The Tai Lopez Show

There are many different ways to go about the process of multiplying the money that you have, but the foundational first step is to begin to save. Americans on average save somewhere between -1% and 5%, which is far too little to make very good progress in building wealth.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this best of the week episode, we’re talking about love and why its closest analogy may be hypnotism, why you can’t really trust someone who is in love, and why you need to treat your relationships and love life like you have a short amount of time left to live: Would you really be with this person if you only had a few months left to live?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of people wish they had more attention from the opposite sex, especially guys wishing girls were always chasing them. But have you considered that the personality traits of someone who is likely to chase you may not ultimately be the personality traits you are looking for in a relationships?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding people, and have a core, foundational understanding of personality types is essential if you want to know who you should date, who you should have a relationships with, and who you should avoid.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how to rebalance your own ideas of the reward/pain ratio, to get your butt out of the chair and get to work, on today’s episode of the Tai Lopez Show.If you struggle with procrastination, this episode will give you the tools that you need to kick that bad habit for good. The problem comes from a mental bias which, once you define it and are aware of it, you can adjust to show yourself how much the momentary pain is worth it for the reward at the end of the tunnel.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Very few people understand the the risk/reward bias in human brains, and how it can hold you back from achieving what you want to achieve.Many people have an inaccurate understanding of the amount of pain, or work, that it will take for them to achieve their goals, as compared to the amount of happiness it will bring them when they finally do achieve those goals.This is why humans procrastinate.Learn how to STOP procrastinating on today's episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s educational system is not setup for people to learn in a way that will really help them in the future. Because of standardized tests, rules, and regulations, the school system actually encourages people to pump as much information as possible into their brain before a test, and then simply dump it out as soon as they are done with the test.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unintended consequences often negate the good that a regulation or ruling in government is trying to do. In fact, often the problem that was supposed to be solved is simply magnified through the unintended consequences, and the same thing can be true for your life.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week was all about learning how to live the best life you possibly can, on your own terms. This means thinking through very carefully what that specifically means for you, what is most important to you, and what you would like written on your tombstone, and then optimizing your entire life around that end-goal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people simply fall into the relationships that they have, but today we’re talking about how you can, and why you should, strategically think carefully through who you want around you. Because we have found that humans tend to gravitate to become like the people that they spend the most time with, it is of paramount importance that we surround ourselves with only the best kinds of people, and this episode is showing you how to do that.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making good money and life decisions is going to be one of the most important skills you will develop. This episode, and this interview with Barry Schwartz, will reveal some of the best ways to make the right decisions, no matter what the decision is about.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live your life with the constant idea in the back of your mind of what you want written on your tombstone when you die. We all die sometime, some sooner than others, and you simply cannot predict what will happen to you, and how much time you have left.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No matter how important you think that networking is, you’re probably underestimating the real value of it. It’s so valuable that you almost can not place enough importance on it. But the way that you network is incredibly important. There is a right way and a wrong way, and on today’s episode I’m telling you what the right way is so that you get the most out of this essential aspect of business.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you wrote your autobiography right now, would anyone want to read it?That is the question you should ask, and the test you should give yourself, to find out if you’re truly leading an adventurous life.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sense of adventure seems to have gone out of the world. Too many people are spending all of their efforts in creating the most comfortable, pleasant life possible, when in reality comfort doesn’t bring you nearly the kind of happiness and fulfillment that adventure does.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talked about how every good or bad thing in your life is a result of a decision you made, what this means for how you should go about making decisions, the best way to make decisions, how to pick a diet that works for you, as well as how to make money with social media.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The way you spend your time is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Time is the only thing that you can never get more of, making it your most valuable commodity.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making money with social media is a lot more doable than most people think. It comes down to having a good understanding of human nature, understanding the technology, and then testing and iterating.