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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Stop caring about other people's opinions to free yourself from their judgments.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

In three generations, everyone who knew you will be dead, including those whose opinions have held you back. So, do it for yourself.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

I think about death often because it influences how I see time and the actions I'm willing to take despite others' judgments.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

It doesn't matter if I achieve my goals or not; in three generations, I'll be forgotten, so I should just do it for me.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You need to think independently and work out what to do from first principles, without societal norms or expectations.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The more you practice independent thinking, the more it becomes your default, making others' actions seem increasingly irrational.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Living a life you don't want, dating someone just for social acceptance, or staying in a job you don't love is terrifying to me.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The freedom to fail repeatedly is more fulfilling than living on autopilot.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Having difficult conversations is essential for personal growth and clarity.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The burden of unmade decisions weighs heavily on us; making choices is crucial.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The heaviest burdens in life are unmade decisions; the stress comes from having decisions to make and not making them.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You can define commitment by eliminating alternatives; until you do that, you're not truly committed to your decisions.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The anxiety cost of unmade decisions is significant; every second spent thinking about them could have been used to take action instead.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

To remember everything you learn, engage actively with the material; learning is not passive.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You don't have to feel good about it; just keep going and push through.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You can move through life at seven times the rate of others by making decisions quickly, rather than taking weeks to decide.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Judge yourself by your actions, not your thoughts; actions define you.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Success comes from doing the things others won't do; embrace the hard work.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

If you're afraid of failing, remember that you're actually afraid of what others will think of you if you fail.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The ultimate productivity system is to start working without waiting for the perfect moment.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

A hack for knowing who to take advice from is to evaluate their results; look for proven success.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Use your insecurities to drive you; many people think they need perfect conditions to start, but the perfect condition is the one you're in.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

There's always an advantage and a disadvantage from every position; you just have to play the hand you're dealt.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Cynicism is a loser's strategy; it limits your potential and growth.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Learning isn't a spectator sport; it requires active participation and effort.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Cynicism acts as a safety blanket, protecting you from the pain of failure by ensuring you never have to face it publicly.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The only guaranteed investment that doesn't work is never investing at all; people often choose the long failure of inaction over the short failure of trying.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

In life, you must choose your regrets wisely; they shape your future.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Overcoming the fear of what others think is key to living authentically.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

In life, you must choose your regrets, as regrets are an unavoidable part of being human and a byproduct of opportunity cost.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

When faced with difficult decisions, consider which regret you can live with, as some regrets are harder to bear than others.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Success is not just about what you want to achieve, but also about what you want to avoid; understanding your fears can guide your decisions.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Work as hard as you can at one thing and see what happens; focus breeds success.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Heroes and villains share the same backstory of pain; the difference lies in how they choose to respond to that pain.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

To be a hero in your own story, you must confront pain and choose to transform it into something meaningful, rather than avoiding it. Most high performers are driven by feelings of insufficiency and resentment rather than passion or purpose, using these emotions as fuel to achieve their goals.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Being specific about your pain and the sources of your resentment can help you operationalize your feelings and use them as motivation for change.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Success is the only true revenge; when you achieve your goals, those who doubted you become irrelevant as you rise above them.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Using your pain can transform you into a hero; embrace your struggles.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

When you focus on proving others wrong, you risk losing sight of your own goals and allowing them to dictate your actions.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Many people pursue societal norms driven by resentment, believing that winning at these norms will justify their feelings and validate their existence.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The most traumatic events in our lives can serve as opportunities for growth, shaping us into who we are meant to be.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Success is the only revenge that truly matters; focus on your achievements.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You've likely achieved goals that you once believed would bring you happiness, but true joy often comes from the journey rather than the destination.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Finding small moments of presence throughout your day can enhance your overall enjoyment of life, allowing you to appreciate the mundane.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Being present in the moment, even during challenging times, can help you find beauty and meaning in your experiences.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Fame doesn't change you; it just changes everybody around you.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

When you're on your way up, everyone roots for you because you remind them of their dreams; when you're at the top, everyone tears you down because you remind them that they gave up on their dreams.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

People want you to do well, but not better than them.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Self-love is holding yourself to a higher standard than anyone else does.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You can accept the outcomes you've created but don't need to accept that those outcomes are the end-all; you can still strive to be better.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You've already achieved goals that you once thought would make you happy; reflect on your journey.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Sadness comes from a lack of perceived options; it feels like hopelessness because you don't know what to do.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The opposite of sadness is anxiety, which comes from having many options but few priorities.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Choosing the plan isn't hard; sticking to the plan is hard.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

A mediocre plan that you stick to always outperforms an amazing plan that you never stick with, and I had to stick it out long enough to get that first reward, which made me want to do more of it.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You don't have to feel good about it; you just have to keep going. The feeling will pass, but you will remain.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The more I work, the better I get at working, and the more productive I become per unit of time.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Judge yourself by your actions, not your thoughts. I became less disappointed in myself when I focused on what I did rather than what I thought.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The mindset of thinking that someone else has it easier is flawed; you have no idea of the barriers they overcame to achieve their success.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The journey of personal development is often romanticized, but the reality can feel like hell; it’s important to acknowledge the struggle.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Nobody will criticize you for doing worse than them; focus on your own path.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

You need to do something that most people aren't willing to do to achieve success, as the average person is often in a state of mediocrity.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

The work doesn't care about your feelings; it rewards those who put in the effort consistently, regardless of how they feel.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Consistency is one of the most difficult virtues to maintain because we are naturally attracted to novelty.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

If you can learn to love the process of trying hard, it becomes unreasonable to think you can't succeed.

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Alex Hormozi

08/22/23

@ Chris Williamson

Hold yourself to a higher standard than anyone else does; self-accountability is crucial.

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