Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying

Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying

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Alright, welcome back to The Daily Mastermind, George Wright III with your daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and education. And I want to talk to you about something today that I think is really going to wake you up a little bit. I heard a quote, and you’ve probably heard it before. It’s actually from a pretty famous movie, and it says this: I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really get busy living or get busy dying.

How many of you can guess what movie that came from? It came from Shawshank Redemption, so you don’t have to keep guessing. If you’re listening right now, chances are that you’re a founder, an entrepreneur, or a leader. You may be feeling a little bit stuck.

There are so many times in our lives and businesses when we are battling through circumstances. Maybe you’re paralyzed by perfectionism or imposter syndrome, and something is whispering in your ear that you’re just not enough. You don’t know what the next move is. But the truth is, every day you’re making a choice to move toward your vision or to move away from it, to create momentum or to lose it.

Today we’re going to figure out why you sometimes get stuck, how you can move forward, and real strategies you can use to overcome fear or complacency because it might be one or the other. Along the way, I want to remind you why the urgency of your life should be pushing you forward. What will help you create your version of your best life with urgency, not someday, but today?

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Identifying the Root Causes of Feeling Stuck

Let’s start by identifying why you might be feeling stuck. This feeling might be conscious, or it might be subconscious. There are many things that cause entrepreneurs and founders to stall.

The first is your circumstances. Maybe the market has shifted. Cash flow is tight. A key team member might have left you. All of these are valid challenges, but they can also become excuses if you let them. Too often, we allow our circumstances to determine our mindset and future direction.

The second is mindset traps things that keep you from moving forward, like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or fear of failure. These live in your mind, but they shape your actions or your inaction.

And then there’s complacency disguised as patience. We hear a lot about patience right now, but sometimes it’s just comfort masquerading as patience. You think you’re waiting for the right time, but in reality, you’ve gotten comfortable. And comfort is the enemy of progress.

Ask yourself:

• Am I delaying action out of fear or lack of clarity?
• Is perfectionism keeping me from releasing my work into the world?
• Am I blaming circumstances instead of adapting to them?

Awareness is the first step. You can’t change what you don’t first recognize. Once you identify whether it’s your mindset, circumstances, or complacency holding you back, you can begin to take action.

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Shifting Mindsets and Taking Action

Once you’ve identified what’s holding you back, it’s time to add a little urgency to your life. Here’s the reality check, time is the only currency you can’t get back. Every day you wait is a day you’ll never have again.

Think about that for a moment: each day you delay is gone forever. Businesses that stand still lose market share, opportunities, and the ability to act on what they’re uniquely good at. Those waiting for perfect conditions are getting passed by, and as Wayne Gretzky famously said, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. But beyond missing the shot, you’re missing the opportunity and that’s costly.

Urgency doesn’t mean rushing. It means recognizing that the clock is ticking, and the vision you have for your best life won’t become reality without action. You’ve got to make it a must, not a should.

So how do you start moving forward? By making some key mindset shifts:

• Shift from fear to action. Fear is not a stop sign, it’s a green light telling you growth is ahead.
• Shift from perfection to progress. Done is better than perfect. An 80% effort that happens will always beat 100% that never does.
• Shift from circumstances to ownership. You can’t control the wind, but you can adjust your sails. Leaders are forged in the storm, not after it passes.

Your life and business are built on the decisions you make when things aren’t perfect. Moving forward, no matter how small the step, beats standing still every single time.

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Strategies to Overcome Stagnation

If you’re feeling stuck, here are strategies you can use right now:

The One-Action Rule. Commit to one bold, meaningful action every single day toward your vision. One step at a time builds momentum.

Accountability. Surround yourself with people and environments that demand your best. Great athletes perform better on championship teams because they’re pushed to rise to the occasion.

Micro Wins. Break your biggest goals into smaller, achievable wins. This builds confidence and stacks momentum.

Review and Rewrite Your Vision Monthly. If it doesn’t excite you, it won’t drive you. Keep your vision statement alive and relevant.

Remember: small, consistent wins compound into unstoppable momentum. The single most important tactic to get unstuck is to take action today.

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Changing Your Philosophy for Success

Your philosophy, your filter and perspective, shapes everything you do. Resilience in business and life isn’t about never failing; it’s about getting up faster and stronger each time.

When you stop worrying about failure and start focusing on how quickly you can recover, you develop a winning mindset. Every challenge you’ve faced up to now has prepared you for the one you’re dealing with today. This perspective transforms obstacles into training grounds, where you build strength, strategy, and skill.

Instead of asking, Am I ready for this? remind yourself, I’ve overcome everything before, why would this be any different? With this shift, adversity becomes an ally, pushing you toward growth. Stack your wins big and small, and you’ll see your confidence, results, and momentum compound over time.

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Conclusion and Call to Action

Every day you face the same choice: get busy living or get busy dying. Don’t wait for the perfect moment, it doesn’t exist. Choose today. Choose your vision, your future, and your actions.

If this message resonates with you, I encourage you to reflect on what’s been holding you back, create urgency in your life, and take that first decisive step. Share your wins, your struggles, and your progress. Connect with the Daily Mastermind community for resources, discussions, and motivation to keep moving forward.

Remember: progress, not perfection, is the key to building unstoppable momentum. The clock is ticking, start now.

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About George Wright III:

George Wright is a Proven, Successful Entrepreneur- and he knows how to inspire entrepreneurs, companies, and individuals to achieve Massive Results. With more than 20 years of Executive Management experience and 25 years of Direct Marketing and Sales experience, George is responsible for starting and building several successful multimillion-dollar companies. He started at a very young age to network and build his experience and knowledge of what it takes to become a driven and well-known entrepreneur. George built a multi-million-dollar seminar business, promoting some of the biggest stars and brands in the world. He has accelerated the success and cash flow in each of his ventures through his network of resources and results driven strategies. George is now dedicated to teaching and sharing his Prosperity Principles and Strategies to every Driven and Passionate Entrepreneur he meets. His mission is to Empower Entrepreneurs Globally to create Massive Change and LIVE their Ultimate Destiny.

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