The difference between the guy making bank while driving supercars and the guy who works his ass off for years and doesn’t get anywhere isn't luck, connections, or even sheer effort. Most of the time it boils down to just two things: Skillset: What unique talents and abilities do you bring to the table? Competency: How well have you mastered those skills? The guy living the dream life isn't just working hard, he's providing immense value to the right people. He's closing deals others can't, solving problems others can't, and delivering results that make him indispensable. Whereas the guy stuck in the daily grind is either lacking in skills, lacking in competency, or both. But here's the good news: the barrier to entry for most skills is much lower than you think. Most skills that can make you a lot of money nowadays aren't really rocket science. Just a few months of focused effort can make you functionally competent at them. And a year of dedication can make you great. That's it. That's really all it takes. The key is to turn everything you touch into GOLD. Aim to make every piece of work you do not just good, but beyond anyone’s expectations of you. When you approach life with that mindset, the money will follow naturally. Become the best at what you do and deliver results that surpass expectations. You need to stop focusing on the hours you put in and start focusing on the value you can create. That's what determines your worth, your income, and ultimately, your freedom. Start honing your skills. Become a master of your craft. That should always be the end goal of anything you choose to do. Become the best. - Luke

These are the essential skills every man must develop, you haven't been taught in school. Leadership Resilence Adaptability Communication Critical Thinking Money making Time management Ability to fight

A lot of your problems can be easily solved if you just start acting like the guy who can solve them. And no, this isn’t something that’s ‘easier said than done’ It’s literally that simple. Most guys will speed their whole lives dreaming of being like somebody else… Daydreaming about what it'd be like to achieve certain things, to have a certain income, to look a certain way and to live a certain way. The problem is, you end up spending too much time in fantasyland, and all of those dreams remain DREAMS forever. Because you’ve put that idea up on a pedestal, and you think you would be a different person if you had those things... WRONG. Believe me, once you get there, you come to realise nothing is really all that different. You’re still the same guy, now just with extra experiences and lessons learned. Here’s what you ACTUALLY need to start doing instead…. Reverse engineer the life you want. Instead of dreaming up the kind of guy you want to be and trying to achieve the same things as him… Work backwards. Think of the person you wish to become, and just start doing the things you’d expect that person to do. Want to be a fighter? Great, start training everyday like a fighter would. Want to be a millionaire? Start actively learning and implementing new ways to make money. Want to be a leader? Sick, start showing initiative and showing up as one. You need to visualise what your dreams actually LOOK and FEEL like, so dig deep. Figure out EVERY last detail. Then work backwards to become the guy in those dreams. Pretty soon you’ll realise most of the battle wasn't an uphill climb… It was learning how to take the first step in the right direction. - Luke

The most underrated key to high-level success is seeing everything as a system. Always on the lookout for ways to reduce friction in your business. Striving for leaner operations. More efficiency. Greater optimization. Automation. Minimizing waste. High-level business operations demand seamless systems. Systems that work together in perfect harmony, like a well-oiled machine. As a business owner, your focus should be on managing people. If you're doing more than that, you're not using your energy effectively. It's time to delegate. I only handle tasks that no one else can do quite like I can. And those that I genuinely want to focus on. Tasks that others can do, or machines can handle, are not on my plate. This isn't laziness, it's strategic efficiency. Many waste time on trivial tasks. This leads to failure and inconsistency. Your mind can only achieve greatness when it has the space and freedom to do so. Transform your business into a system that runs effortlessly. Hire people, lead them, and aim for victory. - Luke

One of the things I’ve really started taking seriously in the last 10 years is the idea of cycles. Cycles everywhere... In fighting, you watch your opponent’s moves, learn their patterns, and try to break them to gain an advantage. It’s all about knowing what they’ll do before they do it. This idea of cycles applies to so many parts of life. Financial cycles, for example, show the ups and downs of the stock market and the wild swings in the crypto world. Even weather follows cycles, impacting everything from our businesses to our moods. Seasons affect how we feel and how we work. Understanding cycles in life will always give you a better idea of the bigger picture. It'll help you anticipate changes and make better decisions, whether you’re planning your finances, workouts, or daily activities. If you ignore these cycles, you miss out on important information. Cycles are everywhere, and understanding them is crucial. So, take the time to learn about the cycles in your business, your life, and the world around you. It will give you a clearer view of how things work and help you navigate through them more effectively. - Luke