How to Build a Business that Lets you Quit your Job - Dickie Bush

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In this episode, Dickie shares his journey of building a successful side hustle while working a full-time job. We also cover the importance of not quitting your job too soon, the value of curating the content we consume to ensure it helps us overcome obstacles and much more. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
00:00 The beginning
02:22 Types of Compensation
03:20 The Importance of Not Quitting Your Job Too Soon
06:35 The Need for Intense Effort and Focus
10:20 Creating Content
26:16 Continuing to Learn and Create
35:49 The Illusion of Busyness and Time Management
36:45 Exploring the Malleability of Time and Energy
39:38 Finding a Niche and Unique Angle
43:00 The Role of AI in Summarising and Creating Original Content
45:54 The Journey from Curation to Creation
50:11 Brain-breaking moments and Leverage
58:51 The Four Layers of Specificity for Success
01:09:26 Reverse Engineering to Achieve a Million Dollars a Year
01:13:14 Scaling to a Million Dollars a Month
01:14:12 Continuous Learning and Investing in Oneself
01:15:44 Seeking Guidance from Mentors and Coaches
01:23:44 Identifying and Overcoming Bottlenecks in Growth
01:39:00 Finding a Balance Between Financial Success and Other Aspects of Life
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[@RonZuidema]

5 key takeaways from this inspirational video to save 2 hours of your life: 1. Don't plunge blindly into your aspiring business, but follow a well-thought-out plan for confidence and security. 2. Utilize bottleneck analysis to overcome obstacles and progress efficiently towards your goal. 3. Draw motivation from anti-goals rooted in past pain (as suggested by Dickie), or through gamification (as suggested by Ali) 4. Only initiate a project when the worst possible outcome is a positive net result, the project has potential for immense success, and you have the capacity to commit to it long-term. 5. Having more time in the day will not necessarily increase the likelihood of success (based on Parkinson's Law). Prioritize improving your time management and motivation first. I found these insights very resonant and am motivated to apply them all.

[@cara.leo_]

Thank you!

[@patrickkong6507]

Good summary, cheers mate

[@AnandDattaniPodcast]

This really is an excellent overview. Thank you!

[@theRilisy]

What I've learned the past 2 years: - the power of journalling to clear your mind - how to be a better reader - the importance of mindfulness - the necessity of facing your shadow - you create your own reality What I will learn the next 2 years: - to become a better writer - how to improve my relationships - to play the guitar - how to build a content creation business online - how to improve my diet

[@organicgrowthexpertrohit]

U will

[@LukeSutherland.]

This episode shouldn't be free. The amount of value in this is mind blowing and potentially worth millions. I made time to listen to this podcast by listening to it while driving both on my way to work and home. (I dont work 8 hours, I work freakin' 12) I'm going to be breaking this episode down later on and turn it into notes, and then implement from there. Thank you for this one.

[@user-xq4vs6im3o]

Too good to be free

[@captainlennysub]

7:39 My personal & practical advice for no energy after day job: 1. Check your sleep. Bad Sleep will kill 100% of your productivity! I found out I had sleep apnea due to nasal inflammation. Once I fixed and started sleeping better, I was no longer tired after work. 2. Switch job to something “easier” if you need to. I went from a demanding consulting job to a fulltime remote dev position. I started having more control over time and energy! Good luck to yall and me on this journey!

[@theawakenedheart8783]

Thank you and good luck.

[@JapherDude]

I agree with No. 2. I went from consulting with a firm to independent consulting. Same things, same money, less time. The time I saved I have been putting into the hustle. Also, being independent allows for writeoffs of some of the startup expenses.

[@remigiudicelli7687]

How did you solve your nasal inflammation?

[@captainlennysub]

@@remigiudicelli7687. I sleep sideways which allow me to breathe with at least one side of nose. Also with body pillow to protect my spine and hip. I Tried 5 different pillows to find a perfect one (alex hormozi’s advice) it’s chronic for me so it’s not completely curable so I learned how to deal with it

[@catbeingcurious]

Great tips ✍

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Learned to create content, market myself, edit, lighting, audio, website design, starting a business at 50 .To learn, public speaking, hire and delegation, systematizing processes, negotiating brand deals......

[@dickiebush77]

Nice list Liz! Thanks for watching, glad you found our conversation useful

[@tinabelivanis]

You’re incredible omg. This is so inspiring.

[@TimelessWealthMentor]

Good for you! Same here...just started a KZbin Channel in January this year, but still holding on to my job too, but I've learnt how to make videos, edit on Davinci Resole, etc.

[@LennefalkStudios]

Public speaking definitely takes you to new heights, continue practicing by posting on KZbin 🗣️🔥 Greetings from an originally introverted shy Swede that got converted 😊

[@NobodysFaultPodcast]

My favorite part of the video is around 33-35 minutes in. I committed to making 5 videos a week on Jan 1st after being part of Ali's New Years call. I'm 100 videos in to my podcast now. This first 260 episodes is all practice. 10 years of writing on the little notes app on my phone is now an invaluable asset. The 10 years of curating and organizing my daily thoughts is going to really pay off. The payoff is finding deeper purpose and fulfilment in this crazy world.

