Alan Watts was a spiritual teacher who outsmarted every business guru. His controversial views on success shocked the world. Here are his 7 forgotten principles that will change how you build your business:

"I'm a successful man in business. I hate business." - Watts was radically honest. Most gurus pretend to love the hustle. Real success comes from acknowledging the parts we hate and delegating them. Focus on what lights you up.

"Figure out some way in which you get paid for playing." Most guides feel guilty charging money. But Watts knew: when you serve from what feels like play, clients feel it. Your joy becomes magnetic.

"I find it difficult to get along with people who don't know they're a rascal." Stop trying to appear perfect. Authentic business means embracing your shadows. My biggest deals came when I dropped the spiritual facade.

"If you can't trust other people, you cannot have a community." Most entrepreneurs obsess over systems and funnels. Watts knew: real business growth comes through genuine trust and connection.

"As a philosopher dealing in higher things, I insist on being paid well." Stop undercharging because your work is spiritual. When you value your wisdom, others will too.

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Most entrepreneurs try to control everything. Watts knew: let go of what doesn't serve you. Hire help. Focus on your zone of genius. The more I delegated, the more my business grew.

"We need to take towards commerce a more relaxed attitude." Your business shouldn't drain you. When I stopped pushing and started flowing, everything changed.

I spent years trying to hack business success. Watts showed me a different way: Building from authentic joy, serving from abundance, trusting the unfolding.

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