Prosperity Begins With The Mind
In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery…
I dive into a topic that has come up in countless conversations lately: prosperity begins with the mind. It’s not just about skill sets; it’s about the mental and emotional strength required to step into the life we truly want.
The Truth About Success
Everyone can envision a better life, but few actually step into it. The moment we realize that achieving more requires us to become more, we’re faced with the truth: it’s going to take more time, more energy, more effort, and a whole lot of failures. That’s what keeps people from moving forward. Instead of pushing through, many settle. They adjust their lives to their current outcomes and set limitations—like wanting success but refusing to work weekends, answer calls after 8 p.m., or step out of their comfort zones.
But building something great isn’t about fitting success into the box of what’s convenient. It’s about breaking past those self-imposed restrictions and going all in.
The Sacrifices Required
I’ve had this conversation so many times—people setting parameters around their growth, saying, “I don’t answer calls after this time,” or “I don’t work weekends.” And then they wonder why their business isn’t where they want it to be. The reality is, in the beginning, there are no boundaries. There are no shortcuts. If you want to reach a level where you have control over your time, you have to put in the work now to build the infrastructure that allows for that later.
I didn’t build AZ & Associates by setting limitations. There were no vacations, no weekends off. It was an all-in effort. I’m not saying that’s how you have to live forever, but there’s a season where you have to be willing to do what most won’t in order to create what most don’t have.
Are You Avoiding Growth?
This past weekend at my daughter’s volleyball tournament, Carla and I had a conversation about where we want to be. We’re in our mid-40s and still pushing to become better, still refining our skills, still learning every single day. Meanwhile, I see so many people who have completely stopped growing.
Parents live vicariously through their kids, but their own ambition has died. They settle, and it shows in their energy, in their relationships, in their bodies. They tell their kids, “You can be anything,” but have they led by example? Are their kids proud of them?
The people who achieve great things aren’t necessarily smarter or luckier—they’re just willing to do more. They ask themselves, What am I willing to sacrifice? What skills do I need to develop? Instead of avoiding challenges, they put themselves in uncomfortable situations that force them to grow.
Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?
The biggest breakthroughs happen when you stop making excuses and start taking action. The real players in this industry aren’t overthinking; they’re out there executing. They’re putting out 20 pieces of content while others are still debating what video to make.
It’s not about knowing exactly how everything will unfold. It’s about knowing the next step—and taking it. That’s the mindset shift that separates those who keep getting the same results year after year from those who continue to elevate.
Reader Engagement Questions:
What self-imposed limitations have you set that might be holding you back?
Are you willing to make short-term sacrifices for long-term success?
What skill set do you need to develop to reach the next level?
How do you handle being around people who have achieved more than you?
What’s one action you can take today to move closer to your goals?
Notable Quotes:
“Prosperity begins with the mind. The results you see today are a reflection of the standards you’ve set for yourself.”
“You can’t want a $20M business and also say, ‘But I don’t work weekends.’ Those two things don’t align.”
“You don’t need to know every step to the top of the mountain—you just need to take the next one.”
“The people winning aren’t necessarily smarter. They’re just willing to do what you’re not.”
“Your kids will always be proud of you, but are they inspired by you?”
It all comes down to this: If you want more, you have to become more. The choice is yours.
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