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Reading books is one of the best things you can possibly do with your time. But the thing is, knowledge is not power. Knowledge put into action is power. If you just burn through books, you’re not going to remember them or get much out of them. You’re just killing time.

I read books in a certain way that allows me to put what I learn into action. I’m going to share three ways in this episode that will help you do the same thing.

The first method I use is called the lightburst. I’ll read through the book, highlight things, and if something stands out that I really need to implement, I’ll pull that highlight out and put in in my notes for the year. I have a document with the most important passages from books that I need to implement, and I read through it every morning.

Secondly, I’ll read the book in a book club. That social interaction around the book will help me ingrain the information into my brain. Being in a club also makes you take notes and discuss them.

Finally, I like to teach the book to other people. When you teach something, you have to break it down into its most simple form; you’ll be forced to understand the principles at their most basic level. When you understand the fundamentals of something is when you truly understand it. 

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So many entrepreneurs like go wake up at 5:00AM. They also like to go to bed at 8:00PM – that’s the part they don’t mention. I know this only from experience.

I like waking up that early because there are no distractions. I can really focus on my work and create something better than my competition.

You only have to wake up so early if doing so helps you create better products and services. There are other ways you can gain an edge, so listen to this short episode to find out what they are. 

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A lot of people ask me “Christian, should I get a job or start a business?”

I have the same answer every time. It doesn’t matter who’s asking or what they say after that. The answer is: get a job!

In this quickfire episode, I’ll reveal my rationale behind my answer.

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If you are wondering how to get a job right now, if people are even hiring, and how to beat out the competition, then this episode is for you.

If you are running a service-based business, you’re going out there and applying for jobs every day. Business owners make more than employees because they have multiple full-time jobs. The difference is that owners have systems in place to take care of those jobs. The process works the same whether it’s a 9-5 or a client-based business.

Businesses are always hiring. As an owner of multiple businesses, I will hire any time someone can make a proposal that will make or save me more money. Business owners are basically investment managers. They’re managing capital resources, time, and people. Their job is to use those resources in the most beneficial way. Your job is to create a strategy that will make more than you cost them.

If you don’t know how to create that for a company, you have unlimited resources at your fingertips, free and paid. Go out and find a course that will help you learn how to improve a business and utilize that knowledge. Make the effort to create value for the business.

As long as you can provide results, you can go out and get another job, then another. That’s how you become a millionaire. Become an expert in one area of business, create proposals, and get them out into the world.

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You cannot change your life until you change something that you do every day. The reality of making real change, whether it’s starting a business, making more money, or getting in shape, is that most people fail. Take New Year’s resolutions. How many have you broken already? Today we are going to talk about the 1-minute rule to learn anything you want in life and get back on track.

A few years ago, I was going to Thailand for a few months and planned to learn Muay Thai kickboxing while I was there. It’s something I have done before and it is intense. I knew I would have to start conditioning my body ahead of time, so I started running. I am not a runner and it isn’t typically something I enjoy, so how did I motivate myself to start?

I started running for 1 minute a day. You can’t object to 1 minute a day. Then the next day, I ran for 2 minutes, the third day 3 minutes and so on up to 30 days. Now I was running for 30 minutes a day and, more than that, I wasn’t finding it painful and I was enjoying it.

It doesn’t have to be painful to make a change, whether it’s your career, your health or your relationships. Just start with 1 minute a day. Look for a course related to what you want to learn and just start with 1 minute a day dedicated to it. Before you know it, you’ve been doing it for a month and, not only are you doing more of it, but you will be enjoying it and it will be part of your daily routine.

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How can you sell an online course without being the expert? We’ve been talking a lot about creating digital assets that can work for you to generate passive income, but how do you create an asset without being an expert?

When I first started out, I didn’t think I was really the expert in anything. I didn’t think I could be the one to create an online course. Instead, I focused on learning marketing, which can be applied to any type business. I partnered with others and helped them sell, letting them be the expert. One of my mentors was making $1 million a month by partnering with people, letting them be the experts while he marketed their product.

For example, I purchased a book for $200 that cost probably $10 to produce. In it, the author interviewed industry experts and transcribed their talks. Why would the experts collaborate on this? It gets their name out there to more people. If you don’t think you can approach people to partner up because you have nothing to offer in exchange, you’re wrong. You can offer exposure, and it goes both ways.

I want to give you 3 tips to go out there and do this.

Tip number 1: Have a clear and visible outcome. Be specific about what your asset is offering. 

Tip number 2: Attract the right clients. Market for who you are targeting.

Tip number 3: Work with the very best. Find out who is the expert in what you are selling and approach them. Provide more value than you take and make it a win/win for everyone.

