Book Byte #297 "Crush It!" by Gary Vaynerchuk

Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion

📣 Curious Quotes from the Author

“Being unafraid of making mistakes makes everything easy for me. Not worrying about what people think frees you to do things, and doing things allows you to win or learn from your loss—which means you win either way. Hear me now: you are better off being wrong ten times and being right three than you are if you try only three times and always get it right.”

“You just have to make the choice to actually do it. I am so tired of excuses. Why not try something new? Be optimistic, exhibit patience, shut your mouth, and execute.”

“You’re going to go through a time where you’re not going to make any money. It’s not going to be a week, it’s not going to be a month, it’s not going to be one year. It’s going to be years. And during that time, if you don’t love what you do, it’s going to be very hard to stick it out. That is something that people don’t understand when they hear, “Follow your passion.” They hear rainbows, unicorns, bullshit. But the truth of it is that it’s important, because if you don’t enjoy what you’re doing, you’re going to be that much more likely to quit when shit’s hard.”

“Always put your money back into your business.”

“When it comes to professional opportunities, this is the best time to be alive in the history of humankind.”

“If you’re not 100 percent happy with your life today, it is never a waste of time to try something that could get you there.”

“share three characteristics: A commitment to service A desire to provide value A love of teaching”

“What worked for me won’t work for you, however, and vice versa. That’s why self-awareness is so vital—you have to be true to yourself at all times.”

“The main thing is realizing that even if you feel terrible for a while, that’s not how you’re going to feel the whole time. . . . Things change if you just keep moving.”

“Everyone’s an ass until they’re a pioneer.”

“And what really matters is a pretty short list: intent, authenticity, passion, patience, speed, work, and attention.”

“The biggest mistake I see influencers make is, they’ll work with every brand on the planet. It’s all about how many brands can they work with, not about the audience, not about the readership. I see no longevity there. I’m more focused on building my own brand than other people’s brands.”

📚 Cognition of the Book’s Big Idea

Putting your all into your pastime is the key to making it your business.
You may draw in investors and advertisers by developing your own genuine brand, interacting with your audience on social media, and responding astutely to shifts in the business landscape.

Until Tomorrow,
Jason (Founder Club255)