702. Stop Trying Harder: Start Playing the Right Game with Boaz Gilad

In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Zenith Code, Boaz Gilad, to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in business and life:

That success comes from working harder.

After building and taking public a real estate development company responsible for over a billion dollars in projects, Boaz shares a different perspective — one rooted in structure, not effort.

Together, Brian and Boaz explore:

Why success is not a linear path — and why that misunderstanding holds people back

How high performers think in terms of “games” with rules, constraints, and measurable outcomes

The critical role of structure over motivation — and why inspiration alone fails

How to reframe failure as data instead of identity

A practical approach to 90-day execution cycles that drive real, measurable progress

This conversation brings together Boaz’s “game-based” thinking and Brian’s S.M.A.R.T. Management philosophy — reinforcing a powerful truth:

👉 If you haven’t defined the game, no amount of effort will help you win.

If you’re a business owner, leader, or professional looking to close the gap between intention and execution, this episode delivers both mindset and tactical application.