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(3.5 min read) 3 Concepts, 2 Frameworks, 1 Proverb Pic

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Erick Vargas
April 30, 2023

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3 Growth concepts

Concept #1

Subtraction often creates more growth than addition.

Leila Hormozi

My Takeaway: You only have so much energy to allocate to things. A yes to something is a no to something else. Spend your energy on what is working and double down, don’t try new things with that energy. Sometimes, reallocating resources from less productive or less important areas to more productive or important ones can lead to growth. In this context, subtraction refers to cutting back on certain activities or expenses and reallocating those resources to areas with greater potential for growth.

Concept #2

Way too much suffering comes from indecision. Unless it’s irreversible, make the call. You can always fix it and iterate.

Noah Kagan

My Takeaway: Indecision breeds suffering and stagnation. Most of our suffering is in the in-between states. Waiting ….should I..……pain…..waiting for the doctor’s call is worse than the diagnosis. Even if it’s bad, at least we know. Don't let fear paralyze you; make a choice. Unless it's irreversible, you can adapt and evolve. Embrace the opportunity to learn from your decisions, refine your approach, and grow stronger. Remember, progress is built on action and adaptation, not hesitation. Take charge and move forward.

Concept #3

Validate before you build.

Andrew Gazdecki

My Takeaway: How do you validate? With actual customers and pre-orders. Even if people SAY they will buy from you, get the money and use it for the orders. 9 out of 10 times people are just too nice to tell you the truth. But when you ask for the money, the truth comes out.

2 Personal frameworks

1. You can’t solve your implementation and consistency problems with more knowledge. It actually holds you back further

We are in information overload and implementation paralysis. For example, you don’t need the BEST diet before you get started. You need a diet you can stick to. If you do MOST diet for years, rather than days, you will hit your goal. Our problem is implementation and consistency most of the time. Solve that.

2. You are treated the way you settle for people treating you

We rob people of dignity when we pity them. Most of the time they are fully capable people that complacent in a bad situation. They will only change when it gets bad enough. Let people learn from their own mistakes. Let them hit rock bottom, that is where God shows up.

1 Proverb Pic

Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Proverbs 27:5-6

My takeaway: This proverb tells us that actions speak louder than words when it comes to true friendship. It encourages people to show their care and concern by talking openly and honestly, instead of just having good intentions without doing anything. It also warns us to watch out for people who might seem nice but are actually sneaky.

Open rebuke vs. secret love: This part compares openly telling someone when they're wrong (action) with secretly caring about them (intention). It says that it's better to be honest and upfront, even if it means criticizing a friend. This way, we focus on doing things, not just thinking about them.

In friendships, being open about what we think, even if it's critical, is more valuable than keeping our feelings to ourselves. Openness helps build trust and makes relationships stronger. By talking about what's bothering us, we can learn and grow together, and avoid letting bad feelings build up. Open communication also helps us get to know each other better and offer support when needed.

On the other hand, keeping our feelings hidden can lead to frustration and stop us from growing as people. If we don't express our emotions, it can weaken our friendships. So, being open and honest is key to having strong, supportive relationships.

Faithful wounds vs. deceitful kisses: The second part of the proverb talks about the "faithful wounds" of a friend versus the "deceitful kisses" of an enemy. A friend's actions, even if they're tough to hear, are better because they show they really care about you. But an enemy might act all nice and friendly, even though they don't mean it and might even want to hurt you. This idea also highlights the importance of actions over intentions.

So, Proverbs 27:5-6 is all about the power of actions. It tells us to be open and honest in how we show our care for others, instead of just thinking about it without doing anything. It also reminds us to be careful with people who seem nice but might have hidden motives.

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