21 Mind Traps : The Ultimate Guide to your most common Thinking errors（原声文稿）

else, then you have to make the sacrifices others aren't willing to make.

in my early twenties and it stuck with me ever since.

no money, but still managed to become a multi-millionaire.

avoiding the seven things I'm gonna be sharing with you today.

The first thing to avoid is working for only money.

Imagine for a moment that you got a boring but well-paid job.

job, you quickly start stacking some nice cash as your earnings grow.

absolutely killing it and your parents will probably be pretty proud too.

However, over time, your earning potential would start to plateau.

This is path A. Now imagine instead you get a challenging but lower paid job.

You might struggle for a couple of years as you improve and adapt. You may even struggle to pay the bills.

over time, your only potential will start going through the difference between these two examples?

Well, path A prioritizes two key things, skills and equity.

Every self-made it's the only way to build that kind of wealth.

However, I immediately went out more than five opportunities.

So I had a big decision to become a carpenter's apprentice.

The pay wasn't would be extremely valuable, so I prioritized those.

taught me a lot and although I was forced to quit after being still use many of those skills today when I'm designing my planes that I sell across the world.

By learning a it almost impossible for you to ever be broke again to think every job I had when I was younger that added to my skill set.

income skills such as copywriting, video editing and coding.

The demand for these skills is only growing.

And I can speak from experience that there is a huge skill shortage at the moment.

Sure, there are lots of people doing those things.

However, 99% of them are just not up to standard.

Honestly, your competition really isn't that tough.

This just means owning a percentage of a business Radar Control Model brand is a perfect example of this.

However, you can also gain it by working for it if you're is known as sweat equity.

Lastly, you can purchase wouldn't recommend this as much unless you have the skills forward.

My friend Simon Squibb often goes around in public businesses or ask for equity from their boss.

While I 100% agree self-awareness with this.

Firstly, it's worthwhile starting a business of your own. Secondly, you need to be realistic.

equity in the carpentry business when I was an apprentice.

you can add value to the business instead of just taking from it.

You need to first focus on becoming someone worthy of equity.

people get blinded by money for getting the importance of skills and equity. This is the biggest trap.

the less you're likely making the long run.

The second thing to avoid is buying a luxury lifestyle.

sundrance streets in a bright yellow Lamborghini.

order a $500 fillet steak without batting an eyelid.

How does imagining that lifestyle make you feel pretty successful, right?

see living this way are far from successful.

Taking trips to Dubai on credit cars ordering steaks at Salt Bay's restaurant that leave them people are living a lie pretending to be rich while drowning it's much easier to impress others on social media these luxury lifestyles might tempt you to start like everyone is living a better life than you.

fact, 37% of Americans can't afford unexpected expenses bills and 60% of American households can't afford to millions, you can buy whatever you want.

That's the early days you can't live like a king and build wealth depreciating items like flashy cars, design a clothes and assets such as stocks, shares, crypto and real estate.

avoid is doing everything yourself.

You might be really great try, you'll never be able to outcompete a group of anyone who's made it big in sports or business.

If you help. Let's take Elon Musk as an example.

On the surface, further from the truth. He was part of the group that launched PayPal.

billion in 2002, these newly wealthy tech experts Now they're known as the PayPal mafia as they leaving PayPal, they started many successful companies.

But what if you're not aiming to launch the the next billion dollar company. And instead, just want to earn some extra money with a side hustle.

tech based and using the internet for their companies.

team, handling invoices, keeping track of projects, or even building a website.

the younger generation has a real advantage.

everything themselves, guess who they need?

businesses into the 21st century and make a lot of money in the process.

It's all well and good saying this, but how could you actually do it?

I'd recommend using an all-in-one management platform.

tools I just mentioned and more, all in one place.

Here's a great example of a website that needs a proper update.

It looks like it was built over 10 years ago.

Let's jump on Odoo and make something a bit more up to date.

So I'm going to go over here and select the e-commerce app option.

website, there we go, and I want for my gardening business.

just builds a palette based on their brand colors.

look pretty good so let's go with this one.

I can use the page and customize images.

They also have this cool fast forward about 30 minutes and I'll have something The fourth thing to avoid is having too many inputs.

Do you ever feel like you're being pulled in a million different directions?

This happens with everything in life, from side hustles to fitness training.

