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Why I Didn't Care When My Dad Said He Was Proud of Me ...and how you can be the person people love to talk to | Ep 111

The Game with Alex Hormozi · with Ben Horowitz · March 7, 2019 · 8 min

Summary

This episode is a powerful exploration of building character-based relationships and cultivating unconditional support. Alex Hormozi discusses the importance of having friends who stand by you, the power of believing in potential before results, and the challenge of showing kindness to difficult people. This episode provides valuable insights into fostering strong personal connections and developing intrinsic self-worth.

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founder & leadership

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unconditional support in relationshipscharacter developmentpersonal relationshipsfriendship and support systemsbelieving in potentialkindness in difficult situations

Episode description

Unconditional love, respect, and pride from a parent to a child is based on character, not on circumstance. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares a powerful story from Ben Horowitz about the importance of having friends who can be there for you during both good and bad times. He also discusses the power of believing in someone before you can see any results and the difficulty of being kind to people who are not nice to you.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:(0:32) The value of unconditional support(1:47) Unconditional love and respect in relationships(5:40) The power of believing before you can see(7:17) Reflection on unconditional human relationshipsFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

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What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Prioritize relationships based on character and unconditional support, not just circumstantial success or achievements.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Actively seek out and nurture friendships with individuals who will support you through both good and bad times.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Practice believing in others' potential even before they demonstrate tangible results; this belief can be a powerful catalyst.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Challenge yourself to extend kindness even to those who are not pleasant or kind to you, recognizing the long-term benefits of maintaining your own character.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Understand that true self-worth and validation come from within and from those who see your intrinsic character, rather than solely from external approval.

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