The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - Going to War with Yourself

Episode Date: July 22, 2024

In episode 104, we uncover the harsh realities of working for yourself and building successful companies. Discover what it truly takes to be an entrepreneur, the importance of discipline, and the mental battles you must win to achieve greatness.Key Takeaways:The Harsh Truth of Entrepreneurship: Understand that entrepreneurship is demanding and requires immense responsibility. There’s no one else to blame for failures or to take credit for successes.Building Great Companies Takes Time: Success doesn’t come overnight. It requires long hours, patience, and consistent problem-solving. Stay committed and push through setbacks.Going to War with Yourself: The biggest battles are often internal. Develop mental toughness and self-belief to overcome self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty.Discipline and Self-Control: Stay organized, set priorities, and maintain focus. Discipline is the bridge between goals and achievement.Leadership and Team Building: Lead by example and create a positive, motivating work environment. Hire people who share your vision and complement your skills.Finding Balance: Entrepreneurship can be all-consuming, but balance is crucial. Take care of your physical and mental health, make time for family, hobbies, and relaxation.“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. Entrepreneurship is often glamorized, but the truth is it's really hard. It's tough and it's a demanding journey, guys. It's one of the hardest things I've ever done ever since I've done police work for seven years in the city of Oakland in California. It requires going to war with yourself to become the best version of an entrepreneur. So let's explore what it really takes to succeed

in this challenging yet rewarding path, okay? So working for myself comes with incredible freedom and potential, guys. I mean, I've never felt so free not having a boss. I am my own boss. I actually have over 100 employees. But at the end of the day, it also is an immense responsibility and pressure 24-7.

When you're your own boss, there's no one else to blame for your failures. And there's no one else to take credit for your successes. So it's a double edged sword that requires a unique mindset and relentless determination to be the best. So the first reality that success doesn't come overnight, guys. Okay. So let's get rid of that whole guru talk that you usually see on social media saying like, Hey, you could, you know, be successful within, you know, three days. That doesn't happen, guys. Unless you are willing to pay humongous amount of finances upfront to have someone to build a business for you, you're going to have to learn. You're going to have to learn it, guys. So building a great company takes time, effort, and a whole lot of patience. It involves actually long hours, countless setbacks,

and consistent problem solving. The key is to stay committed and keep pushing forward no matter what. Even when things get tough, every great entrepreneur has faced adversity. But what sets them apart is their resilience and ability to keep moving forward. Being an entrepreneur means consistently going to war with yourself. This isn't about physical conflict, but a mental and emotional struggle with yourself. You'll face self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty. You'll question your decisions. Sometimes you'll feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities, guys. I'm being honest with you. I go through this every single day. It's essential

to develop mental toughness and strong sense of self-belief. Remember, the greatest battles are often fought within. Okay. So when you're really listening to that sentence, the greatest battles are often fought within. The battle is within yourself. It's you versus you. You have to make sure you're going into this and you're going to win. Okay. No matter what. So great entrepreneurs understand the importance of discipline and self-control. When you work for yourself, there's no one to enforce deadlines or manage your schedule. It's up to you to stay organized, set priorities, and maintain focus.

You have to be proactive, not reactive, guys. Develop routines and habits that keep you productive and on track. Look, discipline is the bridge between goals and achievement. Let me repeat that one more time. Discipline is the bridge between goals and achievement. Building a great company also means building a great team. You have to be a great leader, lead by example. No one can do it alone. Hire people who share your vision and complement your skills, guys. Create a positive and very motivating work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. As a boss, as a CEO, as a founder,

as a leader, you have to empower your troops. Leadership isn't just about giving orders. It's about inspiring and guiding your team toward a common goal that you guys can all win together. And then finally, guys, balance is vital. The journey in entrepreneurship can be all-consuming, dude. But it's important to find a balance between work and personal life. Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for long-term success. Make time for family. Make time for hobbies.

And make time to relax. A well-rounded life contributes to more productivity and a more fulfilling journey in building your business and becoming financially free, guys. All right. So until next time, stay resilient, stay disciplined, and as always, 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.