A good friend of mine, a veteran in the payments space, just made a pivotal decision. For years, he’s been on the W2 side of the industry. He dabbled in the 1099 world, but always kept his salaried job as a safety net. Recently, he decided to cut the net. He’s going 100% all in to build a portfolio that is entirely his own.
His leap got me thinking about the mindset required for true success. Any opportunity that offers incredible rewards will demand significant risk. As the saying goes, “No risk, no reward.”
The beginning is always the hardest part. It demands a commitment to learning new skills and cultivating a resilient mindset. Success is built on determination, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to your goal. Failure and rejection aren’t setbacks; they are essential parts of the process. You learn and improve by failing, not by avoiding it.
This is why the phrase, “I’m going to give it a try,” is so dangerous. It’s an exit strategy disguised as an effort. It means that when things get tough, you’ve already given yourself permission to quit.
When I started in merchant services, well-meaning friends and family urged me to have a “Plan B.” They were preparing me for failure. But I knew that to succeed, I had to be all in.
My mentality was simple: “This is it. There is nothing to fall back on. I will make this happen.”
History’s greatest leaders understood this. They burned the boats and bridges, leaving their armies no choice but to advance and conquer. Retreat was not an option.
Your mindset is the ultimate differentiator. You can achieve incredible things, but you must commit fully. Go after your dreams with passion and don’t look back. Taking a risk is far better than living with regret. When the opportunity is right, there is no Plan B.
Now go make it happen.
Happy Selling,
David
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