Podcast appearances and mentions of Earl Nightingale

Season 14, Episode 382 reviews chapters 4–7 of Think and Grow Rich for Sales, showing how autosuggestion, specialized knowledge, imagination, and organized planning transform inner belief into consistent sales results. This episode explains practical steps to program confidence, build authority, paint future outcomes for buyers, and design repeatable sales systems that create certainty and close deals more naturally. Today EP 382 PART 2 of our Think and Grow Rich for Sales Series, we will cover: ✔ Chapter 4: Autosuggestion: How Your Inner Script Becomes Your Outer Results  Sales Application (Practical Use) Pre-call priming: Speak your outcome out loud before every call (“I bring clarity and certainty to this conversation.”) Language audit: Eliminate soft phrases (“I think,” “hopefully,” “maybe”) from your sales vocabulary. Repetition builds belief: Read your sales goals twice daily as if already achieved. Emotion matters: Read goals with feeling—belief is emotional, not intellectual. Interrupt negative mindsets: Replace “They won't buy” with “I help people make confident decisions.” Consistency over intensity: Daily repetition beats occasional motivation. Key Insight: Belief is built deliberately, not accidentally. ✔ Chapter 5: Specialized Knowledge: From Information to Authority  5 Sales Application Tips Organize your expertise into simple frameworks buyers can easily follow. Know their world better than they do—pain points, language, pressures, timing. Stop overloading: Say less, but say it with authority. Borrow brilliance: Use mentors, subject experts, and masterminds to extend your knowledge. Teach while you sell: Authority grows when you help buyers understand, not when you impress them. Key Insight: You are not selling information. You are selling guidance. ✔ Chapter 6: Imagination: Where Sales Innovation Is Born 7 Sales Application Tips Paint the “after” picture: Describe life, work, or outcomes post-solution. Use sensory language: Help them see, feel, and experience the result. Rehearse success aloud: Walk the buyer through implementation as if it's already happening. Normalize the decision: Familiarity reduces fear and resistance. Tell transformation stories: Stories activate imagination faster than facts. Slow the moment down: Imagination needs space—don't rush the close. Anchor certainty visually: “Imagine six months from now…” becomes a mental commitment. Key Insight: People don't buy solutions. They buy who they become after the solution. ✔ Chapter 7: Organized Planning: Putting Desire Into Action 6 Sales Application Tips Create a repeatable sales process you trust and follow consistently. Plan the work—then work the plan, even when results lag. Refine the plan, not the goal when setbacks occur. Prepare for objections before they arise—confidence comes from readiness. Track behaviors, not just outcomes (calls, follow-ups, conversations). Use structure to eliminate emotion-based decisions during the sales cycle. Key Insight: A plan creates certainty. Certainty creates momentum. Welcome back to our final series of SEASON 14 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, and seven years ago, launched this podcast with a question I had never truly asked myself before: (and that is) If productivity and results matter to us—and they do now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make them happen? Most of us were never taught how to apply neuroscience to improve productivity, results, or well-being. About a decade ago, I became fascinated by the mind-brain-results connection—and how science can be applied to our everyday lives. That's why I've made it my mission to bring you the world's top experts—so together, we can explore the intersection of science and social-emotional learning. We'll break down complex ideas and turn them into practical strategies we can use every day for predictable, science-backed results. Connecting Back to Our 6-Part Think and Grow Rich Series (2022) For today's EP 382, we continue with PART 2 of our Review of Think and Grow Rich for Sales, connecting back to our 6-PART Series from 2022[i]. Back in 2022, we didn't just read Think and Grow Rich—we lived inside it as we launched our year. Over a 6-part series that began the beginning of January 2022, we walked through this book chapter by chapter, not as theory, but as a personal operating system for growth, performance, and results. At the time, the focus of our 6 PART Series was broad. We covered: Personal development Mindset mastery Vision, purpose, and belief We covered the BASICS of this book that my mentor, Bob Proctor studied for his entire lifetime (over 50 years) that can be applied to whatever it is that you want to create with our life. Today, we are going to look at this timeless piece of knowledge, through a new lens. What we're covering today—PART 2 of our Study of Think and Grow Rich for Sales—is not new material. It's the application of this series, towards a specific discipline. You could apply this book to any discipline, but this one, I have wanted to cover for a very long time. How the 6-Part Series Maps DIRECTLY to Sales Mastery Here's the reframe that matters: Every principle we covered in 2022 becomes a sales advantage when applied correctly. Each of the 10 chapters explains how to further improve our inner state, and then we walk through how to make this change occur in our outer world, connecting each principal for the salesperson. And just a reminder that you don't need to be in sales for these principles to work for us. Think and Grow Rich for Sales How Inner Mastery Becomes Sales Results Inspired by Think and Grow Rich Through a modern neuroscience + sales lens   Chapter IV: Autosuggestion The Inner Script Behind Every Sales Call Core Idea: Your subconscious mind is always selling—either for you or against you. Sales Application: Language patterns that leak doubt Why we program confidence before the call Why tone matters more than technique Listener Takeaway: The buyer responds to your energy, not your words. Chapter IV — Autosuggestion How Your Inner Script Becomes Your Outer Results Autosuggestion is the bridge between what you think and what you experience. I first learned this concept while working with Bob Proctor in the seminar industry, and it fundamentally changed the way I understand my own personal results—both in life and in sales. At its core, autosuggestion is about creating order in the mind, (first) so your inner script consistently produces your outer results. The visual model that explains this in one simple view is the stickperson diagram, originally developed by Dr. Thurman Fleet in 1934. You'll see this image in the show notes, labeled A, B, and C. Here is what this diagram means. The Three Parts of the Mind IMAGE IDEA: From Dr. Thurman Fleet 1937 with his idea of Concept Therapy. A — Conscious Mind (Thinking Mind) This is the part of your mind you use when you are actively thinking: reading studying learning solving problems consciously making decisions This is where logic lives. B — Non-Conscious Mind (Emotional Mind) This is the most powerful part of the mind—and the most misunderstood. The non-conscious mind: accepts whatever enters it does not judge truth from falsehood operates primarily through repetition and emotion This is why: who you surround yourself with matters what you listen to matters what you repeatedly tell yourself matters Your non-conscious mind becomes the program that runs your behavior. C — Body The body is the instrument of the mind. Your body inherits what your mind expresses: thoughts affect emotions emotions affect physiology physiology affects behavior and results This is why mindset impacts: health energy confidence performance And why our thoughts, feelings and actions ultimately determine our results. They create our conditions, our circumstances and our environment. Why Autosuggestion Matters (Real Life Example) Because I learned this before I had children, I became extremely intentional about what was playing in the background of our home. News, negativity, and fear-based messaging go straight into the non-conscious mind—especially when the mind is in a submissive state, such as: early childhood (when your mind is wide open) right before sleep also while eating when relaxed or emotionally open This state of mind doesn't just affect children. It affects adults too. What we repeatedly hear becomes how we feel—and eventually how we act. This is why autosuggestion is not wishful thinking. It is mental conditioning. Autosuggestion and Alignment (Praxis) When your thoughts, feelings and emotions are aligned, you enter a state called praxis—the point where belief and behavior match. How do we enter this state? By: writing your goals reading them aloud repeating them twice daily you gradually impress belief onto the non-conscious mind. Over time: belief strengthens faith develops behavior shifts automatically Eventually, you don't have to force confidence. It becomes natural. Beyond the Five Senses: The Higher Faculties Before moving into Chapter V — Specialized Knowledge, it's important to introduce one of the most overlooked ideas Napoleon Hill emphasized: It's the 6 higher faculties of the mind. If you revisit Episode #67[ii], I explain how living only through our five senses can limit results. Our five senses are connected to the conscious mind. But beyond them lie six higher faculties, including: imagination intuition perception will reason memory Hill believed intuition and imagination were so powerful that he devoted entire chapters to them. These faculties allow us to: access deeper insight perceive what others miss gain a competitive advantage Intuition: A Sales Superpower If I had to choose three higher faculties most useful in sales for us to develop, they would be: intuition perception will Let's focus on intuition. Intuition is the mental tool that allows you to feel truth: a gut sense an inner knowing a subtle emotional signal It develops with practice—and trust. Putting Intuition Into Action (Sales) When you're presenting to someone, intuition answers questions like: Are they engaged, but holding a question? Do they need more information—or less? Is it time to continue… or time to ask for the decision? Highly intuitive sales professionals can sense: certainty hesitation trust resistance —even without being in the same room with this person. Sales at Its Highest Level This brings us back to Paul Martinelli's reminder: “Sales at its highest level is the transference of emotion. And the primary emotion is certainty.” When intuition is developed, you know: when certainty has been transferred when the buyer is ready when the close is natural Eventually, as your higher faculties become conditioned through autosuggestion, you access them automatically—without effort or overthinking. Closing Thought — Chapter IV: Autosuggestion Autosuggestion is not about forcing belief. It's about training alignment. When your thoughts, emotions, and actions match: confidence becomes automatic intuition sharpens results follow naturally Your inner script always becomes your outer results. And that's why autosuggestion is not optional. It's foundational. Chapter V: Specialized Knowledge Why Authority Always Outsells Enthusiasm Core Idea: Knowledge only becomes power when it's organized and applied. Sales Application: Moving from “presenter” to trusted expert Leading the conversation instead of reacting Why winging it destroys certainty Listener Takeaway: Mastery creates calm authority. Chapter V — Specialized Knowledge Why Expertise—Not Information—Creates Sales Success To further refine what we want to achieve, Chapter 5 of Think and Grow Rich introduces a critical distinction: not all knowledge is created equally. Napoleon Hill explains that it is specialized knowledge—not general knowledge—that separates you from everyone else and makes you valuable. Knowledge alone, Hill reminds us, is only potential power. “Knowledge (general or specialized) must be organized and intelligently directed, and is only potential power. It becomes power only when, and if, it is organized into definite plans of action and directed to a definite end.” (Chapter V, p. 79, TAGR) In other words: Information does nothing on its own. Application is everything. Why This Matters (Education vs. Application) This becomes clear when we think about formal education. Much of what we learn in school is general knowledge—useful only if we apply it in a specific way. Hill calls this the missing link in education: “The failure of educational institutions is that it fails to teach students HOW TO ORGANIZE AND USE KNOWLEDGE after they acquire it.” (Chapter V, p. 80, TAGR) This insight alone explains why so many intelligent people struggle to produce results—especially in sales. They know a lot, but they haven't organized that knowledge into a repeatable system of action. Henry Ford and the Myth of ‘Not Being Educated' Henry Ford is Hill's perfect example. Ford famously said he had a row of buttons on his desk—buttons he could press to access any knowledge he needed. He didn't need to personally possess all information. He needed to know: where to get it who to ask how to apply it Hill wrote: “Any person is educated who knows where to get knowledge when needed, and how to organize that knowledge into definite plans of action.” (Chapter V, p. 81, TAGR) Through his Master Mind, Ford had access to all the specialized knowledge required to become one of the wealthiest men in America. This is a critical lesson for sales professionals: You do not need to know everything. You need to know what matters most, and how to apply it. Why Some Ideas Succeed and Others Don't This principle explains why some books—and businesses—succeed at extraordinary levels while others, though insightful, fall short. Take Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Its impact wasn't just the ideas—it was the framework. Covey gave readers clear steps for how to apply each habit in real life. Contrast that with Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now. An incredible book, (I love this book- I own it-and it's on my bookshelf). It's rich in insight—but for many readers, it's difficult to apply without additional guidance or structure. The difference is not wisdom. It's organized, specialized knowledge. “Knowledge is not power until it is organized into definite plans of action.” (Chapter V, p. 80, TAGR) What ‘Educated' Really Means Hill reminds us that education does not mean memorization or credentials. The word educate comes from the Latin educo, meaning: to draw out to develop from within An educated person is not someone with the most information—but someone who has developed the faculties of their mind to acquire, apply, and direct knowledge effectively. This is where Specialized Knowledge intersects with: imagination intuition perception will —faculties we explored earlier in the series. Chapter V Specialized Knowledge Applied to Sales In sales, Specialized Knowledge looks like this: Knowing your customer's world, not just your product Understanding patterns in their world that match with yours, not scripts that lack meaning Being able to simplify complexity for the buyer Organizing your knowledge into a repeatable sales process This is what creates authority. When something comes naturally to you—but amazes others—you are operating in specialized knowledge. That's where confidence comes from. That's where trust is built. That's where sales success compounds. How to Use Specialized Knowledge to Reach New Heights (Sales Tips) 1. Identify What You Do Naturally Well Ask yourself: What do people come to me for? What feels obvious to me but confusing to others? That's your starting point for specialization. 2. Organize Your Knowledge into a Framework Turn what you know into: a process a checklist a conversation flow Frameworks build confidence—for you and the buyer where you can point to them clearly where they are in the process, showing them how to move to where they want to go. 3. Learn Continuously—but Selectively Don't collect information. Acquire purposeful knowledge aligned to your goal. Ask: Does this help me serve better? Does this help my buyer decide? 4. Use a Master Mind No top performer succeeds alone. Surround yourself with: mentors peers coaches Borrow knowledge, insight, and certainty with every action that you take. 5. Apply, Review, Refine Specialized knowledge compounds only when used. Apply what you learn. Review results. Refine your approach. This is how expertise is built. Final Insight — Chapter V: Specialized Knowledge Sales success does not come from knowing more. It comes from knowing what matters, organizing it into action, and applying it consistently. When Specialized Knowledge is combined with Imagination, it creates something powerful: A unique and successful business. And this brings us naturally to the next chapters—where imagination, planning, and decision transform knowledge into results. Chapter VI: Imagination Selling the Future Before the Close                  Core Idea: People buy future identity, not features. Sales Application: Painting the “after” state Emotional buy-in before logical justification Don't quit when you are at “3 Feet from Gold” (Chapter 1, TAGR, Page 5). Listener Takeaway People don't buy solutions. They buy who they become after the solution. And it is the salesperson's role to activate the buyer's imagination—to help them see themselves on the other side of the decision. This brings us back to Paul Martinelli's reminder: “Sales at its highest level is the transference of emotion. And the primary emotion is certainty.” Imagination is what creates that certainty. Before a buyer can feel certain, they must first imagine the outcome: life after their problem is solved success after the decision is made themselves operating at a higher level When imagination is engaged, certainty follows. And when certainty is present, the decision becomes natural. Can you see how all of these success principles tie into each other? Like the colors of the rainbow. Chapter VI: Imagination Review of Chapter VI — Our Imagination “Imagination is everything,” according to American author and radio speaker Earl Nightingale, who devoted much of his work to human character development, motivation, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Every great invention is created in two places: first in the mind of the inventor, and then in the physical world when the idea is brought into form. Our lives reflect how effectively we use our imagination. When we reach a plateau of success, it is not effort alone that takes us to the next level—it is imagination. Imagination allows us to see beyond our current circumstances and envision what is possible next. This is why creating a crystal-clear vision is so important. When we write and read our vision twice a day, we intentionally activate our imagination. Writing and reading that vision in detail stimulates recognition centers in the brain. What may initially feel unrealistic or even like a “pipe dream” begins to feel familiar. Over time, the brain accepts it as something possible—something achievable. Eventually, what once felt distant becomes something you can see yourself doing. And then, one day, what you imagined becomes your reality. When you look at the world through this lens, it's remarkable to consider how much has changed in just the last 50 years—and how quickly that pace is accelerating. These new innovations began in someone's mind first. The most recent leap forward is with artificial intelligence, but it follows the same pattern as every major breakthrough before it. Someone first imagined a world where: Amazon would dominate retail while owning almost no physical stores Uber would transform transportation while owning almost no cars Facebook would scale globally while creating no content Airbnb would become a hospitality giant while owning no real estate Netflix would redefine entertainment without being a TV channel Bitcoin would create value without physical coins Each of these began as an idea before evidence—a vision before execution. The same principle applies to our goals, our careers, and our success. Everything we create begins with imagination. When imagination is paired with belief, intention, and action, it becomes a powerful force that shapes not only individual outcomes, but the direction of the world itself.   Closing Thought — Chapter VI Imagination is not fantasy. It is the starting point of all progress. What you are able to imagine clearly today is what you are capable of creating tomorrow. How to Use Imagination for Sales Success Turning Possibility into Certainty 1. Understand the Role of Imagination in Sales Imagination is not fantasy. In sales, imagination is pre-decision certainty. Before a buyer can decide, they must first: see a different future feel themselves in it believe it is attainable Your job as the salesperson is to guide that mental rehearsal. People don't buy products. They buy the future version of themselves (with the certainty that you paint for them). 2. Imagine the Outcome Before the Buyer Does Top sales professionals do not start with features. They start with vision. Before the call, ask yourself: Who does my buyer become after the purchase? What changes in their day-to-day life? What problem is no longer taking up mental space? How you can support and guide them in this process. If you cannot imagine the outcome clearly, your buyer won't either.