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re taking on a controversial topic today: marijuana, LSD, and psychedelics. We’re digging into the good, the bad, and the ugly of all of it.Something that is important to keep in mind about marijuana is that, because it has been illegal for so long, we do not have good quality controls in place, nor even especially good ways for measuring the THC levels, etc. So while many argue that it is less harmful than alcohol, these other aspects on the whole contribute to the danger of the substance overLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entire world of medicine, health, and how to live longer, is about to change, and today I’m talking about Dr. David Agus about that coming change.We dig into why any diet that stresses your body is bad for you in the long run, how to eat in a way that will reduce and minimize stress, why humans weren’t meant to graze, and that’s why separate and distinct meals are better than constant snacking, and much more.The future of living healthy is now, so learn about it on this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to be intelligent in your decision making, and in your everyday life, you need to learn how to take emotion out of the decisions that you make. When it comes to analyzing, a cold and calculated approach, in the middle of a lot emotions and opinions flying around, is what is needed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The skill of the making good decisions is one of the most important skills to master in your life. There are several ways to go about it, but one of the best strategies is to look at the different courses, and ask which way has the most potential for regret, and then take the other one.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a roundup of the best moments from throughout the week on the Tai Lopez Show. We talk about diets, whether or not veganism is healthy, how to pick the perfect diet for you, how to “date” a business idea before “marrying” it, why pre-sale is so important to business, how to look at the “risk adjusted return” on a business idea, and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you try to make too much money too quickly, you probably won’t know what you’re doing, and could easily lose it all. That’s why I recommend a special strategy when it comes to increasing your income, to make sure you’re always headed in the right direction, but in a way that is safe for your future.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curiosity is one of the most essential ingredients to success, because it will ensure that you are constantly learning new things and thereby improving yourself. Try to cultivate an insatiable desire within you to learn more every day, and you will go far.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a serious lack of perspective in much of the world today. When it comes to the things people are worried about, what they stress over, what keeps them up at night, and how much “risk” they think they can take, there is often a profound lack of perspective.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been trying to figure out how to lose fat, Ben Greenfield is sharing the simple steps required on this episode.Supplement companies tend to have it all wrong when it comes to fat loss supplements. Ben is sharing the exact formula required to be sure that you’re burning fat all day, everyday.Listen to today’s episode for the secret to healthy fat loss.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Greenfield is a legend in fitness and dieting, and today we’re discussing veganism, the good, the bad, and the ugly, the future of dieting, the secret to fat loss supplements that actually work, and the most important item to cut out of your diet (hint: it’s not sugar).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a brand new format: Best of the week. We’re going back through some of the best conversational moments from the podcast this last week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest complaints people have is the ability to find motivation. It’s so easy to procrastinate and just wish things would happen for you. The trick to overcoming procrastination is all in your mind.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest mistake people make when they decide to start a business is that they start too big. They invest everything they have in one idea, and hope everything goes well.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a conversation with one of the main mentors in my life, Joel Salatin. We’re talking about the food industry, looking at the industry forces at play with Amazon’s recent acquisition of Whole Foods, the overall mindsets required for success, and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a conversation with one of the main mentors in my life, Joel Salatin. We’re talking about the food industry, looking at the industry forces at play with Amazon’s recent acquisition of Whole Foods, the overall mindsets required for success, and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you haven’t heard of it before, there’s something called the dark triad. It’s a test that analyzes your exploitative personality traits: Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. These traits seems to be on the rise in today’s society.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I’m interviewing one of the authors I quote the most, Dr. David Buss. Dr. Buss, wrote the book “Evolutionary Psychology.” Were talking about some of the taboo subjects that people get uncomfortable to talk about: How do you define “mate-worthiness?”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a deep dive into the mindsets that will take you from wherever you are now to the next level of success, whether monetarily or in any other area. When it comes to achievement, your biggest enemy is your own mind. So the best way to improve your ability to succeed is to train your mind, just like you train your body, to be in better shape and have the ability to be more successful.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I invited a hater on my show. Instead of running from people, I invite them in to have a conversation that will allow us to learn from each other.