[@Franinthesky]

I will do the same , I started a podcast last year , I dont have many episodes , but I promise be more consistent. And I am really scared to start a youtube channel. Because I am not conventional atractive and this always holding me back. But I will start! ❤🎉 Goood luck with your proyect , you seem really focus

[@NobodysFaultPodcast]

@@Franinthesky The hardest video was the first one. I literally started at the blank camera for 3 hours. I tried starting dozens of times. I couldn't believe it was a struggle. My big poofy hair almost made me quit too. Now I just wet my hair and use lots of gel before recording 😄 🤣 😂

[@microdosingcoach]

So much gold in this episode. This is one of my top takeaways as I am over consuming content: "When consuming content, ask yourself the following question: - Is this helping me create more in the future? - Is this helping me remove the bottleneck in my personal or professional life?"

[@Fruitfulaccounting]

Yes! This was such a great idea.

[@spillingstudio]

Hi Ali! Things I’ve learned: - How to become a licensed architect. (I’m finally an architect, Yay!) - How to move from Florida to Seattle - How to raise a Doberman (they’re a handful!) Thing I’d like to learn: - How to create a successful business teaching others how to become an architect (already started posting content, but need to get better) - How to speak Italian - How to master Adobe Premiere - How to play ping pong

[@Ahsan_Karim]

Thank you for sharing. I will now make my own list. Good idea!

[@Archaon12]

Love the Doberman idea. I have my 3rd Doberman and yes, the ARE a handful. Best of luck!

[@spillingstudio]

@@Archaon12 Haha thank you! I love him so much, he's worth it :)

[@zactivitiesonly]

Yall! Last week, I wrote this In my notes. Cultivate. Capture. Curate. Create. But I had the rough draft of this about a year ago. Obviously the idea not COMPLETELY unheard of. BUT it was an original thought for me. What an affirmation this is when watching content like this because it makes me feel like I’m at the frontline of this sort of thinking 🙏🏼 so excited to get start making more things and content

[@XuanKai365]

I’ve watched many interviews on this channel and I must say that I really enjoyed this video. Many guests that Ali has on are very experienced and will just share their stories and lessons. Dickie and Ali are probably at similar stages of their business or life and it’s nice to just see them bouncing off each other for ideas, inspiration and light bulb moments! Awesome video!

[@TiaRenee]

This video was great as background to getting my kids ready this morning and cleaning up. Things I have learned... - Digital illustration - Surface Pattern Design - Living and Teaching Abroad - Lesson Planning and Material Creation - So many craft (embroydery, knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, planning, sewing) - Parenting (0-5) Things I want to learn... - Video Editing + animation in video - Art Liscensing - Designing and Manufacturing stationary and accessories. - more crafts (punch needle, beading, gouache painting) - Parenting and beyond - Dance - Writing children's books I love planning, organizing, and inhaling all the information. My bottle neck is actually making progress towards my goals. Doing the work and not getting caught up in doing things that do not move the needle forward like Ali's friend and KZbin. I found it helpful to reverse engineer my goal of 2000 dollars a month from business. I definitely need more eyes on what I have to offer. And although I have been focusing on instagram, I love and spend way more time on KZbin. So I would like to try that being my main platform.

[@CharmaineStanton-no6lb]

Excellent video/podcast! In the past two years, I've learned: 1. How to become a mom 2. How to build a website 3. How to create content on various channels 4. How to be an admin assistant 5. How to bake with sourdough I'd like to learn: 1. How to better design websites to my liking 2. How to build a successful small business 3. How to raise multiple children at once :)

[@RugReality]

Hmm as a 23yr old in the last 2 years I taught myself how to make tufted rugs, video editing on premier pro, how to run a marathon, how to successfully complete 75 hard while managing a fulltime job, how to resell online, how to balance multiple things at once while maintaining a healthy relationship, budgeting, and I want to learn within the next two years: how to grow on longform (KZbin) and short form social media platforms, how to build my personal brand, Brazilian jiu jitsu, how to run ultra marathons, & how to make my first 6 figures, how to speak significantly better, and to learn better networking

[@sleo6664]

Awesome

[@mydachshundlife]

Things I learned recently: 1. How to be an administrative assistant 2. How to plan a large event 3. New software Things I would like to learn: 1. Coding/programming languages 2. How to produce a better KZbin video 3. SEO strategy for my blog

[@dickiebush77]

Boom, nice list! Appreciate you watching

[@breyen379]

Things I've learned: 1. Electronically Assisted Astronomy 2. Backyard gardening 3. French 4. Youth tournament baseball Things I'd like to learn: 1. How to be more optimistic 2. How to play musical instrument (piano or drums)

[@chrisjasonmcqueen]

My top lessons so far: - You always have more time than you think you have - The world around you is limiting your beliefs - Make content about what you 2 years ago would love to know - What do you want to know in 2 Years? - Learn it and then teach others through your struggle - Watching Netflix etc. will drain your energy more than working on your dream hustle - Apply your personal touch to some advice from e.g. Atomic Habits - Your ideal client should be able to say with 100% certainty **AI won’t replace you but someone using AI will replace you** - 5000 years ago people already said - Get started - Be consistent - Learn from others and curate other models and then make your own - The coolest people are 1 year ahead of you - we have people 2 years behind us - learn from people 1 year ahead

[@dickiebush77]

Great summary, thanks for watching and listening!

