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Published Jul 23, 2018

Building an Influential Personal Brand with Rory Vaden and Lewis Howes

Rory Vaden and Lewis Howes delve into the art of building an influential personal brand, emphasizing authentic reputation management, strategic long-term planning, and leveraging recurring revenue for sustainable success.
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  • Long Game

    Rory Vaden emphasizes the importance of playing the long game in achieving success. He believes that focusing on long-term goals rather than immediate gains is a key differentiator between the ultra-successful and others. Rory shares his personal philosophy, which includes a strong faith component, and encourages others to find their own belief system to support their long-term vision 1.

    Money is one of the biggest lures of compromise in the world. Like, money is one of the biggest things that can pull you away from integrity.

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    Lewis Howes acknowledges Rory's influence in helping him gain clarity on his vision and brand strategy, highlighting the power of intentional long-term planning 2.

       

    Intentional Choices

    Making intentional choices is crucial for personal and professional growth. Rory discusses the importance of being deliberate about the decisions we make, whether in marketing or lifestyle, and how these choices define who we are 3. Lewis shares his experience of setting boundaries, such as refusing to compromise on speaking fees, which has allowed him to focus on opportunities that align with his values.

    The word no creates margin, and it takes incredible confidence to say no.

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    Rory also reflects on personal choices, like giving up alcohol, inspired by Lewis's example, which led to a more intentional and fulfilling life 4.

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