How to Become an Overnight Success | Ep. #542

<p>In episode #542, Eric and Neil explain the reality of overnight success. Tune in to hear why being an overnight success may not be the key to long-term success. </p> <p><strong>Time-Stamped Show Notes:</strong><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li>[00:27] Today’s Topic: <em>How to Become an Overnight Success</em></li> <li>[00:36] There is no such thing as an overnight success.</li> <li>[01:37] Elon Musk just kept working on what he found interesting for years, but was still considered an overnight success.</li> <li>[02:06] Eric worked for years to get where he is. 2017 wasn’t a great year, but 2018 is looking better.</li> <li>[02:29] Jeremy Lin, the basketball player, was considered an overnight success, but he is not a household name.</li> <li>[03:12] He kept working until he began to overage 18 points per game.</li> <li>[03:27] The only overnight successes are people who have pulled off crazy stunts, but they are forgotten about fairly easily.</li> <li>[03:55] <a href="https://www.gambit.com/">Gambit</a>, right out the gate did 30 million in revenue and tanked the following year.</li> <li>[04:50] The results from hard work last longer than recognition from stunts.</li> <li>[05:32] Warren Buffett built an empire off of hard and consistent work.</li> <li>[05:51] Money magnifies your personality.</li> <li>[06:08] Focus on becoming a better person, not an overnight success.</li> <li>[06:35] That’s it for today!</li> <li>[06:37] Go to <a href= "http://www.singlegrain.com/giveaway">Singlegrain.com/Giveway</a> for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Leave some feedback:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>What should we talk about next?</strong> Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li><strong>Did you enjoy this episode?</strong> If so, please leave a short review.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with us:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://neilpatel.com/">NeilPatel.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/">Quick Sprout</a></li> <li><a href="http://growtheverywhe