[@Retuliotube]

Changing carreers is scary but it might lead down a path way more in line with what you actually want in life. Never stop learning and make sure to act on your ideas. Don't be so hard on yourself; you are capable of providing value to the world

[@jenny-bounmivilay]

Things I learned from the past two years: - Being a beginner is a gift, not a disadvantage - My anxiety is rooted in the deep desire for change and forward movement - True wealth comes from relationships, health, and the freedom to choose - You can change the world with your keyboard Things I want to learn in the next two years: - Build and launch indie startups (dont require VC funding) in public - Become more of a producer than a consumer - Learn the basic of marketing, finance, psychology - How to do my taxes as an American expat - Understand when to try harder and when it’s time to pivot

[@MafaldaRMota]

Learned from this: 1 - The worst case scenario should be positive 2 - "Lack of energy" can be a limitng believe 3 - Bottleneck Analysis - learn, iterate, remove 4 - Applying the right efforts 5 - 4 specific prompts: Platform, Problem, Person, Way

[@kimchiuniverse6851]

Things I’ve learned 1. Tracking your progress is as important as moving forward. 2. Focus and develop few things rather than having interests in too many things. 3. Do at least somethings everyday is faster even in the short term than you think. 4. Importance of Networking. 5. Think of ROI and don’t be afraid of spending money but spend it smart. Things I want to learn in 2years 1. KZbin creation skills. 2. Productivity system(second brain) 3. Clear distinction btw work and life. 4. Habits of learning new things continuously. 5. Coaching skills.

[@jackssent1719]

I see Dickie Bush I click! There is just something very authentic about him.

[@fasting50plus]

Yes, I consume absolutely everything he and Cole create.

[@kajmere240]

You really think so? To me he comes off as a faker. Look at those glasses. And why is he holding that pen the whole time? He gives off "fake it til you make it" vibes...or like he read a book once on how to be charismatic & is trying to implement where to put his hands & how to smile etc. Just my own personal observations.

[@menarizk4936]

My 2 Lists! Content for me 2 years ago: - How to build habits - How to communicate with less - Shadow work Content I want to learn about in 2 years: - Entrepeneurship and sales - Leadership and communication - Technology and building - AI

[@RainbowArt_Dad]

I am the king of procrastination disguised and productivity. I love that you guys acknowledged that executing on a side hustle is much harder with kids. I listen to tons of content because I do while I’m doing fifty other things I have to do to run the household. This episode helped me confirm that I don’t have the discipline and patience to be a content creator and validated for me that I want to acquire a profitable business instead of creating one from zero. Thanks guys 🙏

[@fransotodev]

This was packed with information! It was clearly not an entertainment but something that 1) gave me content ideas and 2) Something that gave me the information to remove the bottleneck, in my case gave me the idea of bottleneck thinking and repeating this journaling prompt My learnings (and content ideas :) ) - Productivity content is procrastrination unless it helps in one of the 2 above - Make something sustainable by not requiring huge amounts of new effort (e.g. yt channel with lots of research) - Make a flywheel by always talking to yourself 2y ago. - If you feel drained at your job, that's the reason to work on your side-project, to leave the job - Having limited amounts of energy is a self-belief - Differentiate what you do to feel energized from what you do when you are drained. They are not the same. What you do when you are drained, drains you more - Niche down your content by applying it. Make another atomic habits video, but talking how you applied it - NIche down your service by providing very personalized service to max 1-4 clients - AI won't replace you, but someone using AI will - Nobody is creating something new. Quotes thousands of years ago said the same than productivity books now - Start curating for years. Then you can have your own frameworks that bulid on all this knowledge. Dickie did with twitter threads. Ali did with productivity videos. Now both have their frameworks, courses, books... - Break your brain more often. Achieve a next level of the game with delegation (e.g. selling while you sleep, having a video edited with 0h of your time) - Iterate on a product by having close contact with the first cohort - There's only one bottleneck at a time (reference book "the goal"). Same concept as critical path in software engineering and project management. No matter how much you improve things around it, until you improve the bottleneck things won't move faster - Repeat bottleneck thinking as journaling prompt: Find number #1 bottleneck, find resources to surpass it, consume just the resources needed and iterate - Example Ali bottlenecks: - Script of videos word by word -> Script of video by bullet points - Friction to start recording stacking books -> Buy a tripod - Takes 1 hour to setup recording setup -> Leave it always ready to hit record - Not enough content ideas -> Build the system. - Not enough content ideas -> Hire someone for it - only apply bottleneck thinking to something that will take you where you want. - Niche down your product picking specific platform (market in 1 channel and become excellent at it), specific problem (that you solve), specific person (depending on their stage of their journey), specific way (your solution) - PIck the money you want to make and work backward. By default we lower our expectations instead of raising our bar to achieve what we want - Growth is cyclic. You grow to next level, all your systems break, you re-create them to become comfortable again, then you are ready to push to next level - Your wealth is a function of the vlaue you create to others. This moves from zero-sum to positive-sum game. You create value and capture some - You have to charge for others to commit to it. This generates sunk cost on people and they see things through completion I'm going to have content for my LinkedIn and my future youtube channel for a while after this interview

[@diadasguptaellinghaus5338]

“Your interpretation {and application} of anything that you would summarize is the niche” 🤯🔥

[@ericathompsonsmiles]

1. Software engineering 2. Mentoring I will be starting my website and application business where I focus on just startups. I will consume this video and will use my years of experience as a software engineer to optimize the build out process and how I can deliver quicker than my competition

[@ggishallou]

Things I've learned: 1) the process of learning in an academic environment, 2) basic project management, 3) how to code, 4) learning languages efficiently, and 5) moving from one state to another without having any connections in the new state. Things I'm currently or want to learn in the future: 1) building my skills as a pianist, 2) music theory and developing my ear training skills, 3) building a website from the ground up, 4) music composition, and 5) writing a book.

