Book of Quotes and Beliefs

The idea of this page came from the Book of Beliefs by Buster Benson. I liked the idea and started my own book. Here’s what I’ve gathered so far.

Beliefs

1. There is no failure, only results.
2. Always focus on simplicity.
3. Start small and make improvements as you go.
4. Always try to get a win faster - Focus on the easiest win you can get right now
5. The best work is no work. If it’s not necessary, don’t do it.
6. I feel so much better when people don't know where I am and what I'm doing.
7. In a company, ensure that before you start selling, multiple people can produce what you're selling with the same quality.
8. The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.

Razors

1. Ask how many hours does a task take. When asking the hours people can't tell end of the week for example. Alex Hormozi
2. Ask: Is this a missed opportunity, or is this a problem? And solve all problems. Alex Hormozi
3. The test of "Is this data valuable": When it changes does it changes behavior? If the answer is no, then you don't need to track it. Alex Hormozi
4. The best work is no work. If it’s not necessary, don’t do it. Fábio Akita
5. Ask What would it take? It assumes success. You then work backwards from the reality that you want to create. Alex Hormozi
6. Later you'll be dead. Later is just another word for never. Sahil Bloom

Quotes

All quotes are from personal notes or findings on Twitter, so most of them do not include the author. If you know the author or if it is you, please contact me.

It only takes 20 hours of focused effort to get proficient in any skill. The problem is, most people waste years before they start the first hour - Alex Hormozi video.

Don't wish it were easier. Wish you were better. - Jim Rohn

Direction determines destination. Destination is not determined by hope, not determined by will. You cannot change destination over night, but here is what you can change today: direction. - Jim Rohn

Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day. - Jim Rohn

Always try to compress wisdom into directives. Make it simple to follow the wise path.

If you can choose between paying with money or time, choose to pay with money.

Discipline is the strongest form of self love.

You have nothing in this world to conquer or to challenge or to transcend, apart from your mind. All your neighbors live here, your enemies and friends live here, your gods and demons live here, and yourself, imagined, lives here.

The man who never fell has no glory.

Life is like music; the goal is to listen, not to reach its end.

Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one.’ Voltaire

Unless your customer gets everything he wants every time, he'll go someplace else to get it.