Think & Grow Rich: 13 Timeless Principles to Unlock Wealth, Power & Purpose Day 9

Think & Grow Rich: 13 Timeless Principles to Unlock Wealth, Power & Purpose Day 9

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All right. Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind, George Wright III here with your daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and education. How’s your week going so far? I hope it’s going amazing, and I’m glad you’re here with me today.

Especially if this is your first time listening, I encourage you to go back and check out the beginning of our Think and Grow Rich series. We’re walking through these 13 timeless principles, and each one is designed to help you unlock new levels of growth in your life and business.

But today, I want to be real with you. I want to be honest. Your business doesn’t need another idea. Your life doesn’t need another vision board. What it needs—what you need—is to keep going when it’s hard. You need to stay consistent and persistent.

Because talent doesn’t win. Strategy doesn’t win. Even discipline doesn’t win if it’s not repeated. The real separator in success is one word: persistence.

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What Napoleon Hill Teaches About Persistence

Napoleon Hill said, “Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel.” So if you’re tired, stuck, doubting yourself, or close to giving up—you are not alone. But this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.

Calvin Coolidge famously said, “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not—nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not—unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not—the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”

The slogan “Press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. Because anything worthwhile in life requires persistence.

Napoleon Hill describes it as a hidden gem, stating that “no one enjoys great achievement without passing the persistence test.”

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Why Persistence is the Great Separator

We’ve already discussed desire, faith, autosuggestion, specialized knowledge, imagination, organized planning—and yes, even decisions. But persistence is what truly separates those who just “want it” from those who crave it, pursue it, and ultimately achieve it.

Hill defines persistence as “the sustained effort necessary to induce faith and transform desire into its financial equivalent.”

Let that sink in: transform desire into results.

He adds, “Those who cultivate the habit of persistence appear to enjoy insurance against failure.” I love that line. If you develop this habit—and it is a habit—you give yourself built-in resilience. The more you persist, the less likely you are to fail. Why? Because success rarely comes on the first try… or the fifth… or even the fifteenth.

Every successful entrepreneur and creator you admire—Oprah, Tom Bilyeu, J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk—they’ve all experienced seasons of rejection, resistance, and ridicule. But they had what most don’t: grit. They had persistence.

And as simple as it sounds, that’s the difference-maker. It’s the mental endurance to keep swinging when nothing seems to be working.

This is why I created the Prosperity Pillars, and why one of the key pillars is: “I act in spite of my mood.” Because successful people don’t wait until they feel like doing the work—they just do it.

No one feels like waking up early to hit the gym. No one feels like tackling the hardest part of their to-do list. But the successful? They persist. They do it anyway.

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Real-World Application: Your Struggle Isn’t Failure, It’s Resistance

Let’s bring this idea home for you. Maybe you’ve launched your offer and didn’t get the response you hoped for. Maybe you’ve been posting on social media for months and still feel invisible. Maybe you’ve invested in mindset work, team building, scaling strategies—and still feel stuck.

Maybe you’ve been deep in personal development for years, and despite all that effort, you’re facing yet another rollercoaster of ups and downs.

Here’s what I want you to hear: you’re not broken.

You’re just in the resistance phase—that invisible valley between your desire and your results. And this is exactly the point where most people quit.

But Napoleon Hill warned us: temporary defeat is part of the process. You actually need to go through defeat in order to find success. But that’s not failure. Failure only happens when you give up. And how you respond to moments of defeat? That defines your future.

Let’s talk about one of my favorite examples—David Goggins, Navy SEAL and ultramarathoner. His motto is simple but profound: “When you think you’re done, you’re only at 40%.”

Think about that. Most people quit when they’ve only tapped into a fraction of their potential. That’s why grit, passion, and long-term persistence are what separate dreamers from doers.

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From Setback to Comeback: Building Mental Stamina

If you want to turn your struggle into stamina, if you want to turn your setback into a setup for a comeback, here’s what you need to do.

First, identify your sticking point. What is that specific area in your life or business where you’ve slowed down—or even thought about quitting? And let’s be real, we all think about quitting at some point. That doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human.

Next, reframe that resistance. Ask yourself:

What is this setback trying to teach me?

How is this building my character?

How can I change my mindset and approach?

And then, commit to a seven-day persistence plan. Choose one small, meaningful action you can do every single day in that area until you break through it. The goal isn’t intensity—it’s consistency.

Too often people start with all-out effort and then burn out. But those who persist—even with small actions—win in the long run.

Here’s a little bonus tip: stack your persistence with accountability.

Share your plan with someone. Declare what you’re going to push through. Having someone hold you to your commitment is one of the secret weapons of high performers.

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Final Thoughts: The One Thing You Can’t Replace

Let me leave you with this: there is no substitute for persistence. As Napoleon Hill said, “It cannot be supplanted by any other quality.”

Your goals are still possible—no matter where you are today. Your momentum can return. And momentum is a funny thing. It can show up when you least expect it. You could be just one week, one pitch, or even one post away from that breakthrough.

And let me remind you—especially in the age of social media—you might be literally one post away from re-igniting your momentum. But you’ll never know if you stop.

I quote Les Brown often, because he spoke at many of my events over the years. He always said, “It’s not over until I win.” And it’s not over until you win either.

You just have to outlast the resistance. Treat your journey like a game. The dream doesn’t die when you’re tired—it only dies when you stop trying.

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What’s Next on the Journey

That’s the message I want to leave with you today. Cultivate persistence. Make it your habit. Act in spite of your mood. Hold tight to your vision—even on the days it feels out of reach.

Tomorrow, we’re going to dive into one of my favorite topics: the power of the Mastermind. I hope you’ve joined us for the past episodes, and I hope you’ll stay with us for the remaining few.

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Have an amazing day, and I’ll talk to you tomorrow.

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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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