# Episode 188: The Mindset That Separates Successful Business Owners From The Rest

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Podcast: [GROW by Design](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grow-by-design-4813067)
Published: 2025-04-30T08:00:08+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I share a powerful message about the importance of attitude and mindset in achieving success. Recording from my car on a Monday morning, I explain why I embrace the "Thank God It's Monday" mentality instead of dreading the work week. I dive into how positivity is a choice that requires tremendous effort - just like building wealth, maintaining fitness, or nurturing relationships - and why this deliberate choice attracts opportunities and people into your life. Drawing from personal experience, I emphasize that my achievements come not from exceptional skill or luck, but from maintaining optimism and consistency even when facing challenges. I recommend resources like ET (Eric Thomas) and Tony Robbins for developing better mindset tools, and explain how your focus creates a "reticular activating system" effect that reveals opportunities aligned with your goals. This episode serves as a reminder that your attitude might be the biggest roadblock between you and your dreams.

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