Unveiling the Secrets of Making Billions with Ryan Miller

Win Monday with Paul Epstein

Feb 18 2024 • 41 mins

Ever wondered what sets apart the extraordinary individuals who achieve great success from the rest of us, mere mortals? Is it talent, luck, or perhaps a secret formula only known to a chosen few? While all these factors may play a role, two fundamental elements truly pave the path to excellence: mindset and discipline.

In today’s episode of the Win Monday podcast, we have the pleasure of conversing with Ryan Miller, a multifaceted individual who wears many hats in the world of finance and entrepreneurship. Ryan is a Fund Manager, Global Top 2% Podcaster, Venture Capitalist, and CEO at Pentium Capital Partners.

In our conversation, we explore the pivotal role of discipline, mindset, and values in achieving success. Ryan shares insights on instilling discipline in children and the concept that discipline equals freedom. He discusses controlling the meaning of situations to stay motivated, his passion for investing in clean energy and mental health, and the significance of hope and visualization in realizing one's vision, exemplified by Walt Disney's story. The episode is a deep dive into the internal drivers of success and the importance of a hopeful, disciplined approach to personal and professional life.

Key Takeaways

  • Success is an internal state of being, not just external achievement.
  • Discipline is essential for success and can be seen as freedom.
  • Controlling the meaning we assign to situations affects our motivation and success.
  • Money can be both a driver and an outcome of success.
  • Personal growth requires implementing tactical processes, such as daily meditation.
  • Leaders must see their vision first to inspire others to follow.

In This Episode:

  • [00:03] Controlling the meanings and zooming out
  • [01:58] Aligning with vision and values
  • [07:43] The value of reputation and relationships
  • [14:32] Discipline as an inside job
  • [17:27] The universality of discipline
  • [26:56] Money: driver or outcome
  • [36:19] Tactical process: meditation
  • [37:06] Building a tingle board
  • [37:58] The power of hope
  • [40:51] Success as an inside job

Notable Quotes

  • [10:41] "Reputation and relationships are the two most valuable assets in your possession, my friends, and learning how to manage those will entirely change your life, I promise you that." - Ryan
  • [19:05] "I read a research report that found that human beings believe they are very rational when in fact they're not. A lot of the time, humans are quite emotional."-  Ryan

Our Guest

Ryan Miller boasts 15 years of expertise in revolutionizing companies' operations to secure a competitive edge. A specialist in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Finance, and more, he excels in crafting agile, cost-effective models through strategic digital initiatives. His proficiency spans negotiations, ROI analysis, real estate investments, banking, and equities.

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