From overcoming fear to building 8-figure empires, this special episode breaks down the key lessons from our first 10 interviews with world-class performers. Discover how an Olympic BMX champion conquered crippling fear, how a refugee built a $3B real estate empire, and why one entrepreneur went from $40M success to rock bottom. Learn the common traits of the top 1%: resilience through adversity, sustainable scaling strategies, and why pressure is a privilege. Every mistake is just a lesson with a price tag. 00:00:00 - Intro to our top 1% performers 00:02:47 - The power of resilience and hard work 00:06:34 - Why every mistake is just a lesson 00:09:24 - From pub crawls to 8-figure entrepreneur 00:14:27 - Pressure is a privilege: lessons from pro sports 00:19:03 - Building a $3B business from refugee roots 00:24:52 - Turning $800K loss into massive comeback 00:30:55 - Sustainable scaling vs rapid burnout 00:42:01 - The art of building and empowering teams 00:47:05 - Brutal truths I wish I knew in my 20s 00:51:04 - Olympic gold through overcoming fear Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that's helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgordonproperty Business: https://www.instagram.com/australianpropertyscout Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetoponepercentpodcast #Top1Percent #SuccessMindset #HighPerformance #BusinessLessons #EntrepreneurTips #OlympicMindset #ResilienceStories The content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, business, or legal advice. The hosts and guests of the podcast are sharing their personal opinions and experiences, which may not be applicable to your unique situation. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor, business consultant, or legal professional before making any financial or business decisions. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. All information is provided "as is" without any guarantees of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or results obtained from the use of this information. Any references to specific financial products, companies, or services are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast or its hosts. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the podcast and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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