Are you looking to get out of a rut and create certainty in your life? In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, George Wright III shares insights on how to make crucial decisions, establish a clear vision, and surround yourself with the right people, environment, and daily disciplines to achieve success and positivity.
Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind. I’m George Wright III, here with your daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and education. If you've been following along this week, we've been diving deep into what it really takes to get out of a rut—whether you're feeling stuck in life, your business, or even your mindset. Monday we started by discussing the power of awareness and making a true decision. Tuesday we focused on crafting a clear, compelling vision to pull you forward. Today, we’re moving into something we all crave, especially when life feels uncertain: certainty.
But before we get into that, I want to ground us with a quote of the day—one of my favorites from my mentor and longtime friend, Robert Stuberg: “All progress begins by asking better questions.” That idea alone could shift everything for you. Most people go through life on autopilot, never stopping to challenge their thoughts, ask new questions, or rethink their circumstances. But progress starts with curiosity—and the courage to ask, “What if things could be different?”
And while we're setting the tone, let me walk you through the 12 Prosperity Pillars, which serve as the foundation of much of what I teach. These aren't just affirmations—they’re proven success principles drawn from decades of working with the world’s top thought leaders. Recite them, write them down, or simply reflect on them. But internalize them. That’s where the power is.
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.
Now let’s get into today’s theme.
Once you’ve made the decision to change and built a compelling vision, there’s something else you need to do immediately: flood yourself with certainty. I first heard this phrase from Ed Mylett, and it stuck with me. It’s not just about charging ahead with raw energy—it’s about building confidence so strong that fear and doubt can’t slow you down.
Certainty doesn’t just give you confidence. It protects you. It shields you from outside negativity and inner resistance. It neutralizes fear and silences hesitation. And the best part? You don’t need to wait for certainty to find you. You can create it.
The first and most obvious place to start is with the people you surround yourself with. You have a choice. You don’t have to spend time with people who drain you, discourage you, or hold you back. Every person in your life either builds belief or breaks it down. When you’re around confident, successful, positive people, their certainty rubs off on you. That’s called belief transference. And it’s powerful. So seek out those people. Spend time in communities, masterminds, or even digital spaces that lift you higher.
The second area is your environment. And no, I don’t mean you need to move across the country or renovate your house. I mean you should consciously design your surroundings to support the mindset you want. That means curating your digital space. Turn off the news. Limit negative input. Fill your time with uplifting music, empowering podcasts, or motivating books. If your physical environment feels chaotic, even organizing your space can bring a sense of peace.
The third piece is discipline. This one’s often overlooked, but it’s crucial. Discipline creates control, and control builds certainty. You control when you wake up, what you eat, how you move your body, what you feed your mind. These little acts of discipline add up. They become rituals that ground you when everything else feels uncertain. And when you follow through on what you said you’d do—especially when it’s hard—you build confidence in yourself.
Now I know what you might be thinking—"What if I miss a day?" Listen, this isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being consistent. Discipline doesn’t mean never messing up. It means showing up more days than not. It means committing to three to five habits that are small enough to be achievable but powerful enough to change your state.
That could mean hitting the gym in the morning to kickstart your energy, or journaling in the evening to shift your mindset. It could be reading, praying, meditating, or simply drinking water and going for a walk. What matters most is that you do what works for you, consistently, and with intention.
So often we look for external proof before we move. But the truth is, certainty comes after the decision—not before it. You don’t wait to feel ready. You decide, and then you take action to make yourself ready. When you flood your life with supportive people, an empowering environment, and consistent discipline, you create a framework where doubt has no room to grow.
And when you do that, you’ll finally be able to follow through. You’ll stop hesitating. You’ll stop second-guessing. And you’ll start to build the momentum you need to break out of the rut you’re in.
Getting unstuck isn’t a one-time move—it’s a series of daily choices. You’ve made the decision. You’ve clarified your vision. Now it’s time to protect that momentum with certainty. That’s what’s going to carry you through the hard days and into your next level.
Tomorrow, we’ll talk about building daily routines and how to create accountability that actually works. But for today, take inventory. Who’s in your life? What’s in your environment? And how are you showing up daily?
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My name is George Wright III, and this has been The Daily Mastermind. Let’s talk again tomorrow.