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Don’t overestimate your own intelligence” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Many people want to know how to make money on social media, and today’s episode is a deep dive on how to do just that. We cover a lot of ground, from why social media is a necessary tool, how to judge when it is ok to lose money for a time or when you need to aggressively guard against that, why and how to keep track of trends, and much more. If you’re goal is to make more money online and through social media, this episode is for you. Take notes and implement to see real changes in your life. Also, remember, you can see the behind the scenes on all these videos if you tune in live on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or Periscope. “Go straight to the top. Copy the biggest and best out there” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Social media is a necessary tool to get you free attention Use social media to check the daily trends to take advantage of Sometimes you have to lose money to make money BUT, be extremely careful about when you are willing to lose money, and only in the long term strategy toward making money Help old people with technology Try asking why 3 times about everything to get to the core of what is going on There are genetic reasons for different people’s worldview Be very careful with zero-sum games, where someone else must lose for you to win Don’t overestimate your own intelligence Read “The Millionaire Next Door” Almost everything you’ve heard about life is wrong, especially when it comes to what will make you happy Go straight to the top. Copy the biggest and best out there When you make the decision to take action, you do not need to rely on luck anymore. The power of starting something will put you way ahead of most Go through life with a very short checklist of things you have not done. Try a lot of things Know yourself, and your strengths and weaknesses Partner with people who have strengths where you have weaknesses Be careful who you compare yourself to. Compare your activity level with people who do a lot, and who really want to be where you are Remember to reward the best people around you Make sure that you have reward structures in place that will help motivate you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of what is either good or bad in your life will hinge on the decisions you made in life. This is a powerful thing to think about, and something that not enough people spend time considering. Extrapolating from there, this means that the ability to make good decisions is one of, if not THE most important ability you can develop!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people will not make vast amounts of money in their lives, not because they are unable to, but because their brain is not wired in the right way, to look at things and think about them, in a way that will allow them to bring in real wealth.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Try to test 17 things every day” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Do you want to know how to become a millionaire? Today I’m listing the 12 steps required for you to achieve millionaire status. These are the key ingredients that will take you from wherever you are right now to the millionaire lifestyle and status that many people strive. So, let’s get into the 12 steps. “The curious are the ones who become wealthy” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Most people in the world don’t know what they’re doing. They pretend they do, but when you look at their results, you see the truth Most people are stupid and ignorant, so the opinion of the masses will lead you down the route that is diametrically opposed to logic Analyze your programing to see where it’s wrong Everyone has a high IQ The curious are the ones who become wealthy The wiring of your brain got you where you are today Start businesses around things you are curious about Always start businesses that take a small amount of startup capital For some, ambition is what can get you away from fear and procrastination Make goals that are attainable If you can, try to test 17 things every day The goal is not to buy with the most money, but to live the best life 12 Steps to Become a Millionaire: You must be trained on how to spot money-making opportunities Your routines are what got you where you are. If you’re not 100% happy, you need to try different things Instill money-making routines in your day Invest in assets that spin off cash. For instance, real estate, business (equity), Understand money-making passive investments Take, and have the people around you take the dark triad test. Become a master at reading people You have to understand money-making relationships As you start to make more money, primarily spend your money on: Upgrade where you live, expand traveling, upgrade your food You must learn how to have a money-making lifestyle- understand what you enjoy in life Personel Product Pricing Promotions Placement Money-making entrepreneurship: 4 P’s: You have to become a learning machine through self-education Fitness Travel Money-making happiness. Learn how to deal with having money, and have a good life with it Jobs- learn how to use a steady job, and an income flow to generate wealth Money-making execution: Too many people understand everything, but they overthink it and never execute Money-making mindset Money-making trends. You don’t have to be the first to a trend, but you can’t be the last Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Paralysis by over analysis is a global epidemic” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Everyone has great ideas. But ideas are nothing without implementation, and today’s episode is all about how to go from idea to reality. There are three very important steps to go from concept to reality, and you will learn about them on this episode. But one of the most important, earliest steps, is the ability to get excited before getting started. While a lot of people can do this, many cannot, and it is essential to success. The reason for this is because understanding what motivates you, what excites you, and what makes you want to work, is the understanding that will help you achieve great things. Learn more about how to take an idea all the way to reality and achieve success on today’s episode. “A great trainer not only