[@tinabelivanis]

This combination of logic and art >>>

[@sheiskae]

I was in the middle of taking notes when Dickie said content consumption can be a form of procrastination! Ha ha, I also had to include that line in my notes because it makes sense. Things I've Learned: 1. Mandarin Chinese 2. How to Teach English as a Second Language (currently teaching in Taiwan) 3. Canva (from graphics to educational materials) Things I Want to Learn: 1. Coding 2. Different Writing Styles 3. How to become braver and ask for what I want.

[@sarahkercheval8964]

I used to never watch tv or get on social media except for my business. Then after being in a relationship with a severe introvert, my habits changed and I started becoming so much more tired and depressed. I’m flipping back to minimal screen time, except for listening to KZbin vids in headphones and more time outside and it’s great 😊

[@polarlight301]

Hi Ali! Here are my 3 things I learned from this Episode: 1. Don’t just summarize existing content. Provide a unique angle by sharing how you have personally applied the information into your own life. 2. Share the knowledge and experiecences you gained in the last two years and create content around it, so people two years behind you can benefit from what you experienced. By continuously documenting your journey and sharing knowledge, you participate in an infinite game of progress, learning, and teaching others, ensuring continuous growth and creating valuable connections. 3. The way to reach significant revenue goals is by follow the 4 layers of specificity on marketing. Focus on one specific platform, targeting a specific person with a specific problem that they are willing to pay for, and offering a specific solution in a unique way.

[@ethantodd4191]

I have been working as a sports journalist at the biggest media publishing company in UK since Jan 2023, there is no good books or articles about how to actually get into the industry, what to do and what to know and where to start etc - but I have learnt all this since leaving Uni. Wrote my first article today, Ali, Dickie and Nicolas have inspired me to start sharing my experiences to help others like I needed 2 years ago in my final year of Uni - and I am going to interview already established sports journos to get their insights and use that as content for substack.

[@dickiebush77]

Boom, great stuff Ethan

[@ethantodd4191]

@@dickiebush77 thanks so much man 😁

[@veronicamullins9954]

I turn 55 next week and I will retire in 2yrs - I signed up for the 30 day writing email as the goal is to actually earn $1M in the next 12mos. I thank you both for this podcast as I have gleaned so much I keep watching and listening. I am going to implement but I know the accountability piece is what I need as I work my 9to5.

[@tinabelivanis]

Goodluck!!

[@DillanRichardson.]

i just quit my job to pursue youtube full time - i dread going to work - ever since i was a little kid - there was something inside me saying " i shouldnt work for anyone" working for someone was sooo difficult and it wasnt a good match - im glad i told this leap of faith and i know its only up from here

[@captainlennysub]

My show notes 29:45 don’t underestimate value of your experience. You can teach anyone 2 years behind your journey 32:13 two lists 33:08 intentional content consumption. 1. Is this helping me create more in future? 2. Is this helping me remove the bottleneck in my business or personal life 39:30 niche 42:02 hyper niche down 47:51 we are all 3rd graders

[@inthemakingca]

You gentlemen have me writing my first newsletter. Much love and thank you for the inspiration.

[@parrisani]

Things I have learned in the past two years: 1. Script Writing 2. Acting 3. Basic Filmmaking 4. Emergency Room Nursing 5. In depth education about infectious diseases Things that I am learning or want to learn in the next two years: 1. Drawing 2. The best language learning method for me 3. Japanese 4. Spanish 5. Cinematography 6. Video Editing 7. Starting a business 8. Basic Finances

[@_jeanique]

I watched this while folding and putting away my laundry. I’m going to watch it again when I’m done and take some notes because this was exactly what I needed today. I’m also planning to do a follow up video and newsletter to keep the momentum going. Great conversation!

[@matthewlakajev]

Why is everything Dickie says soo smooth 😂 Mad speaking envy over here

[@rosalineglobal]

19:52 timestamp for myself when evaluating a new opportunity or starting a new project, ask yourself 3 questions: 1. is there an upside no matter what happens? what's the worst case scenario? you need the worst case scenario to be still a positive outcome. 2. exponential upside if it works out 3. can i stick with it long enough? (i would ask myself: do i still see myself doing this after one year?)

[@Kiwiamericans]

1. Summarized my experience as a KZbinr so well... will apply it when I help others in their business. Talk about your unique learning over the last 2 years even if u think it is easy and nothing. Move forward and document the journey. I cannot believe how many emails I get telling me sharing my journey has changed their life and given them confidence moving forward!

