Oct. 14, 2025

How to Outwork 95% of People

How to Outwork 95% of People

In a world obsessed with shortcuts and hacks, the real edge isn’t just working smarter—it’s working smarter AND harder. In this solo episode, Caleb breaks down why skill stacking, deep focus, and relentless consistency are the ultimate cheat codes to success in business, investing, and life.


From Elon Musk to Michael Jordan, from Cal Newport to Alex Hormozi, Caleb reveals what separates the people who quietly win long term from those who burn out chasing the next shiny thing. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to outwork 95% of the competition without burning yourself out.


TAKEAWAYS

  • Why the “work smarter, not harder” mantra is incomplete
  • How deep focus multiplies your productivity
  • The power of stacking complementary skills for leverage
  • Why consistency beats talent in the long game
  • How to create compounding results without burnout



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CHAPTERS

00:00 The real cheat code: smarter + harder work

00:29 Why shortcuts don’t create long-term success

01:08 Lessons from Elon Musk and Michael Jordan

02:16 What “working harder” actually means

03:07 Deep focus vs shallow busyness

04:32 Skill stacking for leverage (Alex Hormozi example)

06:17 Why complementary skills multiply results

07:41 Relentless consistency: the MrBeast effect

09:04 Outlasting the competition without burnout


KEYWORDS

work smarter and harder, deep work productivity, skill stacking for entrepreneurs, how to stay consistent, Alex Hormozi business lessons, Cal Newport deep work, MrBeast success secrets, how to outwork competition, consistency beats talent, productivity without burnout, how to focus deeply, skill leverage in business, discipline vs motivation, building compounding results, business growth mindset


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