Summary

In this episode, we explore the concept of success, focusing on financial and business success. The hosts, Keith and Ben, discuss the importance of being solution-oriented and saying YES to opportunities. They emphasize the need for self-awareness and knowing what you want in order to achieve what you define as success. Keith and Ben also share personal stories of failure and the lessons they learned from them.

The conversation explores the themes of self-awareness, commitment, and long-term success in the context of a career in public accounting. The 'get rich slow' scheme is discussed, highlighting the importance of investing time and effort to achieve financial success. The rule of six is introduced to understand the potential growth of salary in public accounting.

The conversation also touches on the importance of being part of a team and the complexity of decision-making in high-paying professions. The chapter concludes with closing remarks and a call to stay curious.

Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of hard work, self-awareness, and being at peace in defining and achieving success.

Takeaways

Being self-aware and saying yes to new opportunities can lead to personal and professional growth.
The 'get rich slow' scheme emphasizes the importance of long-term commitment and hard work in achieving financial success.
The rule of six demonstrates the potential for salary growth in public accounting over time.
Being part of a team and embracing the company culture can contribute to career success.
High-paying professions often require complex decision-making and a willingness to take on challenges.
Chapters

00:00 Introduction
05:07 Defining Success
07:05 Recipe for Success: Being Solution-Oriented
08:33 Recipe for Success: Saying Yes
10:00 Defining Success: Being at Peace
13:02 Defining Success: Knowing What You Want
15:20 Financial Success: Working Hard
18:16 Financial Success: Self-Awareness
21:17 Failure and Self-Awareness
24:27 Being Self-Aware and Saying Yes
25:00 The Get Rich Slow Scheme
26:25 Commitment and Long-Term Success
27:22 Investing in Your Career
28:20 Different Types of Accountants
29:18 The Rule of Six
30:12 Being Part of a Team
31:33 The Carrot of Financial Success
33:32 The Rule of Six and Compound Interest
37:09 Comparing Salaries in Public Accounting and the NFL
40:24 The Importance of Hard Work
43:13 Complexity and Income
43:45 Closing Remarks