Codie Sanchez: Breaking the Mould with Bold Moves
Insights on action, mindset, and owning your path
Hey there,
This week, I’m reflecting on Codie Sanchez, a trailblazing entrepreneur who’s built her fortune by buying small businesses and challenging the norm through Contrarian Thinking. Her ideas on taking action, shifting mindset, and owning your journey really resonate with me—not just as a writer, but also as a software developer and analyst. I think they’ll speak to you too, whether you’re crafting code, analysing data, or chasing your own dreams. Sanchez’s insights feel like a push to break free from the usual and carve our own paths. Let’s explore them together and see what we can learn this week!
1. "Most successful people I’ve met aren’t that smart. They move fast, they take risk, they work a lot. That’s it."
This hits hard across all my roles. As a writer, I can overthink a draft, but Sanchez’s words remind me to just get it out there and improve as I go. In coding, I’ve seen how quickly shipping a feature, even if it’s not perfect, beats endless tweaking. As an analyst, taking a calculated risk on a new data model can lead to better insights faster. It’s about acting swiftly and learning through the process, not waiting for brilliance to strike.
Key Takeaway: Success comes from moving fast and taking risks, not overthinking.
2. "I win more for one reason. I move fast. By the time most people are done analysing, I’ve already made three mistakes and found a better way."
This is a game-changer for me. As a developer, I often get stuck in analysis paralysis, trying to perfect my code before testing it. Sanchez’s approach pushes me to prototype quickly, fail fast, and iterate. In writing, it’s about drafting without fear of mistakes. As an analyst, it means running a quick model to spot trends rather than waiting for perfect data. Speed and adaptability beat hesitation every time.
Key Takeaway: Move quickly, learn from mistakes, and keep improving.
3. "The reason why most people don’t make any money is because it’s really hard to get a thing that you hate. It’s not bad to go after money, and in fact, I think you should relentlessly chase your first million to the point where everybody else is uncomfortable."
This flips my perspective. As a writer, I sometimes shy away from monetising my work, but Sanchez encourages me to see money as a tool for freedom. In software development, it’s a nudge to build projects that solve real problems and generate value, not just for fun. As an analyst, it’s about chasing impactful insights that can drive profit, not just reports. It’s a call to go after what I want without guilt.
Key Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to chase financial goals—it’s a path to freedom.
4. "When you move from a worker to the leader, you have to change everything."
This speaks to growth in every role I play. As a writer, stepping up to lead this newsletter means taking ownership of its direction, not just following trends. In development, it’s about guiding a project, not just coding what I’m told. As an analyst, it’s leading with insights that shape decisions, not just presenting data. Sanchez’s words remind me that leadership requires a mindset shift, no matter the field.
Key Takeaway: Step into leadership by owning your role and mindset.
5. "Ego kills more startups than competitors."
This is a sobering lesson. I’ve seen it in writing—when I’m too proud to take feedback, my work suffers. In software projects, I’ve watched teams fail because a leader wouldn’t listen to the coders. As an analyst, I’ve learned that clinging to a flawed interpretation of data can derail a strategy. Sanchez’s point is clear: staying humble and open keeps us growing, whether we’re building a business or a skill.
Key Takeaway: Keep your ego in check to truly succeed.
Final Thoughts
Sanchez’s words have really fired me up this week, friend. They’ve reminded me to act quickly, chase what matters, and stay humble—whether I’m writing these insights, coding a new feature, or analysing a data set. I’m inspired to take ownership of my journey and not let fear or pride hold me back. It’s about making bold moves and learning as we go, and I’m glad we’re on this path together.
I hope these insights give you a spark for your own journey. Maybe they’ll nudge you to take a risk on a project or rethink how you lead in your own work. We’re all growing together, and that’s what makes it exciting. Thanks for being here with me—let’s keep pushing the boundaries, one insight at a time. See you next week!
Alex
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