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We are once again going to talk about the ultimate morning routine for the entrepreneur who wants to be productive in this episode. However, today, we are going to throw it all out the window.

Often when people talk about productivity, they are talking about activity: doing as much as is humanly possible. Productivity doesn’t mean constant movement; it means producing something. It’s right there in the word. Doing all these meaningless tasks on your list doesn’t get you closer to your goals. So, what does?

The first thing you need to do in the morning is prioritize what actually needs to get done today. Make a list of 5 things that have to get done today and order them in priority from 1 to 5. Number 1 is what you need to focus on and get done before you even think about doing anything else. Whatever is first in terms of priority is usually the most difficult. You don’t need to distract yourself with finishing less important things. 

The second thing to look at and ask yourself is “why are you doing this in the first place?” It’s so you can create the best possible outcome by creating something for somebody else. Is what you’re producing something that others can consume? Look at which things on your list actively help you accomplish that.

The third thing to do as part of your morning is to ship something to the market. So many people make things and shelf them because they aren’t perfect. You can’t get anywhere without putting something out into the market. Be consistent. 

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Today I’m going to talk to you about the 3 things I learned from getting my first 1000 subscribers on YouTube. If you have a YouTube channel, or you’re thinking of making one, here’s the mistakes I made so you don’t have to make them.

I watched a lot of YouTube videos to try to reach my first 1000 subscribers. I listened, but I didn’t implement what I heard properly. Looking back now, I can see exactly where I went wrong and what lessons I have learned.

The first lesson I learned was to focus on thumbnails. This might sound cliché, but I promise you that thumbnails make a huge difference. I used to design my thumbnails on my computer without taking into account what they looked tiny on mobile. Most of my traffic comes from mobile devices, so I changed my perspective on how to design them. The face should be close to the camera. You should use as few words as possible, and don’t put anything important in the bottom right-hand corner – that’s where the timestamp goes.

The second thing I learned is that more work does not mean more views. This goes for thumbnails and editing. It’s all about the subject matter; getting your viewer to buy in and care about where it’s going. Put production value second, because you don’t need fancy editing and graphics. One thing you do need though: good audio quality.

The third lesson I picked up from reaching my first 1000 subscribers is to let go of the results and focus on the process. Become outcome independent - don’t sit there refreshing your analytics. Concern yourself with content creation. Focus on what you do every day and have patience.

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Today we are going to be breaking down why you need to be using credit cards as an entrepreneur. So many people are afraid of credit cards, but I’m here to tell you they can be one of your biggest assets.

One of the most important parts of financial literacy is understanding and using credit properly. We use credit in all parts of our lives: to buy consumer goods, to buy property, and for financial leverage. If you aren’t using credit cards right now, you need to realize you are missing out on 4 main benefits.

The number one benefit is you can get an interest free loan. Credit cards are notorious for high interest rates, but often you can get one that is interest free and with no payments for 18 months. Rich people know how to use OPM (other people’s money) to make money. Putting an asset on that card means you are using someone else’s money to make money. 

The second benefit is credit history. If want to do anything in the business world you need a good credit history. The sooner you can prove that you are a worthy borrower, the easier it is to get loans in the future.

The third benefit is rewards points. If you are spending a lot of money on your card each month, you are getting some back every month. Travel points and cash back all add up.

The final benefit is insurance. If you are using your credit card, you have insurance on purchases. You have insurance that if something you bought with your card gets stolen, you will get your money back. You do not take the hit - the bank does.

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Today I’m continuing the Digital Landlord series and I’m going to be talking about how you can create a mass market digital asset, reach more people and hit that $1 million goal.

A lot of people sell a few of their digital assets then see sales drop off. They say it’s because Facebook ads have dropped off or YouTube ads have declined or because they’ve run out of steam. It’s actually because what they are selling is a small market digital asset that only a few people want. So, how do you create an asset that more of the market wants? 

There’s 2 ways to do it. The first way is called Lazy Messaging and the second is the Just Like Me technique.

First up is Lazy Messaging. If you are out there trying to sell what you do as a hobby or what you do for a living as a digital asset and it confuses your audience, they aren’t going to buy. You need to cut the jargon and make the information accessible to your buyer. Buyers don’t want to work to understand your product, they just want it to work.

The Just Like Me Technique is the story you are telling in your marketing. If you are telling your customers a story about you, you’re actually telling them a story about themselves. The customers you attract are going to, most likely, be just like you with the same beliefs and values as you. You have to go back and tell the beginning of your journey so your customer can bond and relate to you.

Go out there and tell your own story, find your audience and sell your asset.

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