There is so much more to success than making money. In today’s episode, we are joined by Leon Brujis, partner at Palladium Equity Partners and an expert in the field of private equity and a striving stoic, who explains why a curiosity mindset, acceptance of failure, having a positive impact on others, and a commitment to continuous learning, are far more critical than the number of deals you do or the amount of money you have. Leon explains the core foundations of the stoic philosophy and shares some personal stories that highlight how he uses these principles in his own life. This episode is full of pearls of wisdom from start to finish, and you are likely to walk away with a whole new perspective on the true meaning of success.

 Key Points From This Episode:

• Problems with the “me-first,” money-orientated mentality that is so pervasive in today’s world. 
• Why Leon thinks forming strong business relationships is so important. 
• Two examples highlight why he believes success is a state of mind.
• Leon shares the best piece of advice he has ever received. 
• Why Leon was drawn to stoicism, and what the four core principles of this philosophy are. 
• How Leon thinks about failure.
• One of the bad investment decisions that Leon made, and what he learned from it (and all the others).
• A story about what mastery means. 
• What the people who Leon looks up to most all have in common. 
• Why knowledge should be a continuous, lifelong process. 
• How to listen with a curious mind.
• Ways that showing interest in others improves your relationships. 
• True success is not about making money; it’s about how you touch the lives of other people. 

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