Three-Day Immersion Method
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A method of observing successful people in their natural environment to understand their true operations, lifestyle, and family dynamics.
Core Concept of In Situ
- Term borrowed from biology/biotech field
- Means observing something in its natural state/environment
- Contrasts with controlled/lab environments which can be misleading
- Real-world conditions often yield dramatically different results than controlled settings
Why In Situ Observation Works
- Reveals true dynamics impossible to see in formal settings
- Picks up nuances within 90 minutes of observation
- Provides insights into:
- Family dynamics
- Schedule management
- Baseline mood
- Overall peace/contentment levels
- Parent-child relationships
- Daily routines
- True lifestyle vs. projected image
Implementation Method
- Visit successful person's home
- Spend extended time (ideally 2-3 days)
- Observe natural family interactions
- Participate in daily activities
- Watch how they manage their time
- Study their relationships with family members
Key Benefits
- Goes beyond surface-level understanding
- Reveals truth vs. perception
- Shows actual lifestyle implementation
- Provides actionable insights into successful behaviors
- Allows for pattern recognition in successful people's lives
Real Application Example
- Direct ask to successful person
- Frame request as learning opportunity
- Focus on whole-life success, not just business
- Look for people who demonstrate:
- Financial success
- Family harmony
- Personal happiness
- Good health
- Overall life balance
Sam Parr
Host of MFM and fitness influencer
Sam Parr is a serial entrepreneur and business media pioneer.
In 2016, he founded The Hustle, a business news media company that started in his kitchen with just $12 and grew to eight figures in revenue.
Sam led the charge in making newsletters popular when few believed in their potential.
After four successful years, he sold The Hustle to HubSpot, a publicly traded company. Now operating as HubSpot Media, The Hustle reaches 3 million readers daily, employs a team of nearly 100, and has been the launchpad for dozens of its staff to found their own media companies and newsletters.
Sam remains the host of the popular business podcast, My First Million, and continues to start and sell companies. He also co-founded Hampton, a highly vetted community for entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs, and teaches people to write better through his platform, Copy That.