Lecture Notes: Planning Your Moves in Business and Life
Chess and Life Strategy
Average chess player knows their next 1-3 moves.
Pro players know 4-5 moves.
Masters know 6-10 moves.
Grandmasters know 11-15 moves.
Life is similar to chess; most people only know their next few moves.
Importance of planning your next 15 moves in business and life.
Identifying Who You Want to Be
Key question: Who do you want to be?
Positions to consider: Entrepreneur, Investor, Inventor, Co-founder, CEO of a small business/startup, Sales (high-ticket vs. volume), Influencer, Solopreneur, Support Team, Intrapreneur.
Importance of clear self-identity and positioning in the marketplace.
How to Make Your Money
Options include: Marriage, Equity, Built to sell, Buy and hold domains, Long-term planning, Lotteries, Influencing, Proprietary product, Investment, Lawsuits, Land ownership, Inheritance.
Easiest time to become a millionaire due to social media and technology.
Importance of strategy over timing.
Lens and Language in Business
Lens: How you view opportunities and people; avoid seeing only customers.
Language: How you articulate your goals and identity.
Importance of specific language to clarify objectives and attract right opportunities.
Personal anecdotes emphasize relationship-building over transactional approaches.
Decision Making and Systems
Life about odds and decision-making processes.
Systems are key to sustainable growth.
Momentum: Create, maintain, advance.
Fear of losing momentum prevents many from starting or continuing efforts.
Speed in Business
Speed is essential for growth and success:
Functioning speed (support systems),
Processing speed (efficiency from A to Z),
Expansion speed (geographical and market),
Timing speed (right moment for actions).
Sustaining Growth and Developing Leaders
Systems help sustain growth and avoid one-time successes.
Leadership development as a path to business expansion.
Personal growth for leaders and their teams is essential.
Final Thoughts
The importance of planning and executing the next 15 moves.
Encouragement to learn from experiences and seek continuous improvement.
Social media as a great equalizer in today's world, offering opportunities for growth and visibility.
Call to Action
Connect and stay engaged for continuous learning and development.
Appreciate the discipline and drive for self-improvement.