Will Chou

An Open Letter to Those Who Are Overwhelmed Managing Multiple Priorities

“That’s been one of my mantras – focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” -Steve Jobs I got an email from a reader.… Continue reading An Open Letter to Those Who Are Overwhelmed Managing Multiple Priorities

Why Branding Is Important and How It’s Different From A Commodity: An Epic Beginner’s Guide to Secrets of Branding

Before I even started studying businesses and billionaires, I had an unanswered question as a kid. How does a company stand out from all of its competitors that are selling almost the same thing? That’s quite a weird question for a kid to have. But not so bizarre when I noticed the cut-throat street competition… Continue reading Why Branding Is Important and How It’s Different From A Commodity: An Epic Beginner’s Guide to Secrets of Branding

Is It Too Late To Be Successful After (Insert Age Here)?

For the longest time, I felt like it was way too late to make an impact on the world and become successful. I am ambitious and I wanted to be really successful. But the news made it seem like if you did not become a singer, actress, or tech entrepreneur by the time you were 21, it… Continue reading Is It Too Late To Be Successful After (Insert Age Here)?

19 Secrets on How To Stand Out In Your Job & Get A Raise or Promotion

Most people don’t care about succeeding. They walk through life like zombies. But you’re not like that. You’ve been looking to earn more and do more for a while now. I’ve heard your cries for help. It can be frustrating when you work hard for extended periods of time without recognition. I’ve been there. You… Continue reading 19 Secrets on How To Stand Out In Your Job & Get A Raise or Promotion

10 Most Common Life Mistakes Young People Make

“It’s good to learn from your mistakes. It’s better to learn from other people’s mistakes.” – Warren Buffett. This quote means a lot to me because people don’t learn from others’ mistakes. Instead of studying the history of business, successful people, and failures, most people spend their time watching YouTube, television, or Netflix. Because of that, they… Continue reading 10 Most Common Life Mistakes Young People Make

Paying Yourself First Definition: Why It’s Vital For Budgeting and Becoming Rich as Heck

I was watched this video by Tony Robbins and one moment of it sent chills down my spine. Start this video at around 8:00. The Too Long Didn’t Watch of it is that he’s known TONS of people who made millions of dollars but ended up broke and bankrupt. He mentioned examples like the highest paid actress… Continue reading Paying Yourself First Definition: Why It’s Vital For Budgeting and Becoming Rich as Heck

3 Secrets of Success From S. Truett Cathy, the Founder of Chick Fil A

I’m a big fan of the billionaire, S. Truett Cathy. But most people don’t even know who he is (He’s the founder of Chick Fil A). I’ve loved going to his stores for over a decade. Truett’s book It’s Easier to Succeed Than To Fail, where a billionaire lays down his secrets to successis one of… Continue reading 3 Secrets of Success From S. Truett Cathy, the Founder of Chick Fil A

How to Improve Willpower, the Most Important Key to Success

Have you ever wondered what the #1 key to success is? I was reading the book 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management and I think it finally clicked. The book interviewed a billionaire who said that what set him apart from others wasn’t his intelligence, but his willpower. It was his willpower to… Continue reading How to Improve Willpower, the Most Important Key to Success

Why Being Customer-Centric Is The Most Important To Secret to Business Success

I’m going to share with you one central concept mentioned by billionaires to help you succeed in business. It’s simple and yet no one really emphasizes it. In fact, if you quizzed any business owners, they couldn’t give you an instant answer (even though they should). What is it? I call it the priority hierarchy:… Continue reading Why Being Customer-Centric Is The Most Important To Secret to Business Success

How to Study Effectively: Lessons From The Masters

When I was in school, I was a beast. I was juggling ALL advanced placement courses, practicing one to two hours of piano for competition, studying hours for the SAT, and running track … all in one night. Yet it was one of the most productive, fulfilling, and exciting times of my life. Why? Because most people don’t… Continue reading How to Study Effectively: Lessons From The Masters