# SPI 908: This Is How You Know If You’ll Win or Quit in 2026

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Podcast: [The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-passive-income-online-business-and-blogging-podcast-533301)
Published: 2025-12-31T08:00:00+00:00
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#908 Like me, thousands of people started online businesses after getting laid off in 2008. In fact, there were hundreds of us specifically teaching entrepreneurship around that time. But why am I one of the few who are still around in this space now? The answer is actually really simple. I just never stopped showing up. That's right. For the most part, talent and luck will never beat consistency. It's the one thing we have complete control over and the top factor that determines if we succeed or fail. That's why today's episode contains a hard truth you need to hear. As we're going into 2026, I'll give you the tough love that can help you avoid quitting too soon. So don't miss this session and my 30-day video challenge for a chance to prove you have the persistence it takes to succeed! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session908 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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