Everyone wants to “build in public," but nobody wants to look stupid in public. Which is why most people never actually build anything.

Mediocre talent + relentless curiosity beats an overthinking genius every single time. I've watched it happen for 20 years.

Stop trying to be extraordinary at everything. - Be ordinary at most things. - Be exceptional at one thing. - Be consistent in all things. This is how you actually thrive.

Stop asking for permission to build the life you want. Your family will tell you no. Your friends will tell you no. The corporate machine will tell you no. Go build it anyway.

The ability to generate income without asking anyone's permission is the closest thing to magic that exists.

In 2021, I raised my consulting rates from $250/hour to $1,800/hour. I just finished writing 1,500+ words on the 4-step process I used to do it. It's called the FITI Method. Subscribe below to get it this Saturday:

It’s wild how many people spend their lives quietly unhappy because they're afraid someone they barely know might disapprove.

The real flex isn't making $1M a year. It's making $1M a year without: - Checking email before noon - Missing family dinners - Working weekends That's the real flex.

My wife and I have a weekly financial meeting every Monday morning. - Weekly earnings - What’s set aside for taxes - What did we spend this week - What’s left over and where it goes A little accountability goes a long way. We haven’t missed one in almost 5 years. Highly recommend (especially if you're self-employed).

The biggest business unlock is realizing that "busy" and "productive" are opposites, not synonyms.