Raw grit alone will never beat a system. I’ve always told you discipline, effort, and showing up matter but if you don’t put that inside the right system, you’re just burning energy. Too many people buy into hustle culture, thinking effort by itself equals success. The truth is, grit and energy have value, but a solid system will always win. In this episode, I’m breaking down why you need both, and why the system is the real game changer.
Show Notes: 

[02:45]#1 Grit eventually burns out.

[10:31]#2 Grit, tries to swim against the currents of chaos. 

[15:32]#3 Grit is personal, as is talent, as is willpower as his hard work.

[19:54]Recap


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#3415: Why Effort Can Never Beat A System

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#3415: Why Effort Can Never Beat A System

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