In episode #908, we discuss why hard work isn’t the sole factor in success. Tune in to hear what success is actually made of.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:27] Today’s Topic: Hard Work Isn’t The Key to Success
• [01:02] Just because you put in hours, doesn’t mean you will be successful.
• [01:45] The key is working more efficiently, not more.
• [01:54] Neil doesn’t schedule meetings on Fridays.
• [02:35] Always make time for yourself.
• [02:42] If you’re creative, you can be successful.
• [03:00] In order to scale, it’s important to have processes.
• [03:15] Hire people who are smarter than you.
• [04:26] When hiring, ask yourself if you would work for this person and if you admire them.
• [05:15] If a person’s references don’t check out, it’s a big red flag.
• [06:04] That’s it for today!
• [06:10] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.!

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