Ep. 146 | Clichés: Why High Performers Don't Ignore Them

Why Clichés Work: Time-Tested Wisdom on Action, Time, Luck & FortuneWe discuss why clichés, though often dismissed as lazy or cheesy, endure because they’re time-tested phrases of wisdom, distinct from corporate buzzwords. We unpack favorite examples focused on urgency and action:“time is money” “actions speak louder than words”“strike while the iron’s hot”“the early bird gets the worm” “put your money where your mouth is”“less is more/keep it simple” Then we shift to relationships and character:“you get more with honey than vinegar” “what goes around comes around” the golden rule,“show me your friends, I’ll show you your future”. We connect clichés to luck versus fortune, arguing you can “create your own luck” by staying in motion and taking aligned action, citing “the harder I work, the luckier I get,” while warning about busyness, sunk costs, and when to change direction. We close with long-term perspective:“Rome wasn’t built in a day” and risk-taking“fortune favors the bold”Plus the French printing-press origin of the word “cliché.”00:00 Why Cliches Matter02:50 Time Is Money03:45 Action Over Talk04:58 Oglesby Boot Camp Lessons06:17 Seize The Moment07:25 Early Bird Advantage11:23 Honey Over Vinegar12:41 Karma And The Golden Rule14:47 Friends Shape Your Future16:16 Less Is More16:42 Create Your Own Luck20:00 Hard Work Vs Busy Work22:32 Fortune Favors The Bold23:49 Where Cliche Comes FromFollow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: @successflowpodcastTo connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠Founder/Creator: ⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠ Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ Instagram: @steven.oppo.flowTo connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ Instagram: @flowstatecrawfordAcknowledgements:The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton.This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com