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August 13, 2025 4 mins

Why Struggle Is Your Secret Weapon

Most people run from hard times. They avoid struggle like it’s poison. But what if I told you that’s exactly why they never win? This video from some years ago reminded me today of the importance of this message.

Here’s the truth nobody wants to hear: struggle is your secret weapon. When you start from zero, when everything feels impossible, that’s when you build the muscles you need to succeed.

Think about it. The person who gets everything handed to them? They crumble the moment things get tough. But you? You’ve been in the trenches. You know how to fight.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why starting from zero gives you an unfair advantage

  • How struggle builds the exact skills you need to win

  • What successful people know about embracing challenges

  • The mindset shift that changes everything

Timestamps: 00:00 – Why most people run from struggle 00:50 – The truth: struggle is your secret weapon 01:40 – How starting from zero builds resilience 02:40 – Why those handed success crumble under pressure 03:20 – How struggle trains you to win 04:00 – The mindset shift: seeing struggle as your teacher 04:20 – Your call to embrace hard times

Take Action Today:

  • Reflect on one recent struggle and what it taught you

  • Write down how your challenges are preparing you to win

  • Commit to leaning into discomfort instead of avoiding it

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