21 Principles of Success

Introduction

Success attributed to luck, grace, timing, and principles.
Principles useful for fast-tracking luck and attracting wealth.

Principle 1: Be Misunderstood

Close ones might not see your potential.
Success often requires periods of being misunderstood.
Be authentically you despite misunderstanding.

Principle 2: Ask Better Questions

Asking better questions can lead to clarity and problem-solving.
Example technique: the 1-3-1 rule for problem-solving.

Principle 3: Be Resourceful

Use creativity and resourcefulness to overcome obstacles.
Example: Elon Musk funding Mars colonization through Starlink.

Principle 4: Give to Get

Helping others helps reinforce your own achievements.
Law of reciprocity: receive in proportion to what you give.

Principle 5: Have Extreme Ownership

Take full responsibility for situations.
Control what you can (controllables) to respond effectively.

Principle 6: Learn, Do, Teach

Continuous learning and sharing of knowledge.
Send the elevator back down for others – share your success.

Principle 7: Invest in Your Priorities

Align time and money with your goals.
Prioritize investments in skills, resources, and networks.

Principle 8: Ask for Bigger Problems

Bigger problems lead to bigger growth and success.
Embrace challenges as opportunities to develop skills.

Principle 9: Everything is a Blessing or a Lesson

Use failures as learning opportunities.
Challenges guide you toward your higher self.

Principle 10: Scare Yourself Every Day

Set challenging goals for personal growth.
Use fear as a signal for where you need to grow.

Principle 11: Be a River, Not a Reservoir

Share knowledge freely to build trust and attract opportunities.
Marketing can help more people than your product alone.

Principle 12: Praise in Public, Criticize in Private

Encourage positive reinforcement and maintain team dignity.
Use private settings for critical feedback.

Principle 13: Understand the Four C’s of Leverage

Content, Capital, Code, and Collaboration for scaling success.
Mastery of these skills can lead to unlimited potential.

Principle 14: Buy Back Time

Prioritize time over money for personal growth.
Delegate tasks to focus on value-adding activities.

Principle 15: The 10-80-10 Rule

Creative projects benefit from initial guidance, delegated execution, and final editing.

Principle 16: The 10x Mindset

Aim for exponential growth by adding a zero to your goals.
Requires fundamental shifts in thinking and execution.

Principle 17: Four Levels of Luck

Pure luck, grit luck, skilled luck, prepared luck.
Success attracts opportunities from others’ luck.

Principle 18: Be Blissfully Dissatisfied

Appreciate what you have while striving for more.
Prepare for future successes by aligning desires with actions.

Principle 19: Make it About Other People

Focus on serving others to activate personal success.
Contribution over achievement leads to fulfillment.

Principle 20: Think in Decades, Not Days

Success requires long-term commitment and vision.
Dedicate yourself to goals for the long haul.

Principle 21: There’s No Place to Get To

Enjoy the journey and find fulfillment in the process.
Self-worth should not be tied to external achievements.

These principles are designed to guide individuals toward achieving success by focusing on mindset, resourcefulness, responsibility, and long-term vision. Implementing these principles can help fast-track success and attract wealth and opportunities.

Key Principles for Achieving Success