Episode
#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
1:48:07
Published: Mon Apr 03 2023
Description
Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author. Alex's Twitter has been one of my favourite sources of great insights over the last year. Today we get to go through some of my favourite lessons from him about life, human behaviour, psychology, business and resilience. This is really good. Expect to learn how your ego is keeping you poor, why you never need to care about what anyone else thinks of you, why having a life that sucks is actually a blessing, whether most easy opportunities are just distractions, how to conquer your tiny impulses, why you are built to deal with things being hard, how to beat anyone who ever copies you and much more... Sponsors: Website in 10 MINUTES, no coding skills required: https://hostinger.com/modernwisdom (code MODERNWISDOM for 10% off) Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://craftd.com/modernwisdom (use code MW15) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Follow Alex on Twitter - https://twitter.com/AlexHormozi Follow Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
An ad for Whoop 4.0 offering a free strap and first-month free offer with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
00:00 - 05:21 (05:21)
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An ad for Whoop 4.0 offering a free strap and first-month free offer with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Another ad for Hostinger offering an extra 10% off with the code wisdom.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
Alex shares his thoughts on the misconceptions surrounding entrepreneurship, explaining that even the most successful individuals face challenges and that smaller companies may have advantages over larger ones.
05:21 - 08:53 (03:31)
Summary
Alex shares his thoughts on the misconceptions surrounding entrepreneurship, explaining that even the most successful individuals face challenges and that smaller companies may have advantages over larger ones.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The faster you build confidence, the better your capacity to hone your podcasting skills.
08:53 - 13:38 (04:44)
Summary
The faster you build confidence, the better your capacity to hone your podcasting skills. Offering helpful suggestions and feasible scenarios, this podcast is the perfect practice for future podcasts.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this excerpt from the podcast, the speaker highlights how celebrating small wins can be impactful when trying to achieve a larger goal, and compares it to setting goals in fitness workouts.
13:38 - 18:21 (04:43)
Summary
In this excerpt from the podcast, the speaker highlights how celebrating small wins can be impactful when trying to achieve a larger goal, and compares it to setting goals in fitness workouts.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The easiest way to change your actions is to change your environment.
18:21 - 22:12 (03:50)
Summary
The easiest way to change your actions is to change your environment. This can be helpful in improving habits and increasing productivity.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The key to entrepreneurship is to learn the right lesson from a circumstance or instance.
22:12 - 25:31 (03:19)
Summary
The key to entrepreneurship is to learn the right lesson from a circumstance or instance. Identifying why a certain behavior is being punished allows for the opportunity to fix it, rather than making broad assumptions like all sales guys are bad.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of consistency in achieving success is discussed in this episode, along with the concept of "the woman in the red dress" as a means of staying on track with fitness goals.
25:31 - 30:54 (05:23)
Summary
The importance of consistency in achieving success is discussed in this episode, along with the concept of "the woman in the red dress" as a means of staying on track with fitness goals.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The risk adjusted return is a method used by investors to normalize different opportunities and adjust the risk appropriately.
30:54 - 35:44 (04:50)
Summary
The risk adjusted return is a method used by investors to normalize different opportunities and adjust the risk appropriately. These small victories can lead to big outcomes for investors.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his experiences of the highs and lows of fraternity pledging before drawing a comparison to entrepreneurship.
35:44 - 42:28 (06:43)
Summary
The speaker shares his experiences of the highs and lows of fraternity pledging before drawing a comparison to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the need for hard work and recognizing that success requires effort.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pain of the struggle that many individuals face is often created in their own minds, according to the speaker.
42:28 - 46:36 (04:07)
Summary
The pain of the struggle that many individuals face is often created in their own minds, according to the speaker. Overcoming psychological roadblocks is key to achieving success.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on the self-doubt they faced earlier in their career and confronting the fear of being a "piece of shit."
46:36 - 48:51 (02:15)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the self-doubt they faced earlier in their career and confronting the fear of being a "piece of shit."
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
Taking responsibility for your own success is crucial in achieving it.
