Time stamped show notes:
[:50] Introduction to Alex Charfen
[3:20] How entrepreneurs are labeled
[4:24] Understanding why entrepreneurs face so much pressure and noise
[4:56] Vast majority of the world clings to status quo
[5:12] Why entrepreneurs face so much internal conflict
[5:30] Entrepreneurs are more in flow with life and creation
[6:02] Four types of people in the world – Evolutionary Tribe
[9:24] Entrepreneurs are the hunters – “evolutionary hunters”
[10:32] Kids don't have learning disorders, schools have teaching disorders
[12:14] Entrepreneurs hard wired differently [labeled as ADD, ADHD, etc.]
[13:00] History has taught that people who don't fit in are brilliant
[13:34] What's the path for people who want to create something?
[13:54] Wealth Dynamics – good at ideas, people, timing or numbers
[14:20] Happy solopreneur that makes money is a myth
[15:23] Collaboration trumps competition to build a better future
[15:45] Most people who are coaching to be successful haven't achieve success
[16:07] No framework or structure to the market – no basis
[16:23] Success is not as easy as coaches sell
[17:02] Entrepreneurs are setting goals that they can't build a connection to
[18:11] The simpler you can make something the faster we go
[18:25] What entrepreneurs need is to get into momentum
[20:15] Entrepreneurs need to be on the hun
[22:20] Third state: full constraint
[24:36] If entrepreneurs lose perspective, the body hits a panic button/fight or flight
[24:58] First thing you must focus is controlling the pressure and noise
[25:35] Hydrated entrepreneurs equal successful entrepreneurs
[28:02] If you don't have a routine you're setting yourself up to fail
[30:17] Entrepreneurs need a clear outcome
[30:33] Entrepreneurs don't learn anything with research or working alone
[30:57] Entrepreneurs are capable of the same earning potential as a pro athlete
[36:17] To entrepreneurs who are starting: find something you can do
[36:35] Figure out who matters enough to you that you'll do anything for them
[37:24] Fall in love with a population you want to serve
[43:11] There are factions out there that want to eliminate entrepreneurs
[44:02] Entrepreneurs are highly adaptable
[44:51] Lower pressure
[45:48] increase protection & support – ask for help
[48:01] if you lower pressure & noise you can accomplish more
Three key points:
- Entrepreneurs are built different
- Take care of your body. Don't believe in the glorification of the hustle.
- Solopreneur success is a myth. Build a support system.
Resources mentioned:
Wealth Dynamics – Roger Hamilton book
Freemomentumbook.com – Alex Charfen's book
Last Question:
Putting out a podcast about the entrepreneur personality type. Go listen to the first episode and subscribe to the podcast. Recommend a podcast Alex should be on. Join list by downloading book.