10 Years of Business Mistakes (and what to do instead)

I wasn’t planning on filming anything. Just a random trip to a rainy village, driving a car way too big for these streets. But something hit me between dodging potholes and checking out churches…

This is what living looks like.

Waking up and spontaneously deciding to go on a road trip. No calling into work. No checking your bank account.

Just having a car delivered to you. Grabbing your phone, your girl, and heading out the door.

It’s about building a life you actually enjoy.

Sure, I like nice restaurants and fast cars. But I also enjoy renting an SUV, driving through the mountains, and going on dates that don’t need to be shared on Instagram to be worth it.

You’re not here to impress others. You’re here to live.

10 Years of Business Mistakes in 1 Road Trip

Now, onto something deeper…

Faith in God.
Faith in yourself.
Faith that if you show up daily, live right, and stay disciplined, things will work out.

You think I’m here because I’m gifted? Nah. I’m here because I showed up at 3AM, cleaning trash cans and writing blogs before I even knew what a funnel was.

I worked for free. Learned skills. Got in the right rooms. That led me to work with the Tate brothers. Lead me to launching a company. And now, I live life on my terms.

But most of you?

You’re trying to be motivational gurus while working a 9-to-5.

Stop that.

Instead, go solve real problems. That’s how I made my first money: I solved email and monetization issues for creators.

Skills → Monetization → Freedom

Not morning routines, not cold plunges, not reading 100 mindset books.

Just solve problems. Wake up. Do the work, even when you don’t feel like it.

Look, life won’t always feel great. But if you’ve got faith in something bigger than yourself, you’ll find the strength to keep going.

That’s what separates guys like us from the rest.

Faith. Grit. Daily Execution.

With faith you can do anything. With grit you will have what it takes. And with daily execution you will move mountains. The truth is you’ve got what it takes. Regardless of your circumstances.

Anyway, here’s my challenge to you:

Don’t copy me.
Apply the mindset.
Document your journey.
Solve one clear problem.
Then stack wins.

That’s how you become the guy people turn to. The guy who actually makes money and lives free.

It’s really this simple.

Always the best,

Dylan Madden

About Dylan Madden

My name is Dylan Madden. I've written over 300+ articles for those who want more out of life and are interested in traveling the world. I am from US city where most people work the same old job for their entire life. Now after traveling to 18 countries. I've set up a home in Dubai where I spend my days helping freelancers build successful businesses within The Real World and on the blog Calm and Collected. Within this website you will find the motivation and action steps to make your life better.