[@dickiebush77]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@tobyalexander3391]

Things I have learnt: 1.Basic Finances 2.Pensions 3. How important a new environment is for getting goals achieved. What I want to learn: 1. The most common negative impact on modern day finances 2. What are the best investment's long term (and actually looking at the in depth data) 3. The economic impact of having a premier league football team on a local area

[@KingSiri06]

I am an active duty US military member who has over the course of 27 years experienced some unique success in my journey. I have learned that it would be hard to replicate my exact experience. This journey and how others can find success taking the same path is where I should focus my sharing. What I would like to learn is how to prioritize the public personality piece while staying inside of the military’s guidelines of utilization of uniform while in the public space…. Or How a corporate person becomes a public personality on the Internet without violating the company’s policy on social media (Codi Sanchez).

[@EmiliaOHara]

I loved this. I love the way Ali always asks the guests the exact questions I'm thinking and then asks for clarity. Hence the Title of the pod I guess 😂

[@GovernmentInsider]

Things I've learned: How I can rank higher in government job applications and interviews How I can translate experience from once field to another How to find, write, and submit proposals for government contracts The latest research on learning and teaching Things I want to learn: How to make a profit teaching what I know How to make content efficiently and consistently

[@tomaszszafarczyk4754]

Thank you Ali and Dickie! This episode is pure gold and fully packed with knowledge gems that I will listen to it a few times for it all to sink in!

[@tinabelivanis]

the way I was listening to this as background content and then got forced to be an active listener 😂 My two lists: What I wish I could tell myself two years ago: - you have more than enough enough money and time - focus on high quality content - spend more time in libraries and cafes, they make learning and work feel effortless - save the fancy ingredients and meals for when you go out for dinner and keep the groceries/home cooking simple ie. Frozen vegetables vs buying fresh and cutting them yourself. Ready made meals are also better. Time is more important What I want to learn: - fluency in French and Greek - how to convey my thoughts to speech more articulately and be more interesting/engaging - how to invest, different types of investments - history, religion, evolutionary biology… - Different ways businesses avoid tax payments ^ this list is actually infinite but we’ll leave it there :)))

[@ezgoingvibes]

I'm so ready to make the moves that would bring me to a point where I can quit my job. My 2 years back: handling, working through, and healing from burnout, and divorcing a high-conflict person. 2 years forward: building a business online, becoming financially independent, life coaching, and I'm not sure what else! I used to feel very motivated, but now with burnout, I've put my hopes on the back burner. This conversation helped me to come back to that hope, so thank you for that.

[@thefashionalchemist]

@36:36 Watching this now as a parent and yes I definitely look back at my life before becoming a parent... I had so much free time! Saying that though, I see the silver lining in becoming a parent and working on my goals, I have no time to waste, every free time I get HAS to be smart use of my time, otherwise I have to either spend money on childcare or find another way to free up my time where I can focus on working on my goals. In a way, parenting has helped me reduce procrastination because I know I just don't have that luxury anymore lol. But I know when I look back to what I'm doing now with parental responsibilities, I can appreciate my journey a lot more because despite all the excuses I can make, I still chose to invest my time wisely to set my future self up for success. Great podcast guys, thanks for sharing this conversation!

[@tinabelivanis]

I love hearing parents share their perspective, thanks for sharing 🥰

[@YasminandKieran]

I need "Feel Good Parenting" now! I Love Ali's advice and videos, and this interview didn't disappoint. It's really applicable to entrepreneurs. I've worked for myself for the past 15 years, with lots of highs and lows. I've now got two businesses and multiple channels. But becoming a parent is a game changer. It's the most rewarding experience but so challenging when it comes to productivity and time management. How to balance being a present parent and a productive business owner. So intrigued to see how Ali does when he becomes a parent.

[@thefeelingoodmama]

I love this podcast! I feel like the quitting job topic/ question is not spoken about a lot with successful entrepreneur leaders. I will definitely be posting my takeaways and tagging you guys. Thank you!.

[@dickiebush77]

Thanks for watching and listening!

[@thefeelingoodmama]

@@dickiebush77 I look forward to following more of you both.

[@destinyfelinah1515]

### Where I was 2-5 years ago [and lessons]: - Figuring out what to do with my life/career path -- You don’t need a special skill to start sharing what you do, you need a vision and you learn as you go and do things. Try different things. - Sharing your little knowledge on the internet -- Expertise is not measured by follower counts or certifications but your experience with the topic. Your journey is the proof. - You don’t have to be boxed to one thing to build a brand (niche) -- Start early, and share your journey not just information. - Waiting for the perfect time -- You can do school and work and still build your brand ### What I want to learn: - Branding, brand psychology, and brand management - Entrepreneurship and business concepts - Digital/content marketing and sales - Content flow and systems management - Problem-solving and Product creation - Storytelling - Simple visual designs and editing for content creation - Critical thinking and leadership - Productivity - Wellness; body and mind

[@tinabelivanis]

Stealing your what to learn :’)

[@podmahal]

