Michael Barayev (@michael_barayev)

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Everything starts with darkness. Think about it: a baby grows in the darkness of the womb. A seed has to be buried in the darkness of the ground. Even the very first day started in the dark. Darkness is always the first thing, and then you reveal the light. If you are going through an incredibly…

The only person I am truly loyal to is the source. Every single decision I make comes down to one simple question: Does this get me closer to Him, or farther from Him? You can steal a dollar, you can let your ego take over, or you can react to disrespect. I had a guy in my face, cursing at me and…

How do you step away from a fast-paced business when you are completely obsessed with the next step? You have to build an unbreakable boundary. Forgetting the religious aspect entirely, the sheer psychological and business benefit of Shabbat is unmatched. It forces a total reset. The phone stays…

I always wanted to find someone who was spiritually connected to God, not just a rabbi, but a real entrepreneur. I wanted a mentor who was successful in their marriage, successful with their kids, who made a ton of money, and did it all the right way while inspiring everyone around them. You look…

You can be a steward to God and be a ruthless entrepreneur at the exact same time. I'm not a rabbi, but I understand that the business world and the physical realm are deeply attached to the spiritual realm. The physical world is only 1%, while the spiritual world is 99%. Why are we banging our…

For a long time, the way religion was taught to me completely messed with my head. I only saw it as a massive list of restrictions—"you can't do this, you can't do that." My wife completely changed my perspective. She converted to Judaism as an Orthodox Jew, and she showed me the real beauty…

You can try to elevate your ego as much as you want, but at the end of the day, you have to realize one thing: it's not about you. When you get that business deal, or meet your spouse, or achieve that massive success, it's easy to look in the mirror and say, "I did that." We all have egos, but…

One of the biggest hurdles to achieving true greatness isn't a lack of skill or money. It is the invisible weight of the things holding you back. For a long time, I operated 99% of the time in survival mode. When you grow up with certain challenges, it forces you to always look over your shoulder…

What are we actually doing in this world? What is the actual point? The truth is, we are just a vessel for God. We are given certain abilities not to serve ourselves, but to serve the rest of the earth. It's not about what you can get for yourself. It is about what you can provide for other…

I completely disagree with the entrepreneurial gurus who tell you to go "all in" 24/7. Yes, you need to go all in during certain moments. But you cannot operate at 100% capacity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without burning out completely. True success is about having balance and harmony. Think…

If business was easy, you would get bored immediately. God gave us all specific abilities and limitations. When you face a massive challenge, it's like a thousand-piece puzzle. It takes days, it's frustrating, but finally figuring it out is the most stimulating feeling in the world. God puts those…

When does the cycle of chasing money actually end? You hit $100,000 a month. Great. Next. You hit a million a month. Okay. Next. But what is the actual point? Once you take care of your basic survival needs, there is only so much money you can actually spend. I realized I was tired of putting my…

Focusing on money and relationships means absolutely nothing if your foundation isn't taken care of first. Right now, there are so many people between the ages of 18 and 30 who are completely lost in the sauce, trying to figure themselves out. They are constantly asking themselves what they are…

If I lost Nova NRG tomorrow and had to start over from absolute zero, I wouldn't rush into the next thing immediately. I’d sit back for three to six months and just watch the world. I’d talk to other business owners, look at the problems that exist, and figure out exactly where my mindset, skill…

Do you think Superman isn't afraid? When we talk about courage, people assume heroes do what they do because they have a complete absence of fear. That's completely false. They do it because the fear is still there, but they take action anyway. That is what true courage is all about. Most people…

What is the best closing line you could ever use in sales? When you are selling a high-ticket product or service, people get afraid when it is time to make a decision. They hesitate on that $5,000 or $10,000 commitment. Here is what you say: "If you are not willing to bet on yourself, why would I…

Is it easier for God to bless you if you post once a day, once a week, or once a month? It’s much easier to bless the person who is putting in the work and posting three times a day. You have to show that you want it. For a long time, I did this all wrong. I thought everything came down to brute…

Before I ever managed teams of over 150 reps, I was just a kid getting rejected by every single store in Queens. I literally went door to door handing out resumes. I even went to Burger King. Nobody would give me a shot. I finally walked up to a kiosk selling $20 toothpaste. The guy told me he…

I posted 100 edited videos in 100 days. I had exactly 100 followers. I looked at my channel and asked myself if I was going to stop. Absolutely not. I knew that one day, one video was going to hit. It could be this week, next month, or next year...it doesn't matter. I made a promise to myself: I…

I didn't start making content for the money. Back in 2018, I was just posting my day-to-day sales content, but I realized I had a bigger responsibility. I wanted to be the mentor I never had when I was a 19-year-old kid full of doubt, fear, and disbelief. Finding the right mentor is incredibly…

I mastered door-to-door, built a huge team, and then realized it was time to level up. 📈 So we built an in-house call center. Now our guys get appointments booked for them every single day. Business is just a game of acquiring new skill sets. Stop focusing on the cash. Focus on your skill sets…

Everyone wants to build a billion-dollar company tomorrow. 🛑 Before you try to take over the world, why don't you try taking over your city first? Better yet, take over the block. Master the block. Sell your product. Make sure people actually like it and want it. You have to figure out the skill…

Everyone loves to brag about their gross revenue. "I made $500k this year!" Yeah, but you spent $300k on a lifestyle you can't afford, which means you only actually made $200k. Gross revenue is for the ego. Net profit is for your bank account. I don't care about how much you make. I only care…

If you feel like you are putting in the work but seeing zero results, you need to hear this. For years, I was planting seeds and sowing, but nothing was growing. It is exactly like a bamboo tree. You plant it, you water it, and for four years, you see absolutely nothing. Then, in year five…

Stop worrying about the competition. If you spend all your time looking at someone else's bank account or business growth, you are taking your eyes off your own potential. For a long time, the world wouldn't have bet on me to become a multimillionaire by 25. They bet on the traditional, picture…

Time is temporary. I remember getting arrested for the thousandth time, sitting in that jail cell, and having that realization. They take everything away from you, and you are just left sitting there. The only thing you can do is accept that the time is going to pass. You can either stress about…

Stop going through your pain aimlessly. When things are going great, we don't pay attention. Pain is a crucial indicator. It's a signal telling you exactly what is going wrong and what you need to fix. Instead of playing the victim and asking, "Why me?", change your entire perspective. Ask what…

A lot of people use social media to flex, show off, LARP, or chase clout. For me, it’s completely different. I see this platform as a massive magnet...a tool to draw people in so I can spread God's word and share His light. If you have an audience, you have a responsibility. You can either use…