In this episode, Travis and Eric dive into a rapid-fire round of thought-provoking quotes — from business legends like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Alex Hormozi, Thomas Sowell, and Grant Cardone. Each quote sparks a deeper conversation about work ethic, competition, mastery, and what it really means to “make money.” Expect sharp insights, playful banter, and surprisingly practical takeaways that’ll change how you think about success, side hustles, and even home ownership.

On this episode we talk about:

Why “40 hours a week” isn’t enough to change your life

The balance between competition and collaboration

Why most “solutions” are really trade-offs in disguise

How to master new skills in 20 focused hours

Why success often comes down to sheer reps and resilience

Whether your house is actually an asset

How luck, effort, and timing fuel long-term success

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Mastery comes from volume — do enough reps that failure becomes unreasonable.
2.  Buying a house can be smart, but it’s not always the golden ticket to wealth.
3.  There’s no one formula for success — just honest trade-offs and relentless effort.

Notable Quotes

*   “Nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week.” – Elon Musk
*   “You can get good enough at almost anything in 20 hours; most people just never start.” – Josh Kaufman
*   “Do enough reps that it’s unreasonable for you to fail.” – Alex Hormozi
*   “Houses are assets for asses.” – Grant Cardone (and why Travis disagrees)

Connect with Travis Chappell:

*   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell
*   Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/traviscchappell
*   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell
*   Website: https://travischappell.com

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