👾 Leveling Up 👾

Hello, and welcome back to Leveling Up!

Let’s kick things off by looking at Wednesday’s poll results.

Q: Which of these strategies for building wealth resonates MOST with you?

And the runaway winner was…

Winning answer: Job hopping for higher salary increases.

Surprised by these results?

Let me know your thoughts with a quick reply. I’m curious.

- Eric Siu :)

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New Interview

Unorthodox Wealth Secrets With Syed Balkhi (He Buys Gas Stations)

Syed Balkhi discusses the power of compounding and the importance of maintaining friendships with other high performers. Syed shares his philosophy of giving unconditionally and compounding goodwill, emphasizing the need to avoid the frustration coefficient that can hinder progress.

He also shares insights on the power of compounding, the challenges of passing on generational wealth, and the value of learning from historical patterns. This conversation provides valuable lessons and perspectives for both aspiring and experienced investors.

Business Growth and Strategy

• 📈 Most businesses are not going to hit Venture scale like Microsoft or Amazon, but there are many more wonderful businesses that grow steadily and profitably.

• 🌱 Syed emphasizes the importance of learning from failures rather than just focusing on wins in business and entrepreneurship.

• 💼 Syed believes in the power of independent businesses, stating "you cannot build solutions to solve problems that you don't fully understand."

• 🏆 Building a multi-generational company means creating opportunities for team members' children to work in the company as well.

• 💡 Warren Buffett's advice on being a better investor and businessman by understanding capital allocation resonates with Syed Balkhi's shift in mindset from entrepreneur to capital allocator.

• 💼 Entrepreneurs prioritize the well-being of their customers and products when considering a deal, not just the valuation.

• 🏢 Investing in real estate properties with net leases can provide a headache-free and profitable source of passive income.

• 🏠 Having a predictable income from his digital business gave Syed Balkhi peace of mind, allowing him to make bold moves in his business ventures.

• 💼 Finding your circle of competence and unique understanding of your audience can make a big difference in the small business software category.

Philosophical Perspectives on Wealth

• 💡 Syed emphasizes the value of wisdom and life lessons in unconventional wealth-building strategies, highlighting the importance of asset allocation and broader philosophical perspectives.

• 💡 He believes people should win more often and deserve more, aligning his goals with the success of others.

• 🌟 The story of Syed’s father's struggle and hard work is a powerful example of unconventional wealth-building strategies.

Building a Supportive Network

• 🤝 Surrounding yourself with high performers and like-minded individuals can help level up and learn from their experiences in your own journey.

• 💪 High performers should focus on compounding goodwill in their relationships, rather than expecting something in return.

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