The Strangest Secret That Explains Why Most Men Never Succeed is the message that made Earl Nightingale famous. In this livestream, I read it in full and break down why it still applies to men today. This episode explores why so many men work hard, stay busy, and still end up frustrated with their results. Nightingale's core idea centers on thought, intention, and purpose, and how those quietly shape income, direction, and fulfillment over decades.This reading is especially relevant for men who feel stuck, uncertain about their future, or disappointed by how life has unfolded despite years of effort. The principles discussed are simple but uncomfortable, which is often why they are ignored. If you have ever wondered why discipline alone is not enough, why motivation fades, or why most people never reach independence, this message explains it in a way few modern voices do. Listen closely and decide what you want your thinking to build next.

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Most people think they fail because they lack discipline. That is false. They fail because their environment is perfectly designed to pull them off course. In this episode, Jim breaks down why willpower always loses, how default settings quietly dictate outcomes, and why 2026 must be engineered, not hoped for. If you want success to feel automatic instead of exhausting, this episode gives you the blueprint. What You'll Learn: Why your environment will either be a headwind or tailwind The three environments that quietly shape you How visibility and proximity drive behavior Why simplicity creates momentum  The friction formula that makes right decisions automatic Action Steps: Audit Your Environments Identify one physical, digital, or social environment that is working against the 2026 version of you. Remove One Frictionless Path Delete, hide, or add effort to one behavior that is sabotaging your momentum, notifications, junk food, or mindless scrolling. Install One Automatic Support Preload success. Lay out workout clothes, preload meals, automate investments, or place your journal and water within arm's length.

https://media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/ins.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/TSM704_MDM_Oct23_25.mp3   I'm laying it out straight: when you give more service, you make more money—period. Earl Nightingale nailed it, and I've seen it for decades. Sales as Service: Give More ServiceMost people think sales is pressure. I don't. Sales is service. Your income rises with the need for what you do, your ability to do it, and the difficulty in replacing you. That's the Law of Compensation at work. Decision-Making that Supports More ServiceResults follow decisive people. Leaders decide quickly, change slowly, and persist. If you're stuck in “maybe,” you're broadcasting average. Decide to give more service and raise your standard. Value Over Price: Service WinsStop training clients to focus on price. Shift their attention to outcomes, not discounts. When you give more service, you attract buyers who value results—and you build clients for life. Episode 511 – Give Full Value to Receive Full Value Episode 499 – 3 Steps to Mastering Sales Episode 343 – Earl Nightingale: The Dean of Personal Development You are successful on paper… but why doesn't it feel like freedom?In February, I'm bringing together a group of driven entrepreneurs for a 2-day business intensive where we strip away the fear, resistance, and patterns that quietly cap your growth, and get you clear on your next breakthrough. Together, we'll uncover what's been holding you back, claim the freedom you've been chasing, and walk away with the clarity and courage to lead your business — and your life — on your terms. And because business growth isn't just about mindset, Steph Tuss is teaching a special marketing session on the latest business-building tactics that are working now. She'll also answer your most pressing marketing questions. Seats are limited. If you want in, secure yours now. If you like the show, would you be so kind as to leave us a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than a minute and really makes a difference in helping me spread the Successful Mind message around the globe.  LEAVE A REVIEW Check out David's book! Get Your Copy Today! Miss anything? Don't forget to subscribe to the show to keep up with your own successful mindset. We're available wherever you listen to podcasts:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon Music Life is Now wants you to get SOCIAL! You can find us on the following platforms:  Facebook X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube The post Give More Service: The Sales Shift That Pays appeared first on The Successful Mind Podcast.

What does a real million-dollar offer actually look like?In this episode, Russell pulls back the curtain on a rare, behind-the-scenes breakdown of a seven-figure high-ticket offer—how it was structured, why it was created, and what makes it fundamentally different from transactional consulting or equity deals.Along the way, he shares hard-earned lessons on qualifying clients, building leverage through teams, running evergreen events, and why brand, community, and network effects are becoming the only defensible advantages in an AI-driven future.This is a masterclass in high-ticket strategy, long-term thinking, and designing offers that scale without burning out the founder. 

