In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery…
I reflect on a powerful moment that unfolded on Camelback Mountain—me, surrounded by 25 people who are all fighting for something greater. That climb wasn’t just a hike. It was a metaphor for what this life is really about: choosing the hard things, getting uncomfortable, and proving to yourself that you can handle more.
Camelback is no joke. You feel it in your legs, your lungs, your thoughts. But it teaches you—if you’re willing to pay attention. Just like this business. Just like this life.
I’ve been doing this for 21 years. That’s 21 years of doubt, resistance, setbacks, and the heavy weight of comparison. There were days when I questioned if anything would ever work. Times I looked at others and felt like I was falling behind. And even today, when I post success or share a win, I know some people get triggered. One guy even commented, “Y’all too much new money. Quit showboating.”
And I get it. But here’s what he—and maybe others—don’t understand: this is new money. Not inherited. Not luck. I wasn’t handed tools or a roadmap. I had to build all of it from scratch. And what you see now? That’s the result of sacrifice, consistency, and refusing to play the victim.
I used to live in survival mode—where a $50 cable bill felt like the end of the world. And I’ve watched people give up on big dreams over something like a $75 office fee. That’s not a money problem. That’s a mindset problem. And I had to crush those patterns to become who I am today.
A journal entry from 2018 reminded me just how far I’ve come. I was overwhelmed. Depressed. Losing agents. Losing momentum. I wrote, “You want good? It’s not easy. You want more? It’s not easy. You want success? It’s not easy.” But I kept showing up. I changed my thoughts, and with that, I changed my reality.
So if you’re in a moment where you feel behind, not good enough, not smart enough—hear me: you’re not stuck. You’re not broken. You just have to take that next step, even if it’s small. Even if it’s scary.
And if your growth is triggering people around you? That’s okay. Your purpose is louder than their opinions. Let them talk. You keep moving.
🟡 Reader Reflection Questions:
What “Camelback Mountain” in your life are you avoiding because it feels too hard or inconvenient?
How are you letting old stories or limiting beliefs stop you from building your future?
When you feel overwhelmed, do you shift the focus back to what you can do right now?
Have you ever let someone else’s opinion stop you from showing up authentically?
What small challenge in your life right now can you tackle to prove to yourself that you're ready for more?
🔥 Notable Quotes from This Episode:
“Camelback Mountain will leave you questioning your life choices—but that’s where growth lives.”
“It’s not a leads problem or a closing problem. It’s a confidence problem.”
“Your purpose is far greater than their opinion.”
“My dark thoughts create a dark life. I need to shine the light on the problem.”
“I’m not showboating. I’m showcasing what’s possible if you refuse to quit.”
Keep doing the work. Keep pushing the envelope. You’re closer than you think.
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