The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - Stop Trying to Get Rich - Get Better

Episode Date: July 24, 2024

In this episode, we explore why focusing on self-improvement rather than just chasing money is the true key to success. I share personal insights from my career transition and the mindset shift that made all the difference.Key Takeaways:Shift Your Mindset: Understand that chasing money alone is a fool’s game. Focus on self-improvement, investing in your skills, knowledge, and mindset.Invest in Self-Education: Prioritize learning about business, personal development, and financial literacy. Books and courses on investments, passive income, and entrepreneurship are invaluable.Transferable Skills: Skills gained from challenging careers, like law enforcement, can be applied to business. Adaptability, quick decision-making, and resilience are crucial.Start Small, Think Big: My journey began with a side hustle in the ATM business, which grew into a successful venture, ATMtogether.com, helping thousands start their own ATM businesses.Consistent Improvement: The key to success is continuous learning, adapting, and growing. This mindset led to my second venture, Merchant Automation, a thriving credit card processing company.Long-Term Vision: Focus on creating value, solving problems, and consistently improving services. Financial success follows naturally when you prioritize personal growth and improvement.“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. I want to share a crucial lesson I've learned on my path from law enforcement officer to a multi-millionaire self-made entrepreneur. So this episode today, guys, it's going to be talking about stop trying to get rich, but get better. So let's rewind to a time when I was working long hours as a cop. The pay was decent, but it wasn't enough to get ahead, to secure a future for my future family, or to truly feel free. Like many of you listening to this right now, I dreamed of getting rich,

thinking that money would solve all my problems. But here's the truth I discovered. Chasing money alone is a fool's game. Back then, I was caught up in the grind, working overtime, dealing with the stress and dangers of the job. I knew I had to find a way out, but it wasn't until I shifted my mindset that things started to change. The turning point came from when I realized that instead of focusing on getting rich, I needed to focus on getting better. So what does it mean to get better, Paul? Well, I'm going to explain that to you guys. It means investing in yourself, your skills, your knowledge, and your mindset. When I started to prioritize my self-education, everything changed. I picked up books on business, personal development, and financial literacy.

I learned about investments, passive income, and entrepreneurship. I honed my skills in areas that would later become invaluable in my entrepreneurial journey. As a cop, I dealt with unpredictable situations daily. It sucked. I had to adapt quickly. I had to think on my feet. And I had to make decisions under pressure. Some of these situations, it would take me seconds to make a decision. So these skills, I realized, were transferable.

I could apply the same principles to business. It wasn't easy, but the effort to improve myself paid off in ways I could never imagine. So one of my first ventures I got into was the ATM business, automated telling machines. It started off as a side hustle, but as I got better at understanding the market, negotiating deals, and managing the business, it grew into something much bigger. This led to the creation of my first digital company, ATMtogether.com, which has helped thousands of entrepreneurs start their own ATM business. But the key was always improvement, learning, adapting, and growing as a person. I didn't chase after the millions. I chased after the knowledge and skills that would eventually bring in the millions.

This mindset also shaped how I approached new opportunities when I launched my second digital company called Merchant Automation. Merchant Automation is a credit card processing company that focuses on creating value, solving problems, and consistently improving on our services. As a result, the company thrived within a year and we're on track to surpass $25 million by the end of 2025 with a goal of hitting $100 million in the next 3.5 years. So for those of you listening right now, especially if you feel stuck or frustrated with your current situation, I want you to take this lesson to heart. Stop fixating on getting rich. Instead, focus on getting better. Improve your skills. Expand your knowledge. And cultivate a growth mindset.

The money will follow. Remember, success isn't about the destination. It's about the journey, the person you become along the way. When you focus on becoming the best version of yourself, opportunities present themselves and the financial rewards will come as a natural byproduct. So until next time, I'm Paul Alex, reminding you to level up and stay focused on the journey. Take care. 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.