Everyone seems to have a different opinion on what you should be focusing on.

It can look a little bit like this.

telling you what they think you should be focusing on.

For the sake of simplicity, let's just call them inputs.

stable nine to five job, traveling and having a family. Let's call these your potential paths.

can't cope with the overwhelming amount of information and choices. So what's the solution?

Well, I've always started with my end destination in mind and worked backwards.

wanted to do in the future, however, I had a decent idea.

I then made sure to only listen to inputs that helped me reach those targets.

becomes to select the right inputs to help you achieve it.

receive and prioritize quality over quantity.

out general opinions and instead seek expert advice.

educational videos from experts like myself.

focused and specific guidance for your end goal.

backwards you still don't need to know everything at once.

fully listen and implement what you learn from an input.

challenge, you can seek out more inputs that'll help you overcome it.

paralysis, where you find yourself unable to take action or move forward.

being lazy, but in reality, your brain just gets overwhelmed.

The fifth thing to avoid is being ego driven. Let me start by saying this. Arrogant people won't even finish this video.

They think they already know everything, so why bother sticking around? But that's exactly the problem.

Arrogance blinds you to the opportunities that could genuinely change your life.

the big picture, constantly dreaming of the end goal.

This might sound productive, but it's a dangerous trap.

you end up overlooking the small but crucial steps some might be tempted to scroll through this video just to down and actually absorbing the knowledge in each one.

valuable insights that could fast track their journey.

believe that you don't need advice from others, people who have already walked the path that you're trying to take.

But here's the truth. True wealth isn't just about being confident.

know it all and that's where the real growth happens.

The more you learn, the more you realize how much you don't know. This is called the iceberg principle.

What you know is just the tip of the iceberg. The massive chunk of knowledge is underneath the surface.

That's what truly matters and arrogance makes you forget that it's even there.

In short, arrogance is a silent wealth killer.

important to take the small steps that lead to greatness. The sick thing to avoid is passing the blame.

the man who blames others has a long way on his journey to go. The man who blames himself is halfway there.

The man who blames no one has already arrived.

In front of me, I have two objects, a magnifying glass and a mirror.

reach for either of these on a daily basis.

You might be thinking, Mark's gone mad, but let me explain.

glass, it gives you the ability to hyper-focus on other people.

This is a dangerous path as it leads to the blame game. Look, I do kind of get it.

natural to want to pass the blame onto as someone else, anyone but yourself.

even though you spent more time binge watching Netflix than actually studying, left the house 10 minutes later than you should have.

But here's the thing, these small instances of blame don't stay small.

Over time, they grow into a habit that's hard to break free from.

system is rigged against people like me.

My boss doesn't business. And life didn't give me the right opportunities.

instead focus on the stuff you can actually control, your own thoughts and actions.

So to embody the wisdom of the Chinese proverb, at their destination, you need to pick up the mirror, not the magnifying glass. The seventh thing to avoid is staying static.

This is your comfort zone, where you retreat seeking safety and security.

circle, almost like a self-imposed prison with no way out and no way to grow. If you're currently here, then you're not alone.

According to some studies, over half of Brits don't leave their comfort zone.

and 45% of them are worried that one day they might regret it.

So what can you do to break out of this prison? Well, you need to expand the circle.

risks, but it's something I learned at an early age. Let me show you how I did it.

narrow, school, studying subjects I wasn't good at like maths and English.

The traditional education system didn't suit me.

I didn't want to be a banker, doctor or lawyer, I wanted something more hands-on.

pursued the apprenticeship I mentioned earlier.

This created a new space for me, but I wasn't satisfied yet.

which pushed me further into unfamiliar territory. Suddenly, the world was full of possibilities.

The next step was clear, starting my own business.

This was a pivotal moment requiring a big risk, a bank load.

It was the best decision that I ever made.

to China in search of a manufacturer for my own brand of radio control models.

barriers, I managed to build valuable connections.

enjoyed success, but eventually I felt complacent.

My family was happy, my bank was happy, but my mind wasn't.

zone again and started posting videos on YouTube at the age of 53.

it so I wanted to share my knowledge and help others who, can expand your comfort zone as much as you want.

this space is infinite, but you have to claim it for yourself.

boundaries, you'll miss out on all the possibilities that could have been yours.

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