The Project Breakthrough with Miles Lacoste

In business, systems beat people. A bad Systems will beat a good person everytime. The key to scaling a business is having a system. Systems beat people all the time. Season two of the Project Breakthrough Podcast is about sharing the journey from scratch. The thought of starting from scratch, building a business, and scaling […] The post In Business: Systems Beat People appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

Is confidence an inborn quality or can it be acquired? Have you wondered why other people are easily employable, they attract work or clients easily? Or sometimes they Just get more respect from others compared to you? When they asked something from someone, feel like they don't need to make an effort. Whereas when it's […] The post Is Self-Confidence inborn or can be learn like a skill? 3 Simple ways to boost your confidence, now! appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

Setting goals is one of the most search keywords after new year. This is where most people are fired up to start the year. No matter what you do, you need to set goals for yourself. This is where you find your purpose. The big question is, but why do we need to set goals […] The post New Year, New Goals; How to Set Goals For Success appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

Finding the courage to say NO is hard as a brick, but how do you actually find the strength to say NO? When I was young, I was broke. Fast forward to today, I am no longer young Are you one of the people who always have a hard time saying NO to family, friends, […] The post How to find the strength to say NO? appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

There's always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what's right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment. Growth is the only evidence of life.   Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. There were a lot of things […] The post How to keep growing? 3 Questions to ask yourself/ team each year appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

Everything happens for a reason, the hard part is finding out what that reason is and doing something about it. Somewhere around 2020, I suddenly disappeared. I was out of the radar on all of my social media accounts. I stopped posting, and this is one of the main reasons why I lost a lot […] The post 3 Reason(s) Why I Quit Podcasting and Social Media appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

The more you try to be happy, the more you become miserable. So, what would you do to never lose interest in what you love? A few years ago, I was so depressed as I went through tough times and I tried to find a way that I can get past the terrible situation. It […] The post How To Not Lose Interest In What You Love appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

How you start your day will affect the rest of your day. This is what I learned for constantly waking up early. I'm gonna share with you some tips for you to be more productive and a morning person. I used to wake up late in the morning and I realized that I need more […] The post How You Start Your Day Will Affect The Rest Of Your Day appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

Whether you have just started your business or you already have an established business, you should ask yourself how to find a better client? What if we can tweak it so we can do something different like how better clients find you? This is one of the questions that are very common among entrepreneurs. There […] The post How To Get Better Clients Find You appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

One of the most common questions that I always get is – what is working now? There are a lot of ways and strategies that you can do that are still working although they're not used these days. However, if you are committed to doing it, then you'll be a step ahead of your competitors. […] The post What Is Working Now That Can Put You On The Map appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

When I travel, I meet new people and most of them are entrepreneurs. Then we end up asking each other if we have a YouTube channel, Instagram, Twitter, or a Facebook page for content production. Most often, these people would say that they just have started a YouTube channel or a Facebook page. Then when […] The post Three Things That Hurdle Content Production appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

There are only a few people who know what they want in their lives – their goals and dreams, for instance. But most of those people are having difficulties with how they can start to work on them. What is it that preventing them to do the things that they need to do? Is it […] The post How To Mobilize Yourself Through Self-talk appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

What's stopping people from creating content that lasts is that they don't know what to say. They don't know the kind of content that they would want to talk about in the video that they want to produce. On the other hand, most people also know what to say in front of the camera, but […] The post How To Create Content That Lasts appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

We all have ideas that we want to let out, but we end up not executing it. Ideas without execution are worthless. So, let's talk about how to execute your great ideas easily. Maintaining is hard In mid-October 2019, I decided to wake up early in the morning around 4 o'clock every single day. I […] The post How To Execute Your Ideas Easily appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

I've been preaching this consistently that you need to post more content on your social media. Forget about the quality. What you need to focus on is quantity. Then, I was asked how I balance quantity over quality. Quality How can you create more content because you think that it's not good enough? Quality is […] The post How To Balance Quantity Over Quality appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

