Mike reflects on the podcast as we hit our 500th milestone episode by exploring the profound power of time. In this special solo episode, Mike delves into the importance of time in various aspects of life, including investment, business, and personal growth.    Welcome to this special milestone episode of the EcomCrew Podcast as we celebrate our 500th airing. Today, I’m putting on my philosophical hat to look back on the podcast and to guide you through my podcasting journey since the show started back in November 2015.    In this solo episode, I delve into the profound power of time, which can be both a potent tool for positive change and a formidable obstacle. It can be short, or it can be longer than you think, but in the end, we’ll never know how long our time on Earth will be. However, it’s important to maximize the time we have as much as possible. It’s incredibly important never to rush, especially in investment, business, and personal growth.    I'll share my own personal experiences with how it’s been the backbone of my stock and real estate investments, my businesses and content creation, showing the significance of long-term commitment and consistency. I'll also explore some of my favorite books that have shaped my thinking and business approach.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Postscript  03:17 - Exploring the power and challenge of time. 05:20 - Importance of investing early and the magic of compounding interest. 07:10 - Experience on navigating competition in the e-commerce podcast realm. 09:13 - Persistence and consistency: Keys to long-term success. 14:10 - Sticking with one venture for long-term success 17:07 - Time as a finite resource: Why proper management is critical. Drawing from my journey with the EcomCrew podcast, there were times where I wanted to quit but consistency was key. Success is never an overnight event, but a product of relentless efforts invested over time.   I can’t help but stress the importance of consistency, long-term dedication, and effective time management. It’s important for listeners to foster a long-term perspective in their business goals, steering clear of the “shiny thing” syndrome.    Don’t forget to leave us a review over on iTunes if you enjoy content like this.    Happy selling and we’ll talk to you soon!