You Need to Build the Right Foundation

Summary

• When tasked with building the tallest tower in 10 seconds, you might stack items quickly, but the result is flimsy.
• Given 10 days, constructing a stable structure from the ground up with sturdy bricks is a better approach.
• Even if a quick stack is the fastest way to height, it won't reach 10 stories because the foundation is weak.
• To achieve substantial, lasting growth, like reaching a $10 million goal, starting over with a solid foundation is key.
• Prioritizing stability and quality from the beginning ensures scalability and durability in the long term.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest taking a close look at your current approach to building your business, project, or personal growth. Ask yourself, "Are my methods more like the flimsy tower or a solid structure?" If you realize you're stacking quickly without a strong base, it's time to change your strategy.

For entrepreneurs starting a small business, it's tempting to rush for quick wins. But think about the 10-day tower strategy. Start with strong, sturdy bricks—these are your foundational business practices. For example, prioritize setting up good bookkeeping, creating a solid business plan, and building a strong network of relationships. Each of these core elements lays a layer of bricks that support your growth.

For personal growth, it's similar. Instead of chasing the latest fad or shortcut, commit to consistent, quality habits. Build daily routines that improve your skills, like reading for 20 minutes or practicing a new language for 10 minutes each day. These activities might seem small at first, but they add up and create a base that can support bigger achievements.

If you're aiming for a $10 million goal or any substantial target, remember that stability and quality are your best friends. You may need to rethink your plan and start over, focusing on these principles. Cut out any shortcuts or unstable practices that don't contribute to a strong foundation.

Finally, remember to keep building consistently. Even if it seems slow, adding one "brick" at a time will ensure that you can scale up without collapsing. By prioritizing this methodical building, you'll create something durable that can reach new heights.

Quotes by Alex Hormozi

"the fastest way to get to 10 million is to start back at zero and build it right to begin with"

– Alex Hormozi

"you built it wrong to begin with"

– Alex Hormozi

"I need you to build something that's 10 stories tall"

– Alex Hormozi

"you would never get there"

– Alex Hormozi

"if I then said I need you to build something that's 10 stories tall"

– Alex Hormozi

Full Transcript

if I told you to build the tallest tower you possibly could in 10 seconds here's how you might do Time Imagine I told you to build the tallest building you possibly could in 10 days you would probably say you know what I can probably get some more boxes and I probably wouldn't build it cuz how flimsy is this so I might build it piece by piece from the ground up with more stable bricks from day one and I keep adding and keep adding and keep adding and then when 10 days came I might be five stories high the fastest way to get to this tall is to build it the exact way I did earlier but if I then said I need you to build something that's 10 stories tall you would never get there and what happens is people get stuck and they can't add another one on top and it's because you built it wrong to begin with sometimes the fastest way to get to 10 million is to start back at zero and build it right to begin with because this thing is never going to last