Graziosi: I pay people to pump gas and change lightbulbs
Dean Graziosi · The Man Who Makes Millionaires (for 30+ Years): His Money Framework I Dean Graziosi · Apr 30, 2025 · at 40:36
Dean Graziosi describes how aggressively he outsources domestic tasks so he can focus entirely on high-value business activities.
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“I don't just pay somebody to take my garbage out. I pay people to change my light bulbs, to go fill up my gas in my car.”
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