Who is Kyle?Kyle Beltle is a sought-after advisor for professional coaches and consultants whose businesses are flourishing in the high six figures. Having worked extensively with clients eager to reclaim their time, Kyle specializes in navigating the twin challenges his clients so often face: “tax FOMO” (the fear of missing out on tax deductions) and analysis paralysis. He knows all too well how the constant swirl of social media tips and advice from well-meaning friends can leave entrepreneurs unsure of where to start and anxious they might be missing out. Through patient guidance and hands-on support—including welcoming endless client questions at kickoff meetings—Kyle helps business owners cut through the noise, find clarity, and confidently optimize their financial strategies.Key Takeaways00:00 Coaching Clients' Tax Woes Solved04:39 Experience Over Price09:06 Focusing Intentionally in Business12:55 Maximize 401(k) with Profit Sharing15:58 “Subscribe for Podcast Updates”_________________________________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to our newsletter and get details of when we are doing these interviews live at www.systemise.me/subscribeFind out more about being a guest at : link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/beaguestSubscribe to the podcast at https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/podcastHelp us get this podcast in front of as many people as possible. Leave a nice five-star review at apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Do You Need a P.A.T.H. to Scale?We help established business owners with small but growing teams:go from feeling stuck, sceptical, and tired of wasting time and money on false promises,to running a confident, purpose-driven business where their team delivers results, customers are happy, and they can finally enjoy more time with their family -with a results-based refund guarantee: if you follow the process and it doesn't work, we refund what you paid.This is THE P.A.T.H. to scale your business.————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDStax strategy, tax planning, proactive CPA, tax deductions, analysis paralysis, tax FOMO, professional coaches, consultants, high six figure business, time management, business finances, business owner, real estate investment, rental property, multi state tax return, online tax software, premium guidance, tax mistakes, tax savings, 401k, retirement planning, profit sharing, S corp, employee benefits, pension contributions, business tax, cash flow management, VAT bill, financial planning, tax professional, small business taxSPEAKERKyle Beltle, Stuart WebbStuart Webb [00:00:03]:Okay, we've gone live without the stream coming in, which is really interesting. So welcome to It's Not Rocket Science. Five questions over coffee. I'm here with Kyle Bentley Beltly. Sorry, I'm gonna, I'm gonna get that wrong. Kyle. Apologies. Kyle Beltley.Stuart Webb [00:00:22]:Kyle is the owner of ProActive CPA. Kyle is going to talk to us about some really interesting things about how we manage our finances, manage tax, etc. Carl, welcome to It's Not Rocket Science. Five questions over coffee. I hope you've got your coffee in front of you today.Kyle Beltle [00:00:38]:Ready to go.Stuart Webb [00:00:39]:Terrific mug, terrific mug. Let's, let's talk briefly about how you're, who is, who is the person you're trying to help? What's the problem they've got? So that we can sort of, as we were listening to you describe this, we begin to get a sense of is this me that Kyle is talking about?Kyle Beltle [00:01:00]:Sure, sure. So my clients are professional coaches and consultants running businesses that are generating high six figures of sales and they're people who are looking to buy back their time. I would say that the primary issue that people come to me with and I help them solve, it's kind of a twofold. It's first off, it's what I like to call tax fomo, fear of missing out, and it's analysis paralysis. So with the tax fomo, we are inundated with social media posts on tax tips, our neighbors giving us tax tips, our crazy uncle at the family dinner is giving us. And there's this fear that I'm missing out on these deductions that everybody else knows about. But where do I even, where do I even get started? You know, this, this analysis paralysis. And a great example of this is I just started working with a client there and as we were getting ready for our kickoff meeting, he said, I hope you don't mind, I just jotted down a few thoughts.Kyle Beltle [00:02:10]:Well, so Stewart, this guy had composed this entire Google Doc of just all the things that he'd been coming across. And you know, does this apply to me? Where do I start? And so what I do with my clients is distill all that into a crystal clear tax strategy plan for them where they know, a, this applies to me, B, this is how to take advantage of it, and C, here's the savings I'm going to get from it.Stuart Webb [00:02:38]:So let's just, let's try and explore a little bit then on what are the things. I mean, that guy obviously had ideas about what he wanted to do, the problems that he knew had. He Tried anything. What were the things he tried to do to overcome this problem before turning to Kyle and say, carl, can you help me?Kyle Beltle [00:02:57]:So fortunately he hadn't tried anything and sadly that's not always the case. I had a client, I'll call Ian, who just started working with me the beginning of this year and he had heard, real estate's a great investment. I'm going to get into real estate. And he ended up purchasing a rental house that was out of state. So now he's preparing a multi state return and he has to set up a rental property. He was using an over the counter online tax product there. And you know the saying, garbage in, garbage out. Well, the data that he was putting into the software was not correct.Kyle Beltle [00:03:47]:He ended up missing out on a lot of deductions around that rental property. And so when we first started working together this year, I went back, took a look under the hood of the return last year and was able to help him get that rental property set up properly. And the savings, the actual tax savings that he experienced as a result of that were twice what I was charging him there. And so, you know, I have a colleague, Rajo Jose, who likes to say premium guidance cost a lot less than premium mistakes. And so certainly don't, don't try to DIY things when you're working with a complex tax situation.Stuart Webb [00:04:39]:I'm going to have to agree with you, Carla. I know one of the early lessons I was taught when I was a very young business owner was people forget the price long after they've forgotten the lack of quality, so long after they've remembered the lack of quality. So you know, the, the problem that we all try and think of is this may or may not take me a lot of time, but you're not dealing with, you're not dealing with something which, which is, you know, so much time based, are you? Although they are paying for your time, they're paying for the years of experience which you bought into the, you've used as your education and your experience in order to come back and go, this is how much it's valid, the value is to you. This is not about me taking 15 minutes over this. This is 15 years of my life that's taught me how to do this for you.Kyle Beltle [00:05:25]:100%. 100%. And that's not even mentioning the time that they would need to take away from their core business.Stuart Webb [00:05:33]:Absolutely.Kyle Beltle [00:05:34]:To try to learn this or to even, even to execute it.Stuart Webb [00:05:38]:Absolutely. So I think, Carl, you've been very kind to the audience. You have Got a giveaway. And this will be something which is in the vault that we have, which is the systemized me free stuff. So describe what this is, a PDF, I think, which is going to be a great asset to a lot of people. Tell us what's in this PDF and how it benefit them.Kyle Beltle [00:06:04]:So, as I said at the top, one of the issues that so many of my prospects and so many of my clients come to me with is just saying, where do I even begin? So I put together a handout here of my six favorite tax strategies that most people can take advantage of. And so I would download that there and take it with you next time you're meeting with your tax professional to see which one of these can we put into play to maximize my savings.Stuart Webb [00:06:34]:And I would, I'd hate to, to prejudice this, but if somebody comes along and finds they're only using five of the six, they may need to have a word with you anyway.Kyle Beltle [00:06:43]:Yes, absolutely, absolutely.Stuart Webb [00:06:46]:Okay, terrific. That's a brilliant. And I, I'll just repeat, if you go to systemize me free hyphen stuff, you will find that immediately. You can go and download that now and go get that from, from that vault and, and you will be able to get hold of Kyle's top six strategies. Have a feeling he may have more than six in his bank. But that's, that's the top.Kyle Beltle [00:07:09]:There may be a bonus. There may be a bonus one.Stuart Webb [00:07:12]:I love it. I love it. I love it. Kyle, tell us a little bit. You know, how did you become the, the expert that you are on tax? This doesn't happen overnight. It certainly doesn't happen unless you, you set out intentionally to understand these things.Kyle Beltle [00:07:28]:Yeah.Stuart Webb [00:07:28]:Is there a book, a course or something like that that took you to this, this place? That's.Kyle Beltle [00:07:34]:That is a great question, Stuart. And I love when you ask your guests this because you're always, always finding great books, great programs through this, and I've read a lot of books over the years and just trying to think distill it down to one. Ah, it's really tough. But if I had to choose, I would say that the most impactful program in my life has been Earl Nightingale's the Strangest Secret. Are you familiar with it by any chance?Stuart Webb [00:08:05]:It's not one I know. It's not one I know.Kyle Beltle [00:08:08]:So I encourage everyone out there, go look it up on YouTube. The strangest secret. It's originally, I believe it was a radio broadcast that Earl gave. It's only about 30 minutes. It's very concise. Very to the point. And spoiler alert. The strangest secret is that we become what we think about most of the time.Kyle Beltle [00:08:34]:Oh, and, you know, certainly that is by, you know, no means new to any of your listeners, I'm sure. But for me, I came across this early in my career. It was one of the first times I was really ever exposed to the power of being intentional with your thoughts and setting goals there. And so even to this day, I still find it as a great reset any. Anytime I'm stuck to listen to Earl Nightingale's the Strangest Secret.Stuart Webb [00:09:06]:That is a great, great tip, Carl. I thank you for that one because you're absolutely right. Too often we are, we're not intentional with our businesses, are we? We are distracted. I often see business owners, and I deal with business owners most of my day, and I find myself saying, well, why are you doing it that way? And the answer is sometimes it's sort of like, well, I just can't stop thinking about this. And unfortunately you go, well, you're missing out on a bunch of other things which actually you should be focused on and this should not be even in your thing. So you, you tend to end up doing it because you've just got locked in a cycle of focus that is the wrong one. And to switch the focus to what you should be focused on is much more important.Kyle Beltle [00:09:53]:Yeah. If you're just reacting to the latest email, the latest text message that comes across your inbox there. Yeah, you're absolutely right. You're going to get stuck in a cycle that is not productive and not product. You know, really building up your business to the best that it can be.Stuart Webb [00:10:12]:And this is where you have to start thinking a little bit about, like the, the future of your business by focus on those tax strategies which actually enable you to free up the cash, free up the investment that you might need in order to move the business forward.Kyle Beltle [00:10:26]:Yeah, yeah, absolutely. May feel like you're taking some time, some invaluable time out of your schedule to invest one, two, maybe even three hours to sit down with your tax pro and really map out the upcoming year, what you can take advantage of, what you can't. But the clarity that I have seen that give to my clients is worth its weight in gold and more than comes back to them in time savings.Stuart Webb [00:10:57]:Yeah, I'm gonna, I'll tell a small story here. It's one that's rather specific to the. But I came across a business just recently. The business had hit a real problem. They had a real cash flow problem. And I sort of said, what's the real reason for the cash flow problem? Wasn't very obvious from the discussion. They went, we forgot a VAT bill, value added tax bill. We forgot this tax bill was coming in.Stuart Webb [00:11:20]:We completely missed swiped our cash flow. We're now in deep trouble because we had no idea that it was coming in. And I looked at them and I basically said these bills are paid once every quarter. It's like Christmas. It's going to be on the same day, same time every year. What happened? We didn't have a plan. A one or two hour meeting with an attacked professional to just work out where that was would have solved a whole heap of problems for that business.Kyle Beltle [00:11:52]:Yeah, absolutely, absolutely not. Not to mention just the fact that they could have set up a very simple system to, to remind them about that or to automate it there.Stuart Webb [00:12:04]:Yeah, absolutely brilliant, Kyle, I guess we're getting towards the end of this and I'm going to let you go so you can get back to helping other tax professional people get their taxes in order. Professionals get their taxes in order. Carl, there must be a question that you're thinking, well, he still hasn't asked me the real killer one and obviously I might, I might think of it and probably I'm not going to because I'm a person of very little brain. So what's the one question that I should by now have asked you? And as you know what that question is, you better answer it for us as well.Kyle Beltle [00:12:38]:Yeah, absolutely. Well, one of the questions that I was waiting for was what is one tax strategy in particular that could be a quick win for someone today?Stuart Webb [00:12:50]:I am so glad I didn't ask that question because that is such a good question.Kyle Beltle [00:12:55]:And I got to tell you, Stuart, I'll preface this, I know this, this answer, it's not exciting, it's not revolutionary here, but it is, it truly is powerful. And that is for the listeners here in the US to max out your 401k retirement plan there. Now most people, Stewart, very familiar with having some money taken out of their, their paychecks there to put in the 401k and that's great and that everyone should be doing that. However, I'm always surprised that more business owners don't know about the profit sharing options that most for 1k plans have. And the reason that the profit sharing is so powerful, Stuart, is that it is money that the business elects to put into their employees 401k plans. And it's powerful because if the owner owns a company that's taxed as an S corp here in the US that owner will be on payroll and they'll be able to put additional money into their personal 401 while the business gets a tax deduction for it. It's also a great way for employers to reward their employees by giving them a little bit of a bonus that they don't have to pay payroll taxes on. The employees don't have to pay income taxes on there.Kyle Beltle [00:14:26]:So using the profit sharing component of your 401k to really max it out is a very powerful tax strategy that a lot of businesses will will be able to implement this year and get a quick win.Stuart Webb [00:14:40]:Carl, it will not surprise you to learn that is not a strategy that is just related to the US that is also many other countries. Optimizing and maximizing the amount of money you put into a pension is often the best way of saving tax for the business, but also, as you just said, allowing the employee, even if the employee is the chief executive, to get ready for a time when they need to step away from the business anyway and have still got the money coming in that they should have.Kyle Beltle [00:15:11]:Yeah, absolutely, Stuart. You know, as I said, it's not a particularly exciting strategy, but it's, it's been my experience as a professional that oftentimes it's the simple disciplines.Stuart Webb [00:15:23]:Yeah.Kyle Beltle [00:15:23]:Simple steps that we repeat day after day within our businesses that in the long run provide the biggest wins for us.Stuart Webb [00:15:32]:Kyle, that is a great message to end on because I think it is a universal truth. Business is actually really simple. If you boil it down, it's about making a customer and keeping that customer happy. And hey, what could you do better than doing that with your employees by giving them tax breaks and money for when they retire as well. Absolutely brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Kyle, thank you so much for spending a few minutes.Kyle Beltle [00:15:56]:Thank you, Stuart. It's been a blast.Stuart Webb [00:15:58]:I'm. I'm just gonna, I'm just gonna encourage people. If you're listening to this, if you're watching this, if you, if you're seeing us live, if you're seeing this in the recording or listening to this in the recording, just please subscribe to the. To the main with the Systemize me forward/subscribe systemize.me forward slash subscribe. You will get an email once a week which will intel tell you who's coming up on the podcast so that you can join live. Ask questions if you want, get on there. If you've got boring, know, really burning questions, that's the time to sort of ask it to experts such as Kyle who's been with us today talking about his stuff. And please go to Systemize me free hyphen stuff to get Kyle's really valuable six plus special special offer.Stuart Webb [00:16:39]:Download as soon as you can. Kyle. Kyle Beltley. I hope I've got it right. At long last.Kyle Beltle [00:16:45]:Yes.Stuart Webb [00:16:45]:Thank you for being with us.Kyle Beltle [00:16:47]:Thank you for having us. Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

