The Difference Between Doers and Dreamers

Episode 170 of the Invest in You podcast, hosted by Fredrik Sandvall, Ivan Sandvall, Charlie Sandvall, titled "The Difference Between Doers and Dreamers" was published on October 29, 2025 and runs 60 minutes.

October 29, 2025 ·60m · Invest in You

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Summary

Fredrik speaks with life coach Michael Server, who emphasises the importance of mindset and personal responsibility in achieving success. Michael shares his philosophy of working with "elite" individuals - not based on social class, but on their proactive, doer mentality. He also discusses the importance of trust in relationships, highlighting that respect for oneself is crucial for earning respect from others. KEY TAKEAWAYS Success is determined by mindset rather than social class. It's essential to work with individuals who have an elite mindset—those who are doers and take responsibility for their lives, rather than blaming external factors for their circumstances. Taking full responsibility for one's situation is crucial. Acknowledging personal shortcomings and being honest about them opens the door for growth and improvement. Trust in relationships is built on integrity and mutual respect. Liking someone is often a prerequisite for trusting them, and self-respect plays a significant role in how others perceive and treat you. The best investment one can make is in personal development. This includes seeking coaching, reading, and engaging in activities that foster growth, especially in one's 20s, to create a foundation for future financial success. Reading personal development books is not enough; the real value comes from implementing the lessons learned. It's more beneficial to deeply understand and apply a few key concepts than to read extensively without taking action. BEST MOMENTS "I fundamentally believe that we are all responsible for where we are in life." "If you have to think about it, the answer is no." "It's not about the amount of books that you read. It's about the amount of things you implement from the things that you do read." "I don't want to be around people saying, 'It's the economy' or 'It runs in my family.'" "You can try to sell that bullshit to somebody else, but I'll never buy that bullshit." ABOUT THE HOSTS Serial entrepreneurs Fredrik, Charlie and Ivan Sandvall love sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs and influences. Invest In You is about investments, entrepreneurs, personal development and doing fun things. They hope to ensure you to take action, helping others and yourself, plus enjoying the journey we call life. https://www.skool.com/invest-in-you-podcast-tribe-8617/about?ref=b436cf4ec1004048a6be80c1b1b27d60 CONTACT METHOD Fredrik Sandvall www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/ https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon/ Charlie Sandvall LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csandvall/ Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/Sandvall Ivan Sandvall Instagram @ivansandvall