Episode 98: Shut up, stop whining, get a life, with Larry Winget.

Published: Oct. 27, 2015, 8 a.m.

Larry Winget is a bestselling author, television personality, social commentator and internationally acclaimed speaker. His newest book, Grow A Pair: How To Stop Being a Victim and Take Back Your Life, Your Business, and Your Sanity is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He has also written five additional New York Times / Wall Street Journal bestselling books that have been translated into over 20 languages including Shut Up, Stop Whining and Get A Life; You\u2019re Broke Because You Want To Be; It\u2019s Called Work For A Reason; People Are Idiots And I Can Prove It; and Your Kids Are Your Own Fault. Larry is a regular contributor on many national television news shows on the topics of success, business, personal finance, and parenting. He is also a member of the Speaker Hall Of Fame and is the trademarked Pitbull of Personal Development\xae. \xa0

\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\n

Larry doesn\u2019t listen to the motivational mumbo jumbo people believe \u2013 work hard, pull in profits, and you\u2019ll achieve success. ONWARD!

\nDaily habit that contributes to success\n

Do the one thing every day that you MUST get done \u2013 Larry focuses on his number one vital priority each day.

\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\n

Larry came on hard times and had to mow lawns for extra income \u2013 and Larry tells the whole story here.

\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n

\u201cCustomers want honesty, authenticity, and integrity \u2013 don\u2019t focus on the hyperbole.\u201d

\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n

\u201dWhat is easy to do is just as easy not to do.\u201d \xa0

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\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n

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\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\n

I would have become more authentic quicker \u2013 be transparent.

\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\n

Get out three sheets of paper \u2013 and write down where you are, where you want to be, and what you\u2019re going to give up.

\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n
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  1. Work your ass off every single day \u2013 just do it
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  3. If you\u2019re working on the wrong thing \u2013 you\u2019ll figure it out
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  5. Do what you said you would do \u2013 when you said you would do it \u2013 the way you said you would do it
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\nHow best to connect with Larry:\n\n

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