If you’re not seeing the success you want, let me ask you a simple question: are you doing too much?
It’s easy to fall into the trap of spreading yourself thin—diving into real estate, private equity, small business ownership, stocks, bonds, and anything else that promises returns. It sounds smart, right? Diversify, hedge your bets, keep your options open. But here’s the truth: that approach might be holding you back.
I’ve been there. Early in my career, I thought hedging was the safe play. A side hustle here, a backup plan there. It felt smart—until I realized it was slowing me down. By trying to do everything, I wasn’t doing anything exceptionally well.
The key to real momentum is focus. It might feel strange at first. It’s uncomfortable to put all your chips in one place. What if it doesn’t work? What if you fail? I get it—that fear is real. But here’s the thing: going all-in doesn’t just increase your chances of success—it speeds up the process.
When you commit to fewer things, you unlock the ability to go deeper, faster. Your time, energy, and attention become powerful tools for progress instead of being stretched thin across a dozen half-hearted ventures.
This doesn’t mean diversification is bad. Long-term wealth thrives on having multiple streams of income. But if you’re still climbing, if you haven’t hit the level of success you’re aiming for, ask yourself: could I go further, faster, by focusing on fewer things?
The answer, in my experience, is almost always yes.
So, take a hard look at your priorities. Cut the distractions. Focus on the one thing that will move the needle the most for you. Success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most, exceptionally well.
