Send us a textIn this episode, Stuart and Mena unpack the five lessons that kept surfacing across 500+ founder interviews from The School of Hard Knocks, and translate them into actions for ambitious owners. First: persistence beats genius. Treat growth like a “game of doubles,” stacking small wins and showing up long after motivation fades. Second: reframe failure and take calculated risks; each “no” is a step closer to “yes,” provided you protect the downside and live to learn. Third: invest for freedom, not flash. Prioritise asset-building (real estate, equity, quality yield) over liabilities, use sensible leverage, and let compounding do the heavy lifting. Fourth: your circle sets your ceiling. Curate mentors and peers who compress your learning curve, explore joint ventures to scale, and stay generous because opportunity flows through trust. Fifth: mindset and meaning drive endurance. Align goals with values, optimise for time and energy, and build a business you actually want to run. Along the way, they share tactical plays, house-hack style sequencing, risk filters, weekly metric focus, and a simple “next best move” checklist to help you convert inspiration into outcomes. Different industries, same themes: the winners are consistent, coachable, owner-minded, and obsessed with building assets and relationships that outlast any single deal.If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us reach more incredible listeners like you. Thank you for being a part of the journey! Click here to subscribe to our weekly email. SPECIAL OFFER: Buy a one of Stuart's books for ONLY $20 including delivery. Use the discount code blog here. Work with Mena & Stuart's team: At ProSolution Private Clients we encourage clients to adopt a holistic and evidence-based approach when making financial decisions. Visit our website. Follow us: Stuart: Twitter/X and LinkedIn. Mena: LinkedInIMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.

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