The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - Don't wait - The Cost of Missing Opportunity

Episode Date: June 10, 2024

In today's episode, we dive into a critical lesson that bridges my experiences in law enforcement and entrepreneurship: the cost of waiting for the perfect opportunity. Learn why timely action is essential for success in both your personal and professional life.Drawing from my career in Oakland, California, where hesitation could mean the difference between life and death, I share how this urgency translates directly to the business world. Success loves speed, and many miss opportunities by waiting for the perfect moment—a moment that rarely exists.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur?Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.ATMTogether.comwww.Merchantautomation.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.comLeave a review, like and share to help others and let’s level up together!

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. Why waiting for the perfect opportunity could cost you the opportunity itself? Drawing from both my law enforcement experience and my entrepreneurial experience, I'll share why timely action is essential in your life today. Look, throughout my career in the city of Oakland, California, one lesson has stood out starkly.

Time waits for no one. You got to go with urgency. So in law enforcement, hesitating for even one second can mean the difference between life or death. It can be the difference between catching a criminal or letting them get away. So this concept translates directly to the business world and personal growth. It goes directly into success loves speed. Many of us are conditioned to wait for the perfect moment before we act. Maybe you're considering starting a business, investing in a new venture, or even changing

careers. But waiting for that perfect moment when all conditions are ideally often leads to missed opportunities. The truth is that the perfect moment rarely exists. Opportunities are often fleeting. They come, go quickly, influenced by ever-changing marketing conditions, competition, and innovation. Look, if you spend too much time deliberating, you might find the opportunity that has passed, taken by someone who's already taken the jump.

Like I said, guys, success loves speed. So take, for example, the early days of my transition from law enforcement, being a detective to entrepreneur and being an eight figure CEO. I saw a gap in the market with a new type of service within the merchant services industry and the ATM industry. And then finally, the digital consulting industry. Instead of waiting to gather every possible piece of information or for the perfect time financially, I just took the leap. I said, fuck it. It was daunting, but the timely decision was crucial to getting ahead of my competitors and establishing my foothold several years ago.

So how can you avoid analysis paralysis of waiting for the perfect opportunity? First, you got to set a timeline for your decision making, giving yourself enough time to do the necessary research and planning, but also set a firm date to take action. I like to call these hard deadlines. This prevents the open and postponing of your goals. Next, you gotta understand and manage the risk. Not every risk is worth taking,

but no action is risk-free either. You got to take calculated risk. You got to assess the potential downsides of both action and inaction. So often the risk of doing nothing is greater in the long run than the risk associated with taking a calculated leap. Look, and you got to embrace the mindset. I always talk about this, the mindset of being adaptable. Look, successful entrepreneurs and professionals pivot quickly. I pivot every single time. You got to be solution driven. So they make the best

decisions with the information available and adjust to the course as they give more data and experience. This proactive approach is often more rewarding than waiting to gather all possible knowledge before making a move. So at the end of the day, imperfect action. And finally, cultivating confidence. Confidence sells your product and sells you. So confidence in your decision-making abilities, trusting the skills and knowledge you have developed. Look, confidence doesn't mean you won't make mistakes. Rather, it means you believe in the ability to handle whatever comes your way. So you got to have self-confidence in yourself that you're going to be a successful business owner. Remember, in many cases, the biggest risk isn't taking a chance.

It's taking no action at all. Opportunities don't last forever, and waiting too long might mean missing out completely. Let's level up. 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.