Dave Ramsey shares the legendary origin of Earl Nightingale's The Strangest Secret and the timeless truth that you become what you think about. Through stories of the four-minute mile, millionaire research, and the power of intentionality, Ramsey challenges the “hope-stealers” and reminds listeners that belief, discipline, and consistent action — not luck or inheritance — create lasting wealth.JOIN QOD CLUB. Ready to stop growing alone? Join QOD Club and connect with people who actually get you. Get weekly Monday Mentorship Calls, Wednesday Book Club discussions, and brand-new business, mindset, and social media trainings coming soon. Start your 30-day trial for only $9!GET MY TOP 28 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Click here to get your free copy of “28 Books That Will Rewire Your Mindset for Success and Self-Mastery” curated by yours truly!Source: How to Be Intentional With Your Money | Dave RamseyHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ready to stop living by default? Take the free Rich Mind Assessment at richmind.co to discover your current thinking persona and get a personalized 3-step action plan. You've read the books. You've listened to the gurus. You've tried to work harder on yourself. So, why are you still struggling? Why do you feel like you're stuck on a hamster wheel of self-sabotage? In this pivotal episode, Randy Wilson argues it's not a lack of intelligence or discipline. It's because you were never taught how to think. Randy introduces the core philosophy that will drive the Rich Mind Podcast moving forward: The Gap Thinking Framework. Sharing his own painful journey from losing his career in the 2008 crash to discovering the patterns that kept him stuck, Randy reveals the missing link to success: "The GAP." The GAP is the critical 5-second window between a trigger and your automatic reaction. Most people live with a narrow gap, operating on reactive autopilot. To design the life you desire, you must learn to widen The GAP, move from reactive to responsive, and consciously choose your actions based on the universal law of cause and effect. This episode sets the stage for a powerful new series that will introduce tools like the BS Buster (Beliefs and Stories) and the P.A.C.E. Protocol to help you master this critical space. Mentioned in this episode: Personal development trap, self-sabotage, The GAP, Gap Thinking Framework, reactive vs. responsive mindset, law of cause and effect, decision-making, triggers, thinking patterns. Key Takeaways: You can consume all the personal development content in the world and still be stuck if you don't learn how to think. The key to change is not intelligence or discipline; it's controlling a critical 5-second window Randy calls "The GAP." The GAP is the space between a trigger (stimulus) and your reaction. Most people live with a narrow, reactive gap. To design your life, you must learn to widen The GAP and move from being reactive to being responsive. Your results are governed by the law of cause and effect. By consciously choosing your response in The GAP, you become the cause of your new reality. The greatest gift you have is your ability to choose. Being indecisive is still a choice. This episode introduces the upcoming Gap Thinking Framework, which includes tools like the BS Buster and the PACE Protocol.   Questions Answered in This Episode: Why am I still struggling despite reading all the personal development books? What is "The GAP" and why is it the key to changing my life? What is the difference between reacting and responding to a trigger? How can I stop self-sabotaging my own success? What is the law of cause and effect and how does it apply to my thoughts? How do I start to become aware of my own thinking patterns? What is the Gap Thinking Framework and what will it cover?   Key People, Concepts, & Terms: People: Randy Wilson, Jim Rohn, Earl Nightingale, Tony Robbins, David Neagle. Concepts: The GAP, Gap Thinking Framework, Reactive vs. Responsive, Law of Cause and Effect, Self-Sabotage, Triggers, Patterns, BS Buster (Beliefs & Stories), PACE Protocol, Rich Mind Assessment. Books/Programs Mentioned: Think Big (co-authored by Randy Wilson)

Are you waiting on an inheritance, a government program, or the bank to finally let you farm "for real"? In this episode, Mary Jo shows how that thinking is exactly what's holding you back, and how Nelson Nash warned us about it years ago.

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In this classic talk, Earl Nightingale reveals the simple truth separating the top 5% from the rest of the world. Success, he explains, belongs to those who think — those who refuse to conform, who see opportunity in their work, and who save with discipline. Through clear logic and timeless wisdom, Nightingale shows how independent thought, excellence, and consistent saving can guarantee both wealth and peace of mind.GET MY TOP 28 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Click here to get your free copy of “28 Books That Will Rewire Your Mindset for Success and Self-Mastery” curated by yours truly!Source: Earl Nightingale The Top 5 percent Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textIn this episode, I dive deep into one of the most powerful journeys a person can take — the journey of discovering who they really are. Inspired by a passage from Earl Nightingale, I unpack what it means to “prospect for gold” within yourself — to dig past the surface and uncover the buried strengths, truths, and potential that make you who you are.I share my story of hitting rock bottom in 2017 —the moment I stopped running from myself —and how reading, writing, and reflection became the tools that helped me rebuild from the inside out. This episode is about learning to value the process of digging, even when it's uncomfortable. Because the gold is there — buried deep — and the effort you put into finding it is what shapes your fulfillment in life.If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or uncertain about who you are or what's next, this episode will remind you that the most interesting and rewarding journey you'll ever take isn't out there — it's within you.Support the show

I'm thrilled to share some incredible insights from our latest podcast episode featuring the brilliant Jonathan De Collibus. Jonathan is a founder, investor, quant, and co-founder of Superior, with an impressive track record of building 16 companies from scratch and authoring the bestselling book Unlimited Influence on ethical persuasion. Here's a sneak peek into our conversation that you won't want to miss:

