Episode 484: The Contribution Equation

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Alex Charfen talks about what he calls “The Contribution Equation.” There is a foundational equation at the heart of the achievements of every major figure throughout history. This Contribution Equation is both the shortcut to success and, as Alex contends, the meaning of life. For EPT’s, what life is all about is knowing you moved things forward, you were in momentum, and you made a contribution every day.

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If you are an Entrepreneurial Personality Type, there is nothing wrong with you, and you are not alone. Everyone in history who matters is just like you and has struggled just like you. EPT’s are the people who change the world because, as the rest of society desperately clings to the status quo and strives to become average, EPT’s wake up every day knowing there’s something bigger and more important, and something we have to contribute and change. If you are willing to lean into your strengths and forget anything that anyone has called a weakness, you can go out and change the world.

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

The Contribution Equation (4 Steps)
First Step: Lower pressure and noise.
Second Step: Transparently ask for protection and support.
Third Step: Your strengths and abilities show.
Fourth Step: Go make your greatest contribution.