The Game with Alex Hormozi

15 Brutal Truths I Know at 36 That I Wish I Knew at 20 | Ep 912

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Nov 20, 2025
In this intriguing discussion, listeners discover the brutal realities of life and entrepreneurship. Alex emphasizes the importance of choosing worthy goals despite inevitable suffering. He highlights how embracing criticism and uncertainty is crucial for growth. Practical advice follows on mastering rejection and feedback to excel fast. With a focus on long-term persistence and deep, uninterrupted work, Alex reveals how to build confidence through past wins. Ultimately, he empowers everyone to believe in their ability to overcome challenges.
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ANECDOTE

From Reading To Radical Action

  • Alex read 14 self-help books in a quarter and his life didn't change.
  • He then vowed to implement one book fully before reading another and quit his job to drive across the country.
INSIGHT

Volume Beats Talent Over Time

  • Volume (repetition) is often the limiting factor to success, not talent.
  • Do unreasonable volume so failure becomes statistically impossible.
ADVICE

Work Hard While You Have Few Responsibilities

  • If you're under 30 and unencumbered, work as many hours as humanly possible.
  • Those years compound powerfully and set you up for decades of advantage.
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