The 1% Advantage: You Should Do What Most People Won’t | Ep. 19 with Brandon Michaels

In this powerful episode of The Disciplined Man Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Michaels, a commercial real estate broker and investor who knows firsthand what it takes to turn adversity into opportunity.

 

Brandon shares his journey of grit, self-belief, and the relentless pursuit of success. From the early days of skill-building to creating lasting value in every deal, Brandon has learned that no one cares—so you have to work harder. His story is a testament to the power of consistency, discipline, and building relationships that last.

 

Through personal stories of working through pain, overcoming self-doubt, and doing what 99% of people won’t do, Brandon opens up about the mindset shifts required to face adversity head-on and come out stronger.

 

He dives deep into why most people chase money, but it’s skill acquisition that ultimately brings success. Brandon emphasizes the importance of developing a repeatable routine that helps you push through mental and physical fatigue, proving that success isn’t about talent or motivation—it’s about showing up every day.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

- Skill Over Money: Brandon explains why mastering a skillset always leads to financial success and how most people get it backward.

  

- Adversity as a Teacher: Learn how to turn life’s toughest challenges into fuel for growth and why there’s no growth in comfort.

 

- Self-Belief is Key: Discover why self-belief is unteachable and how overcoming your mental wiring is essential to achieving success.

 

- Building Consistency: Learn how to create a routine that works, even when you’re not motivated, and why discipline beats motivation every time.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

- The Power of Self-Belief: Understand how to build self-confidence and reshape your mindset to achieve what most people think is impossible.

 

- Routine & Discipline: Discover the importance of developing a repeatable process that carries you through when motivation fails.

 

- Overcoming Adversity: Learn how to face challenges and pain, using them as tools to build strength and resilience.

 

- Helping Others Achieve: Brandon’s philosophy on success involves helping others achieve what they never thought possible, creating lasting value in both personal and professional life.

 

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