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Never Listen to Your Parents | Ep 336

The Game with Alex Hormozi · with null · October 14, 2021 · 7 min

Summary

In this potent episode, Alex Hormozi challenges entrepreneurs to critically assess advice from well-meaning parents and relatives. He argues that their inherent bias towards safety and predictability can stifle the risk-taking essential for extraordinary success. This episode is a call to develop an internal compass and resilience, recognizing that conventional advice may inadvertently hinder entrepreneurial ambition.

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founder & leadership

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entrepreneurial ambitionrisk-taking in businessnavigating family criticismself-belief for foundersinternal locus of controlgrowth mindset vs fixed mindset

Episode description

Sometimes, ignorance can be bliss. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about why you shouldn’t listen to the advice of your parents or relatives. It might sound a bit controversial, but it’s not what you think...Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(0:54) - Close ones as critics. Failure makes it easier for them.(2:08) - Not taking risks guarantees no success. They misunderstand risk.(4:49) - Opposition from most people is safer most of the time.Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Understand that loved ones' advice often stems from a desire for your safety, not necessarily your success in ambitious ventures.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Recognize that risk is often misunderstood by those outside the entrepreneurial world; their aversion to it can limit your potential.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Develop an 'internal locus of control' and self-belief to navigate criticism and doubt from close circles.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Prioritize your entrepreneurial vision, even if it diverges from the comfort zones and expectations of family members.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Be aware that continuous reliance on external validation, especially from those with a fixed mindset, can prevent you from achieving audacious goals.

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