I loved this conversation and did do the exercise. But I wanted to take the space here to say I think it’s impressive how Ali and Dickie can both be so relatable despite being such extraordinary achievers. It made me think, would I still value the advice if Dickie did not work at blackrock and if Ali never became a doctor? And the answer is 100%. This was a masterclass on value creation by covering the past 2 years of learnings. And talking 2 years out too. What I love even more is how Dickie created value through curation when he started even though he could’ve leaned into his Blackrock experience. I’d still love to hear Ali or Dickie expand on this at some point though. For those who may not have the super impressive credential or resume item yet that builds trust instantly, does that impact one’s strategy with how they will go about shipping their work? Thank you again for the amazing insights, this bottleneck analysis made me take it more seriously in my journaling. I had been doing this but it felt like a waste of time until I heard Dickie’s full rationale behind it. Made me go from guilty to proud that I’m spending time on this stuff -Misbah

[@linneaohlund]

Things I’ve learned: - How to start a business - how to be in my feminine energy and why - Control anxiety - Communicate what I think - the psychology in marketing Things I want to learn: - be more productive - succeed my business - the steps to a 6-figure brand

[@benedictwallis5820]

Love this podcast! About time someone is giving a different perspective on side hustle’s and entrepreneurship. Too many ‘gurus’ tell the masses to quit their job, jump in the deep end …. This podcast is more valuable to 65/70% of people thinking of starting a side hustle. I work a job as a Senior paid search executive for a cruise company and run a solo digital marketing agency on the side. Everyone who knows me says why don’t I quit my job to do this full time but if I had more time, I’m not going to make more money and I’m happy earning a very decent income with security behind it.

[@ru007z]

Things I’ve learnt in the past 2 years: * Adopting new habits and creating routines. * Being a first time parent. * Evolution of all relationships that occurs with big life events. * Traveling internationally with an infant and enjoying it. * Learning to walk away from a comfortable job to pursue what I want. Things I hope to learn in the next 2 years: * How to build a healthy family life with kids * How to have family and work life balance while pursuing dreams. * How I might help flatten the learning curve for other first time parents.

[@davdfranzen]

Biggest takeaway: Curation + Your POV = Engaging content.

[@samara.]

You guys have answered the exact question I have been grappling with for the last 5 years. Thank you so much for being clear and direct

[@joeyfire4160]

Things I learned recently: - Proper medication use - Budgeting - Finances on a beginner level - Different revenue streams for online businesses - A business is solving a problem for others Things I want to learn - Video & sound editing - Writing - Public speaking - Web design

[@hipabroad]

Excellent podcast Ali. I’m on the same boat, side hustling whilst working. This is the best advices around that topic that I ever had! Video downloaded and to be replayed whenever I lose faith! 😊

[@caroledesireecachero4949]

This video is full of valuable bits of advice not only for building a business but how to have a fulfilling life in general. Very inspiring! Thank you!

[@itschristine4966]

„Accelerate the brain-breaking.“ Whoa! I love that.

[@mirado72]

Things Ive learned in the last two years: How to be a notary in multiple states How to water color How to make bags and wallets out of leather How to break into a completely different field of work (hospitality -> eletrical distribution engineering) How to advocate for yourself and advance your career How to take care of my skin (Thanks Ali!) Basic financial planning Recognizing that abuse is sometimes a lack of actions rather than actively seeking to harm What I want to learn in the next two years: How do I use my emotions as motivators How do I build a business How to learn from failure and keep going? How to move to a new state How to find motivation to achieve my goals when im exhausted How to learn from my past and become a better me

[@abcdefgh97054]

After listening to the conversation in the vedio ,I was highly motivated to follow Dickie's advice to set path to my own financial freedom . Then in my pursuit to know more about this young acheiver ,I started to scout the web. I came across an article by Maggie Bush in which she noted the awesome achievements of Dickie starting as young as age 4 and then how it went to Primceton. What went in my mind after learning about Dickie was he has been a gifted kid all along. And agree or not many a things come easy to naturally gifted people that builds so much of confidence in them to become highly successful in pursuits they put their soul in. I am all for growth mindset ,but everyone has their reality that they need to face .

[@Wealthucation]

This episode has inspired me to actually pursue KZbin properly. As an ex athlete and someone who’s built multiple businesses, I still think I have nothing to share. But this video has just given me the light bulb moment to share everything on KZbin that my previous self can better from! Thank you gents!

[@BasicallyPhysio]

Realised and learnt these: 1. You will become an expert one day but it doesn't have to be today, and that should not stop you from creating or posting content. You grow as you go 2. Most of the content are repurposed and it's from someone else 3. You are the niche as you apply the learning to your journey and document or share it with others who are behind you, or ahead of you 4. Use both Positivity and some scary thoughts about how the future will be if u don't do anything about ur current situation to motivate you to take action 5. Belief and mindset when correct, generates empowering thoughts, puts you in a better emotional state, encourages you to take action, consistent action brings about the dream life eventually

[@suvendroseal1724]

FINALLY, it's almost been more than half a year. I have been waiting for this. It was announced right after Cole's interview, and it seemed like everyone forgot about uploading this totally.

