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Guy Raz Newsletter – August 15, 2024

I’m gonna start this week’s post by reminding you (and me) that I write this newsletter (in part) as a self-help document.

Like most of you, I am exposed to endless social media posts and videos from entrepreneurial gurus who seem to have all the answers. We are bombarded with information about the “ten things (fill-in-the-CEO-blank) does every day to achieve success!”

At this point in my life and career, I have a lot of advice to share. As I get older, I’m starting to gain more wisdom. But I’d be lying if I told you I always follow my own advice.

There are days when I’m unmotivated. When I struggle through a half-baked workout. When I forget to take my vitamins. When I don’t find time to meditate (most days!) When I lose my s@$% and yell at my kids. Sometimes, on my worst days, I can be a jerk.

I say all this because on my best days—the version of me you see and hear on HIBT—I am the person I truly aspire to be. It’s my north star and I’m constantly working to orient my course in that…