In this powerful episode of The Greg McAfee Show, Greg breaks down the hard truths every entrepreneur must face—failure, sacrifice, long hours, and resistance—while weaving in lessons from the journeys of Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates. Through their stories, Greg shows why being called “crazy” is often a compliment, why starting before you’re ready matters, and why your first idea—or even your first business—usually isn’t the one that wins. These iconic founders faced doubt, criticism, and repeated failure long before success ever showed up. This episode challenges you to ignore the critics, learn fast, expect resistance, and stay ready when opportunity comes. Everything big started small—and the paths of Bezos, Jobs, and Gates prove that success belongs to those willing to sacrifice and keep going. 🚀🔥 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:45 The Big 3 00:04:59 How Many times an Entrepreneur Fails 00:08:51 Crazy is a Compliment 00:11:54 Start Before You're Ready 00:12:42 You Will Make Mistakes, Just Learn fast 00:12:25 Ignore The Critics 00:16:49 Sacrifice Comes Before Success 00:16:58 Your First Idea Won't Be The Winning Idea 00:17:22 People Will Doubt What They Don't Understand 00:20:16 Your First Business Might Fail, Learn From It 00:20:30 Be Ready When The Opportunity Comes 00:20:44 Don't Let The Market Define Your Value 00:22:51 If You're Building Something, Expect Resistance 00:23:31 Expect Failure 00:24:34 Expect Long Hours 00:25:54 Expect Sacrifices 00:28:04 Everything Big Started Small