Mike Strives’ Post

You want something bad enough. Or you don’t. There’s no in-between.

What’s not in your control: - How people feel about you - What they’re doing - etc. What’s in your control: - Being the best version of yourself - Spread love and value - How you react Focus on what’s within your power.

Add ‘yet’ to every ‘can’t’ → You can’t do that one skill (yet) → You can’t code (yet) → You can’t write a good post (yet) → You can’t film a good video (yet) It’s all about trying.

Be a scientist in your own business. → Test pricing models → Test marketing strategies → Test funnels → Test copy → Test ads

Embrace failure as much as wins. Those little micro failures are teaching us valuable lessons. Every failure is a signal telling you there are other directions to explore. Don’t ignore them.

7 Books to grow your 1-person business. 1. Company of one 2. $100 startup 3. Profit First 4. The Effective Executive 5. Million Dollar Weekend 6. The Minimalist Entrepreneur 7. The First 90 Days

Important lesson. Before: 1. Motivated to start a project 2. Work on it non-stop 3. Get tired of it 4. Quit Now: Whenever I start on a project, I need to feel “it”

Ask yourself annually: - What brings me joy - What (or who) is giving me energy - What (or who) is draining my energy - What do I need to improve on Then, make a list. Eliminate what’s draining you. Double down on what energizes you. Instant life upgrade, guaranteed.

Friendly reminder. When you say 'yes' to others. Make sure. You aren’t saying 'NO' to yourself.

My 3 Non-negotiable super traits for success. 1. Resilience It’s all about bouncing back, no matter how often you fall when life knocks you down. 2. Authenticity It’s about being real, being you, and not conforming to the molds of society. 3. Mindfulness Create a clean headspace where you can spot opportunities easily, without wading through a mess of distractions and worries.