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RSS 23: 10 Real Ways to Get Ahead of Most People

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In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross shares ten powerful, no-fluff strategies to separate yourself from the crowd. If you’re tired of being stuck in a cycle of dreaming and talking about success without making any progress, this episode is for you.

Ross dives deep into the habits, mindsets, and decisions that differentiate top performers from the majority. With personal stories, actionable insights, and a challenge to get moving, this episode is all about taking control, creating leverage in your life, and staying disciplined to win.

Key Takeaways and Insights:

1. Take Action Before You’re Ready

- Waiting for perfect conditions leads to inaction.

- “Feelings don’t matter. The universe doesn't care about your feelings.”

- Start messy, learn by doing.

2. Make Discipline Your Default

- Motivation is fleeting, but consistency builds long-term success.

- “Success isn’t about doing what you feel like doing... it’s doing what you have to do.”

3. Build in Public

- Share your goals and progress openly to build momentum and hold yourself accountable.

- Letting people see your journey helps them invest in you—not just the outcome.

4. Become Obsessively Useful

- Be someone others want to work with by being helpful and solution-oriented.

- Ask: “How can I help you?” → Builds long-lasting, valuable networks.

5. Read More Than You Scroll

- Social media is filled with “empty calories.”

- Trade entertainment for intentional growth—30 pages of a book > 30 minutes of scrolling.

- Consider books, reports, and content that challenges your thinking.

6. Say No More Often

- “Distraction is a dream killer.”

- Saying no protects your energy and time for what truly matters.

- Be selective with your commitments.

7. Understand the Value of Leverage

- Outsourcing non-core tasks is not a luxury—it’s a smart use of time.

- Example: Paying for laundry outsourced an hour of work and improved productivity.

- Build systems that run without you.

8. Practice & Improve Writing

- Strong communication skills (especially written) amplify your impact.

- Set writing goals. Accept feedback. Keep refining.

- Key for storytelling, leadership, and persuasion.

9. Enter Strategic Rooms

- Seek out environments that challenge you and your thinking.

- Surround yourself with people ahead of you to learn and be inspired.

10. Execute Faster Than You Overthink

- Analysis paralysis kills dreams.

- Planning alone doesn’t win—execution does.

- Speed separates idea generators from winners.

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