Founder of Eight Companies Explains: How to Take Massive Action (ft. Noah Kagan)

Social media messes with our expectations because it convinces us that we should be doing everything, everywhere, all at once.

But the reality is that we should focus on doing one or two things extremely well, in one place, consistently over a long period of time.

Today on the pod, I talk to Noah Kagan, multi-millionaire and multi-business owner, about the type of consistency and habits that lead to wealth.

Noah created his own wealth out of self-belief, learning from failing and being careful with what he gives a fuck about. Noah’s story is compelling as he shares how he found success over decades, by never ceasing to try.

If you’re looking for some raw talk to get you motivated to go out and do cool shit, this is the episode to sink your energy into. Enjoy.

CHAPTERS

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction: What Don't You Give a Fuck About? 00:02:43 The Coffee Challenge: Practicing Rejection 00:03:40 Rejection Goals and Taking Action 00:15:23 Figuring Out What You Actually Want 00:18:23 The Journey to Self-Acceptance 00:19:41 Having Something to Look Forward To 00:21:08 The Quality of Your Friendships 00:23:40 Fame, Attention, and Ego 00:25:58 The Will Smith Slap and Being Human 00:32:35 The Slow Ramp Up: How Success Really Happens 00:33:41 Getting Fired From Facebook and Mint 00:44:40 The Power of Starting With One Dollar 00:38:47 Leadership, Self-Awareness, and CEO Surveys 00:51:41 Less Ambitious Goals for Longer Periods 00:55:33 YouTube, Knocking on Doors, and Asking the Right Questions 01:00:12 Mark's Failed Man-on-the-Street Video 01:01:50 The Videos Mark Is Most Proud Of 01:06:43 Hedonic Adaptation and Managing Expectations 01:10:47 Owning Your Word: The Subtle Art of Embracing Your Brand 01:12:30 Closing Thoughts: Did I Give Too Many Fucks?

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