ONE QUESTION

Am I being authentic to my ego or my soul?

ONE THING TO PONDER

The one who changes direction often isn’t interested in going anywhere.

ONE PERSPECTIVE

Many people chase skills, but true success starts in your mind.

Mindset and personal development have lost their sheen through cliches, yet that doesn’t minimize their importance.

This isn't about toxic positivity—it's about cultivating genuine mental strength.

High performers don't just accumulate skills, they transform challenges into stepping stones.

People that have accomplished great things have overcome 90% more (emotionally, mentally, and many times physically) than most mediocre people can fathom.

Unfortunately, social media and society has sold us on the fallacy of instant success.

Reality offers a different story:

• Success is 90% resilience

• Growth demands sustained effort

• Challenges are not roadblocks, simply teachers.

Many high performing people are able to get great results yet are lost when they get to their destination.

Mediocre people have grand visions yet lack the mindset to build the skills to get there.

You can’t read about doing pushups and expect to get the results. It requires doing, discomfort, and discipline.

If you study people and the paths that seem to be common place for those that thrive, there are a few principles that stand out:

The Core Principles of Mental Strength

1. Resilience: The ability to bend without breaking

2. Consistent Action: Small steps, taken daily

3. Challenge Embrace: Seeing obstacles as opportunities

4. Realistic Expectations: Understanding that time and effort are your true currencies

Sometimes when we set out on an expedition, we have all the motivation and vigor to take on the world.

And as with any pursuit that is worthwhile, you are going to hit moments where you question everything…..and I mean everything.

Anticipate the doubt before it arrives.

You’ll question yourself and your abilities.

You’ll question if it’s worth it to continue.

You’ll question your judgment.

You’ll question if you’re on the right path, or even on a path at all!

The list goes on and on. And yet what becomes powerful is anticipating these moments and normalizing them before you get to them.

When we hold little to no expectations of any challenges arising, they get magnified when they show up.

Yet, when we anticipate and are prepared for them, our mindset is much more fluid through the challenges because we knew they would be part of the process.

Set the vision that aligns with your soul, not your ego. Prepare for and build resilience to take on challenges. Stay the course until you reach your destination.

I’ll see you along the way.

Onward and upward!

PODCAST

The New Rules of Branding in the Modern Era with Rory Vaden

The Ed Mylett Show

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

Leading with Noble Purpose
by Lisa Earle McLeod