CO-HOST | Make Money by Asking for What You Want, part 1 of 2
Travis and producer Eric break down one of Jim Rohn’s classic lessons: the importance of asking. After joking about Rohn’s dramatic delivery, they explore why asking is such a powerful skill, from being clear about what you want to approaching goals with both intelligence and faith. The conversation also dives into the tension between adult skepticism and childlike optimism, and why some of the most successful people Travis has interviewed share an unusual willingness to believe they can accomplish something before they have much evidence that they can.
On this episode we talk about:
Jim Rohn’s philosophy on asking and why asking is the beginning of receiving
Why being clear and specific about what you want can help direct your actions
The difference between asking intelligently and simply hoping for something
How skepticism and experience can diminish the optimism we have as children
Why childlike belief can be valuable when pursuing ambitious goals
The common mindset Travis has noticed among people who have achieved extraordinary success
Balancing realistic planning with the belief that something is possible
Why you don’t always need to understand exactly how something will work before taking action
Top 3 Takeaways
Ask clearly for what you want. Vague goals make it difficult to know what actions to take. Get specific about what you're pursuing and what success looks like.
Pair adult planning with childlike belief. Experience can make you more skeptical, but maintaining some of that willingness to believe something is possible can help you pursue goals that initially seem unrealistic.
You don't need every answer before you begin. Understanding the mechanics behind something can be useful, but overcomplicating the process can become an excuse for inaction. Sometimes it's enough to know what works and start doing it.
Notable Quotes
“Asking is the beginning of receiving.”
“Make plans like an adult and believe in them like a child.”
“You don't know what you don't know.”
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