No One Will Outwork Me...sure Ep 160

In a thought-provoking discourse, the host critiques the commonly expressed sentiment "no one will outwork me," arguing that it's unrealistic and ignorant of the global workforce's diversity. They challenge the notion of work as a measure of success, suggesting that true commitment is better reflected in the sacrifices one is willing to make for their goals. This could include personal relationships or health, highlighting a darker aspect of relentless ambition. Further, the host draws on conversations with Dr. Cashy, emphasizing that champions often lack an "off switch," which can lead to obsessive behavior and a lack of work-life balance. They propose that instead of striving to outwork others, individuals should focus on outpacing or outgrowing themselves, recognizing and overcoming personal limitations to achieve success. Finally, the host encourages listeners to self-reflect and redefine their identities to realize their full potential.

• Speaker A expresses a strong emotional reaction to the phrase "no one will outwork me" as seen on social media.
• They dislike the use of absolutes and find the statement unrealistic since it's impossible to know the work ethic of everyone else in the world.
• Speaker A considers the public declaration of such a statement odd and suggests it might be more appropriate as a personal mantra.

"And it's kind of one quote, which you may have heard people say, which is. Is no one will outwork me. I'll never let anyone outwork me. And I have such a fundamental issue with this."

The quote captures Speaker A's fundamental issue with the phrase "no one will outwork me," highlighting their emotional response and disagreement with the use of such absolutes.

• Speaker A uses Jack Ma's company as an example of a different work culture, where a 72-hour workweek is standard.
• They point out that what is considered extraordinary effort in one culture may be the norm in another.
• The implication is that Americans claiming to outwork everyone may not be aware of the global standards of work effort.

"Jack Ma, who basically runs China's version of Amazon in his company, it's very standard to run a nine nine six, meaning you work from 09:00 a.m. To 09:00 p.m. Six days a week, right?"

This quote provides an example of a cultural standard for work hours in China that surpasses what many Americans consider exceptional, challenging the notion of "outworking" others.

• Speaker A believes many people significantly underestimate their work capacity.
• They criticize those who claim no one will outwork them but still take vacations, arguing that someone else who doesn't take vacations is outworking them.
• Speaker A suggests that the statement should focus on sacrifice rather than work alone.

"And so when I see people say, like, no one will outwork me, and then I see them even take a single vacation, I'm like, there's somebody who is not taking a vacation right now who is outworking you, so please don't say that."

The quote highlights the inconsistency between claiming to outwork everyone and taking vacations, suggesting that there are always others making greater sacrifices.

• Speaker A shifts the conversation from working harder to sacrificing more for goals.
• They raise the ethical dilemma of what one is willing to sacrifice for success, including personal relationships and health.
• Speaker A argues that true dedication may involve significant personal sacrifices, and if one is not willing to make those sacrifices, they cannot claim to outwork everyone.

"No one will put more things on this altar to the altar of sacrifice for my goal than I will."

This quote suggests that the true measure of dedication might be the extent of one's sacrifices rather than the amount of work one does.

• Speaker A advises being aware of what sacrifices are being made for one's goals.
• They point out that those who work the most often do not boast about it or even consider it noteworthy.
• The emphasis is on personal awareness and the silent dedication of truly hard-working individuals.

"And so the next kind of point here is that most people who really work the most don't even think about it. They don't even consider it."

The quote reflects Speaker A's view that the hardest workers are often those who do not feel the need to publicly declare their work ethic.

• Champions and Olympians lack certain constraints that others have, such as an "off switch."
• The absence of limitations allows them to work obsessively without perceiving it as work.
• They often have accompanying pathologies, like obsessive personalities, that drive their relentless pursuit of goals.

"The difference between Olympians and champions. And everyone else is not like, everyone looks at them and says, what do they have that I don't have? He's like, when in reality is, what do I have that they don't have? And what it means is they lack something."

This quote highlights the inverted perspective on what sets champions apart: it's not what they possess but what they lack—limitations that would otherwise hold someone back.

"They lack an off switch. They lack a constraint, right? It's like, we all have the same engine. They don't have brakes."

The quote metaphorically compares champions to engines without brakes, emphasizing their inability to stop or slow down, which contributes to their success.

"The people who are the champions typically have pathology that goes along with that, which means that they have obsessive personalities."

This quote explains that the relentless drive of champions often correlates with obsessive tendencies, suggesting a psychological underpinning to their success.

• Champions do not perceive work or time in the conventional sense, allowing them to work continuously without the need for external motivation.
• Their work ethic is so ingrained that it becomes a normal part of their lives, not something they need to consciously push themselves to do.

"They don't even perceive time. They don't perceive work or the concept of work."

This quote emphasizes that champions have a different relationship with work and time, which enables them to work tirelessly without it being a conscious effort.

"They're still working nine to nine, six days a week in China, not even thinking about what we're doing, because that's just normal there."

This quote indicates that in some cultures, such as in China, intensive work schedules are normalized, which aligns with the champions' approach to work.

• Speaker A reflects on the early days of their career, highlighting the extreme personal sacrifice and work ethic that contributed to their success.
• They draw motivation from historical examples of human endurance and the concept that necessity can drive extraordinary levels of effort.

"You'd be amazed at what you can accomplish when you have no choice."

Speaker A uses this quote to convey that when faced with no alternatives, humans are capable of remarkable achievements due to the necessity to survive or succeed.

"I was up at three and I was going to bed at eleven, and I did that for probably a six month period in the beginning."

This quote provides a personal anecdote of Speaker A's own experience with sacrifice, illustrating the grueling schedule they maintained to achieve their goals.

"I kept thinking about the most vicious atrocities of humanity... It was generations of this level of work and level of effort."