Beloved, Most people spend their entire lives trying to accomplish something impossible: locking down security in a physical world. Meanwhile, the real power—the power you cannot see and the words that you speak—is running your life. It's time to attunee that - for liberation.The physical plane of your life will never reflect abundance until you become aware and in love with your spiritual identity.Heaven on earth is a matter of a axis point - of revelation.To give it a visual…..I explain the power of language and our use of our words - is much like a PRISM OF LIGHT:* its vertical axis reveals divine light (origins vibrational truth), * while its horizontal axis reflects human agendas (distorted narratives through looking back at history in linear time).It's only when you sit in stillness with yourself that you begin to transmute the lower frequencies of lack and stagnation into clarity and conviction that crossed the threshold of the unknown.BE STILLThat stillness clears space in your field, allowing you to go deeper and reconnect with the divine energy you've always had access to.This process of dismantling the tower allows you to do one essential thing:Redefine your relationship to the inner soul.If reality is a mirror, then the way you define it… is through the words you use.Language dictates your reality.This is where it starts to get mind-bending.The specific set of definitions and verbiage you use to describe:-who you are, -what you've experienced, and -what you're experiencing right now… are dictating the results you're living.It's similar to what Earl Nightingale said:“A man is what he thinks about all day long.”But to take it deeper, you don't actually know what reality is. No one does.Humans are meaning-making machines.We assign meaning to every experience as we try to understand what's going on so that we can survive.And here's where it gets hypnotic (from a real hypnotherapist).The language you use isn't even yours, it was programmed into you. FOR EXAMPLE. Take a phone and it's mechanics.The word “phone” is just a made-up term we all use to describe a device that makes calls, scrolls social media, sends texts, and so on.Instead of describing all that every time, we shortcut it by labeling it “phone.”It's a collective agreement.We all know what you mean, but make no mistake, it's just a label.Someone, somewhere, decided that was the word, and we all went along with it.Now take this deeper: words actually limit your understanding of reality.Humans are telepathic, energetic beings, just like the universe is energetic in nature.But because we adopted words as our main method of communication, our multidimensionality has atrophied over time.You think in words.You read and write in words.You speak in words.And that limitation shrinks the universe you can experience, because the universe itself can't be fully comprehended through words alone.It's far more expansive and infinite than words could ever capture.Go back to the phone example.You now see it's just a label.Now extrapolate that to everything you know.“The sky” isn't sky, it's a word.“Blue” isn't blue, it's a label for a frequency of light.All just labels.Why does this matter for spiritual mastery?Because you only know something in relation to something else.You only know who you are because you're not someone else.You only know the sky is blue because blue isn't red, or green, or black.At the highest levels of spiritual understanding, everything is made up.Every label, every definition, every story is created through collective agreement.So what does that mean, practically?It means reality only contains the meaning you decide to give it.By reclaiming sovereignty over your language, and therefore over your definitions and stories, you start playing your own game of reality instead of the one you inherited.You begin to control the experiences you derive from this game by walking away from the old definitions.Your subconscious mind controls 99% of your perception of reality.Your conscious mind controls just 1%.Right now, you're being bombarded with 11 million bits of information per second.But your conscious mind, what you can presently focus on, can only process about 40–50 bits per second.Masive difference.Think about it, the difference between $50 and $11 million.Fifty bucks barely gets you dinner… but $11 million could retire you for life.The window of perception your conscious mind sees is determined entirely by your subconscious programming.Until you redefine your past experiences, until you change the definitions, stories, and meanings you've attached to them, your conscious mind will keep locking onto those 40–50 bits that confirm your limitations.That's how deep this goes.The real work of spiritual alignment is reprogramming your subconscious mind to feel, believe, and know that reality is supporting you at the highest level, even in moments that once felt painful.Because somewhere inside those 11 million bits per second, there's a positive meaning waiting to be discovered, one that will help you build a tower far greater and more expansive than you can currently imagine.This is where everything shifts.When you start assigning meanings and lessons learned to everything you've experienced. Every trauma, every failure, every heartbreak, you rewrite the code of your life.You literally rewrite history itself.This is how you change the past.Redefine your definitions.It becomes impossible to lose when you're playing your own game.xo KassandraPS: If you're seeking deeper guidance in moments of uncertainty….upgrade to the monthly subscription to receive a weekly word we use in everyday language - that can either give or steal our power for just $7/mo. IN ADDITION, Receive

https://randygage.com/ In this episode, Randy chops it up with Hall of Fame speaking legend Joel Weldon.  Joel shares his journey from being terrified of public speaking to becoming one of the best in the world. You'll discover that that public speaking is one of the most lucrative skills entrepreneurs can learn – and it's one you can learn.  Joel shares some of his pivotal experiences, including listening to Earl Nightingale's "The Strangest Secret," and his subsequent participation in Toastmasters International, where he honed his skills and eventually placed in the top three at the World Final.   You Will Learn:·       Why most people treat speaking like a performance—and how treating it as connection changes everything.·       How to get rid of self-consciousness and focus on creating value for the audience. ·       The “impossible to be misunderstood” messaging rule that drives influence, leads, and sales.·       How you can ditch the 10-year vision trap and focus on the next bend in the winding river.Show Notes: Joel's Ultimate Speaker System: https://www.ultimatespeaker.com/

 In the Thomas Evangelical the Lord said: the sheep that leaves the flock is for me more precious than the entire flock. This means we should follow our own light/ wisdom or intuition we receive from the Lord, regardless of what other people think about that. And that is surrender… Just to follow the media is more or less stupidness… The Journalists have a small income (so they are so corrupt) and the editor will censor the manuscript and the same will do the news channels. What remains on trueness? So farer you are away and so less you can check the news so more is the probability that the news is wrong! And just to follow the mass doesn't require wisdom or braveness…Beside that, Earl Nightingale said the mass is always wrong… If you have the choice to follow a big group or small group you rather make no mistake in your entire life to follow the small group…For instance, why are owning less than 10% of the population nearly 90% of the wealth? Because the mass is always right? Every inventor had the bones to go through the night to discover and explore the uncovered things… Because of his faith and regardless of any distraction, he invented something new….Faith without braveness is no faith at all… We have to trust our own light, wisdom and intuition regardless of how scary it is… The biggest problem is that we don't know what is our intuition or light…And for this we have to look inside of us and to learn to discriminate between our madness, ego, distraction and our true self… We should watch our madness, fears, ego, anger, sadness… and not condemn that.We never should suppress our negativity. Because often we have to change our path.We get doubts and then evidence when we are on the wrong or right path…For instance, when I trek through unknown terrariums, I am a master in losing the path… Guess, if I would not have my doubts, I would never reach my target… Fanatics are people that follow stupid ideas and never look if the ideas are always true!We have all the time to adjust our ideas until they become true!Otherwise we would become a fanatic…There is no straight path in nature. We have to check and rectify our thoughts and ideas… to find the best path.I am always ready to hear the opposite opinion of myself. And that is not a distraction for me, it is rather a more fine tuning…We can hear the Lord in every being, just open up … My Video: Faith, cowardice and stupidness https://youtu.be/pYuQmoY3ZHEMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast1/Faith-cowardice-and-stupidness.mp3

Episode Summary: This episode of the Rich Mind Podcast tackles one of the biggest hidden sources of unhappiness: our expectations. Randy and Greg explore the "happiness gap"—the space between our current reality and the future we expect—and how this gap dictates our level of satisfaction in life. They discuss the two primary forms of toxic expectations: those we place on others (often leading to disappointment) and the unrealistic, self-imposed expectations we place on ourselves (often leading to burnout and self-sabotage). Drawing on wisdom from Jim Rohn and Earl Nightingale, this conversation is a guide to letting go of rigid outcomes, practicing gratitude for the present, and cultivating a healthy sense of expectancy for a great future without being attached to the details.   Key Takeaways:   Your level of happiness is determined by the size of the gap between your expectations and your current reality.   Placing rigid expectations on other people is a setup for disappointment, as you cannot control their actions. We often carry childhood disappointments (like Randy's Trans Am story) into our adult lives, creating a paradigm of expecting the worst. There is a crucial difference between having high standards and having unrealistic, self-sabotaging expectations of yourself. You can't force inspiration or progress; sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is give yourself grace and relax. A powerful framework for a happy life, from Earl Nightingale, is to combine daily gratitude for what you have with a positive expectancy for what's to come. A great journal prompt to uncover hidden frustrations is: "What expectation is driving my frustration right now?"   Questions Answered in This Episode:   How do our expectations directly affect our happiness? Why is placing expectations on other people a recipe for disappointment? How can you stop setting unrealistic expectations for yourself? What is the difference between healthy expectancy and toxic expectations? How can you give yourself grace without losing your drive to achieve? What did Earl Nightingale mean by "gratitude and expectancy"? How can journaling help you identify and manage your expectations? How do you find the balance between having ambitious goals and being happy in the present moment?   Key People, Concepts, & Terms:   People: Randy Wilson, Greg Junge, Jim Rohn, Earl Nightingale. Concepts: Expectations, Happiness Gap, Disappointment, Self-Sabotage, Gratitude, Expectancy, Grace, Personal Development, Journaling, Paradigms. Programs Mentioned: Challenge to Succeed (Jim Rohn), Lead the Field (Earl Nightingale).   Key Episode Timestamps   00:00 - Introduction: The Happiness Gap Between Expectations and Reality 03:23 - The Core Question: Should We Even Have Expectations of Other People? 04:20 - A Powerful Story: Randy's Trans Am and the Pain of Childhood Disappointment 09:46 - The Danger of Relying on Expectations vs. Simply Allowing 11:15 - The Wisdom of Giving Without Expecting Anything in Return 15:15 - Key Insight: Are Your Self-Imposed Expectations Sabotaging Your Joy? 18:30 - What Do You Truly Want vs. What Do You Expect? 19:30 - Earl Nightingale's Formula: The Power of Gratitude + Expectancy 22:37 - An Actionable Tool: A Journal Prompt to Uncover Your Frustrations 25:00 - A Real-Life Example of Giving Yourself Grace (The Podcast Deadline) 31:31 - It's Your Choice: Don't Let Expectations Be Chosen For You

