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I couldn’t fit all of the ideas into the Horatio Nelson episode. So here are a few additional insights I think you’d love and find value from

Connection

If you look at all of these people who took over the world, you’ll see one common pattern - Every one of them know people with either power, ideas, or a personality that’s similar to theirs.

Horatio Nelson had his Uncle Maurice.

Alexander the Great had his father.

All these great people knew other great people and this, most times, was instrumental in their success.

If you already have good connections, Great, Keep going.

If you don’t, start networking and make those connections.

Find your Navy

Horatio Nelson may have only joined the Navy because of his Uncle Maruice. But this decision proved to be a great one.

The Navy was a great place to be for an ambitious young man like Nelson.

Having good political connections certainly helped you rise, but if you were talented and performed well, then you were going to get noticed and promoted.

Every person has that place where they can experience exponential growth. Make sure you find yours.

As my friend Shaan Puri put it, “Hard work helps you win your game. Choose the right game”

Proactivity, Aggression and Opportunity

Horatio Nelson had this key attribute about himself - Aggression.

Not domestic violence so-to-speak, but he was always aggressive with his goals and getting things done.

He always wanted to be moving forward, never stagnating, never still.

But don’t mistake aggression for carelessness or violence.

Nelson was proactive throughout his career and seized opportunities like no other.

The lesson? Take initiative as a leader. Have unlimited perspicacity and always be on the lookout for opportunities.

Inactivity

As the saying goes “Inactivity is a slow death”

Horatio Nelson always pushed to get what he wanted. To do his duty.

Stagnation is lost opportunity.

Always strive to push forward.

Hope you liked these additional lessons and we’ll see you next time for part 2 - The Life of Horatio Nelson.