February 12, 2016 51 Comments

10 Ways to Be Different and Profit from Contrast

rockefeller do it different and profit from contrast

I Was Reminiscing the Other Day And Here’s What I Came Up With…

It struck me that the main reason SGM is successful is not necessarily because of me, but because of. . .

. . . the incompetence of most other site owners, and the rapidly increasing amount of SHIT content being put out on the Internet each day.Continue Reading…

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Philosophy, Self-Development
January 14, 2016 56 Comments

2016 R&R: Reflection and Retribution

Alternate title:
My winner effect is taking on epic proportions.

“You’re as cold as ice, willing to sacrifice.”
–M.O.P

retribution

[Friday, 9:58 PM]

Inspired by Mikael Syding’s cold resistance, I went out running the other day in shorts and T-shirt, even though it was semi-snowy and minus degrees.

First I was running through some industrial areas,  like Rocky.

Then I ran past a couple of hugeContinue Reading…

Filed Under: Discipline & Willpower, Miscellaneous, Self-Development
December 11, 2015 53 Comments

What it Means to Be a Contrarian (and why it pays)

how to be a contrarianAlternate title: Climb to the top or stay with the flock.

I’m a contrarian.

You can tell by the way I look–like a James Bond Villain (albeit without a white cat in my lap).

But being a contrarian is not about looking cool. . .

Being a contrarian means doing and thinking in unconventional ways.

And that, I’ve always done.Continue Reading…

Filed Under: Philosophy, Self-Development
November 15, 2015 76 Comments

15 Lessons Learned from Mikael Syding

Mikael Syding as seen on TV

We had just finished a 2-hour workout and got out of the gym.

—Now I was going to pick Mikael’s brain: was he going to head a new billion-dollar hedge fund, take one of the CEO positions he had been offered, or maybe become a full-time angel investor? It was not an easy decision to make. . .Continue Reading…

Filed Under: Breaking out of Homeostasis, Discipline & Willpower, Fitness and Health, Miscellaneous, Motivation, Philosophy, Practical Tips, Psychology, Self-Development, Studying Successful People
October 26, 2015 73 Comments

Pounce on Opportunity & Sacrifice for Success (U.S Travels + Vlog w/ Kyle Eschenroeder of StartupBros)

Mariott Idyllic view again -- StartupBros Import EmpireIt was my 5th day of the StartupBros Import Empire event and I was staying at the Marriott [as pictured above].

The Ritz-Carlton–where we stayed for the first 4 days–is better. It costs $350/night, for normal folks. . .
Continue Reading…

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Motivation
September 22, 2015 80 Comments

Success is Hard: 7 Evolutionary Mismatches You Must Overcome

evolutionary mismatch - blakeThe other day I was at an alumni event from my university. It was really good, and I met some interesting, accomplished people.

–All of them twice my age or more.

There were maybe 80 people at the event, and I was the youngest one in attendance. I benefited greatly from this contrast.

Two other guys under 30 stood by themselves at a table all night, poundingContinue Reading…

Filed Under: Breaking out of Homeostasis, Fitness and Health, Lifestyle, Practical Tips, Self-Development
August 18, 2015 55 Comments

Grind it Out and Lay the Foundation

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The philosopher/author/artist–all-round brilliant fellow–Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said that:

“Girls we love for what they are; young men for what they promise to be.”

–And so it is: Young men are squires.

Until they pass The Gauntlet, they’re notContinue Reading…

Filed Under: Breaking out of Homeostasis, Discipline & Willpower, Motivation, Self-Development
July 19, 2015 58 Comments

How to Become Smarter: Improve Your Decision-making with These 10 Clever Principles

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From: The commonplace of Sir Sunström.

Section: Checklists.

Topic: 10+ decision-making principles.Continue Reading…

Filed Under: Philosophy, Practical Tips