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Many people are lying. I personally know of SEVERAL entrepreneurs who are point-blank lying about their revenues, but there are other ways to shade the truth: I can make $50mm but spend $70mm to get there. I can use a $225,000 launch month to claim I have a \u201c2.7mm run rate.\u201d Some personalities with 2+ million followers have low engagement. Or, like some people who lack ethics, you could rip off Ramit Sethi\u2019s copywriting and then close your business and start playing guitar for a living. Most of these people are doomed \u2014 and it\u2019s because of their poor ethics.<\/span><\/p>\n Some entrepreneurs are genuinely crushing it. I love seeing it. Check out\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Be extremely selective in who you follow. And think broadly: There are entrepreneurs who make $$$$ but I have zero admiration for them because of their political beliefs (e.g., hateful comments on immigrants). A successful person is more than the money in their account. The older I get, the more I surround myself with people who are\u00a0 generous, considerate, and honest.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n