I knew the way to overcome gaps in education or experience was simply to challenge myself and work my ass off harder than anyone else.

Instead of bitching and complaining, the “pre-workout” of quitters, just keep your sights set on YOUR goals and aspirations; YOURS, and no one else’s.

Whenever I talk to someone, I can tell right away as to whether they’re talking from experience, or from something they read in a book, or saw on a video, but have never actually experienced themselves. I never wanted to be that guy.

Here’s your hack: work hard. Seek out experiences that stretch you out physically and mentally. Learn how to flip your switch. Do a good job at whatever you do.

No one grows in their safe zone. It’s a static place. No change, no evolution, no learning.

Over-commit to what you’re passionate about. Over-obsess on it. Embrace the things about your journey that are going to be hard, and be ready for obstacles. Be ready for bad advice from people you love and respect. They can’t see your vision the way you see it. Only you can do that.

It meant delaying vacations, putting aside luxuries, and focusing on winning back each and every day (which is also something else we will discuss later in the book).

Going one more is about stretching limits. It should hurt. It should not feel easy or comfortable. Find what you think is your limit, then go beyond it. Believe me, when you find yourself at mile nineteen, whether figuratively or literally, it’ll be one of the greatest moments of your life.

By over-committing, over-obsessing, and sticking to that schedule, I built the brand and managed to reach my goal in just three months.