The Tai Lopez Show

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “As a marketer, think in terms of experimentation, learning, and then tweaking” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) A lot of people want to be an influencer, but not very many people know how to do it well. In fact, not very many people or brands know how to leverage and build social media effectively. If you look at top brands in industries, for instance people like Tony Robbins or brands like Coca Cola, their social media platforms have far too few followers and far too poor engagement for how wide and broad their reach is. Yet, having strong social media is so important that it could be argued that it won the presidency in the last election! The problem is that most people are not actively creating experiments, measuring, analyzing, and then tweaking their strategy to be as effective as possible. They think they already know what to do, but most people don’t. This episode is about how to set up effective experiments

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Focus in on a niche to differentiate yourself and build influence” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) A lot of people want to know how to become an influencer. It’s a sexy thing to do these days, with the bragging rights and fame that come with large numbers of social media followers and influence. But how do you build yourself into an influencer? This episode is about how to use social media to growing your following and turn yourself into an influencer. I’m talking about which platforms are ideal for what types of influence and demographics, how to approach different platforms, and how to win on any of them. “A lot of people simply won’t take the steps and do the work” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind The influencer field is getting crowded, and much more difficult to stand out in Focus in on a niche to differentiate yourself Pick something that is authentic to you to hone in on Don’t be afraid t

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “It’s not the smartest, but the most adaptable, who survive” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Too many people are copying the wrong people. They don’t realize that you can almost never achieve 100% of the what the people you are emulating have done, so you need to overshoot by a lot, so that when you don’t achieve as much as they did, you still end up pretty well off. This episode is about some of the best business models to emulate. Who you copy is extremely important, and I’m breaking down the different business models out there, the good and the bad, and whether you should be copying them or not.   “Go straight to the top: Learn from the very best” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind It’s not the smartest, but the most adaptable, who survive Spreading out and building multiple sources of income is the most powerful method of wealth creation Go straight to the top: Learn from the very best Seek out

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “If you don’t know how to use tools, it’s almost impossible to keep up with the competition” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) A lot of entrepreneurs have it backwards. They think that hustle is the goal, that hard work is something to brag about and even to strive for. The truth is that hustle and hard work constitute the input, while the goal of any business is to maximize output while simultaneously minimizing input. This is the confusion that is so pervasive to the entrepreneurial community, and it is holding people back. The hardest working people in the world are, unfortunately, often also the poorest, so there is no correlation. While it is important during times and seasons to work very hard, this should never be the main goal. “Humans got ahead mainly because of their ability to use tools, not because they worked harder” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind If you don’t know how to use tools,

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Most businesses suck, because businesses are created by people, and too many people are dumb” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) That’s quite a claim, right? But it’s true, most businesses suck. And it’s because businesses are created by people, and most people are dumb. So look for your competitive advantage, and what you can bring to the world that’s truly unique. There was a time when having a college degree was a competitive advantage, but no more. However, if you know how to sell and bring value, you will always be in high demand. “If you know how to sell, you will always be in demand” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Most businesses suck, because businesses are created by people, and too many people are dumb You can always make money by showing people what is new and effective College used to be a competitive advantage, because less people went. No longer the case If you know how to sell, you

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “When you try to jump ahead too fast in life, you often fall on your face” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) People talk a big game. I’ve heard people talk about their “billion dollar idea,” but when asked if they’ve ever made $100 million, $1 million, $100,000, or even $10,00, the answer is no. Success comes in steps, gradually and over time. And believe it or not, this is actually a really good thing. While there are examples of people who have become extremely successful nearly instantly, the large majority of them fell flat on their face immediately thereafter. When steps are skipped, smaller mistakes are skipped, which means you miss the opportunity to learn from small mistakes, and instead make big mistakes. This is the value of taking the long-view in life. Try to become successful too fast, and you’re likely to fall flat on your face. Instead, strive to live each day better, to be more successful, to do better

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “The real basis of America is free-thought, not free press. So be a free thinker!” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) If you know your history, you know that society, and the status quo, is almost never right. Whether it was the belief that the world was flat, slavery, or any other number of examples, if you have a tendency to simply accept the status quo and what society dictates, you’re setting yourself up to be horribly wrong. Today’s rant is about this idea. The concept that you should fight the power. Or at least, fight to think outside the status quo of the power. Because, as it turns out, the power is almost always wrong! Be a free thinker! America was built upon the basis of free thought, not free press, so exercise the muscles of thought that will allow you to see beyond the society’s status quo and into reality. “Anyone who doesn’t question the status quo is in severe danger of being very wrong. It’s proven t

