Act as if It Were Impossible to Fail

Act as if It Were Impossible to Fail

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Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind. Hope you're having an amazing day. George Wright III here, and I’m glad you’re here with us today. I want to give you a little daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and education around the idea of acting as if you simply can’t fail.

Before we dive in, here’s the Daily Mastermind Quote of the Day. Remember, if you haven’t downloaded the free Daily Mastermind mobile app, grab it on iTunes or Google Play. The app gives you access to daily quotes, images, meditations, affirmations, eBooks, audio books, and more. It’s designed to help you maintain your mindset every day while providing strategies and ideas you can use in business and life.

Today’s quote is from Earl Shoaff:

“Everything we attract is what we are.”

That’s a great reminder because it challenges you to think about how you act, how you treat people, how you communicate, and the energy you put out into the world. You’re going to attract exactly what you are. That’s why it’s critical to both monitor your energy and choose to believe that you have greatness inside you—as Les Brown says. Sometimes, belief is simply a choice. And when you choose to believe, you finally start creating the results you want because you already have everything you need to create those results.

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The Power of Acting As If You Can’t Fail

This concept can change everything—whether it’s your personal life, business, relationships, health, or communication skills. While I’m going to discuss it through the lens of sales, it applies far beyond that.

There’s an individual I’ve had speak for me many times over the years—Brian Tracy. You’ve probably heard of him. He’s a great sales and personal development trainer and author of Be a Sales Superstar. In that book, there’s a chapter called “Act As If It Were Impossible to Fail.”

I know you’ve heard that phrase before, but I love how Brian explains it. He opens with a quote from Mark Twain:

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not the absence of fear.”

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Overcoming Fear and Embracing Courage

Fear, uncertainty, and doubt have always been the greatest enemies of success and happiness. The two most common fears are:

1. The fear of failure or loss
2. The fear of criticism or rejection

It’s important to understand—it’s not actual failure or rejection that holds you back. It’s the fear of those things. The anticipation of failure can paralyze you before you even start, keeping you from doing what you already know you need to do.

Everyone feels fear—even the most successful people I know. The difference is that heroes remain in that moment of bravery just a bit longer, while the average person pulls away. Actor Glenn Ford once said:

“If you do not do the things you fear, then the fear controls your life.”

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Practical Strategies to Conquer Fear

Ralph Waldo Emerson said his entire life changed after reading these words:

“If you would be a great success, make a habit throughout your life of doing the things you fear.”

Fear often appears as that sinking feeling in your gut—the “I can’t” voice. You can fight it with the opposite: “I can. I will. I must.” Repeat those words until your confidence rises and your fear diminishes.

This technique is called auto-suggestion—training your mind through repeated, positive statements. Tell yourself:

• I like myself.
• I am the best.
• I can do it.
• I have greatness within me.

The goal isn’t to eliminate fear; it’s to push through it. Use tools like the “five-second rule”—act within five seconds before doubt sets in. And accept that mistakes are part of the process; you have to fail your way to success.

The more you push through fear, the more confidence you gain. Ironically, as you grow, you’ll face new fears—but you’ll also be stronger in overcoming them.

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Conclusion and Call to Action

Fear will always be part of life. Accept that. Push through it. And remember—you’ve already overcome countless challenges to get to where you are today.

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