You Don't Get What You Want, You Get What You Deserve

You Don't Get What You Want, You Get What You Deserve

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Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind. I’m George Wright III, and I’m here with your daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and education.

As we move through June, take a moment to reflect:
How’s your year going? Are you making the progress you set out to achieve?

Today, I want to talk about a powerful but often overlooked principle: declaring what you want—and earning it.

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The Importance of Declaring Your Desires

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Tell the world what you want.” But how many of us actually do?

Most of us think about what we want. We might even mention it occasionally. But few of us declare it boldly. Why? Often, it’s because we’re unsure, afraid of judgment, or we doubt whether we truly deserve it.

But if we hesitate to define and claim the life we want, we limit our ability to live with clarity, fulfillment, and purpose.

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You Don’t Get What You Want—You Get What You Deserve

This brings to mind a quote from Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner. Munger said:

“To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want. The world is not yet a crazy enough place to reward a whole bunch of undeserving people.”

It’s a powerful reminder that the world rewards effort, not just desire. You must be willing to do the work—and become the person—who is aligned with the results you’re asking for.

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The Power of Asking Boldly

You can’t expect life to hand you more than you’re willing to ask for.

There’s a poem I often share called My Wage. It goes:

“I bargained with Life for a penny,
And Life would pay no more,
However I begged at evening
When I counted my scanty store...”

The point is clear: You get what you ask for. So the question is—what are you asking life for right now? Are you clear about your vision? If someone spent 24 hours with you, would they know what you want out of life? Or would they have to ask?

Declare your desires. Make them known—not just to others, but to yourself.

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12 Prosperity Pillars for a Successful Life

As you work toward your goals, it’s important to anchor yourself in principles that drive success. Here are the 12 Prosperity Pillars that I developed after years of working with top leaders and mentors. These can guide your mindset and shape your results:

1. I create my life.
2. I take personal responsibility.
3. I act in spite of my mood.
4. I surround myself with positive people.
5. I focus on solutions.
6. I create an attitude of abundance.
7. I choose to be happy.
8. I always think win-win.
9. I am committed to lifelong learning.
10. I create daily rituals.
11. I attract success.
12. I visualize and manifest my life.

These aren’t just affirmations—they’re habits and values that drive long-term success. If you don’t know what your best life looks like, how can you ever expect to achieve it?

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Free Resource: Show Me the Profits

Before I wrap up, I want to remind you of a valuable free resource available right now. My business partner, Justin, wrote a powerful eBook titled Show Me the Profits.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Five revenue levers you can use to uncover hidden profits
• Eight proven strategies that generate real results
• A simple framework to increase revenue and profit immediately

You can download it for free at ShowMeTheProfits.com. Use it in your business and let me know how it helps you grow.

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Final Thoughts

Here’s what I want you to take away from today’s message:

You don’t get out of life what you want.
You get out of life what you deserve—and what you have the courage to declare.

Be bold. Be clear. And don’t let fear or self-doubt keep you from asking for what you really want.

Thanks for tuning in today. This is George Wright III, and this has been The Daily Mastermind. Make it a great day.

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