# What I Learned From the Top 1%

An episode of [Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1511923051), 24 Feb 2026, 18 min.

Audio: https://episode.flightcast.com/jsiicpx098k7u98xkqezon7b.mp3

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes! What does it take to break into the top 0.01%? In this episode, Sharran shares the lessons he learned from the world’s most successful people. Drawing from his personal experiences and interactions with billionaires, world-class entrepreneurs, and top performers, he breaks down the seven fundamental principles of success that have shaped his journey. These principles provide the mindset and framework for achieving extraordinary results. Sharran shares stories from his own path, including his conversation with Elon Musk and his experience at Goldman Sachs, revealing how these lessons have propelled him toward massive success. If you’re ready to unlock your potential and learn the secrets of elite performers, this episode is a must-listen! “I realized that some are born advisors and some are just born to be entrepreneurs, and it's your job to find the path as soon as possible and be extremely honest with yourself.” - Sharran Srivatsaa Timestamps: 02:12 - The power of unreasonable effort 04:12 - Dave Matthews' approach to songwriting 06:45 - Elon Musk’s advice on making fast decisions 08:14 - Saying yes to opportunities 09:57 - The importance of being in the right environment 12:26 - Knowing when to pivot and choose the entrepreneurial path 14:06 - Elite performance and preparation Resources: - YouTube Video: Everything I Learned From Being Around The Top 0.01% - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZrgkgCF79g - The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/ - Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/ - Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/ - Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/ Connect with Sharran: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ - X - https://x.com/sharran - LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1 - Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

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