How Do You Compare to Other Entrepreneurs?

October 23, 2025

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

⚖️ Risk tolerance: when bold becomes reckless

👨‍👩‍👧 Family involvement, is it a strength or strain?

🚀 The growth mindset and power of optimism

🎯 Blind optimism can sabotage smart planning

🔍 Comparing yourself the right way builds clarity and confidence

Every entrepreneur wonders how they stack up, but few ever get a real look behind the curtain. Today, Rob breaks down a revealing study of over 2,000 business owners who collectively created $32 billion in wealth. Rob explains how healthy comparison can sharpen your strategy, highlight blind spots, and strengthen your legacy. This isn’t about competition, it’s about reflection, growth, and learning what separates good entrepreneurs from great ones.


Go inside the episode:

0:00 – Intro

2:14 – Wealth and Income

4:45 – Risk Tolerance and Investment Strategies

7:45 – Family Involvement in Business

10:07 – Growth Mindset and Optimism Among Entrepreneurs



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