The Mfceo Project

Winners live an active daily life. They are proactive and organized. They take the whole of their lives and break it down into daily plans and specific tasks. Successful people don't achieve greatness by accident. If you want to be a champion and accomplish great things, you simply cannot be passive. Take control of your day!

Companies rise and fall…on leadership. Governments rise and fall…on leadership. Any movement that's trying to do something good rises and falls…on leadership. Here's the reality: the strength of a nation…of a culture…of the whole human race rises and falls on the strength of it's leaders.  Whether you're the CEO of a multi-million dollar business or you're just a dude with a 9-5 job who wants to fucking kill it at that 9-5 job, you have to learn to lead. There's no other way to be successful.

Life is short. We're going to die. So why would you spend your life doing things that you don't want to do, because you are afraid that if you did what you really wanted to do, you might screw everything up? Here's the reality: You're going to make mistakes and screw up either way. If you take the time to think about what you are really afraid of, you can use fear as an advantage. 

Resourcefulness is the ability to creatively cope with difficulties and challenges, in business or in life. Whether it is knowing how to learn from their experiences or adjusting their game plan to make the most of their assets, men and women who develop and exercise their resourcefulness are bound to succeed. But the foundation of all resourcefulness is the mindset that says, "Failure is not an option."

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. It is the hot thing right now, but it is being sold by shady people peddling the dream of making a million dollars in less than a year. If you are wondering whether or not you should start a business, embark on an entrepreneurial endeavor, or pursue any other big goal in life, here's what you need to realize: It's going to take time. It's going to take everything you have. You aren't going to be able to do it unless you are all in.  

Do you ever run into people who say, "I don't have the resources to succeed" or "our company doesn't really have any assets, so that's why we're failing"?  According to Andy Frisella, lack of traditional resources is one of the greatest assets you can have. This positive way of thinking, this no-resources-is-a-good-thing mindset is what The MFCEO calls "Zero Options Mentality." It's essential for success.

"Everything you do is competition," says The MFCEO.  You can't hide from it.  You can't pretend that life on Earth doesn't run by the rules of "compete or die."  You will either be a do-nothing or a champion. The good news is that it is not a zero sum game. Anyone who adopts a killer competitive attitude and commits to hard work can win at life.

Just as businesses thrive on products that solve problems and bring value to customers, successful people are men and women who have learned how to provide value through who they are and what they do--no matter what it is. "No matter what job you're working," says Andy Frisella, "ultimately you always work for yourself." Whether it is forming the habit of hard work or always seeing the bigger picture, there are practical steps anyone can take to become a truly valuable person. 

The difference between people who fail and people who succeed is that the latter are brutally honest with themselves. They don't make excuses for themselves. They don't blame any external factors or circumstances. They execute. They push through. And above all else, the believe they are in control of their lives. And they use that control to accomplish incredible feats that others only dream about.

How do you control momentum? How do you effectively convert movement into success? Whether it is learning how to focus on the benefits instead of the work or celebrating the small steps as victories, Andy Frisella shares his insight for how to get your life and/or business moving in the right direction. 

The cheesy self-help gurus and self-proclaimed masters of success always repeat the same phrase, "Don't quit. Don't ever quit." Even though it's gotten to be a cliche and is often expressed in a sunshine-and-unicorns way, it is true. Success is hard.  The world doesn't owe you anything.  You are going to have to fight like hell for every inch of progress. Above all, you have to learn how to finish. You must quit quitting.

Sales skills aren't just helpful for business. They are applicable--and essential--for success in all of life. Joined by his brother, 1st Phorm President of Operations Sal Frisella, The MFCEO returns to a favorite subject. Ultimately, it's not about selling products and services. It's about selling yourself--and helping people.

"Why are you afraid of the work?" That's the question the MFCEO poses to people who aren't realizing their potential and pursuing the kind of life they really want. At first glance, Andy Frisella says, people might seem lazy. Sometimes they are.  But often, people aren't lazy. They are afraid. The prospect of working hard terrifies them because they don't understand the benefits. They don't believe that their hard work will ultimately payoff.

There's so much craziness in the world. People are stressed out about everything from ISIS and environmental disasters to gun violence and racism. The truly great, successful people know how to be surrounded by this craziness and keep their cool.  They know how to live in the middle of this chaos and still get sh*t done. The MFCEO knows this is a tough task, but he believes it can be done. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on how to do it.

"Hey, Andy!  Can you give me some special advice for accomplishing my goals and dreams? My situation is unique."  No.  Stop right there.  According to The MFCEO, nobody's situation is unique. Everybody has disadvantages.  Everybody faces adversity. Success is hard for everybody. So stop making excuses and get sh*t done now.

What tools does The MFCEO use to pursue success?  In this episode, Andy Frisella gets down to the nuts and bolts, outlining his daily practices for maintaining vision, setting goals, dealing with criticism, turning adversity into an asset, and more!

All successful people have at least one thing in common: They know how to make an impact on other people. Whether they are talking to the President of the United States or the bellhop at a low budget hotel, they know how to be friendly, engaging, and how to provide an amazing experience, life-changing experience.  In short: They know how to be memorable.

What's the one word that gets mentioned again and again in our popular culture? What's the one word that people use again and again, to the detriment of their own lives? According to The MFCEO, that word is "fair." The entitlement mentality that says "I deserve better " is destructive. Ungrateful people who compare their situation to others and complain are destined to accomplish nothing. No matter who you are and what your background is, you can choose to make the best of the life you have been given.

This is part 2 of a 2-part series. The MFCEO hears this all the time: "Andy, I'm passionate and hard-working. But I just don't know what to do with my life." While he's addressed this issue in Snapchat and Periscope in short segments, he's never unpacked his thoughts in a systematic, comprehensive way. 

Three days after July 4, 2016, Andy Frisella shares his thoughts on the real threat to our freedom.  It is not a tyrannical government or an attack from ISIS.  The greatest threat to every human being is the bondage of their own mindset, the slavery of their own excuses. According to the MFCEO, regardless of your background, situation, or circumstances, you are free. You are free to be great.