Before we get started in this episode, let me ask you something – how do you perform under pressure? This is the common question that I always get from Instagram and other social media platforms. How do you stay focus on a project even under pressure? Closing a deal or you are about to deliver […] The post How To Work Comfortably Under Pressure appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“I write because writing is something that I have to do. And it doesn't matter whether people like it or not. When I write, I feel the pressure and anxiety that come with taking an empty piece of paper and trying to fill it with something from your own consciousness.” – Wayne Dyer Many working […] The post How To Work With Ease Even Under Pressure appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“We can only imagine how many Wozniaks, Michelangelos, and Kings never pursued, publicized, or promoted their original ideas because they were not dragged or catapulted into the spotlight.” – Mel Robbins Have you ever have loads of ideas and ended up not executing them? Yes, I've had it so many times I always feel lousy […] The post How To Execute Your Ideas With Ease appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than their past failures, and on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to the fulfillment of their goals rather than all the other distractions that […] The post Too Much Waiting Can Hurt Your Goals appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Wherever you are, be there totally. If you find your here and now intolerable and it makes you unhappy, you have three options: remove yourself from the situation, change it, or accept it totally. If you want to take responsibility for your life, you must choose one of those three options, and you must choose […] The post Here's Why Change Can Be Painful Along The Way appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Beginning today, set an intention and a relentless focus on living your life as the greatest person you can be, in all situations. Demand that you demonstrate a strength of character in such a way that you find pride in who you are, and that others see you as a role model.” ― Brendon Burchard Author […] The post Brendon Burchard Has Important Things For You To Succeed appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“A successful competition for me is always going out there and putting 100 percent into whatever I'm doing. It's not always winning. People, I think, mistake that it's just winning. Sometimes it could be, but for me, it's hitting the best sets I can, gaining confidence, and having a good time and having fun.” – […] The post Avoid These Common Mistakes When Starting Your Channel appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“It reminds me every single day that I'm not really in the information business, I'm in the customer service business like any salesperson is. If your clients don't trust you or you don't have trust in yourself and confidence in what you're selling then really, what are you doing?” – Ryan Serhant American real estate […] The post Important Things To Learn From Ryan Serhant appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“I do think there is a lot of potential if you have a compelling product and people are willing to pay a premium for that. I think that is what Apple has shown. You can buy a much cheaper cell phone or laptop, but Apple's product is so much better than the alternative, and people […] The post Here's An Alternative To Reading A Book Without Doing It appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“When I started my career, I never looked at myself as one to be inspirational, but as I continued to grow, I've met so many different people who ask, ‘How do you do it? You make it look easy.' But it's not easy. I have certain tricks and tips I use every day that have […] The post These Few Tips Will Help Increase The Price Of Your Service appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Thought is more than a right – it is the very breath of man. Whoever fetters thought attacks man himself. To speak, to write, to publish, are things, so far as the right is concerned, absolutely identical. They are the ever-enlarging circles of intelligence in action; they are the sonorous waves of thought.” – Victor […] The post Here's How To Publish Content Daily Without A Team appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“You create the color first, and then the name that fits. It depends – there are no rules. You watch a fabulous old movie, and you suddenly get inspired by it to create a lipstick shade, or you walk through a gorgeous garden and find the most beautiful flower shade for an eye shadow, and […] The post Tips On How To Create Video Content appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“The more you create, the more ambitious you become with your projects. Short films were a direct result of over 200 web series sketches and vlogs. After you create enough 2-minute videos, you start to wonder what else there is. Deadlines and discipline and quantity with a focus on quality have always been what keeps […] The post How Create Videos Without A Script appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“The best way to promote and protect opportunity is through collaboration, consensus-building, and pragmatic problem-solving. Throughout nearly 30 years in public service, I have approached tough challenges by making room for as many people as possible around the table in search of common ground.” – Tom Perez As an entrepreneur, it is always possible to […] The post What's Possible For You May Not Be Feasible To Others appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Consider a tree for a moment. As beautiful as trees are to look at, we don't see what goes on underground – as they grow roots. Trees must develop deep roots in order to grow strong and produce their beauty. But we don't see the roots. We just see and enjoy the beauty. In much […] The post Top Secrets On How To Grow Your Instagram Followers appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“As my YouTube following grew, I was soon earning as much from advertising revenue as from waiting tables, so I quit my job. My boss thought I was crazy, which just made me more determined. In 2012, four years and 200 videos later, my channel was so successful that Google offered me $1 million to […] The post Things To Do To Create Videos Like A Pro appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“I feel that people are basically trying to do their best in the world. Even when you see people making mistakes, you understand why they're making a mistake. Everybody has flaws, everybody has demons, everybody has ghosts, but I think you watch people and you see everybody trying to do their best.” – Jason Katims […] The post The Common Mistakes We Make In Creating Videos appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Everyone is an entrepreneur. The only skills you need to be one of the entrepreneurs: an ability to fail, an ability to have ideas, to sell those ideas, to execute on those ideas, and to be persistent so even as you fail you learn and move onto the next adventure.” – James Altucher Collaboration plays […] The post Why Collaborating With Other Entrepreneurs Isn't Needed Just Yet appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” Dwayne Johnson These days, social media is a consistent tool that helps your business grow and earn more clients. With your social media content, you are able to keep your existing customers and earn more through promoting your […] The post How To Be Consistent In Creating Content On Social Media appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“I'm always asked, ‘What's the secret to success?' But there are no secrets. Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.” – Dwayne Johnson In business, one of the secrets to be considered a successful entrepreneur is to earn more clients without having to use other people to refer your […] The post Top Secrets To Earn More Clients Without Referrals appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“The advent of the digital age and the immediacy and convenience of digital video and photography allows people to become an integral part of the feedback loop which actively shapes the content we are fed.” – Damian Loeb In this digital age, starting your business and building your own brand is great timing. Yes, you […] The post Why Building Your Own Brand Is Great In This Digital Age appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Technology is a compulsive and addictive way to live. Verbal communication cannot be lost because of a lack of skill. The ability to listen and learn is key to mastering the art of communication. If you don't use your verbal skills and networking, it will disappear rapidly. Use technology wisely.” – Rick Pitino There have […] The post How To Earn Passive Income Through Your Skills appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“I had this idea that being an introvert was a negative thing, that it had a negative connotation, and I really wanted, as a young person, to strive to be the life of the party and to be really outgoing and to have a million friends. And then I realized that an introvert isn't a […] The post What An Introvert Should Do To Be Consistent In Creating Videos appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“We all have goals: We want to matter. We want to be important. We want to have freedom and power to pursue our creative work. We want respect from our peers and recognition for our accomplishments. Not out of vanity or selfishness, but of an earnest desire to fulfill our personal potential.” – Ryan Holiday […] The post Important Factors To Be The Top Choice In The Market appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. It may not be difficult to store up in the mind a vast quantity of facts within a comparatively short time, but the ability to form judgments requires the severe discipline of hard work and the tempering heat of experience and maturity.” – Calvin Coolidge Knowledge in all aspects is […] The post Why Too Much Knowledge Isn't Good All The Time appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Our brands – Nike, Converse, Jordan Brand and Hurley – are loved by customers all over the world. But we never take that for granted; we know that every day we have to earn their trust – by serving them completely and adding real value to their lives through products and experiences.” – Mark Parker […] The post Earn More Clients By Doing These Things In Your Videos appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Don't just climb the ladder of success – a ladder that leads, after all, to higher and higher levels of stress and burnout – but chart a new path to success, remaking it in a way that includes not just the conventional metrics of money and power, but a third metric that includes well-being, wisdom, […] The post How To Prevent Burnout And Just Chill appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything – even mountains, rivers, plants and trees – should be your teacher.” Morihei Ueshiba At times, some entrepreneurs become vulnerable. For some reason, they are not wise enough how to make more […] The post How To Be Wise Enough In Making Money Out Of Your Business appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” – William Pollard In this digital world, every answer to your questions can be found online and the learning doesn't stop. It is always great that you learn something new every […] The post Why Too Much Learning Isn't Good appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you're a director. Everything after that you're just negotiating your budget and your fee.” – James Cameron So you are now ready […] The post How To Pick A Camera That Suits Your Needs appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“When you invest your time, you make a goal and a decision of something that you want to accomplish. Whether it's make good grades in school, be a good athlete, be a good person, go down and do some community service and help somebody who's in need, whatever it is you choose to do, you're […] The post Why You Don't Really Need A Pricey Camera To Shoot Videos appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Entrepreneurs have a natural inclination to go it alone. While this do-it-yourself spirit can help you move forward, adding an element of collaboration into the mix can make you unstoppable.” – Leah Busque Successful people in their chosen field are unstoppable. They always give value to what they have started and definitely learn from everything. […] The post How To Be Successful And Unstoppable In Your Field appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Technology has forever changed the world we live in. We're online, in one way or another, all day long. Our phones and computers have become reflections of our personalities, our interests, and our identities. They hold much that is important to us.” – James Comey Why does great content play an important role in making […] The post These Two Important Tips Will Help You Create Great Videos appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable.” – William Pollard Mastering your craft is important, but getting better each day proves that you are not an ordinary entrepreneur. As I have mentioned in the previous […] The post How To Create Your Next Video Even Better appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Achievers have an enabling attitude, realism, and a conviction that they themselves were the laboratory of innovation. Their ability to change themselves is central to their success. They have learned to conserve their energy by minimizing the time spent in regret or complaint. Every event is a lesson to them, every person a teacher.” – […] The post If You Don't Do This Now, You Will Regret One Day appeared first on Miles Lacoste.

“Never become so much of an expert that you stop gaining expertise. View life as a continuous learning experience.” – Denis Waitley As I've said before, creating videos are important in your business. But you may think that you do need the experience to do such a thing. If it all makes sense, yes, you […] The post Learn How To Create Professional Videos Despite Your Lack Of Experience appeared first on Miles Lacoste.