#35: E-Myth - Why most small businesses don't work and what to do about it

In this episode with Vinh and Ali deep dive, Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Topics Include

• How to form a vision and purpose
• Exploring Arnold's mindset and ability to transform.
• Overcoming naysayers
• Doing the work and getting reps in 
• Risk and how to approach it.
• Importance of giving back 

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In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss, Small Giants by Bo Burlingham

Topics Include

• What makes a company or organisation a Small Giant
• Vinh and Ali's alignment to the Small Giant approach.
• The importance of saying No
• Passion within the workplace as a fuel source.
• How not to go crazy as an entrepreneur 
• The importance of fun 
• Team culture and management - measuring performance

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In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss Diary of a CEO - 33 Laws for Business and Life by Steven Bartlett

Topics Include

• Building blocks of success - the 5 buckets
• The importance of teaching when trying to master a skill 
• The importance of our self story
• Being absurd to get attention 
• Use pressure as a privilege for motivation
• Dealing with negative feedback 
• A few lessons form Vinh and Ali's childhood.
• Vinh and Ali trying to name 3 of their best and worse traits - unsuccessfully 😂

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In this special episode with Vinh and Ali are in the hot seat answering questions Live from the audience. 

Topics Include

• Books that shaped us
• Improving your communication skills when English isn't your first language
• A quick guide on small talk
• Natural talent vs hard work
• How to deal with burnout 
• Vulnerability fatigue 
• Quotes that changed our lives 
• Dealing with adversity 
• Impact of AI on communication and storytelling 
• Keeping young people engaged
• Staying calm 
• Timing - when to give up vs keep going.

*Recorded July 21, 2023

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This episode explores Rick Rubin's - The Creative Act. 

A quick side note, this is one of our favourite new books in long time. This book impacted us both greatly and we hope the ripple effect continues with our listeners. 

Topics Include:

• The creative process - seeds, experimentation, crafting, completion
• The mystical plane of creativity and tapping into the subconscious mind
• The artists way
• How Vinh and Ali create
• Sharing and distributing the things we create
• The essence of creativity and keeping it pure.
• Awe and Inspiration 

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This episode explores the classic bestseller, Start With Why by Simon Sinek.

Topics Include

• Lessons we've learnt about leadership
• The WHY behind what Vinh and Ali do
• The Golden Circle - Why, How, What
• The difference between manipulation and inspiration
• How to find your 'why' by finding the pieces of the puzzle and collecting all the dots. 
• The Celery test - using what aligns with you to guide your decisions
• Leadership is a combination of art and science

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This episode explore The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene.  

Topics Include

• Why is power important?
• Trusting friends vs using enemies
• Make your accomplishments seem effortless
• Infection - avoid the unhappy and unlucky
• Master the art of timing 
• Take bold action 
• Reinventing yourself

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In this episode Vinh and Ali dig into the classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,  by Stephen R Covey

Topics Include

• Proactivity vs Reactivity - choice and control 
• Golden eggs and the goose 
• Circle of influence 
• Quadrant 2 Thinking 
• Our habits and being honest with how important they are to us
• Creating Win / Win outcomes 
• The emotional bank account - credits and debits 
• Sharpening our tools
• Synergy and alignment in our lives 

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This episode is all about small business and entrepreneurship. The E-Myth by Michael E Gerber is always near the top of the most recommended business book list.

Topics Include

• Vinh and Ali's entrepreneurial journey - How this book has shaped us over the years
• The Technician, The Manager and The Entrepreneur.
• The different stages of entrepreneurship. 
• Why McDonald's is so amazing.
• Working on your business vs working in it. 
• The six rules to win at business 
• The importance of processes and systems. 

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In this episode Vinh and Ali dig into the book Think Again by Adam Grant.

Topics Include

• Hippo - Questioning the highest paid persons opinion 
• Rethinking and unlearning
• Having a challenge network to increase the quality of your moves. The power of expert advice from multiple sources
• The value of imposter syndrome
• Managing overconfidence and aligning confidence with the appropriate tools and skill level 
• Humility and how it help us become more open to a wider range of perspectives
• 4 key negotiation tactics 
• Upgrading your operating system  
• Chris Pratt following Vinh on social media

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