Harnessing the Power of Intention

Harnessing the Power of Intention

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Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind. I’m George Wright III, and I’m glad you’re here. It's the start of a new week, and there’s no better way to begin than with clarity and focus. Let’s get into our Quote of the Day, which comes from legendary coach John Wooden:
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
That message is especially important when you're chasing personal growth. Too often, we focus on what we lack instead of taking meaningful steps with what we do have. That’s why I want to ground today’s message in something foundational—the power of intention.

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The 12 Prosperity Pillars

Before we dive in, let’s repeat the 12 Prosperity Pillars—the foundation for creating your best life. These principles have been shaped by over 25 years of work with world-class mentors and thought leaders. Internalizing them as daily affirmations can guide your mindset and actions:

• I create my life
• I take personal responsibility
• I act in spite of my mood
• I surround myself with positive people
• I focus on solutions
• I create an attitude of abundance
• I choose to be happy
• I always think win
• I am committed to lifelong learning
• I create daily rituals
• I attract success
• I visualize and manifest my life

If you build your day on these pillars, you’ll start to see momentum—not just in what you do, but in who you become.

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What Is Intention?

Let’s talk about the real engine behind the results you're trying to create: intention. Your life isn’t just shaped by strategy and hustle. It’s shaped by your deepest desires—your intentions.

Author and teacher Wayne Dyer emphasized that intention isn’t just about what you want. It’s about what you are. It’s the essence of the law of attraction. You don’t attract what you want—you attract what you embody.

There’s a powerful ancient saying:
“You are what your deepest desire is. As your desire is, so is your intention. As your intention is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.”
That’s why personal growth is essential. When you focus on becoming the person capable of living your best life, you stop chasing outcomes—you start attracting them.

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Deepak Chopra’s Five Steps for Activating Intention

If you’re wondering how to bring intention into your life, I want to share five powerful steps inspired by Deepak Chopra:

1. Slip Into the Gap
This is about moving beyond the noise of your thoughts. Your mind is usually filled with memories of the past or worries about the future. But real power comes from the space between your thoughts—what Chopra calls “the gap.” Meditation is the best way to get there. When you enter that state of quiet awareness, you move beyond ego and into your true self.

2. Release Your Intentions and Desires
Once you’re in a space of calm and awareness, release your intentions. The key here is to let go. Don’t cling to your desire. Don’t stress about the outcome. Put it out into the universe and trust.

3. Remain Centered in Restful Awareness
Intentions are most powerful when they come from a place of contentment, not lack. If you're constantly focused on what’s missing, you block the flow of abundance. Gratitude opens the door. Be content with what you have while still creating space for more.

4. Detach from the Outcome
This one’s hard, especially for high achievers. But the more you obsess over a specific result, the more resistance you create. When you’re able to live with uncertainty—and stay in faith—you open up the space for real transformation. Learn to be okay with not knowing exactly how things will play out.

5. Let the Universe Handle the Details
Here’s where trust comes in. You don’t need to force every part of your journey. Continue working hard, yes. Keep growing and taking action. But also leave room for things to unfold. Allow space for the right people, opportunities, and ideas to come your way. That space is created when you trust the process and stop micromanaging every outcome.

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Applying Intention in Your Daily Life

Now let’s bring this down to a practical level. You’re still going to work hard. You’re still going to set goals and take action. But when your actions are backed by intention—by clarity of desire, purpose, and alignment—you’ll stop grinding and start flowing.

So many of us are hustling nonstop but missing the bigger picture. It’s time to slow down and get aligned with who you are. Be intentional about how you show up in your relationships, your business, and your routines. That’s where transformation happens.

You don’t attract success through force. You attract it by becoming someone who embodies it.

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Final Thoughts

As you start this week, ask yourself:

• What are my true intentions?
• Am I acting from a place of desire and purpose, or just reacting to life?
• What can I let go of to create space for what I really want?

Spend some time reflecting on those questions. Maybe journal. Maybe meditate. But most of all—be still long enough to listen to what your deeper self is trying to tell you.

Thank you for joining me today. I hope this message inspired you to think differently and live more intentionally. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven’t already, check the show notes for additional tools and links to business and mindset resources.

This has been The Daily Mastermind. I’m George Wright III. Have an amazing day, and I’ll talk with you tomorrow.