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✎ This year comes down to one thing for you: your habits. Most entrepreneurs say they want a better year, but they repeat the same patterns as before. In this video, I share the story of the elephant and the rope to show how your old beliefs hold you back long after the rope is gone. I talk about the moment when I was 22, turning down a six-figure banking job to join a startup for $300 a month, and how that one decision taught me to bet on myself instead of playing safe. If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubtful, or afraid to try again, I want you to remember that your doubts are just tiny ropes—you’re stronger than you think.
✎ I walk you through the seven habits that will make this your best year yet. I break down how winning your morning sets the tone for everything, why curating your environment matters more than you realize, and how building discipline through small daily challenges transforms your identity. I even share my Doritos story—yes, the giant bag on my desk—and how resisting it helps me train my willpower. You’ll learn why mentors matter, how I stopped trying to build everything alone, and how modeling people like Bill Gates helped me turn my struggling startup around. These habits are backed by science, real examples, and the lessons I learned the hard way.
✎ I also talk about taking action before you're ready and staying consistent long enough to see results. When I started on YouTube, it took me 350 videos just to feel comfortable on camera and five years to earn a few thousand subscribers. Most people quit too soon, but consistency and patience—just like the Chinese bamboo tree—create the real breakthroughs. These seven habits aren’t quick fixes. They’re identity shifts that help you believe in yourself, trust your journey, and finally break through the limitations that held you back. Believe.
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