# How to Make Smarter Decisions in 2 Hours That Grow Your Business for Decades

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Podcast: [Evan Carmichael - Believe: Unlocking Your True Potential](https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439)
Published: 2026-06-28T21:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

✎ Get free access to our vault of PDF summaries for every YouTube video here: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/the-vault ✎ In this video, Jeff Hays interviews Rick Sapio, a successful entrepreneur and investor with deep experience on Wall Street. Rick shares his personal journey, starting with a challenging childhood as the seventh of ten kids. He describes how his mother’s struggle with mental health and his father’s death from cancer deeply influenced his drive for success. Rick reflects on how his early life experiences, especially the loss of his parents, shaped his principles for living simply and making high-probability decisions in both personal life and business. Rick emphasizes the importance of simplifying decisions to increase the likelihood of achieving success. He shares key strategies that have helped him create wealth and maintain a strong family life. Rick also discusses the concept of "Simplicity, Probability, and Leverage," which he uses as a framework for making decisions. He illustrates how applying these principles has helped him build systems that lead to success in business and in family, including the creation of a "family placemat" with core values and guidelines for raising his children. Throughout the interview, Rick also highlights the significance of focusing on long-term goals and learning from high-performing individuals. He mentions his mentorship experiences with successful people like Warren Buffett and T. Boone Pickens. The conversation provides insights into how staying focused, living by clear values, and making intentional decisions can lead to personal fulfillment and financial success. ✎ Check out Jeff Hays' channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffHaysFilms ★★★ JOIN ME LIVE ★★★ • I go live every week. Join me & ask your questions…

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