Rockefeller’s $20M Secret: One Drop Changed Everything | 236
Release Date: 08/19/2025
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info_outlineThe Rockefeller Rule: How Small Changes Create Massive Results
Episode Summary
In this short but powerful episode, I share the story of John D. Rockefeller discovering how one drop of solder per barrel saved him $20 million. More importantly, I connect this lesson to how small, intentional changes in your daily life and business can compound into massive results over time.
What You’ll Learn
- The 39-drop lesson: how Rockefeller’s attention to detail transformed profits.
- Personal application: becoming intentional with your thoughts, steps, and breaths.
- Business application: spotting tiny inefficiencies before they erode your culture or profits.
- The key question: Where are you still using “40 drops” when 39 would do?
Key Takeaways
- Small adjustments compound into big wins when repeated daily.
- Leadership requires correcting subtle missteps early.
- Personal efficiency starts with being intentional in the smallest actions.
Quote from the Episode
“We often chase the big breakthroughs, but it’s the tiny adjustments—the drops we overlook—that create lasting success. Ask yourself: where am I still using 40 drops when 39 will do?”
Final Thoughts
This episode is a reminder that both in business and in life, transformation doesn’t always come from the big wins. It comes from the micro-adjustments you make intentionally every day.