The Tai Lopez Show

“If your life is full of people taking advantage of you, at some point it becomes your own fault.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) In our society, being humble and quiet is something we’re often told be should do. We’re brought up this way as children, and it carries into our lives as adults. Today’s episode is all about when that advice is wrong, and how it might be holding you back. Just remember, pacifism doesn’t always work, and has historically been the wrong approach at times. Often, the correct response is to stand up for yourself and fight back. You don’t want to start fights, but sometimes you need to finish them, and that’s what this episode is all about. “Happiness is primarily an outgrowth of having the right social circle.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind People tend to think you need to be humble and quiet, but sometimes that will lead to you being taken advantage of Pacifism does not always work, and history shows it Happiness is primarily an outgrowth of having the right soci

“When you’re creative, there’s always a way to thrive.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Today’s episode is a mashup of several topics that all work together. I’m talking about Trump’s upcoming inauguration, the process of creating more jobs in an economy, why small businesses are responsible for the majority of both job creation as well as job destruction, how to respond to haters, as well as how Trump has responded to Alec Baldwin and SNL’s skits about him. The circus company, Ringling Bros., just went out of business, and looking at their strategy it’s not difficult to see why: They simply didn’t innovate or stay cutting edge. Have you ever seen a viral video or social media post from them? They have the ability to create incredible content, yet they didn’t stay cutting edge enough to use it effectively. So listen to this episode to get my roundup of thoughts on Trump’s inauguration, where jobs come from, Ringling Bros., how to respond to haters, and Alec Baldwin’s Trump impersonation on SNL. “Entrepreneurs an

“Be a hero by seeing what others choose not to see.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a good day to reflect on what the definition of a hero is, and who is or can be a hero. To me, the definition of a hero is somebody who can see ahead of the curve; somebody who can see things that other people either cannot, or choose not, to see. When the status quo is strong in culture, such as segregation was during the days of Martin Luther King Jr., it can be extremely difficult to see past preconceived notions of how things should be. But that’s exactly what makes a hero, and that is what we should be striving for in every individual area of our lives. So take a careful look at the status quo, and where it might be wrong. Examine your life, and work to take it to the next level in every area. Work towards becoming a hero. “Life is like a videogame: Always be working to go to the next level.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind Heroes die too early, compared with all the idiots

“Congruency and ease of use is the most important thing in email marketing” - Tai Lopez Email marketing is far from dead. In fact, it’s still one of the most powerful ways to connect and communicate with a consumer. But too many people don’t know how to do it right. Or sometimes they get part of it right, but they create friction for the reader in understanding the content and taking the action that they need to take. Today I’m walking through a very common mistake: The lack of congruence in email marketing. I’m showing you examples of the problem, so that you can avoid the same mistake yourself, and see better results in your email campaigns. Points to Keep In Mind Email marketing is still one of the most powerful forms of communication. But it’s easy to make mistakes You can use templates, but they often give the email a more formal, less personal feel, which can be harmful Create a user experience that flows for the user, and always takes them exactly where they would expect If your user flow is confusing

“Common sense is not common. It’s a skill acquired by practice.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) We throw the term “common sense” around a lot, and most people think, since it’s common, they must have it. The truth is very few people do, and those who do have acquired it through focused study and practice. In this episode, I’m showing you the 3 character traits that will help you succeed in life. These are the three traits that will allow you to always be able to make money, always be able to find a job, and always be in high demand. Because, contrary to common perception, common sense is not very common. “There’s a time to zone in on the details, and a time to zone out on the big picture.” - Tai Lopez (click to tweet) The 3-Points: Common sense is acquired, so study and practice it. You need it, so work for it But also understand how to zone out on your entire life, to understand everything that is going on around you and take stock of your situation Have the ability to zone in on very specific problems and ta

Most people in the world have the wrong mindset toward what is holding them back. In the majority of cases, you’re not being held back by the government, the system, or any of the things that people most commonly like to blame. You’re being held back by you. While there are certainly instances where this is not the case, they are rare, and the idea that you are responsible for your own destiny should be freeing, and exciting to you! While it’s easier to blame all of your problems on other people and other things outside of your control, the better, more freeing and more practical route is to take responsibility for your life, identify the things that you can change in your life, and then get to work changing them! Points to Keep In Mind It’s rarely the government that is holding you back 9 times out of 10 its people who hold themselves back It’s easier to take the victim route rather than taking responsibility, which is why most people do it Government isn’t the primary reason you will fail or succeed. You a

I spoke at Harvard University last week and it was an extremely humbling experience. Not everybody gets to speak at the top university in the world. Yet, leading up to my talk in Cambridge, all I could think about was the fact that I myself was a college dropout. And make no mistake about it, college dropouts are foreign to Harvard. Between Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Matt Damon and others, Harvard’s dropouts have been more successful than most other colleges' graduates. Which leads to a question that I am always asked. “Tai, should I go to college?” In the video I’ll explain how you should really approach college. And when should you get a degree versus when you should drop out, or skip it altogether.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://www.tailopez.com/socialmediaprogram I have a simple goal for myself. I want to make 300 people insanely wealthy. And I’m not talking about making people who already have a ton of money wealthier. I’m talking about helping ordinary people create financial independence from themselves. That’s because I want to help the people who were just like me. The ones who don’t come from a family of money and aren’t lucky enough to have received an inheritance. And I know this sounds like a bit of a lofty goal, creating 300 wealthy people… But the truth is, I have already been creating wealthy people through my programs for years now. And with the evolution of snapchat, people write me so much that I actually get to document people’s progress as it’s happening. For example, two months ago I first opened my Social Media Marketing Agency course where I teach people how to get businesses to pay you to help grow their social medias. This was the first time I opened up the curtains to how I grew my YouTube and Facebook