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Episode Overview In this powerful episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Joel Perso break down what it truly means to make the leap from Agent to CEO. From Gary Vee's prediction that real empires are being built right now to the uncomfortable truth about lifestyle businesses, they unpack the mindset, strategy, and habits required to not just survive—but thrive—in today's shifting real estate market. This conversation dives into the power of commitment, the danger of chasing “status” over freedom, and how building intentional systems can position you to withstand downturns and capitalize on opportunities. Whether you're just starting out or leading a growing team, this is a no-fluff masterclass on business evolution, discipline, and creating the freedom you're truly chasing.   What You'll Learn in This Episode Agent to CEO Mindset Why success starts with showing up and treating real estate like a job The difference between being interested, committed, and obsessed Why mindset always comes first when scaling Building for Freedom, Not Status The difference between a lifestyle business and a scalable asset Why chasing freedom beats chasing status every time The three critical elements to escape production Systems, AI & Working Yourself Out of a Job How to systematically replace yourself in every role with VAs, AI, and hires Why organic social media is the #1 priority for agents right now How to use AI as a thought partner—not a thought leader The Perfect Day & The Freedom Number The “Perfect Day 2.0” exercise and how it shapes your goals How to calculate your freedom number and reverse-engineer to hit it Why intentionality and discipline are the ultimate competitive advantage Leadership & Vision Why the #1 thing people look for in leaders is hope How to create clarity and inspire people to buy into your vision Why discipline equals freedom in both business and life   Resources & Mentions Agent to CEO 2024 – Sept. 24–25 in Cleveland → Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell The AI-Driven Leader by Jeff Wood StoryBrand by Donald Miller The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale   Final Takeaway Becoming a CEO isn't about working less—it's about working smarter, building systems, and chasing freedom, not status. As John Kitchens reminds us: “It's never about the goal—it's about how much pain you're willing to withstand to get there.” Connect with Us: Instagram:  LinkedIn:  Facebook:    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

In this episode, Brynn and I listen to a powerful 2019 lecture excerpt from the legendary Bob Proctor. In this talk, Bob explores the Seven Levels of Awareness --a framework for understanding the stages of human consciousness and the path toward true self-mastery. With his signature clarity, he dives into the mechanics of manifestation and the ways we can consciously shift our paradigms to create the lives we desire.Bob was an incredible influence on the spirit of the Midnight, On Earth podcast. His teachings helped shape the vision behind what we do here, and this legacy recording—along with our heartfelt commentary—serves as a loving tribute to this remarkable teacher and thought leader.As Bob shares his timeless insights, we reflect along the way --drawing connections to our own experiences and the transformations we've witnessed. Whether you're familiar with Bob Proctor's teachings or discovering them for the first time, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration for anyone seeking to raise their awareness and live with greater intention. Thank you Bob!Bob Proctor Bio:Bob Proctor was born July 5, 1934, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and began life far from the world stage he would later command. He left formal schooling early and worked a series of low-paying jobs until a chance encounter with Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich ignited a profound shift. Inspired to change his mindset, he launched a small cleaning business that rapidly grew into a six-figure success and soon joined Earl Nightingale's Nightingale-Conant organization, rising through the ranks and honing the ideas that would define his career.In 1984, Proctor published You Were Born Rich, a book that distilled his philosophy of harnessing mental paradigms to create abundance. He became a leading voice in the personal-development movement, creating seminars, coaching programs, and multimedia trainings that reached audiences around the world. His influence skyrocketed in 2006 when he appeared as one of the featured teachers in The Secret, bringing concepts like the Law of Attraction and the Law of Vibration to millions.Together with partner Sandy Gallagher, Proctor co-founded the Proctor Gallagher Institute, which continues to teach his principles of mindset, visualization, and goal setting. Over decades, he helped countless people reshape their self-image and achieve personal and financial growth, always emphasizing that lasting success comes from changing deep-seated paradigms. Bob Proctor passed away on February 3, 2022, at the age of 87, leaving a legacy as one of the most recognized and enduring figures in the field of human potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Turn Self-Focus Into Unstoppable Confidence   This episode of the Rich Mind Podcast challenges a common belief by exploring why being more selfish is a crucial ingredient for success. Inspired by the wisdom of Jim Rohn and Earl Nightingale, Randy and Greg discuss why "working harder on yourself than you do on your job" is the ultimate form of productive selfishness. They break down the difference between healthy self-focus and negative arrogance, emphasizing that building your internal world—your attitude, confidence, and habits—is the foundation for all external achievement. This conversation is a guide to taking radical responsibility for your own personal development, learning to love yourself, and showing up in the world with a confidence that naturally attracts opportunities.   Key Takeaways:   Being "selfish" in the context of personal development means prioritizing your own internal growth, attitude, and habits. Jim Rohn's philosophy, "To have more, you must become more," requires a self-centered focus on improving yourself first. There is a clear distinction between confidence (which is earned through competence) and arrogance (which is not backed by action). Your attitude is a "magic word" that dictates how the world responds to you and the opportunities you attract. A lack of self-love and self-compassion is often the root cause of a lack of confidence. You are the only person you have 100% control over; trying to change others is a futile effort that drains your energy. Every small, daily interaction is an opportunity to practice a positive attitude and potentially attract your next big opportunity.   Questions Answered in This Episode:   Why is being more "selfish" actually a key to success? What did Jim Rohn mean by "work harder on yourself than you do on your job"? What is the difference between being confident and being arrogant? How does your attitude directly impact the opportunities you attract? How can you start practicing more self-love and self-compassion today? Why is trying to change other people a waste of your energy? How can a simple conversation with a stranger lead to a life-changing opportunity? What are the basic, foundational habits you can focus on to improve your life?   Key People, Concepts, & Terms:   People: Randy Wilson, Greg Junge, Jim Rohn, Earl Nightingale, Matthew McConaughey. Concepts: Selfishness (Productive), Self-Love, Self-Compassion, Attitude, Confidence vs. Arrogance, Personal Development, Internal vs. External World, Triggers, Taking Responsibility. Programs Mentioned: Challenge to Succeed (Jim Rohn), Lead the Field (Earl Nightingale).   Key Episode Timestamps   00:00 - Introduction: Why You Need to Be More Selfish 00:45 - The Jim Rohn Quote That Started It All 01:58 - Randy's Childhood Nickname: "BA" (Bad Attitude) 03:30 - The Matthew McConaughey Philosophy: "Who Else Should I Be Full Of?" 05:01 - The Critical Difference: Confidence vs. Cockiness 08:21 - Key Insight: You Are in the Driver's Seat of Your Life 10:29 - The Only Thing You Can Control is Yourself 12:23 - How Your Attitude is a Magnet for Opportunities (or a Repellent) 16:42 - Powerful Story: How a Good Attitude at a Baseball Game Led to a Job 21:59 - The Core Issue: A Lack of Self-Love is the Root of Low Confidence 25:33 - Overcoming the Need for Certainty and Negative Forecasting 32:12 - Actionable Advice: How to Audit Your Own Self-Talk

Mike Stromsoe is a highly respected insurance agency owner, elite coach, and the founder of Unstoppable Profit Producer (UPP). With more than 35 years of industry experience, Mike is on a mission to help agency leaders, sales teams, and entrepreneurs grow revenue, build meaningful relationships, and develop systems that lead to long-term success.His signature People, Processes, Promotion formula has helped thousands build high-trust businesses fueled by discipline, purpose, and heart. Mike is known for his relentless focus on personal development, team excellence, and his ability to simplify success into actionable, repeatable strategies.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling from the Heart, Mike Stromsoe shares his journey from insurance agency leader to the founder of Unstoppable Profit Producer. Larry Levine and Darrell Amy dive deep into Mike's People, Processes, Promotion framework and explore what it means to build a business centered around authenticity, trust, and purpose.Mike reveals key lessons from his decades of experience, including how to disqualify non-ideal clients, the importance of consistency and focus, and how to apply timeless principles from legends like Earl Nightingale. He also stresses the need for self-investment and creating teams that reflect your values.This conversation is packed with high-impact takeaways for sales professionals and business owners who want to build lasting success—from the heart. KEY TAKEAWAYSAuthenticity builds trust, and trust builds revenue.Adopt a “serve-first” mindset: It's not about you—it's about the client.Disqualifying the wrong clients is as important as qualifying the right ones.Consistency, discipline, and focus are the real keys to growth.Invest in your own development—you are your greatest asset.Legendary thinkers like Earl Nightingale still offer timeless wisdom.Core values guide business strategy and people decisions.Build a team of A-players, not just available players.HIGHLIGHT QUOTESTell them like it is. If you don't know the answer, tell them you'll get the right answer. Remember, you are here to serve them.You can only be satisfied with A players on your team. Only the best, not the best available.The number one reason people don't achieve what they want is lack of consistency.There's no such thing as time management. The only thing you must manage is your focus.

In this week's episode of Mike Ferry TV, Tony Smith dives into one of the most critical yet overlooked elements of real estate success: your attitude.Earl Nightingale once called attitude “the magic word,” and Tony explains why it's something you can control every single day. In today's challenging markets, maintaining a strong mindset separates the top producers from everyone else.You'll discover:✅ How your daily attitude impacts your results✅ The difference between buying, waiting, or earning business✅ 10 practical tips for keeping a positive mindset, including gratitude, humor, meditation, and focusing on long-term goals✅ Why Mike Ferry himself is a model of one of the strongest attitudes in the industryIf you want more income, more production, and more happiness in real estate, it starts with the right attitude.

This week we continue our track-by-track exploration of Night Demon's debut album, Curse of the Damned, on the occasion of its tenth anniversary by digging into the song "Mastermind." A rock/metal hybrid with a distinctive swing and a positive message, "Mastermind" is unique in the Night Demon catalog in multiple ways. You will hear about how the band were influenced to write this song, how and why it came late to the Curse writing sessions, the origins of various parts of the song, and its evolution from early demos to final recording to the live version they play today. Special attention is paid to the lyrical content, what Jarvis's inspiration was, why this message is important to him, and how it can have practical application to your daily life and mental outlook. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

In a world that floods the mind with distraction and noise, Bhakti Yoga teaches a sacred alternative: reclaim the inner world through smarana—the practice of intentional, emotionally infused remembrance. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how what we think about—over and over again—shapes who we become. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, and a quote from self-help pioneer Earl Nightingale, they examine how the bhakti tradition trains the mind through focused repetition and deep feeling. With reflections on Mother Yaśodā's love for Krishna, and the esoteric path of Rāgānuga Bhakti, this episode opens the door to a meditation practice unlike any other. Whether you're new to yoga philosophy or seeking to deepen your inner life, this conversation offers a clear and powerful invitation: take your inner world seriously—because it becomes your reality. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.9.1-9 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 ********************************************************************* Join the Gita Collective Whatsapp group! https://chat.whatsapp.com/IoClfPirgHXBad5SxjH2i6?mode=ems_copy_t