[@beruniy_21]

I learnt the following from this episode: 1. Learn and document your journeynand share with others 2. Don't worry too much about if your content is helpful or not. Make it and ask was it going to be for me 2 years ago if yes then go if not make it better 3. In fact you can make the above as a threshold for your content quality so before making a content ask this simple question and then decide to make the content

[@rohinv2752]

Things I've learned: 1. Classical Guitar 2. Basic of Quantum Computing 3. Artificial Intelligence 4. Spanish at a third year level 5. Website building basics What I'd like to learn: 1. Physics up to Quantum Mechanics 2. Coding on Qiskit 3. How to create and launch software online 4. Writing engaging stories and conveying them effortlessly in speech

[@MAYVO.2024]

List of things i learned in last two years: 1. Start reading books regularly 2. Test prep 3. Drawing 4. Languages: polish, english, Ukrainian List of things I’d like to do in the next 2 years: 1. 3d modelling 2. Parametric design 3. Architectural Design 4. Writing 5. Social media

[@DarkAncientScholar]

Great video episode Ali keep’em coming! You don’t owe anybody anything, in this world you will be judged whether you do or don’t. Keep doing your thing!

[@rickpala_]

Been waiting MONTHS for this one. Glad it's finally published!

[@blissstationa7741]

Stop saying shit in your every sentence. Off putting, can't be bothered listening

[@dickiebush77]

Glad to hear it Rick! Hope you found our conversation useful

[@giselle136]

I've been following Dickie for a while now, fantastic interview! Thank you, Ali! Things I've learned in the last two years: - Mindfulness(did a 10-month program at UCLA's MARC) - Copywriting - How to lead meetings Things I want to learn: - How to ask and accept criticism - How to not be attached in relationships - How to advocate for myself

[@maielavegavlog]

Wow!!! I can’t believe this is free! ❤ Thank you so much!!!

[@jasminec6373]

I have a hard time coming up with things I've learned. But things I want to learn: 1. How to improve the food system in the US 2. Guerilla Gardening 3. How to consistently meal prep without thinking about it 4. Nervous System Regulation 5. Women's Reproductive Health and Maintenance

[@vithurshaa995]

Cool things I want to learn over the 2 years: more singing, piano and dance. Lots about business, the entrepreneurial mindset, how to create a business plan, sales SND marketing.

[@CloudSecurityGuy]

Thanks for putting out such amazing content for free !

[@QuinTelevision]

Excellent episode! Shout out to Dickie for share the game and not holding back. Changing the lens of how you consume content is major…’Does it move the needle or remove the bottleneck?’

[@temitopehunga4880]

Hi Ali. Hi Dickie. Thank you so much for this practical and valuable content. So much to learn, with practicable action. 2 things I wish my 2 year younger self knew: 1. I wish I had someone to guide me on how to make a great career choice, I spent so much time in a place of indecision not being sure what my strengths were and what I should align to. 2. I wish I had someone to guide me on how to not be stuck in the same place for so long. 2 things I would like to learn in the next 2 years: 1. Business development and growth 2.Creating content for sales and marketing

[@roycelaguerta]

There is so much bombs in this podcast thank you so much guys 🙏

[@learnwithlerato]

This video gave me such an amazing idea for a program I could start selling in my business, I’m so grateful for all the gems that were shared

[@Yellowmenace18]

This was soooo helpful 🙏 I've never seen a wealth podcast go so detailed & specific about the process of leveling up financially & managing life on that next level. I loved the bit about consulting w/ ppl only a grade or 2 above U & assisting those 1-2 steps behind 👍

[@matthewpaetz4725]

Thank you gentlemen for this conversation. I appreciate the wisdom and the courage it took both of you to do the work to be able guide us. What I've learned in last 2 years: - Make decisions based on how I'll feel after the decision, not how I feel before. - Helps me make choices that are difficult but lead to the results I am proud of. - You learn and gain 10x, 100x more from taking messy actions than by reading other peoples "perfect work" - I avoided doing the hard thing by just reading and listening but feared that actions I knew I needed to take out of fear of judgement. - You'll gain more traction in life by raising your standards than you will trying to reach your potential. What I want to learn over the next 2 years: - How to run a successful Agency helping part-time coaches build credibility and respect within their space. - How to manage & leverage my finances like a respected CEO - Creating a successful podcast that provides real value for its listeners and guests.

[@LillithNightingale]

Thank you so much for this episode! I rarely comment on videos, but your call to action was quite motivating 😄 The things I’ve learned during the last 2 years: - techniques on understanding myself on a deeper level - how to live in India - that culture shapes your cognitive patterns - how working in an embassy looks like - that starting your own business isn’t really that hard - that authenticity is like a magnet for the people who are right for me The things I want to learn in the next 2 years: - how to build and grow a YT Channel which I’ve been planning for the last two years with my best friend - intercultural communication - I really want to become a specialist in this area and would love to pursue a PhD in it and surround myself with those who can teach me more - how to grow my business as a language and culture teacher (this kind of connects to the YT thing, I’d love to teach people about it on the internet, do interviews and share my passion with others) - edit videos, write better scripts and generally create valuable content - get back to learning Japanese and finally attempting to take on the JLPT N1 exam Thank you again for all the gold in this podcast! You’re an inspiration Ali 😃

[@workthentravel]

I like in the beginning of the podcast where he said not everyone is an entrepreneur. And this is really very realistic. He's not trying to sell a lifestyle that doesnt fit you or something that you are not willing to take a risk

[@SmartSellingwithLonnell]

The things I’ve learned in the last 2 years 1) how to story telling impacts sales 2) how soft skills impact your sales 3) leaders are readers 4) managing relationships matter to your business success 5) how to successfully network in business and life for growth

[@hospitalitychronicles]

This was fantastic! I started my list and in the past few years something I've become very good at is teaching adults about Hospitality and I think that could be something to dive deep into (LOL, had to add that in!). Also, because of course I have more than one thing I do, with my YT I have a bottleneck which is filming videos. Once I'm doing the video I'm good but I don't have a way to leave my set up actually set up. You got me thinking, how to solve that problem so I just need to hit record and go!