Speaker A draws a parallel between their own work ethic and the historical context of slavery, using the extreme example to frame their perspective on the capacity for human labor and effort.

"We actually have the same choice, right? Work or die, grow or die."

This quote encapsulates the idea that the drive to work stems from a fundamental choice of growth versus stagnation, which can feel as critical as life or death in the pursuit of one's dreams.

• The host appeals to the audience for support in spreading the word about the podcast.
• Emphasizes the importance of reviews and shares in helping the podcast reach more entrepreneurs.
• The host's goal is to aid entrepreneurs in making money, improving products, and enhancing experiences for employees and customers.

And so real quick, guys, you guys already know that I don't run any ads on this, and I don't sell anything. And so the only ask that I can ever have of you guys is that you help me spread the word so we can help more entrepreneurs make more money, feed their families, make better products, and have better experiences for their employees and customers.

The quote highlights the host's request for audience help in lieu of running ads or selling products, aiming to support entrepreneurs through the podcast's reach.

• The host criticizes the common phrase "no one will outwork me" as unrealistic and potentially misleading.
• Acknowledges the impossibility of knowing the work ethic of all 7 billion people on the planet.
• Suggests that the statement is either ill-informed or designed to impress others.

I hate that saying because a, there's no way you know anyone else out of the 7 billion people. That's right. No one will outwork you. No one.

This quote reflects the host's disdain for the overused and unrealistic claim of outworking everyone in the world.

• The host introduces the concept of sacrifice as a more accurate measure of commitment to success.
• Points out that some people may not be willing to sacrifice certain aspects of their lives, like marriage or relationships with children, for success.
• Encourages listeners to be mindful of their own limits and what they are willing to trade for success.

But the real, real is it might be better to think no one will out sacrifice.

The quote introduces the idea that the willingness to sacrifice might be a more genuine and challenging aspect of striving for success than simply working hard.

• The host suggests that working long hours does not necessarily equate to progress or success.
• Mentions that some individuals work extensive hours without moving forward towards their goals.
• Proposes alternative metrics such as outpacing, outlearning, or outgrowing others as more meaningful measures of success.

And so I think it might be better to think no one will outpace me or no one will outlearn me, no one will outgrow me.

This quote proposes reframing the concept of hard work to focus on progress and personal development rather than just the number of hours worked.

• The host argues that getting uncomfortable and acknowledging personal deficits is more challenging than merely working long hours.
• Emphasizes the difficulty of facing emotional challenges and admitting areas of weakness or unwillingness to sacrifice.
• Suggests that personal growth requires confronting uncomfortable truths about oneself.

But what a lot of people can't do is they can't get uncomfortable. They can't go into the emotional places of admitting deficits.

The quote emphasizes the importance of emotional labor and self-awareness as part of personal and professional growth, beyond the physical effort of working long hours.

• Acknowledges the common habit of individuals limiting themselves with their own beliefs.
• Discusses the negative impact of accepting personal shortcomings as unchangeable traits.
• Highlights the importance of recognizing self-imposed “jail cells” and the challenge of breaking free from them.

Whenever you say to yourself, that's just who I am, just hear yourself speak over your own limits, right?

This quote emphasizes how individuals often define themselves with limitations, effectively creating barriers to their growth and improvement.

Because that's just who I am, it's like, well, good luck breaking that.

The speaker is pointing out the difficulty of overcoming self-imposed limitations when one accepts them as unchangeable aspects of their identity.

• Encourages rethinking personal limitations and the willingness to outgrow them.
• Stresses the idea that many of our limiting beliefs are inherited or adopted from others rather than being innate truths.
• Suggests that self-examination and the realization that identity is fluid and self-created are key to personal growth.

Think about the mental limits and all the things that you think you believe about yourself that actually aren't true are things that you're carrying from your parents or things that you're caring from your siblings...

This quote suggests that many of our self-limiting beliefs are not our own but rather ideas we've taken on from influential people in our lives.

We make ourselves, we are all self made. And so I implore you to self examine and realize that the identity is entirely fluid.

The speaker is emphasizing the power of self-creation and the importance of self-examination in building one's identity.

• Proposes a shift from a competitive mindset to one focused on personal growth and self-improvement.
• Argues for the importance of controlling one's actions and self-perception to propel forward.
• Emphasizes the role of personal narratives in achieving goals and overcoming challenges.

Instead of making Instagram posts about how you're not going to out, how no one will outwork you, how you're going to work harder than anyone maybe put it in a different way, which is like I'm going to try and outgrow myself.

This quote suggests a more productive approach to self-improvement, focusing on personal growth rather than competition with others.

• Recognizes the potential for personal growth during difficult times.
• Encourages using challenging circumstances as opportunities to prove one's capabilities.
• Advises on the power of storytelling in shaping one's identity and reinforcing a new, more empowered self-narrative.

It's amazing what you can accomplish when you have no choice.

The speaker is highlighting the extraordinary potential for achievement when one is forced to overcome obstacles due to lack of alternatives.

So if you are in a dark time, then use that as a way to tell your own story.

This quote advises individuals to use their struggles as a foundation for a personal success narrative that can reinforce their desired identity.

• Wishes the audience success and encourages them to reflect on their goals and potential sacrifices.
• Invites the audience to engage with the content through likes, comments, or reviews.

Have an amazing Thursday, hope you guys crush your goals. And I'll catch you guys on the flip side.

The speaker is closing the conversation with positive reinforcement and a casual sign-off, maintaining a connection with the audience.

Oh, drop a like or a comment or a review if you're listening at home or in the car, whatever.

This quote is a call to action for listeners to engage with the content, indicating the importance of audience interaction in the podcast medium.