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “When you’re in the valleys of life, never isolate yourself. Surround yourself with friends” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Almost every major figure throughout history has encountered some sort of tremendous failure. A moment in their life when they made an absolutely huge mistake, were forced to deal with the consequences, and then, to make the decision that would shape the rest of their lives: Would they let the failure defeat them for good, or would they pick themselves up, and start again? Their answer to that question often defined whether they would become somebody who would be remembered or forgotten by history, and it will define the impact and success that you are able to achieve in your life. Everybody fails. The way you respond to failure, however, sets you apart from the crowd. Learn how to respond, how to pick yourself up, and how to have the strength and willpower to try again, to climb out of the va

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Creativity must be taught for effective entrepreneurship” (click to tweet) The education system is simply not set up well to prepare young entrepreneurs for the real life of entrepreneurship. If I wanted to list all the ways that the educational system is failing entrepreneurs, we would be here all day. So instead, I’m giving you 3 important aspects of education that anyone who wants to go into entrepreneurship should focus on, to be setup for optimal success. Whether you’re currently an entrepreneur or just looking into it, this episode is going to show you what you need to learn to be prepared for the fast moving and unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. “The myth of the solo entrepreneur is not practical” (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Creativity must be taught for effective entrepreneurship In order to be creative, you sometimes have to zoom out and look less at what is practical Set aside speci

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Your personality type will determine what your ideal routine will be” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) One of the questions that I get asked the most is what my ideal morning routine looks like, so today I am digging into that topic. Morning routines and daily routines, while very important, are also very personal, and exactly what they are is going to depend on what personality type you are. Because of my own personality, one type of routine works best for me, but remember that it will be different for everyone. So listen to this episode of The Tai Lopez Show to find out more about what will go into your ideal routine based on your personality type. “The ability to stick to something in the long run is one of the most powerful abilities to have” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Daily routines are a misunderstood concept: There is no one perfect morning routine Your personality type will determin

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Winning is one of the best ways to shut up haters” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) A lot of people are taught that meekness is essential. We’re told from an early age that humility is a virtue, and, in many different ways, we’re told to avoid confrontation. But what about the times when confrontation is necessary? When you need to stand up for yourself, or for others? Do you know how to? And, perhaps even more importantly, do you know when to? Today’s conversation is about how to stand up to bullies, how to know when aggression is necessary, why some people are too aggressive while others are too non-confrontational and how to deal with both, and much, much more. “You can’t always be non-confrontational. Confrontation will make you stronger” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Learn how to use words effectively to be persuasive and win arguments How you respond to pressure will often define your su

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Use stories of inspiring people who rose to great heights to inspire you everyday” (click to tweet) If you’ve ever felt held-back in your pursuit of success by your upbringing, the people around you, or where you came from, this episode is for you. I’m speaking with Caron Butler, pro NBA player, about his new book “Tuff Juice.” We’re talking about his journey to success in the NBA, what it took for him to achieve the incredible amounts of success that he has, and the advice that he has for anyone who wants to do amazing things. While we’re at it, we get into playing against Michael Jordan, the importance of the group of people you surround yourself, and why it’s so essential to remember those who believe in you when no one else will. “Think about the people who believe in you when no one else will. They keep you going” (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Use stories of inspiring people who rose to great hei

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “People subconsciously act out stories in their mind about how they think the world works, and it controls their behavior” (click to tweet) Today’s episode is about the book “Love is a Story” by Robert J. Sternberg, which explores the way that the stories we mentally tell about ourselves and how love works controls the way we behave. This means that one of the most important things to look for in a potential partner is either the same, or a similar love story, so that your attitude and mindset will line up with each other. So if it seems like no matter how hard you try, you cannot find the right person, it could be your stories aren’t lining up, or are simply too different. It’s a fascinating way to look at relationships and finding the perfect fit in a partner. “Never date somebody who has a dramatically different subconscious story compared with yours” (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind The love triangle

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Work smarter than you work hard” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) A lot of the discussion in entrepreneurial circles these days is about “the hustle.” The word “hustle” is a popular buzzword right now, but the truth is that it’s really only half, or probably much less than half, of what will make you successful! Look around you: You can find people hustling, working extremely hard, but not getting ahead, everywhere. Hustle is clearly not the answer, and so much emphasis is put on it that people get led astray, thinking it’s all that they need. But if you’re hustling, doing the wrong thing, it doesn’t matter how hard you’re hustling, it’s still the wrong thing! This episode is about how to work smarter, not harder. While hustle and hard-work is a necessity, it’s not the end goal. In fact, your hard work should be with the goal of putting systems in place that allow you to work less hard to accomplish the same thing.

