In this video, Gary Vee discusses the fastest way to make your first $100,000. He emphasizes that attention is the number one asset, and the key to getting there is through self-awareness. Understanding what you are good at and passionate about will lead to the quickest path to success. Gary shares that his lack of candor in his early career hindered his professional relationships, leading to resentment and sloppy exits. He has since improved his candor game by reframing it as kind candor, which has helped him have more honest conversations with employees and partners. Gary believes in hiring fast and firing faster. He trusts his intuition and pattern recognition when making hiring decisions, and once someone is in his organization, he believes hiring is guessing and firing is knowing. He also promotes quickly when he recognizes a superstar on his team. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the trends and strategies on social media to stand out. It's no longer enough to post aimlessly; one must have a strategic approach to content creation. Gary shares some of the worst strategic decisions he has made, such as not investing in Uber and turning down ownership in the Miami Dolphins. He recognizes the importance of learning from these mistakes and moving forward. When it comes to growing money, Gary prioritizes maximizing joy over maximizing money. He believes in taking risks and enjoying the process, rather than playing it safe and settling for guaranteed returns. Gary discusses the importance of self-awareness and not straying away from the things that give you joy. He advises hiring people to do the tasks you don't enjoy and focusing on the aspects of the business that bring you happiness. He also touches on his most profitable investments, such as Facebook and Twitter, and highlights the importance of investing in ideas and people you love. Overall, Gary's main teachings from this video are to prioritize self-awareness, be honest with yourself and others, focus on what brings you joy, and take calculated risks in your investments and business decisions.
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf3-floJA1c
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