The best education does NOT cost $100,000. You can get an elite...
MATT GRAY@matt_gray_
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Jan 15, 2024
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The best education does NOT cost $100,000.
You can get an elite education from the world’s leading experts in business, philosophy, and mindset for ~ $200.
20 books that changed my life and will change yours too:
You can get an elite education from the world’s leading experts in business, philosophy, and mindset for ~ $200.
20 books that changed my life and will change yours too:
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1. Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger
I listened to the audiobook (narrated by the man himself).
It’s like having Arnold as a personal mentor in your ear for 5+ hours. Dude’s a f*cking legend.
Learn how to take massive action until your dreams become your reality.
I listened to the audiobook (narrated by the man himself).
It’s like having Arnold as a personal mentor in your ear for 5+ hours. Dude’s a f*cking legend.
Learn how to take massive action until your dreams become your reality.
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2. A CEO Only Does Three Things by Trey Taylor
Unlock the CEO's critical focus: Numbers, People, Culture.
• Measure what matters
• Cultivate a powerful team dynamic
• Shape a culture that drives success
Embrace the NPC principle to become a 30x leader.
Unlock the CEO's critical focus: Numbers, People, Culture.
• Measure what matters
• Cultivate a powerful team dynamic
• Shape a culture that drives success
Embrace the NPC principle to become a 30x leader.
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3. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
Probably my top 3 favorite books of all time
One of my biggest takeaways is to play infinite games with infinite people. That’s the way to win long-term
The book’s a whole treasure chest of wealth, happiness, and philosophy.
Probably my top 3 favorite books of all time
One of my biggest takeaways is to play infinite games with infinite people. That’s the way to win long-term
The book’s a whole treasure chest of wealth, happiness, and philosophy.
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4. Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
The secret to your productivity isn’t more discipline. It’s more joy.
Ali’s built a $5M+ Youtube empire by following this one simple rule: do what makes you happy.
Make your work feel so good that the output takes care of itself.
The secret to your productivity isn’t more discipline. It’s more joy.
Ali’s built a $5M+ Youtube empire by following this one simple rule: do what makes you happy.
Make your work feel so good that the output takes care of itself.
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5. No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert A. Glover
As a Canadian, ‘nice’ is often a default mask covering how we really feel.
Learn the pitfalls of pleaser behavior, the importance of assertive honest, and how to express needs without guilt.
Stop being nice; start being real.
As a Canadian, ‘nice’ is often a default mask covering how we really feel.
Learn the pitfalls of pleaser behavior, the importance of assertive honest, and how to express needs without guilt.
Stop being nice; start being real.
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6. How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton M. Christensen
Want to die without regrets?
• Avoid life's common pitfalls
• Define your personal success
• Live a life that’s meaningful and vibrant
Measure life by your standards, not society's.
Want to die without regrets?
• Avoid life's common pitfalls
• Define your personal success
• Live a life that’s meaningful and vibrant
Measure life by your standards, not society's.
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7. Building a Second Brain - Tiago Forte
A game-changer for harnessing info in the age of digital overload.
Productivity isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing it smarter.
Capture, organize, and share knowledge to upgrade your brain. Unlock your true potential.
A game-changer for harnessing info in the age of digital overload.
Productivity isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing it smarter.
Capture, organize, and share knowledge to upgrade your brain. Unlock your true potential.
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8. Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Willink instills a rock-solid doctrine of self-reliance.
The key lesson: take 100% responsibility and ownership for your actions.
That’s the key for true leadership and power. Your goals, your journey, your responsibility.
Willink instills a rock-solid doctrine of self-reliance.
The key lesson: take 100% responsibility and ownership for your actions.
That’s the key for true leadership and power. Your goals, your journey, your responsibility.
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9. Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
Time >>> Money. Your time is priceless; reclaim it.
You shouldn’t be hiring people or making moves to just grow your business.
You should be doing that to buy back your time.
Shift from time-bound to time-rich to build your empire.
Time >>> Money. Your time is priceless; reclaim it.
You shouldn’t be hiring people or making moves to just grow your business.
You should be doing that to buy back your time.
Shift from time-bound to time-rich to build your empire.
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10. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions by Alcoholics Anonymous
This book changed my life because it helped me get sober.
It showcases the power of community, steps to overcoming addiction, and the power of shared experiences.
Healing isn't solitary; it's communal.
This book changed my life because it helped me get sober.
It showcases the power of community, steps to overcoming addiction, and the power of shared experiences.
Healing isn't solitary; it's communal.
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11. Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters
Peter Thiel is a legend. And his book’s changed the startup landscape.
• Learn how to build a monopoly
• Grasp the philosophy of true innovation
• Challenge conventional business thinking
Don't iterate. Innovate.
Peter Thiel is a legend. And his book’s changed the startup landscape.
• Learn how to build a monopoly
• Grasp the philosophy of true innovation
• Challenge conventional business thinking
Don't iterate. Innovate.
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12. Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
A blueprint for business growth beyond the physical.
• Study the true barriers to scaling up
• Grow without losing control or quality
• Master the 4 major decisions in business
Scale with strategy, not just size.
A blueprint for business growth beyond the physical.
• Study the true barriers to scaling up
• Grow without losing control or quality
• Master the 4 major decisions in business
Scale with strategy, not just size.
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13. Copywriting Secrets by Jim Edwards
Master the art and science of persuasive writing.
• Captivate your audiences
• Boost sales through storytelling
• Unlock the secrets to SEO-optimized content
In the digital battlefield, write to sell, not just to tell.
Master the art and science of persuasive writing.
• Captivate your audiences
• Boost sales through storytelling
• Unlock the secrets to SEO-optimized content
In the digital battlefield, write to sell, not just to tell.
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14. The Great CEO Within by Matt Mochary
An unreal guide for recognizing and unleashing the best CEO you can possibly be.
Learn how to truly harness your innate leadership qualities and build unbreakable trust and team unity.
You can be the leader you've been looking for.
An unreal guide for recognizing and unleashing the best CEO you can possibly be.
Learn how to truly harness your innate leadership qualities and build unbreakable trust and team unity.
You can be the leader you've been looking for.
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15. Sales Pitch: How to Stand Out and Win by April Dunford
Refine your pitch, redefine your market position.
Craft a story that stands out, position your products for maximum impact, and ensure your pitch resonates with the right audience.
Stand out in a sea of sameness.
Refine your pitch, redefine your market position.
Craft a story that stands out, position your products for maximum impact, and ensure your pitch resonates with the right audience.
Stand out in a sea of sameness.
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16. $100M Leads by Alex Hormozi
Unlock the power of your reach with Hormozi.
• Build a referral-based business
• Leverage your connections for growth
• Learn the art of maintaining valuable relationships
Referrals aren't just leads; they're lifelines.
Unlock the power of your reach with Hormozi.
• Build a referral-based business
• Leverage your connections for growth
• Learn the art of maintaining valuable relationships
Referrals aren't just leads; they're lifelines.
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17. 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Sacrifice the good to get to the great:
• Shift your mindset for massive scaling
• Learn strategies for exponential success
• Find out why ‘incremental’ limits potential
Aim not just to grow, but to dominate.
Sacrifice the good to get to the great:
• Shift your mindset for massive scaling
• Learn strategies for exponential success
• Find out why ‘incremental’ limits potential
Aim not just to grow, but to dominate.
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18. Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer
A spiritual lesson in letting go.
• Embrace life's flow
• Find peace in unpredictability
• Experience the power of surrendering control
Let go, and let life's current guide you to serenity and success.
A spiritual lesson in letting go.
• Embrace life's flow
• Find peace in unpredictability
• Experience the power of surrendering control
Let go, and let life's current guide you to serenity and success.
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19. The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
If you’re going to eat sh*t, take a big bite.
• Overcome adversity
• Navigate startup challenges
• Embrace the difficulties of leadership
The hardest lessons are your personal tickets to growth. Embrace them to thrive.
If you’re going to eat sh*t, take a big bite.
• Overcome adversity
• Navigate startup challenges
• Embrace the difficulties of leadership
The hardest lessons are your personal tickets to growth. Embrace them to thrive.
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20. Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
A revelation of Mother Nature’s best healing mechanism. Explore:
• The dangers of neglecting rest
• How to improve your sleep quality
• The impact of sleep on health and success
Sleep isn’t lost time; it's an investment in your tomorrow.
A revelation of Mother Nature’s best healing mechanism. Explore:
• The dangers of neglecting rest
• How to improve your sleep quality
• The impact of sleep on health and success
Sleep isn’t lost time; it's an investment in your tomorrow.
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Attend Live & Get My "Overcoming The 4 Biggest Barriers To Your Success" Playbook FREE (worth $149)
Secure yours here:
founderos.com/workshop
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• How to grow a massive audience
• Ways to monetize your audience
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• How to grow a massive audience
• Ways to monetize your audience
• Systems to scale your business to $1+ million/year
Bonus: You’ll receive my Vision Board System (worth $249) for free
Get it here:
mattgray.xyz/founder-os-min…