48:51 - 54:18 (05:27)
Summary
Taking responsibility for your own success is crucial in achieving it. Blaming others and not taking ownership only gives power to those people and prevents personal growth.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
In order to do cold reach outs, business people need to make a piece of content.
54:18 - 57:47 (03:28)
Summary
In order to do cold reach outs, business people need to make a piece of content. It is important to focus on actual implementation rather than only talking about things not accomplished yet.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about their experience of initially blaming their dad for certain challenges they were facing in their pursuits but then realizing that they were still playing their dad's game even after they stopped blaming him.
57:47 - 1:04:52 (07:04)
Summary
The speaker talks about their experience of initially blaming their dad for certain challenges they were facing in their pursuits but then realizing that they were still playing their dad's game even after they stopped blaming him.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
Simon Sinek explains that applying an infinite game structure is more effective than a finite structure, as in the example of the Vietnam War where the US lost due to the Vietnamese playing an infinite game of staying alive and fighting.
1:04:52 - 1:11:29 (06:37)
Summary
Simon Sinek explains that applying an infinite game structure is more effective than a finite structure, as in the example of the Vietnam War where the US lost due to the Vietnamese playing an infinite game of staying alive and fighting. By chipping away at the weight of finite structures and placing more emphasis on the infinite game of continuous improvement, individuals can achieve long-lasting success.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
Successful people have a strong desire for achievement, a fear or pain they're running away from, and strong impulse control.
1:11:29 - 1:14:01 (02:31)
Summary
Successful people have a strong desire for achievement, a fear or pain they're running away from, and strong impulse control.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast host and guest discuss the importance of finding joy in work and creativity, and share personal anecdotes about their experiences.
1:14:01 - 1:16:17 (02:16)
Summary
The podcast host and guest discuss the importance of finding joy in work and creativity, and share personal anecdotes about their experiences.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on their belief that ultimately, everyone will die and not matter, and how the pursuit of fitness fits into that worldview.
1:16:18 - 1:21:25 (05:06)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their belief that ultimately, everyone will die and not matter, and how the pursuit of fitness fits into that worldview.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
On this podcast, the speaker talks about the concept of the reverse role model and how it's important to find an example of who you don't want to become in order to guide yourself.
1:21:25 - 1:26:04 (04:39)
Summary
On this podcast, the speaker talks about the concept of the reverse role model and how it's important to find an example of who you don't want to become in order to guide yourself. They also discuss how having a sense of urgency can push you to take action and not let opportunities go to waste.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of finding your own source of original content is discussed, highlighting that there is only one version of you and if someone else is doing it first, you will always be behind.
1:26:04 - 1:31:17 (05:12)
Summary
The importance of finding your own source of original content is discussed, highlighting that there is only one version of you and if someone else is doing it first, you will always be behind.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the different levels of wealth and how billionaires are on a different level altogether.
1:31:17 - 1:35:06 (03:49)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the different levels of wealth and how billionaires are on a different level altogether. They also discuss their admiration for certain individuals and the complexity of the mind and loneliness.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker ponders on the influence of social media and AI on our lives, suggesting that the overbearingness of social media is a significant issue.
1:35:06 - 1:42:36 (07:29)
Summary
The speaker ponders on the influence of social media and AI on our lives, suggesting that the overbearingness of social media is a significant issue. He adds that AI will persist in the future, but we need to be cautious about its impact.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the long-term potential risks of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and compares it to the creation of nuclear bombs.
1:42:36 - 1:46:05 (03:28)
Summary
The podcast discusses the long-term potential risks of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and compares it to the creation of nuclear bombs. The hosts fear that if AGI leads to everyone being limbically hijacked by their own personal newsfeed, it could have disastrous consequences.
Episode#610 - Alex Hormozi - 19 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker talks about their newsletter which can be found on chriswillx.com/books.
1:46:05 - 1:47:56 (01:51)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker talks about their newsletter which can be found on chriswillx.com/books. Additionally, the speaker mentions acquisition.com as a potential partner for businesses seeking growth.