"When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." This is one of my favorite quotes because it illustrates the way the majority of people think. Before I opened up my real estate course, with my business partner Cole Hatter, many people I spoke to about real estate equated Renting a house with being poor, and buying a house with being rich. But if you want to separate yourself from the masses, you have to have to think differently then the masses. Because the reality of the situation is that there are many celebrities who rent their homes as opposed to buying them. So do they rent because they can't afford their homes? Of course not. So when should you buy versus when should you rent? What do you do with your income? Where do you place it to get the highest rates of returns? In this video I talk about the secrets of how the wealthy invest their money.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rihanna is one of the most recognized figures in the world. And if you ever have the pleasure of meeting her, it won't be hard to tell why. When I meet individuals with the accomplishments of Rihanna I try to think extremely practically. So after my conversation with her, I had these two thoughts: 1) Why is Rihanna so loved? 2) How can I apply that to my own life? The answer to why Rihanna is so loved is evident in our conversation. Despite her popularity and riches, Rihanna is still extremely humble. And this is exactly what sets her apart from most other celebrities and people in general.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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There's so much misconception about the word hustle. At times hustle is extremely necessary. This is especially true when you're starting out on your entrepreneurial journey. But hustle is a means to an end, it's not a goal. Your goal should be to create a sustainable business model, that if you put a great team behind it, can run without you being in the day-to-day. Having a sustainable business will allow you to spend time with your spouse, your kids, your friends and your loved ones. You'll also have time to hit the gym, a place that you've neglected for so long. Your goal shouldn't be to purely hustle. Your goal should be to live a long, healthy and fulfilled life. Set your sights on living that life instead, although, you might have to hustle at times to get there...Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are you so afraid? So timid? So fearful? If you're anything like me when I first started out, you feel these emotions. But have you ever asked yourself WHY? Maybe it's because you feel that you don't know enough. However, in my experience, most businesses don't know what they're doing either. So lucky you! Warren Buffett once said that he too used to be scared of the real world when he was in college. But when he graduated, he said, he soon realized that most people in the real world were rarely qualified to do anything BIG. And that's the sad truth about business. People are either too lazy to become knowledgable in their field, or they are simply just misguided. But if you put in the effort that the other 99% of people don't, then you WILL stand out from the crowd.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you build a business with little or no experience? It’s simpler than you may think. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in my 20+ years of entrepreneurship, it’s that most businesses are bad at this one key thing. And that key thing is marketing. You see, most businesses spend way too much time bettering their product. And they don’t spend enough time making sure that their product is actually known. Now I’m not saying that building the best product is a bad thing to do. But it leaves a vulnerability in many businesses, if equipped with the proper know-how, could potentially earn you a lot of money. Check out how Joe Soto built a 7-figure businesses using this one simple strategy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You want to be an entrepreneur? You shouldn't be. Well, at least you shouldn't optimize for it. Your main goal should be to live a good life and then everything else should only support that vision. Entrepreneurship, or whatever else you do for your career, is just a means to an end. Far too many people often focus on the wrong things, and then before they realize that they got burned, it's too late...Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is money a physical representation of how valuable you are? After all, Elon Musk did say that you get paid in direct proportion to the level of problems that you solve. Right? Well, the truth is that when it comes to running a country with millions of people income inequality tricky subject. Here are some of my thoughts on income inequality and how what you should do to counter it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12,000 world class private jets with plenty of fuel to boot. That's what 1.2 trillion dollars can buy you. Yet, many people who have gone through our current educational system don't have as much as a job to call their own. Much less a private jet. In this video I'll discuss the 3 things that I think can revolutionize the educational system. And how you can apply these principles to your life and business.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it possible to create your own luck? Yes, of course it’s possible. Our favorite celebrities tell us all the time about the 'big break' that turned their career around and propelled them to where they are today. But the thing about creating your own luck is that you have to put in the work. Putting in the work, each and every day, puts you in a position to take advantage of the opportunities once they do come. And inevitably there’s going to be times where you don’t seize the opportunity that’s put in front of you, or even worse, you completely miss it altogether. But if you continue to work each and everyday, if you become more observant of what’s going on around you, you will recognize opportunities that are right infant of everyones face yet nobody else can see.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The question that I get the most is, "How did you turn your life around?" "How were you able make it in business with only $47 in your bank account?" And the answer is that you should be your happiest when you're at your lowest point in your life. Now that sounds a bit farfetched, but hear me out. "When you succeed you party. When you fail you ponder" This quote is straight from a Tony Robbins' book that my mom gave me when I was sleeping on a couch which completely changed the trajectory of my life. This quote reminded me that when something in your life isn't going right, whether it's your finances being a wreck or you getting dumped by a partner, that is the best time for you to ponder. When you fail you should take time to think and reassess, that way you can come back even stronger than you were before. My second mentor Allan Nation said that the definition of an entrepreneur is someone that recreates the world in their own image. So remember when you think you're down and out you really have the cleares