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Most people are mentally lazy without realizing it” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) When you’re building a business, or as an entrepreneur just starting out in business, it’s easy to think that the employees you hire will have the same sort of passion, ingenuity, and drive for success that you do, but this is a mistake. Instead, start with the simple understanding and assumption that most people will be lazy, more mentally than physically. This means that you should start assuming that they will do the job wrong. This is not negativity, it’s realism. Secondly, build a training system that ensures that, from day one, they have all of the education that they need at their fingertips. Then, systematically and regularly quiz them, to make sure that they fully, 100% know what they are doing. This is one of the most important aspects of building a company, and I wish someone had told me to do it a long time ago. Entrepre

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Good eating lifestyle is not a diet, because it’s not limiting. It’s a lifestyle” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) The Gracie Diet is an eating lifestyle, developed by the Gracie family of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fame, and designed to combine the correct foods with each other, to give you energy and health to accomplish what you want in life. But even more fundamentally, in this episode I talk about why it is important to be willing to experiment. Those who have done incredible things have always been willing to experiment, to try things out and see if they work, and whether that’s diet, lifestyle, habits, or anything else, everyone is different, and so experimentation is often the only way you can know if something is right for you specifically. “When starting a new lifestyle, take it slowly and in stages” -Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind The fuel you put in your body is going to affect your performa

The Tai Lopez Show is now available on Soundcloud. Check it out here: Soundcloud.com/TaiLopezShow “Take shortcuts anytime you can, and shortcuts often mean learning from others” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) A lot of people have negative connotations around money. We hear that money is the root of all evil. And yet, money is absolutely required in order to do good in the world, to not be a burden to others, and to live a fulfilled and happy life in the modern age. Get rid of any preconceived notions you may have about any inherent evil in money. If you want to do good in the world, get rich. In addition, today I talk about how you can use mentors as shortcuts in life, why family advice is often bad, what it means to be penny-wise and dollar-foolish, and how fear can be a powerful motivator to drive you to success. “Use fear as a motivator to succeed” -Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Quality over quantity, in everything you do Family will often have perverse incentives for their advice, built

“When it comes to marketing, always be critical of yourself and ask if you would actually click/buy it” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Today I’m going through my top mentor tips for how to get more out of life through business, health, and relationships. Everyone wants a different mix of all three, and I’m giving you the strategies and ways of behaving that will get you ahead in any one of these. If you’re an entrepreneur, don’t discount the value of your social life. Make sure you’re hanging out with people, getting to know them, and developing deeper and better relationships all the time. But also take good care of your personal financial situation. Those who don’t make finances a priority become a burden to other people, so it’s actually selfish not to look out for your own financial well-being. Learn how to get an edge in finance, health, and relationships on this episode of The Tai Lopez Show. “Life is all about reacting to stress, and if you can be cool under pressure, you will do well” -Tai Lopez (click

“Be nice to people, but don’t be a pushover” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Sometimes, you just need to stand up for yourself. But we’re all raised in such a way that we tend to think that it’s always wrong to stand up for ourselves, to push back, or to be confrontational in any way. The truth is that, throughout history and today, being non-confrontational has been the cause of a lot of extra suffering. So stand up for yourself to avoid additional frustration and suffering in your own life! A good rule to keep in mind is, in every interaction with anyone, start out nice, and then reciprocate whatever they give you. So if they continue to be friendly and nice, that should be your response. But if they get aggressive, you just might have to as well. Learn more about how to confront someone, how to stand up to bullies, and why you shouldn’t be a pushover, on this episode of the Tai Lopez Show. “Always start nice with people, and then reciprocate whatever they give you” -Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep I

“Often when it comes to education, you get what you pay for.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Work until what once seemed expensive now seems cheap. This is the name of the game, and the process of continuously leveling up your life through self-improvement. That process never ends, and no matter how much you learn, there will always be more to discover, to learn, and to improve. At the end of the day, with most things in life, you simply get what you pay for. So be careful about cutting corners and trying to do things the cheap way. Often when you get something for free, free is the value you put on it, and so you don’t put in the effort that you would have if you had paid for it, and therefore you get minimal results. Learn how to continually level up your life through investing in yourself through education and training, so that eventually what seemed expensive or difficult becomes cheap and easy. “Formal education will make you a living, self education will make you a fortune” -Jim Rohn (click to tweet) Poin