educates, but to instill motivation to carry through” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want Paralysis by over analysis is a global epidemic A great training not only educates, but to instill motivation to carry through You must have the ability to generate excitement before you have started something In order to overcome your natural “brain budgeting,” you have to overcome the concept that something is going to be hard in your mind You must have the ability to create a prototype of any idea, to make sure your idea is good. Prototypes will save you from bankruptcy Pre-sell your idea You can’t fix stupid Keep an eye on google trends to be ahead of the curve Be careful about what connotations you set up for yourself with different things. The right associations will set you up for success The school system has not progressed into the modern world Avoid people with extreme ideologies and opinions Learn from everyone, but pick and choose what you learn Learn from other people through mentorships and apprenticeships Pick arbitrary goals in life, and then follow through! You will gain momentum and confidence through achieving goals, even if they are arbitrary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Most people are too stubborn and narcissistic to get rich” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) In order to be successful, you will have to learn how to efficiently and effectively manage yourself. This means you need to look into your daily schedule, find out what you are doing with your time, and then be purposeful about allocating that time to the specific activities that will move you forward toward your goals. Today I’m going through how I break up my day, why I focus on just a few large chunks instead of many small chunks, as well as a deep dive into what you should look for in the very first business you start. “Learn and employ the power of delegation” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Most people are too stubborn and narcissistic to get rich A highly efficient routine in your day is important to earning more Learn and employ the power of delegation Emphasize efficiency Have an efficient system for taking notes Know how to efficiently learn Knowing how to manage yourself is one of the most important things that you will learn Imagine that a camera is on you all day. Would you be proud of what people would see in the video? If you are focused on other people, or commenting on other people’s social media, you will not have attention and time left to be successful Don’t get too fancy and specific with your daily routine. Don’t chunk too small At the beginning of your day, figure out the specific 3-5 things you really need to do that day Major in majors, and minor in minors Do the most important thing you do in a day, first thing Be careful about highly regulated industries. It takes away some of your control Pure hard work is not enough. You NEED more than that to be successful Start your first business as an easier endeavor. You can try harder, fancier businesses later TaiLopez.com/ApplyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You must study history to make money” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Today is an involved episode. We cover a ton of ground, from politics, to self-help, how to live your life, how to deal with people, how to understand and take advantage of trends to build successful businesses faster, and much more. If you are interested in hearing more longer and more involved episodes like this one, leave a review and let us know in the review. That way we can bring you the kind of podcast you want to hear. “Bluffing is dangerous. Consider the repercussions, and the possibility that someone will call your bluff” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind How happy you are will depend mainly on your relationships Identifying trends and taking advantage of them is the best way start a business The things you worry about rarely happen. The things you don’t worry about tend to happen Keep your friends close and your enemies closer Just because something has been a certain way doesn’t mean that it should continue to be that way You must study history to make money Education and reading will give you insights into how you should deal with other people, according to their specific mindset Bluffing is dangerous. Consider the repercussions, and the possibility that someone will call your bluff The smartest, most successful and richest people in the world all read a ton. If you think that you’re smarter than all of them, then you don’t have to. But you’re not smarter than them Anytime you want to make money, simply be an impressive and curious person If you don’t stand out from the crowd, you will struggle to make money. If you can stand out in a good way, you will always be able to make money Avoid extreme ideologies Understand differences in the way cultures approach things, and take it into consideration Understand the perverse incentives that are in place, that make people incentivised to work toward things that are not ideal outcomes for either you, or the world at large Only borrow money on tested ideas to mitigate risk Every 50 year prediction of the past has been VERY far off, so be very sceptical of those predictions today The nicest people are at the top. The worst people are the people lower down, and trying to elbow their way to the top Because people are born unequal, you will never have 100% equality Money is not the solution to all things, but you must learn how to make money. It’s essential Live an adventurous life if you want to have more energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you go through life, you come to the realization that many people have serious psychological problems. Whatever metric or system you use to measure psychological issues, you will find that a very large number of the people that you run across exhibit those traits.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It feels like the level of narcissism in the world is continually increasing. Just take a look at your Instagram feed, and you will see it proudly on display. It seems like nothing is more important to people today than themselves and their looks.