Episode
Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Rich - Codie Sanchez - #1145
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- Modern Wisdom
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- Sep 3, 2026
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- 5586
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Summary
Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor and author. How do you make your business work for you instead of constantly working for your business? Stepping back is often mistaken for putting in less effort, but what if your company could operate better with less dependence on you? How do you build a business that runs smoothly without your constant involvement, and what steps can you take to make that possible? Expect to learn the truth about getting rich, why most business owners need to step back rather than dive in more, how to get the most out of your staff, whether you will be able to trust AI to run your business or not, why suffering feels so productive, how to relinquish control of your business for the best outcomes and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: https://chriswilliamson.live/ Timestamps: (00:00) The Biggest Lie About Getting Rich (02:45) Should You Start Your Own Business? (05:37) Why Codie Turned Down Richard Branson (07:35) When Responsibility Is Really Just Ego (08:44) The Evolution Every Business Owner Goes Through (15:45) How to Get the Best From Your Staff (19:49) When Does an Owner Know to Relinquish Control? (28:40) Is…