sweeter.
Remember, the worth of what you're doing often comes from the effort and learning along the way, not just the end result. So try to find joy in the process and let the possibility of what could happen fuel your drive.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"you have the Ultimate Sword day one and you know where every monster is and you can't lose because you have an impenetrable shield"
– Alex Hormozi
"it stops being fun and it's the same reason that the Greek gods envied The Mortals"
– Alex Hormozi
"Anything Could Happen whereas the God's outcomes were guaranteed"
– Alex Hormozi
"we have this perception that we want this thing"
– Alex Hormozi
"if we really were to have that guarantee it would circumvent the reason it's worth pursuing to begin with"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
you you have the Ultimate Sword day one and you know where every every monster is and you can't lose because you have an impenetrable shield on it stops being fun and it's the same reason that the Greek gods envied The Mortals Anything Could Happen whereas the God's outcomes were guaranteed and so we have this perception that we want this thing but if we really were to have that guarantee it would circumvent the reason it's worth pursuing to begin with
