The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - Action Over Perfection – Seizing Opportunities Now

Episode Date: May 31, 2024

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Welcome to the Level Up Podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex. I went from being a cop to an eight-figure entrepreneur that helps average people like you and me make money every single day. I created this podcast to help you get motivated and to crush your goals. Let's win together.

Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now. Taking action and not waiting for the perfect moment to increase your income or seize opportunities. It's a lesson I learned on the streets as a detective and carried into the entrepreneurial world where timing isn't just a factor. It's often the deciding factor. So for many of us, including me, we waited for the perfect timing to make a move. And I'm talking about starting that business, talking to your spouse, going ahead and asking for that promotion, whether it's starting a new

business, investing or changing careers. But here's the reality, guys. Waiting for perfection is often procrastination in disguise. Perfection is an illusion that can stall your progression and keep you from reaching your potential. First, let's address the fear factor. Fear of failure is a major reason many hesitate. In my days in law enforcement, hesitation can mean the difference between catching a suspect or not, between life or death. I learned to trust my instincts and make the best decision with information available. The same applies to business and personal finance. Action, even if it's imperfect, moves you forward. Learning from outcomes, whether good or bad, is more productive

than waiting and doing nothing. Now, how can you start taking action today? Begin by setting clear, actionable goals. Don't just say, I want to make more money. Be specific. How much more? By when? How will you achieve this? Breaking it down to actionable steps that makes the task less daunting. And the start point immediately apparent. Simplicity equals success. Next, you have to embrace a mindset of being okay with experimenting different ideas. View each action as a test. This approach reduces the pressure of needing to be perfect. And it frames every outcome as a valuable data. For instance, if you're thinking about a side hustle, okay, like ATMs, credit card machines, digital consulting,

start as a small project, see what works and what doesn't work. And then repeat. This method keeps you moving forward and consistently evolving. It keeps you thinking. It's asking yourself, how can I refine this idea? How can I make it better? It's also crucial to develop a habit of making decisions swiftly. This doesn't mean rushing into things without thought, but rather becoming more decisive and spending less time over analyzing. We're talking about analysis paralysis. In both law enforcement and business, I found that quick, confident decision-making often leads to better outcomes than prolonged deliberation. So, be decisive. Go with that gut feeling based on common sense.

Life is not hard. We make it hard. And remember, leverage your resources. You're not alone. Everybody goes through this bullshit. Utilize your network, seek advice and get feedback. Often others can offer insights or encouragement to help you move from contemplation to action. As I built my businesses, I continuously reached out to mentors and peers who helped me sharpen my ideas and refine my approach. Stay a student of the game. You're never going to be the top dog or the top

entrepreneur or the top number one winner in the room. There will always be somebody better than you, but that's your opportunity to learn from that. Lastly, commit to continuously self-education. Every action is opportunity to learn something new and knowledge is the power antidote to fear. The more you know, the more confident you can act. Invest in self-education, read books, attend workshops, listen to podcasts, go ahead and get some mentors, go ahead and learn learn some courses some programs online and stay curious so to end this pod guys the perfect time is to act now whether it's to go ahead and make that

move to starting your successful business or to go ahead and start at that journey where you're going to go ahead and find another job to level you up and level your family's generational wealth. Look, conditions may never be ideal, but your ability to take decisive action today can set the stage for future successes. Don't wait for opportunities to find you. You create them, okay? And I'm gonna encourage you to take that first step today. Your future self will thank you for it

and also your future kids, your wife, your husband, and whoever else is counting on you. We got your six. I'll catch you on the next one. Remember, I always have your six. Make sure to share this episode with your family, friends, and anyone you care about. The world's already hard enough and we need to take care of each other. Make sure to share this episode on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and share it with the world. Do me a big favor and tag me,

Paul Alex. Also, keep the five-star reviews on iTunes coming. This episode is going to help change the way the world thinks and will help everyone level up in their life. And lastly, if you want to continue to level up, learn more about business and life, then make sure to get a copy of my book, From Blue to Digital Gold, The New American Dream, on Amazon or at officialpaulalex.com.