Business By Hormozi #185: Invest Time Wisely to Build Success

The Struggles of Starting Out

When Sam and Alex started their businesses, they both faced the same reality—everything was hard. They had no money, no connections, and barely any skills. Every decision felt like a struggle, and every task took longer than expected.

Sam grew frustrated quickly. He wanted results fast and hated how inefficient everything was. He jumped from one thing to another, looking for shortcuts. Alex, on the other hand, embraced the process. He knew that investing time wisely was the only way to build real skills and long-term success.

The Inefficiency That Leads to Growth

At first, Alex’s progress was slow. He made mistakes, spent hours on things that didn’t immediately pay off, and often felt overwhelmed. But instead of quitting, he kept going. Every mistake taught him something. Every failed attempt built experience. Over time, what once seemed difficult became second nature.

Sam, however, refused to struggle. He avoided anything that felt inefficient, always looking for quick wins. But without putting in the effort to invest time wisely, he never developed the skills or connections needed to sustain success.

The Turning Point

After a year, Alex started to see a shift. His efforts were paying off—his business was running smoother, he had built valuable relationships, and his income was growing. He realized that inefficiency in the beginning is not a setback but a necessary step toward efficiency.

Meanwhile, Sam was still in the same place, frustrated and stuck. He hadn’t grown because he never embraced the struggle.

Conclusion

When you start a business, everything is hard and inefficient—and that’s how it should be. You can’t skip the process of investing time in learning, failing, and improving. It’s that struggle that creates the skills, money, and connections that make success easier in the long run. If you want to build something great, invest time wisely, and trust that the effort you put in today will make things easier tomorrow.