The Game with Alex Hormozi

You will never make it... a back of napkin breakdown | Ep 109

Feb 28, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Moving The Goalpost With Layla

  • Alex recounts conversations with his wife Layla about repeatedly moving the goalpost for feeling 'okay' financially.
  • He explains he's risk-seeking to make money but risk-averse once he has it, fueling the never-enough feeling.
INSIGHT

Comfort Moves As The Business Grows

  • Entrepreneurs never feel they have enough because perceived exposure keeps rising as the business grows.
  • As overhead and responsibility scale, the amount that feels 'comfortable' also expands, so comfort never arrives.
INSIGHT

More Revenue Often Means More Stress

  • Growing revenue often increases the business size required to sustain the owner's desired cushion, which raises stress.
  • Higher revenue typically brings greater overhead and responsibility, so stress doesn't disappear with income.
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