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March 17, 2025 19 mins

The 5/25 Rule: A Simple Strategy for Massive Success

Are you spreading yourself too thin, trying to do it all? Warren Buffett’s 5/25 Rule is a game-changer for entrepreneurs who want to stop chasing every idea and start making real progress. In this episode, I’m breaking down how this deceptively simple rule can help you hyper-focus on what truly matters in your business and eliminate distractions that hold you back.

You’ll learn how to identify your top five priorities and why everything else must go on the ‘avoid at all costs’ list. The biggest reason entrepreneurs lose momentum is a lack of focus, and I’ll show you how to stay committed even when distractions arise. 

Unwavering faith and extraordinary effort are the secret ingredients to long-term success. Listen in as I share a powerful lesson behind Hal Elrod’s six-year journey to a million book sales. You’ll also hear how Warren Buffett built his fortune using disciplined focus and long-term strategy.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re spinning your wheels without making real progress, this episode is for you. It’s time to eliminate the distractions that dilute your success, get clear on what really matters, and put your effort where it counts.

Grab a pen, write down your 25 goals, and start prioritizing. Listen now and start taking action today.

 

What’s In This Episode

  • Losing focus from too many goals and fragmented attention 
  • Warren Buffett’s 5/25 Rule to prioritize your top goals 
  • Hal Elrod's commitment to selling a million copies of his book The Miracle Morning 
  • Persistence for achieving long-term goals 
  • Importance of faith in oneself to achieve success
  • How hard it is to stick to a goal long enough to achieve success

What To Do Next

Visit lisalarter.com/e180 for all resources from this episode. 

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