In a world that floods the mind with distraction and noise, Bhakti Yoga teaches a sacred alternative: reclaim the inner world through smarana—the practice of intentional, emotionally infused remembrance. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how what we think about—over and over again—shapes who we become. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, and a quote from self-help pioneer Earl Nightingale, they examine how the bhakti tradition trains the mind through focused repetition and deep feeling. With reflections on Mother Yaśodā's love for Krishna, and the esoteric path of Rāgānuga Bhakti, this episode opens the door to a meditation practice unlike any other. Whether you're new to yoga philosophy or seeking to deepen your inner life, this conversation offers a clear and powerful invitation: take your inner world seriously—because it becomes your reality. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.9.1-9 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 ********************************************************************* Join the Gita Collective Whatsapp group! https://chat.whatsapp.com/IoClfPirgHXBad5SxjH2i6?mode=ems_copy_t

We become what we think about most of the time, and that's the strangest secret. ~ Earl Nightingale Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

Episode Summary: This episode tackles the universal fear of an unknown future, anchored by a powerful quote from Steve Jobs: "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards." Randy and Greg explore why this uncertainty often paralyzes us, preventing us from taking the first step towards our goals. They discuss the importance of setting a crystal-clear vision, as taught by Earl Nightingale, and trusting that the necessary steps—the "dots"—will reveal themselves along the way. Listeners will learn why "failing fast" is a powerful strategy, how to leverage an inner circle for unbiased advice, and why your small, everyday decisions have a massive impact on your future. This conversation is a masterclass in learning to trust the process, even when you can't see the full path ahead. Key Takeaways: You don't need to see the entire path to your goal; you only need to take the next logical step with faith. Setting a crystal-clear goal is the most crucial first step, as it activates your mind to recognize opportunities and ideas that will help you achieve it. Overthinking and procrastination are often symptoms of wanting the security of a guaranteed outcome, which is impossible. "Failing fast" is an effective strategy to quickly learn if you are on the right path, rather than spending years on the wrong one. Your small, seemingly mundane daily decisions are the "dots" that create the full picture of your life in the future. Leveraging a trusted inner circle for advice is critical because they can offer a logical perspective free from the emotional attachment you have to your own situation. You must trust yourself and the process. Your past experiences don't dictate your future, but your decisions today do. Questions Answered in This Episode: What did Steve Jobs mean when he said you can only connect the dots looking backward? How do you move forward on a goal when you don't know all the steps involved? What is the first and most important step to take when pursuing a big goal? Why is it so hard to make decisions when the future is uncertain? How can the "fail fast" mentality help you achieve success more quickly? Why is it important to get an outside perspective from friends or mentors when making big decisions? How do your small, everyday choices impact your long-term future? What is the best way to handle the fear and self-doubt that come with chasing a big dream? Key People, Concepts, & Terms: People: Randy Wilson, Greg Junge, Steve Jobs, Earl Nightingale. Concepts: Connecting the Dots, Trusting the Process, Goal Setting, Clarity, Failing Fast, The Strangest Secret, Overthinking, Limiting Beliefs, Inner Circle/Mastermind, Personal Development. Key Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: Dealing with Life's Challenges 00:40 - The Steve Jobs Quote: "You can't connect the dots looking forward..." 02:11 - The Hidden Power of Your Everyday Choices 05:18 - Earl Nightingale's Secret: The Critical Importance of a Crystal-Clear Goal 09:17 - Why We're Afraid to Act: The Fear of Rejection and an Unknown Future 09:56 - The "Fail Fast" Philosophy: Why It's Better to Fail Quickly Than Waste Years 11:27 - The Challenge of "Thinking Bigger" to Solve Problems 15:38 - How to Take Action: Using Your Inner Circle for Unbiased Advice 19:13 - The Key Distinction: Why Outside Perspectives Are More Logical Than Your Own 23:06 - The Core Message: Trusting Yourself and the Journey You're On

Are You Winning a Game You Secretly Hate? This episode confronts a fear greater than failure: the fear of achieving success in a life you don't actually want. Anchored by a philosopher's poignant quote, Randy and Greg dissect the "wrong ladder" syndrome—the common trap of chasing societal or familial expectations at the expense of personal fulfillment and joy. They share deeply personal stories about climbing the corporate ladder, parental influence, and the courage it takes to pivot. Listeners will learn the importance of self-awareness, defining their own version of success, and practical, actionable steps to transition from a life of regret to one of purpose and time freedom. Key Takeaways: The greatest fear isn't failure, but succeeding at a game you never wanted to play. It takes immense courage to first recognize you're on the wrong ladder, and even more to choose a different one. Parental influence, whether direct or indirect, can unknowingly set you on a path that isn't true to yourself. True success often lies in consistency and enjoying the process, not just in the speed of achievement. Acceptance of your current situation is not giving up; it's establishing the necessary starting point for a meaningful pivot. A practical 3-step plan for leaving a life you don't want involves: 1) Focusing on personal development, 2) Getting your finances in order, and 3) Setting a firm date to make a change. Gratitude for what you've already accomplished can alleviate the anxiety of constantly striving for more   Questions Answered in This Episode: What is the one fear that is more important than the fear of failure? How do you recognize if you are "climbing the wrong ladder" in your career or life? What are the consequences of chasing a version of success that isn't your own? How can parental expectations influence your life path without you realizing it? What practical steps can you take today to start leaving a job or life you're unhappy with? Why is "acceptance" a powerful tool for change, not a sign of giving up? What is the true secret to long-term success if it isn't just about speed? How can gratitude help manage the anxiety of needing to achieve more?   Key People, Concepts, & Terms: People: Randy Wilson, Greg Junge, Bronnie Ware, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jim Rohn, Earl Nightingale, Steve Jobs. Concepts: The Wrong Ladder, Fear of Failure, Fear of Regret, Time Freedom, Personal Development, Acceptance, Courage, Pivoting, Golden Handcuffs, Corporate Ladder. Books/Works: The Five Regrets of the Dying (Bronnie Ware)   Key Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: The Quest for Wisdom 01:03 - The Quote That Inspired the Episode: "A philosopher once asked a group of students to write down their greatest fear..." 02:00 - Randy's Experience: Realizing He Was Climbing the Wrong Corporate Ladder 03:00 - Acknowledging the Power of Intergenerational Wisdom (Adrienne's Quote) 04:34 - The Fear of Failure vs. The Fear of Regret 05:45 - How Societal & Family Expectations Can Put You on the Wrong Path 10:32 - Greg's Experience: The Power of a Father Who Didn't Push 11:52 - Randy's Counter-Experience: Breaking Free from a Controlling Influence 14:46 - A Moment of Realization: The Power of Gratitude and Contentment Over Anxious Striving 16:36 - Powerful External Wisdom: The #1 Regret of the Dying (Bronnie Ware) 21:21 - The True "Game": Why Consistency and Love for the Process Beat Speed 23:36 - Actionable Advice: Randy's 3-Step Plan to Escape a Life/Job You Hate 28:05 - Greg's Key Insight: The Power of Acceptance as a Starting Point for Change 30:20 - Teaser for Next Episode: Steve Jobs and Connecting the Dots  

In Episode 250, Part 3 of the Mike Drop Podcast, Joe Malone opens up about the darkest chapter of his life, where personal and professional turmoil collided. Battling traumatic brain injury (TBI), overprescription of 26 medications, and severe substance abuse, Joe faced isolation, depression, and near-suicidal despair after being ostracized by his Marine command. He recounts a chilling night contemplating murder-suicide, only to be saved by a friend's timely intervention. From this low point, Joe shares his journey of recovery, flushing his medications, and reprogramming his mindset through routine changes and motivational resources like Earl Nightingale and Dr. Joe Dispenza. Transitioning to civilian life, he faced financial ruin from high-risk stock trading but found purpose in founding JM Training and Lethal U, a firearms training community aimed at empowering veterans and civilians. Joe also reveals a harrowing experience uncovering a major political scandal in Sao Tomé and Príncipe, highlighting the dangers of his post-military contracting work. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, mental health recovery, and building a mission-driven community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cada desafío que enfrentas es una invitación a convertirte en alguien distinto. No más evasión. No más espera. Resolver problemas no es una habilidad reservada para unos pocos, es una mentalidad entrenada, una forma de vivir. Soy Salvador Mingo, y en este espacio te comparto una estructura concreta —inspirada en la sabiduría de Earl Nightingale— para transformar cualquier obstáculo en un punto de inflexión. Aquí no vas a encontrar motivación vacía, sino claridad estructural, enfoque práctico y un método probado para pensar, actuar y decidir con propósito. ✨ ESTO ES LO QUE TE LLEVAS Un método de 6 pasos para enfrentar y resolver cualquier desafío Cómo convertir la imaginación en una herramienta estratégica El papel de la autosugestión en tu éxito o estancamiento Por qué la perseverancia deja de ser esfuerzo y se vuelve consecuencia Cómo pasar de actuar por reacción a actuar con dirección Si quieres ir más profundo en tu transformación, descarga mi guía de mentalidad estructural aquí: https://recursos.conocimientoexperto.com/guiadisciplinaemocional Escribe “resolución” en los comentarios si quieres que te la envíe personalmente. Suscríbete y activa la campana para no perder lo que sigue. Con visión, estructura y decisión, Salvador Mingo | Conocimiento Experto #ResoluciónEstrategica #MentalidadActiva #SolucionesReales #SuperarObstáculos #ClaridadMental #EarlNightingale #ConocimientoExperto #SalvadorMingo #TransformaciónConsciente #AcciónDecisiva

Cada desafío que enfrentas es una invitación a convertirte en alguien distinto. No más evasión. No más espera. Resolver problemas no es una habilidad reservada para unos pocos, es una mentalidad entrenada, una forma de vivir. Soy Salvador Mingo, y en este espacio te comparto una estructura concreta —inspirada en la sabiduría de Earl Nightingale— para transformar cualquier obstáculo en un punto de inflexión. Aquí no vas a encontrar motivación vacía, sino claridad estructural, enfoque práctico y un método probado para pensar, actuar y decidir con propósito. ✨ ESTO ES LO QUE TE LLEVAS Un método de 6 pasos para enfrentar y resolver cualquier desafío Cómo convertir la imaginación en una herramienta estratégica El papel de la autosugestión en tu éxito o estancamiento Por qué la perseverancia deja de ser esfuerzo y se vuelve consecuencia Cómo pasar de actuar por reacción a actuar con dirección Si quieres ir más profundo en tu transformación, descarga mi guía de mentalidad estructural aquí: https://recursos.conocimientoexperto.com/guiadisciplinaemocional Escribe “resolución” en los comentarios si quieres que te la envíe personalmente. Suscríbete y activa la campana para no perder lo que sigue. Con visión, estructura y decisión, Salvador Mingo | Conocimiento Experto #ResoluciónEstrategica #MentalidadActiva #SolucionesReales #SuperarObstáculos #ClaridadMental #EarlNightingale #ConocimientoExperto #SalvadorMingo #TransformaciónConsciente #AcciónDecisivaConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conocimiento-experto--2975003/support.

