Hey friend, I sat down with an old friend Navdeep Pasricha. We talked about how to create a business that makes you wealthy. Not just financially. But wealthy in physical health, relationships, and energy. Here's the podcast: P.S - if you're interested in how to position your biz for success, this also might help you: https://stealmydurians.com/ Stay Limitless, Michael "health is wealth" Lim
1 day ago • 1 min read
I've been in Bali for 4 days now. I'm loving the co-working space, gyms, and beach. While working out at Body Factory, I had a brainwave. Every country has a position. Not just politically. But every country occupies a space in your mind. When I say France, you think romance, wine, Paris. When I say Japan, you think precision, tech, sushi. When I say Switzerland, you think luxury, banking, mountains. And when I say Bali… You think digital nomad paradise. See the pattern? Great positioning...
3 days ago • 1 min read
A couple of years ago, I did Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) About to get choked out 50 times. It’s a martial art that looks physical. But the actual game? It’s mental. Grappling is like solving a puzzle in real time. You improvise on someone who's improvising on you. But my biggest breakthrough wasn’t from the training. It was from the teaching. At every belt, even as a white belt, you had to coach someone else. Why? Because teaching exposes gaps in your thinking. The moment I explained a move,...
4 days ago • 1 min read
On my flight from Singapore to Bali, I sat next to a German-born woman in her 50s. We both got upgraded to the Emergency Exits. After the special safety briefing, we started talking. She told me she had worked in HR her whole life. She had risen through the slippery corporate ranks in a large insurance company. After more than 30+ years, she’s on a career sabbatical, exploring Southeast Asia. No job. No fixed income. Just trust in herself. I smiled. I couldn't help but think about my own...
5 days ago • 1 min read
I'm at Singapore Changi airport. While I write this email, I'm munching on my last Toastbox Laksa. Where am I going? Bali. Despite the cliches and reputation, I've fallen in love with Bali. Why? I've got a great community of friends and biz owners. It's a place where I can focus and scale my business. And also have loads of fun and laughs. I'm surrounded by people chasing the same goal. We can build our business during the day. And then get dinner or play padel at night. Building a business...
6 days ago • 1 min read
I went viral late in 2024. And it was the worst thing that happened to my biz. I got the wrong type of people into my funnel. People who wanted free stuff.People who didn't want to invest in themselves. Lots of viewers, no buyers. This meant I paid to have them on my list. And my conversion rates dropped. It felt like the hug of death. Virality feels good. The dopamine spike is appealing (and highly addictive). The cheese in the mousetrap always is. The new people ruined the experience of the...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friend, I sat down with my good friend Agnes Bilik on my podcast: She's an awesome solopreneur and digital nomad. We dive into how she found her tribe of mentors and community. Happy viewing! P.S Doors to my Launch To 5k Inner Circle Mentorship are open this week. I'll teach you everything to get to $5k p/m recurring over 16 weeks. Inner Circle is not for everyone. Reply "FEAR" and I'll send the deets. Doors close in 3 days. Stay Limitless, Michael "trying to be Joe Rogan" Lim
9 days ago • 1 min read
In 2023, I almost lost my business. I had overspent. I encountered a large tax bill. I had to delay payments to subcontractors. I felt like a complete failure. It almost broke me. Every night, I went for a walk and cried.I couldn’t sleep. I barely ate. The thought of telling everyone my business failed?Unbearable. The doubt crept in. My colleagues would be right. Everyone who questioned my choice would be right. In desperation, I signed up for Uber Eats. Just in case I needed some cash. I was...
10 days ago • 1 min read
I was at a swanky VIP business dinner in Singapore. But I’m not a special person. I was a tag-along. The event was a small group dinner. There were 12 seasoned entrepreneurs in their 40s-50s. I was the youngest in the room. Everyone had a lot to share. But one particular person shared what they did. Everything they talked about was their company's product. “Our software does this.” “We use complex models to do this.” “Every Friday, we chant mantras and make a bonfire to the sales Gods". Okay,...
11 days ago • 1 min read