July 15, 2025 • 29 mins
Welcome to Inspirations for Your Life with your host, John C. Morley – Serial Entrepreneur and Podcast Coach. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of gratitude—not just as a fleeting feeling, but as a daily practice and intentional mindset. Gratitude can become your compass in uncertain times, your anchor in storms, and your magnifying glass for the hidden blessings in everyday moments. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or leading a team through change, this episode will help you harness the power of gratitude to unlock clarity, boost resilience, and fuel lasting success. Get ready for fresh insights, practical tips, and inspiration that could change your mindset—and your life. Let’s jump in. ✨ 1️⃣ Opportunities often come disguised as problems 🕳️ Sometimes, what feels like a setback is actually a setup for a breakthrough. The challenges we encounter often carry within them the seeds of opportunity—hidden in frustration, masked in inconvenience. When we shift our perspective, we start seeing problems not as dead ends, but as detours to something better. Recognizing this opens up new ways of thinking and allows us to innovate, pivot, and grow beyond limitations. Problems force us to get creative and lead us to discover strengths we didn’t know we had. Remember, some of the most groundbreaking ideas were born out of discomfort. ⏳ 2️⃣ Timing is everything 🪙 In a world that moves at lightning speed, it’s tempting to believe that faster is always better—but the truth is, timing is everything. Knowing when to act can be just as important as knowing how. Often, the universe presents the right opportunities when we’re truly ready—not necessarily when we think we are. Patience is more than a virtue; it’s a strategic advantage. Understanding the rhythm of your journey and trusting the process allows you to align with doors opening at the right moment rather than forcing things prematurely. Stay aware, stay prepared, and allow life to unfold in divine timing. 🪞 3️⃣ Small choices lead to big impact 🧩 It's easy to underestimate the power of a single choice. But every major transformation begins with a series of small, often unnoticed decisions. Whether it’s choosing to wake up early, say thank you, or step outside your comfort zone—each of these seemingly minor actions compound over time. This is the essence of the butterfly effect in action. Your small consistent efforts shape your habits, your mindset, and ultimately, your destiny. Don't wait for one huge moment to change your life—make the right small choices today, and watch how they snowball into extraordinary impact. 🦁 4️⃣ Fear is the gatekeeper of growth 👣 Growth doesn’t live in comfort—it resides on the other side of fear. Every time you face what scares you, you step closer to your true potential. Fear wants to keep you safe, but in doing so, it often holds you back. When you begin to see fear not as an obstacle but as a signal—pointing you toward areas of growth—you unlock a new level of courage. Walking through fear strengthens your resilience, builds confidence, and reshapes your identity. The very thing you’re afraid of might just be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. 🧠 5️⃣ Recognize the pattern, not just the moment 🔁 Life is a series of patterns. If we only react to moments without understanding the deeper rhythm behind them, we miss the opportunity for lasting growth. Are you repeating the same mistakes in relationships, business, or mindset? Start tracking the patterns. When you zoom out and recognize recurring behaviors or beliefs, you gain the power to change your narrative. Awareness of patterns allows for intentional transformation and smarter decision-making. Remember: transformation begins when you stop blaming the moment and start noticing the message in the pattern. 🔇 6️⃣ Regret loves silence 🗣️ Regret festers when we stay silent—when we don’t speak our truth, take the leap, or express how we really feel. In the
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Hey guys, I'm good evening.
It is John C.
Morley here, serial entrepreneur.
Great to be with you on the show.
Inspirations for your life.
We kicked off a brand new master topic.
Well, that was just the other day.
That was on Saturday.
We do it every Saturday and we roll
through the week and we finish up on
a Friday and it is so wonderful to
be with you.
Hey guys, if you're thirsty, well, why not
(00:46):
get yourself some RO water like I have
from the kitchen or maybe another snack, a
piece of fruit or some nuts or whatever
you'd like and hurry on back.