[@De_Lars]

Ive learned the below from this podcast, i will watch it again tough. Distill the grade above you and educate the grade below you. Ask your waiting list what they want to learn from you. There is always someone thinking bigger, learn from them and understand why. Thank you for the value!

[@hpzynha]

The most valuable lesson that I took from this video. Was to create content about what you know and what you’re learning. I was so worried searching for ideas. Thanks 😬

[@terasel]

I was the past me knew how to tell himself just snap out of it, and acknowledge the fact that you need to sacrifice a few things if you really want to challenge yourself and get to the next step in your journey. I am experimenting with stuff and I really want to get into content creation. And I have learned to look at the editing commissions that I took in a way where even if I did them for free, I learned how to do more with the narrative that I build. So the main takeaway that I'd tell me two years ago is that always believe that what you do to progress in a dream WILL have a pay off. And that even if you feel stuck, instead of complaining and trying to logic out of it, acknowledging fact that doing something that changes your energy is what's necessary to make a change you are happy with. Thanks for this podcast.

[@Jennylikes2sing]

I’m a teenager I’m so glad I’m watching you guys❤❤🙌

[@taralaguerta976]

Things I’ve learned in the last two years - 1) there’s always something I can do to be moving in the direction of health. 2) borrow other peoples beliefs until you can get creative enough to do your own 3) we actually do know what we need to more or less of if we’d ask ourselves 4) having faith in god or something bigger than myself can reduce anxiety and unknowing but it takes listening to faith messages daily to really cultivate that feeling 5) my intentions behind my behaviors are just as impactful - doing things out of love for myself is different bc sometimes loving myself is putting restraints on my time or on behaviors that I know my future self will thank me for

[@tarryl.m]

1. Things you have learned in the last two years you wish you could go back and tell your self from two years ago - Most importantly! Don’t be scared to do the thing! Start now and don’t stop! Keep that consistency up cause you’ll wish you kept going! - Keep better track of everything - money / expenses, inventory, procedures, steps you took to learn things, and document the process 2. All the things you want to learn over the next two years - Better systems of how keep everything organized and flowing better in personal and professional life - Learning how to feel like I’m actually accomplishing more in my life and less like life is passing me by - improving my mindset I guess.

[@tinabelivanis]

omg I could copy this list word for word

[@tarryl.m]

@@tinabelivanis I’m glad it resonated 🥰

[@Imaginelotus]

Wow… so much value. Thank you for this

[@elenameganck5704]

1. Abundance: Operating from a place of financial security allows for better decision-making and long-term planning. 2. More time does not equal more work done : Efficient use of limited time often yields better results. 3. Financial goal of 2x income from day job: Setting a goal to make twice your job income from a side hustle gives you cushion and stability and reduces risk. 4. Gradual transition: A gradual shift from employment to entrepreneurship allows for building a sustainable and scalable business model. 5. Identify bottlenecks and double down on

[@captainlennysub]

My Two lists 1. I would have wanted to know how to actually work for a job that is fulfilling, how it is like to manage health & stress, how to protect yourself from terribly toxic corporate people and culture, how to move job effectively, how to start business, how to fix sleep apnea, 2. I will have learned what it’s like to have started side business helping small businesses with digital transformation, how to sleep early and wake up early, how to continue doing youtube for 2 years, how to manage fulltime work and side business

[@sofiapillichshammer6169]

Things I have learned: how to live in another country, how to change profession from a sewist to a tiktok manager , how to start a sewing youtube channel, and all the new techniques you learn when you are into sewing :) Things i want to learn: how to transport emotions, vibe or feelings, elevate my editing skills learn more sewing techniques!!!

[@bmedic7162]

I'm also a sewist but making videos and setting up the camera is even more cumbersome than the sewing 😂

[@sofiapillichshammer6169]

@@bmedic7162 a tripot is great help here and with everything you learn as you go. Plus videos are so cool for memories 🤗

[@GingerMathematician]

Impressive 🙂👍

[@EcomCarl]

his journey from a small newsletter to a thriving business is a testament to persistence and strategic growth! 🚀 His advice on transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship resonates deeply-building a solid foundation while maintaining stability is key.

[@manuelperaldiaz1166]

What are the things that bring me energy? Listening to you, Ali.

[@nadinereiter7984]

This episode is amazing!! So much value and it’s helping so much where I am right now. Thank you so much!! I’m writing the lists right now :)

[@ryangael7146]

Past: 1. Break Up 2. Fuck it moment - challenge myself (half marathon, public speaking, moving out of home 2 x, 3. Therapy 4. Selling everything moving from Australia to London to follow a dream 5. Leaving my accounting job to work in a pub in Central London Learning: 1. Psychology 2. Utilising AI as a tool 3. Building Be Hectic