Focus On 3% Implementers

A teaching philosophy focused on exclusively targeting highly motivated learners who will actually implement teachings, rather than trying to reach everyone.

Core Philosophy

  • Only 3% of people truly want to learn and take action
  • Of that 3%, only 20% will actually implement the teachings
  • Intentionally aims to be "out of touch" with the general population
  • Focuses energy exclusively on teaching the driven and capable

Why Most People Don't Succeed

  • Most people want the same things (wealth, fitness, relationships)
  • However, most achieve the opposite of what they want:
    • Most marriages end in divorce
    • Most Americans are overweight/obese
    • Most have minimal savings
  • Following what most people do leads to getting what most people get
  • Most people are "horrible students" who won't:
    • Actually want to learn
    • Take action on teachings
    • Implement what they learn

Strategic Approach

  • Intentionally avoids:
    • Trying to teach everyone
    • Following the news
    • Speaking to the common denominator
  • Focuses exclusively on the small percentage who:
    • Really want answers
    • Are capable of taking action
    • Are highly motivated to learn
  • Accepts that this approach may seem:
    • Socially unacceptable
    • Out of touch
    • Elitist to some
  • Maintains conviction that this targeted approach is most effective

Key Principles

  • Quality over quantity in audience targeting
  • Results matter more than broad appeal
  • Being "out of touch" can be strategic advantage
  • Focus on controllable factors
  • Accept that most won't agree with or follow this philosophy
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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