- Six Principles of Success : Leo references Arnold Schwarzenegger's six principles: trust yourself, break the rules, don't fear failure, ignore the naysayers, work hard, and give back. These serve as a foundation for success.
- Importance of Self-Understanding : To be successful, it's critical to know oneself—your values, passions, and what you find meaningful—in order to align your work with your personal inclinations.
- Hard Work and Self Development : Success is not just about outward achievements but also about developing oneself internally. Self-mastery, discipline, and good habits are crucial for enduring success.
- Choosing a Career Path and Mastery : One should choose a specific career path to master over a long period, at least a decade, and fully commit to it without looking back, no matter the obstacles.
- Aligning Career with Passion : It's essential to engage with work that resonates with your values and interests. This may require exploratory activities such as brainstorming, journaling, or strength assessments to determine one's aptitudes and interests.
- Evaluating Career and Lifestyle Preferences : In choosing a career, it's important to also consider the lifestyle it entails—travel, financial goals, creative autonomy, work environment preferences—and what one doesn't want in a career.
- Value of Experimentation and Learning : Gaining insights from personal experiences and others’ experiences is necessary, as it allows one to refine their path, such as realizing a preference for entrepreneurship over conventional employment.
- Role of Self Mastery : Mastering one's psychology and emotions is foundational to overcoming challenges in career progress, relationships, money management, fitness, and life success.
- Learning from Successful Models : Studying the behaviors, mindsets, and principles of successful individuals is vital. Interacting with successful individuals and participating in personal development activities can help foster success.
- Value of Contribution and Providing Value : To attain long-term success, one must focus on contributing positively to the world and offering more value than the compensation received.
- Immersion in Success Theory : Continuous learning and engagement with the concepts of success is crucial to maintain momentum and direction, as success is a marathon, not a sprint.