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes The Strangest Secret: 7 Simple Rules May 30, 2025 | Episode 5105 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description I had a rough week getting lectured by my dentist and dermatologist, but let's end on a high note! Today, I'm sharing Earl Nightingale's timeless wisdom from “The Strangest Secret”–the inspiration that got me into this business. These seven simple principles can transform your life, but only if you apply them. Earl Nightingale did over 5,000 radio programs; his insights are just as relevant today as they were decades ago. Featured Story Scott shares the fascinating origin story of Earl Nightingale's “The Strangest Secret.” Created to motivate insurance salesmen while Nightingale was out of town. This spoken-word recording accidentally became the first gold record of its kind. What started as a simple motivational tool for his sales team launched Nightingale's entire career and inspired countless people, including Scott himself. Important Points You become what you think, so focus your mental energy on what you want, not what you're stuck in. Success requires paying the price through time, discipline, and investment — nothing worthwhile comes without effort. Controlling your thoughts is neuroscience in action; let thoughts come and go without dwelling on them. Memorable Quotes “You become what you think. Whatever's going on inside your mind right now is what you will become.” “To get success that's not earned will never last. You must earn it.” “The secrets of success are indeed strange, and if you take the hype out of it, it comes down to the real basics of life.” Scott's Three-Step Approach Control your thoughts by acknowledging them without dwelling on negative patterns. Set clearly defined goals that are specific enough to know exactly what you're accomplishing. Act promptly when your path becomes clear instead of waiting for the “perfect” time. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is spoken by Earl Nightingale, Jim Rohn, Napoleon Hill, Tyrese Gibson, Katt Williams, Kobe Bryant, Andy Frisella, Kanye West, Tim Grover, Steve Harvey, Chris Williamson and many more...The Music : EnvatoSend us a textSupport the show

April 18, 2025. Welcome back! In today's episode of Knowledge With Homage I go over what's new in the life of David, a documentary about Sea Gypsies, William James, psychology, Earl Nightingale, 9/11, politics, Trump, war, some current events and much more! Music in order of appearance: Nems - Go Fat Boy, Black Thought ft. CS Armstrong, OSHUN - We Could Be Good (United), Mase - Welcome Back, Black Milk ft. Royce da 5'9 - Losing Out, R.E.M - Shiny Happy People

Advanced Sales Mastery Week 9 - The Closers Inner Circle PodcastGood morning, and welcome to The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with your hosts, Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III!We're officially in Week 9 of our Sales Infiltration masterclass series, and today's conversation centers around a chapter that starts on page 257 in The Closers Pt 2. This one's a powerhouse—packed with insights that can dramatically shift how you approach complex sales conversations.If you're new to the series or catching up, don't worry—we've got you. But we do recommend going back and listening to Weeks 1 through 8. Each episode builds upon the last, gradually layering in the skills and mindset needed to fully absorb the advanced techniques we're now exploring.Today's episode continues to deepen your understanding of Sales Infiltration, one of the most powerful strategies in the professional closer's toolkit. It's not just about what you say—it's how, when, and why you say it that truly makes the difference.And don't forget—if you don't already have The Closers Part 1 and Part 2, now is the time. These books are more than reference guides—they're the blueprint for everything we're teaching in this series, straight from the mind of Ben Gay III himself.Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Buy The Closers Books with FREE shipping We appreciate you tuning in to this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio with Host Denise Griffitts. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and create even better content!Stay ConnectedWebsite: Your Partner In Success RadioEmail: mail@yourofficeontheweb.com

This episode is spoken by Earl Nightingale, Bedros Keuilian, David Goggins,  Matthew McConaughey, Steve Harvey, Bob Proctor,  Les Brown, Jim Rohn, Jordan Peterson, Viola Davis, Wayne Dyer, Chris Williamson, and many more...The Music : EnvatoSend us a textSupport the show

This episode is a rare and personal look into the life, wisdom, and legacy of Earl Nightingale—the man behind The Strangest Secret and one of the founding fathers of the personal development movement. My guest is Hall of Fame professional speaker Joel Weldon. Joel was a friend of Earl Nightingales, and he shares insights into the man behind the message, how his timeless ideas came to life and how they remain relevant for you sixty years later.   For career-minded leaders like you, this is more than a history lesson—it's a lesson in influence, legacy, and the lasting power of an idea. For the benefit of those who are unfamiliar with The Strangest Secret, we have included a short clip within the podcast to inspire you to listen to the entire message. You can ​ Click here to listen to the entire message from The Strangest Secret Special Edition.​ If you are familiar, revisit Earl's message one more time, share it with your kids and grandkids. Please join me in a “Thanks Offering”—a heartfelt tribute to Earl's lasting impact by turning gratitude into action. Any amount helps his wife, Diana. How Can You Contribute? Zelle: DNightingale2@Yahoo.com ​ Mail a Check: 18630 East Mazatzal Circle, Rio Verde, AZ 85263 ​ If you can, I hope you'll join in this mission to honor the one and only, Earl Nightingale.

"You become what you think about." – Earl Nightingale

This episode is sponsored by:   In this power-packed episode of The Thinking Big Podcast, Sean Osborn sits down with the one and only Russell Brunson—entrepreneurial powerhouse, founder of ClickFunnels, and visionary behind Secrets of Success. Dive deep into a high-energy conversation where Russell shares the game-changing mindset shifts, rare personal development strategies, and transformative secrets he's unearthed from the greatest thought leaders of all time. What You'll Discover: The Real Secret to Entrepreneurial Success: Why 90% of your success hinges on psychology, not tactics—straight from a private conversation Russell had with Tony Robbins. The Magic of Historical Wisdom: Russell shares his obsession with rare, timeless personal development treasures, including never-before-seen manuscripts from legends like Napoleon Hill and Earl Nightingale. Mastering Your Subconscious: The game-changing revelation from L.C. Lincoln Benedict's "How to Get Anything You Want" that will revolutionize the way you approach your goals forever. Exclusive Sneak Peek: Russell reveals his groundbreaking plans for the Secrets of Success community, including an immersive digital experience that's set to redefine personal growth worldwide. How to Tap Into Unstoppable Momentum: Sean and Russell unpack the importance of obsession and how embracing your deepest passions will unlock new levels of achievement in your life and business. Key Quotes: “Your psychology unlocks every door to success—fix that, and tactics become unstoppable.” – Russell Brunson “Feelings, not just thoughts, dictate your destiny. Learn how to master them.” "Legacy isn't about what you collect; it's about what you contribute back to humanity.” Special Offer for Listeners: Don't miss out on transforming your mindset and skyrocketing your success! Check out Russell's exclusive Secrets of Success community and immerse yourself in timeless wisdom from legendary minds. ➡️ Secrets of Success Connect with Sean Osborn at Thinking Big Coaching https://www.thinkingbigcoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/thinkingbigcoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/thinkingbigcoaching/   If you enjoyed listening then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows so please let me know what you thought and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and to the guests.

This Episode Is Sponsored By The Inner Circle Mastermind What if a single idea could completely transform your life? In this episode, I take you inside an exclusive mastermind room in Chicago—where history was rediscovered, success principles were unlocked, and the secret to separating the top 5% from the rest was revealed. I sat alongside legends like Russell Brunson, Don Green (President of the Napoleon Hill Foundation), and Vic Conant, inside the Nightingale Conant archives, where we uncovered The Strangest Secret—a message that built the foundation of the personal development industry. This isn't just another motivational lesson. This is the blueprint for how the most successful people think, act, and achieve at the highest level.

We become what we think about most of the time, and that's the strangest secret. ~ Earl Nightingale Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

In this episode of the Marketing Secrets podcast, I'm taking you back to one of my most transformative conversations with Dan Kennedy during our last VIP Day event. As we approach the final Funnel Hacking Live, this episode is part one of a special two-part series revisiting that iconic day. Dan's insights during this interview inspired this year's Funnel Hacking Live theme: "Waiting for the Radical to Arrive." Together, we discuss the elements of success, the courage to challenge industry norms, and the power of standing out as a true innovator. Throughout this conversation, Dan and I delve into timeless lessons for entrepreneurs and marketers. From identifying and fixing broken systems to understanding the psychology of success, we uncover strategies that can elevate your business. Dan shares his expertise on how leaders who dare to break away from dogma become magnetic forces, attracting those seeking real change. This episode provides not just insights but also a glimpse into the brilliance you can expect at Funnel Hacking Live's exclusive pre-event, Day With Dan. Key Highlights: The Success System That Never Fails: How to create systems that work and why fixing broken ones is critical. Questioning the Norm: The power of challenging established dogmas and finding new paths to success. Embracing the Radical Role: How stepping up as the radical inspires loyalty and trust among your audience. Lessons from Legends: The principles Dan learned from figures like Earl Nightingale and W. Clement Stone. Transforming Systems: Practical examples of turning struggling businesses into thriving operations. This two-part series is packed with invaluable advice for entrepreneurs ready to disrupt the norm and become the radical their audience is waiting for. Make sure to listen and prepare for part two, where we dive even deeper into Dan's transformative strategies! And if you want to enjoy the Marketing Secrets Show ad-free, check out https://marketingsecrets.com/adfree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ferry is a true legend in the real estate world—an innovator who transformed the way agents think, work, and succeed. And for me, he's more than that—he's my father.   In this special episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, I'm honored to sit down with my dad, Mike Ferry, to explore the incredible story behind his groundbreaking career. From working alongside the iconic Earl Nightingale to the pivotal decisions that launched him into real estate, Mike shares the strategies and insights that revolutionized the industry.   This is more than a conversation; it's a masterclass in living a purposeful and abundant life. Decades of wisdom are distilled into this one unforgettable episode. Grab a notebook, because the lessons Mike Ferry shares have shaped my journey as a leader, and they could do the same for you.  

Have you been putting something off? Today, Earl Nightingale gives his best advice for how to get into action so you can eventually get it done, little by little. Source: Take the First Step: Overcoming Procrastination and Embracing Action | by Earl NightingaleHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram