Business By Hormozi #125: The Winning Mindset in Business

Success in business isn’t always about talent or luck—it’s about playing the game, even when it doesn’t feel like you’re winning. The biggest achievers often doubt their progress, while those who never take action remain stuck. This is the story of two friends, Jake and Eric, who approached their careers very differently.

The One Who Played vs. The One Who Watched

Jake and Eric both dreamed of launching a business. Jake took action—he started small, faced setbacks, and kept learning. Despite making progress, he often felt like he was still far from success. He worried about the competition, the next challenge, and whether he was truly making an impact.

Eric, on the other hand, never even got in the game. He spent years waiting for the perfect moment, analyzing every risk, and convincing himself he needed more knowledge before starting. He admired successful entrepreneurs but never took the first step himself.

The Illusion of Winning and Losing

Years passed, and Jake’s business grew. Despite his doubts, his willingness to keep going—to play the game, even when it felt tough—led to real success. Meanwhile, Eric still hadn’t started. He had spent so much time avoiding failure that he never gave himself a chance to win.

The Winning Mindset in Business

Jake finally realized something: Winners never feel like they’re winning because they’re always pushing forward. But losers never feel like they’re losing—because they never truly play.

Conclusion

A winning mindset in business means showing up, taking risks, and staying in the game. True winners never feel like they’ve arrived because they’re always chasing the next level. Meanwhile, those who never start never lose—but they also never win.