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Durant said, “A nation is born stoic, and dies epicurean.” This means that, at the beginning of a nation’s lifespan, it’s citizens are tough. They understand the true meaning of difficulty and stress. They don’t stress out over the small things in life, because they have bigger things to worry about. They’re tough, and they find a way to turn a horrible situation into something great.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Take deep dives into some of the more difficult and high-level topics of life. It’s important to work out your brain” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Some episodes of The Tai Lopez Show are on light topics, and for anyone, but sometimes you need to get deep. This episode is a bit higher level than other episodes have been. We’re discussing Will Durant and his ideas about humanity, hero’s, war, and the natural balance of the world.It’s important to train your brain to be able to tackle difficult or complicated topics. As with any ability or skill, it’s a muscle that has to be worked out, and today we’re giving you that workout through this discussion.So don’t shy away from tougher topics like these, but embrace them with excitement to learn and better yourself! “In everything: Take the best and forget the rest” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Take deep dives into some of the more difficult and high-level topics of life. It’s important to work out your brain Train the brain through practical, tangible benefits Study history to see the cycles that will repeat The imitative majority follows the innovative minority Most wars are two privileged people fighting each other, and everyone else getting caught in it The world is set up naturally, with checks and balances, the even everything out Avoid radical ideas and views. The world is too complicated for that In everything: Take the best and forget the rest Life is all about decisions, and your quality of life depends on your decisions Unbalance in any situation tends to be a big problem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You will always offend people with whatever you do, so don’t worry too much about it” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) This message is a hard hitting reminder that, while we all make mistakes, it’s extremely important that you always put out work that is the highest quality of which you are capable. After doing something, if you can honestly say it was the best you could have done, nobody can fault you. But if you did not pursue the work in a conscientious way, with an understanding of the consequences to yourself or whoever you work for, you have no excuse. This is a piece of internal communication with my team, as well as a lesson for everyone who wants to accomplish big things in this world: Everyone likes to make excuses for why they didn’t do as good a job as they wanted, but pure results are the real measure of what has been done. Hold yourself to this high standard, and you will go far. “It’s extremely important to be able to say and admit to yourself that you messed up” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind You will always offend people with whatever you do, so don’t worry too much about it Instead of immediately making a judgement call about something, good or bad, right or wrong, try to see what you can learn from it first Learn from everything instead of making an immediate value judgement about it Put yourself in someone else’s shoes to better understand what’s really going on The best way to deal with humans is to always start out nice with people, and then treat them back the way that they treat you You can tell when something is being dealt with in a consciousness way, or when it was not It’s extremely important to be able to say and admit to yourself that you messed up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“To be successful, you must know the language of the environment that you are in” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) This episode is all about money. I’m answering your questions about how to get money, what to do with it once you have it, and how and why to start investing early. We’re talking about why reading people is an essential skill to earning more, as well as how to do it. A lot of people like to talk about how money isn’t everything, and they’re right. But the reality is that money is extremely important, because without it, you will never experience complete freedom. It’s not that the money is so important to a happy life, but that having the money brings the freedom that increases your quality of life. So listen to this episode to learn more about money, how to make more of it, and how to manage it, to bring more freedom and happiness into your life. “Money isn't everything, but you will never have complete freedom if you’re broke” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Reading people is an essential skill to make more money Ask yourself how many hours per week you spend around someone who is 20 years ahead of you financially Spend as much time as possible around the people who are where you want to be financially You must know the language of the environment that you are in When you meet people, especially if you want to be able to successfully interact with people, you need to be able to read them and speak directly to them Being able to adapt quickly will be essential to making money in the modern world The most incredible brands in the world have died from an inability or an unwillingness to change You have to put in time and effort to find mentors in your life Money isn't everything, but you will never have complete freedom if you’re broke Setup automated withdrawals from one bank to another, and make it a pain to access the second account, so that you automatically save Get started investing and making smart money decisions even if you have a very small amount of money to work with When you’re broke, don’t try to live like you’re rich Things like fear and negative thoughts tend to make it far more difficult to make money If you want to make more money, you have to have energy If you feel depressed, do not hang out with other depressed people Make sure you’re around a variety of different people Use technology to approximate mentorship with podcasts, youtube videos, etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.