Motivation & Inspiration from Les Brown

Motivation & Inspiration from Les Brown

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Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind. I wanna hit you with the quote of the day today out of the Daily Mastermind mobile app: True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.

Today is Wednesday—hump day. I want to give you some motivation and inspiration to keep your week going strong.

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Midweek Motivation with Les Brown

So I’m gonna play you a short audio from Les Brown. Les has spoken for me many times over the years, and he’s one of the best mentors I’ve ever had. Today I want him to talk to you about the spirit of gratitude, shifting your focus from negative to positive, learning how to be coachable, and creating the greatness within you.

Les Brown is amazing at helping you see just how much greatness you already have inside.

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Discovering Your Greatness

Here’s what I know about you: what you’ve accomplished so far is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s so much more in you than you realize.

Everybody, repeat after me: Leap and grow your wings on the way down.

Most people never discover their greatness because they play life too safe. Fred Smith of FedEx once said, If you’re 38 and you haven’t made some major failure in your life, you haven’t done anything. Eight out of ten millionaires have been financially bankrupt at some point.

Fear of failure, fear of looking stupid, fear of making mistakes—that’s what holds people back. I know because that was me. I didn’t believe in myself. I didn’t think I was good enough. I didn’t have a college education, I had never worked for a major corporation, and I let those beliefs keep me small.

But here’s the truth: eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it entered the heart of mankind what God has in store for you if you’re willing to take risks. If you’re not willing to risk, you can’t grow. If you can’t grow, you can’t become your best. If you can’t become your best, you can’t be happy. And if you can’t be happy, then what else is there?

Helen Keller once said, Life is short and unpredictable. Eat the dessert first.

Yes, you’re going to get hurt chasing your dreams. But don’t find it strange when challenges come—because the furnace of adversity shapes you into the person capable of achieving those dreams.

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The Power of Gratitude

What must we do in life? Look for things to be thankful for.

Gratitude dispels negative thoughts and emotions. It boosts your immune system, gives you clarity, and anchors you to the positives of life rather than the negatives. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, What lies behind you and what lies before you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you.

That’s the truth—nothing you face is bigger than what lies within you.

I love poems and quotes, and I encourage you to write this down: make a list of what you’re thankful for. Why? Because life will catch you on the blindside. Just like on a plane, they tell you to fasten your seatbelt because turbulence is coming.

Mark Twain once said, If I were asked to give the most important advice for all humanity, it would be this: expect trouble as an inevitable part of life. And when it comes, hold your head up, look it squarely in the eyes, and say, I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.

That’s the spirit of gratitude and courage we need when life calls our name.

I think back to when the first person I ever saw die was my mother. Holding her hand, I told her, Mama, let go. You’ve done good by us. A tear rolled down her cheek, and in that painful moment I reminded myself—God gave me 50 years with this woman. That was a gift. Gratitude turned my grief into appreciation.

When you look at your life, make that list. Gratitude will fortify you, inoculate you, and empower you to handle the hits of life.

Repeat after me: Be thankful.

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The Importance of Being Coachable

The other thing that’s critical is to be coachable.

Why do so many people live lives of mediocrity? Because they won’t listen. They aren’t coachable.

When asked why Les Brown succeeded while many of his classmates—who were smarter, honor roll students, and college graduates—did not, his mentor Mr. Washington said: He listened.

That’s the difference. Most people won’t participate in their own rescue. They’ll even get angry when you try to help.

But coaches see what you can’t see. You can’t see the picture when you’re in the frame. That’s why you need mentors and coaches in your life. They stretch you in ways you can’t stretch yourself.

Mike Williams once told me, Les Brown, you can do more than being a disc jockey. If he hadn’t spoken those words, I never would have considered becoming a national and international speaker. I didn’t see that in myself, but he saw it in me.

How many of you have had someone see something in you that you couldn’t see?

That’s why you need a coach. I have a spiritual coach, a fitness coach, a mental fitness coach, and a life coach. You may need multiple coaches for different areas of your life, but the key is being willing to listen.

This is your time. This is your season.

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Conclusion and Final Thoughts

That’s why you’re here. This is your time. Only people with a sense of mission, a sense of destiny, and a sense of urgency will make their move.

Marian White said, When you don’t have enough courage or insight to know that you’ve outgrown a situation and it’s time to move on, life will move you.

Gratitude, courage, and coachability are the keys to unlocking the greatness already inside of you. Don’t wait. Don’t play small. Take the risks, be thankful in the process, and be willing to learn.

This is your time.

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About George 

George Wright III 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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You have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in you. Let’s make today the day you unleash your potential!

George Wright III

CEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X

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