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Jan 2024
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8 Lessons I Learned From My Hero | Ep 65...

ALEX HORMOZI
About this episode

“Rule zero is spend less than you earn.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) pays tribute one of his ultimate heroes, Charlie Munger, through sharing the lessons that greatly helped him in his entrepreneurial journey. He also delves into several concepts such as inverted thinking, lessons about brand importance, unique, expensive, sticky business models managed by an owner, the importance of living within our means, and how simplicity and determination to stay debt free led to Munger’s personal and professional success.

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:

(1:22) - #1: Inverted thinking can lead to innovative solutions.

(4:02) - #2: Simplicity is key in decision-making and business operations.

(5:34) - #3: Focus on unique, expensive, and sticky businesses.

(7:59) - #4: Know when to say 'enough' and avoid unnecessary complexity.

(9:20) - #5: Brand plays a crucial role in business success.

(11:04) - #6: Live within your means and prioritize financial fundamentals.

(12:47) - #7: Learning from the mistakes of others.

(13:29) - #8: The value of independence over money.

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