1 00:00:00,080 --> 00:00:03,040 Welcome to today's episode . Time is often hailed 2 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:05,500 as the entrepreneur's most critical resource, 3 00:00:05,500 --> 00:00:07,360 but this is a half truth. 4 00:00:07,360 --> 00:00:11,160 It's the energy you bring to that time that matters. 5 00:00:11,160 --> 00:00:13,300 Over the years, I've seen countless individuals 6 00:00:13,300 --> 00:00:15,880 busying themselves with 16-hour work days 7 00:00:15,880 --> 00:00:18,440 fueled by the hustle mentality. 8 00:00:18,440 --> 00:00:20,280 But here's the hard truth. 9 00:00:20,280 --> 00:00:22,219 Effectiveness plummets with each hour 10 00:00:22,219 --> 00:00:24,760 beyond our natural capacity. 11 00:00:24,760 --> 00:00:27,719 The key to my productivity wasn't stretching time 12 00:00:27,799 --> 00:00:29,360 but compressing high impact work 13 00:00:29,360 --> 00:00:32,340 into shorter undisturbed bursts. 14 00:00:32,340 --> 00:00:34,380 This approach, known as Pareto's principle 15 00:00:34,380 --> 00:00:37,520 or the 80-20 rule, isn't just a neat framework. 16 00:00:37,520 --> 00:00:39,060 It's a lifeline. 17 00:00:39,060 --> 00:00:40,720 Now let's talk about habits. 18 00:00:41,680 --> 00:00:44,959 Traditional wisdom preaches the power of daily routines, 19 00:00:44,959 --> 00:00:48,500 but consider the possibility of intermittent routines. 20 00:00:48,500 --> 00:00:50,500 Just like intermittent fasting can reset 21 00:00:50,500 --> 00:00:52,660 and improve your metabolism, 22 00:00:52,660 --> 00:00:54,180 breaking your routine occasionally 23 00:00:54,180 --> 00:00:57,560 can lead to bursts of creativity and problem solving. 24 00:00:57,580 --> 00:00:59,520 The secret lies in understanding the rhythm 25 00:00:59,520 --> 00:01:02,320 of your industry and your personal work style, 26 00:01:02,320 --> 00:01:05,860 then harnessing the chaos in managed spurts. 27 00:01:05,860 --> 00:01:07,300 As for systems, 28 00:01:07,300 --> 00:01:09,199 it's tempting to overengineer them 29 00:01:09,199 --> 00:01:10,959 in pursuit of perfection. 30 00:01:10,959 --> 00:01:13,239 Yet sometimes the most robust system 31 00:01:13,239 --> 00:01:14,919 is no system at all. 32 00:01:14,919 --> 00:01:17,360 Think about a minimum viable system. 33 00:01:17,360 --> 00:01:20,160 The simplest process that gets the job done. 34 00:01:20,160 --> 00:01:21,860 It's agile, it's lean, 35 00:01:21,860 --> 00:01:23,760 and it adapts on the fly. 36 00:01:23,760 --> 00:01:25,519 Bear in mind, a rigid system 37 00:01:25,559 --> 00:01:29,080 in a dynamic environment is the first to collapse. 38 00:01:29,080 --> 00:01:30,199 On personal development, 39 00:01:30,199 --> 00:01:32,419 everyone will tell you to broaden your skill set, 40 00:01:32,419 --> 00:01:36,160 but specialization is where you'll find rarity and value. 41 00:01:36,160 --> 00:01:37,800 I focused on one skill at a time 42 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:39,660 to the point of mastery. 43 00:01:39,660 --> 00:01:41,699 Then I hired not for generalists 44 00:01:41,699 --> 00:01:43,860 but for masters in other fields. 45 00:01:43,860 --> 00:01:47,059 This way, my businesses became hubs of exceptional talent, 46 00:01:47,059 --> 00:01:50,040 not just jack of all trades operations. 47 00:01:50,040 --> 00:01:52,220 Now let's touch on finances, 48 00:01:52,220 --> 00:01:55,239 arguably the heartbeat of entrepreneurship. 49 00:01:55,260 --> 00:01:57,559 Conventional advice pushes diversification 50 00:01:57,559 --> 00:01:59,820 but during my wealth accumulation phase, 51 00:01:59,820 --> 00:02:02,300 I practiced calculated concentration. 52 00:02:02,300 --> 00:02:04,860 It's risky, no lies there. 53 00:02:04,860 --> 00:02:07,019 However, deep knowledge of a few investments 54 00:02:07,019 --> 00:02:10,399 can yield better returns than a broad, shallow approach. 55 00:02:10,399 --> 00:02:12,699 Of course, risk management is essential, 56 00:02:12,699 --> 00:02:15,919 never gamble more than you can afford to lose. 57 00:02:15,919 --> 00:02:18,880 True wealth is built through informed, bold focus 58 00:02:18,880 --> 00:02:21,740 with diversification serving as a protective shell, 59 00:02:21,740 --> 00:02:23,559 not the growth engine. 60 00:02:23,820 --> 00:02:26,839 Closing with leadership, a position where many seek 61 00:02:26,839 --> 00:02:28,679 to be the loudest voice in the room. 62 00:02:28,679 --> 00:02:30,559 For me, leadership was about 63 00:02:30,559 --> 00:02:32,779 being the last voice that matters. 64 00:02:32,779 --> 00:02:35,039 By actively listening, processing, 65 00:02:35,039 --> 00:02:38,600 then guiding with deliberate and considered responses, 66 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:41,080 you teach your team to problem solve first 67 00:02:41,080 --> 00:02:43,979 rather than rely on your input for every minor decision. 68 00:02:45,240 --> 00:02:47,559 So there you have it, a smattering of the hard-earned 69 00:02:47,559 --> 00:02:49,839 insights that have sculpted my path. 70 00:02:50,759 --> 00:02:52,899 Try applying even one to your endeavors 71 00:02:52,899 --> 00:02:55,779 and you might find a whole new way forward. 72 00:02:55,779 --> 00:02:59,119 And remember, always question the standard wisdom, 73 00:02:59,119 --> 00:03:02,559 sometimes the most worn path is the most treacherous. 74 00:03:02,559 --> 00:03:04,339 If today's talk resonated with you, 75 00:03:04,339 --> 00:03:06,740 subscribe for more insights. 76 00:03:06,740 --> 00:03:09,380 Share this with someone who's trading time for impact 77 00:03:09,380 --> 00:03:11,699 and could use a nudge toward intentionality. 78 00:03:12,699 --> 00:03:16,240 Until the next episode, keep innovating beyond convention.