EP290: The Grind is Grinding You Down

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Let’s be real for a second: how many times have you worn your grind as a badge of honor?

The long hours, the late nights, the endless hustle. It feels productive—necessary, even. But is it really getting you closer to where you want to be?

➡️ Spoiler alert: probably not.

Six years ago, we realized something that changed everything.

We ditched the grind and built a $300 million 🏢 multifamily portfolio from zero.

Along the way, we’ve helped thousands of passive investors fast-track their way to real wealth—no late nights required. 😉😉

Now, we’re here to show you how to do the same—only faster.

Why Does Hard Feel Safe, but Easy Feels Scary?

Let’s unpack something.

We’ve been taught that hard work is the only way to succeed, so when things feel difficult, we equate it with being on the right track. It’s like we trust the struggle more than the results.

But when something comes easily?

We’re instantly skeptical.

“Is this legit?”

“Did I miss something?”

Think about Airbnb. Amazon. At first, people thought they were too simple to work—but now? They’ve changed the world.

The Grind vs. Leverage

The truth is, effort alone doesn’t create success.

If you want to fast-track your way out of the grind, you need leverage.

And I’m not talking about working harder—I’m talking about working smarter. 🤓🤓

The key is identifying high-impact activities that drive real results. Forget about doing more; focus on doing better.

Ben Hardy’s 10X Principle

Bestselling author Ben Hardy calls it the “10X Is Easier Than 2X” principle.

Here’s the gist: aiming for 10X growth forces you to eliminate distractions and focus only on what truly matters.

Think bigger. Work smarter. 🛑 Stop grinding.

What Is Leverage, Anyway?

Let’s break it down.

At its core, leverage is about making up what you lack.

It’s about amplifying your impact through tools, people, or resources. In nature, birds use leverage when they spread seeds across continents during migration. Without moving an inch, trees grow in new places.

The same principle applies to your work. The more you leverage, the farther your reach.

The Five (Okay, Six) Levels of Leverage

Ready to stop grinding and start scaling?

Here are the five levels of leverage you need—and a bonus sixth for good measure.

NO. 1 Team Leverage

You’re one person with 24 hours in a day. Even if you’re the most efficient human alive, you’ll hit a ceiling.

But with a team? The sky’s the limit.

Think of Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos. Do you think they’re running their empires solo? Not a chance.

NO. 2 Tool Leverage

People are important, but tools can be game-changers.

Take Waze, for example. This app revolutionized navigation with a team of just 100 people. When Google bought it for $1.3 billion, it wasn’t because of manpower—it was because of the tech.

In today’s world, AI tools can do in minutes what used to take hours.

NO. 3 Time Leverage

Time is your most finite resource. So how do you get more of it?

One word 💭: delegation.

A friend of mine runs a chain of hospitals in Texas.

He started as a doctor, doing everything himself—mopping floors, answering phones, treating patients. It was miserable.

Then he discovered the power of being a Master Delegator.

Every day, he asks himself:

• What can I automate?
• What can I delegate?
• What can I eliminate?

That’s how he buys back his time—and scales his impact.

NO. 4 Debt Leverage

Think being debt-free is the ultimate goal? Think again.

Wealthy people don’t fear debt—they use it.

Instead of paying cash for real estate, we borrow at low interest rates, keeping our cash free for high-return investments. It’s not about spending recklessly; it’s about making money work smarter.

NO. 5 Asset Leverage

Here’s the funny thing about assets: when you’re building them, they cost you money.

That’s where most people stop.

They see their bank account dip and think, “This isn’t working.” But here’s the truth: that short-term dip can create something that pays you—forever.

The question isn’t, “Why does it cost me now?”

It’s, “How much could it pay me for generations?”

(Bonus) NO. 6 Passive Income Leverage

This is where everything changes.

When your money starts working for you—through real estate syndications, dividend stocks, or other passive income streams—you stop trading hours for dollars.

This is how you break free from the grind.

The Bottom Line? Stop Trusting the Grind 😬😬

Effort isn’t the secret to success. Leverage is.

Whether it’s a team, tools, time, debt, assets, or passive income, leverage is how you amplify your impact and create lasting wealth.

So, ask yourself: where can you start leveraging today?

Because the grind might feel safe—but trust me, freedom feels better.

If you want to set your kids up to build real wealth—not spoiled trust fund babies, but a true lasting legacy—then we’ll see you in the next video.