Hey, by the way, if you haven't heard
about BelieveMeAchieved.com, why not check that out
after the show because I think you guys
will really enjoy that.
You can catch my long form content, short
term form content really easily, 24 hours a
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day.
All right guys.
So the master topic of the week is
the power to change a life is already
in your hands, literally.
And the granular topic for tonight is moments
that matter, recognizing life changing opportunities, series four,
show 29, episode four.
Well, why don't we get the show started?
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Well, welcome everyone.
Whether you're coming the first time or you're
coming back, it's great to have you here
on Inspirations for Your Life.
I'm John Seymour Lee, serial entrepreneur, podcast host,
coach, video producer, graduate student, engineer, and a
lot more.
And a passionate person that is dedicated to
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improving the quality of my life and others
and helping us today to dive deep into
the transformative power of gratitude, not just as
a fleeting feeling, but as a daily practice
and intentional mindset.
Gratitude can become your compass in uncertain times,
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your anchor in storms and your magnifying glass
for the hidden blessings in everyday moments.
Whether you're personal challenges or leading a team
through challenge or changes, this episode is earmarked
just for you because it'll help you harness
the power of gratitude to unlock clarity, boost
resilience, and fuel lasting success.
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Now get ready everyone for fresh insights, practical
tips, and inspiration that could change your mindset
and your life.
Let's jump in.
You ready?
I know I am.
All right.
Number one, opportunities often come disguised as problems.
Sometimes what feels like a setback is actually
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a set up.
For a breakthrough, the challenges we encounter often
carry within them the seeds of opportunity, hidden
in frustration, masked in inconvenience.
When we shift our perspective, we start seeing
problems not as dead ends, but as detours
to something even better than we expected.
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Recognizing this opens us to innovate, to pivot,
and to grow beyond our limitations that we
have perceived.
Problems force us to get creative and lead
us to discover strengths we didn't even know
we had.
Remember some of the most groundbreaking ideas were
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born out of discomfort.
Remember guys, you have to practice getting comfortable.
Yes, being uncomfortable.
That is the truth.
Number two guys, timing is everything.
In a world that moves at lightning speeds,
it's tempting to believe that faster is always
better.
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But the truth of the matter is timing
is everything.
Knowing when to act can be just as
important as knowing how to act.
Often the universe presents the right opportunities when
we're truly ready, not necessarily when we think
we are.
Patience is more than a virtue these days.
It's a strategic advantage.
(04:25):
Understanding the rhythm of your journey and trusting
the process allows you to align with doors
opening at the right moment, rather than forcing
things prematurely.
Stay aware, stay prepared, and allow life to
unfold in divine timing.
Number three, small choices lead to big impact.
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It's easy to underestimate the power of a
single choice, but every major transformation begins with
a series of small, often unnoticed decisions.
Whether it's choosing to wake up early, say
thank you, or just step outside your comfort
zone, which you should be doing more and
more each day, each of these seemingly minor
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actions will compound over time.
This is the essence of the butterfly effect.
Inaction and your small, consistent efforts shape your
habits, your mindset, and ultimately your destiny.
Don't wait for one huge moment to change
your life.
Make the right small choices today and watch
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how they snowball in extraordinary impact.
You'll be pretty amazed.
Number four, guys, fear is the gatekeeper of
growth.
And what is fear, everyone?
Fear is false evidence appearing real.
That's what fear is.
Growth doesn't live in comfort.
I've said this before.
You have to practice getting comfortable being uncomfortable.
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It resides on the side of fear, the
side where we're a little bit scared.
Every time you face what scares you, you
step closer to your true potential.
You see, fear wants to keep you safe.
But in doing so, it often holds you
back from your true potential.
When you begin to see fear not as
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an obstacle, but as a signal pointing you
toward areas of growth, you unlock a new
level of courage.
Walking through fear strengthens your resilience.
It builds confidence and reshapes your identity.
The very thing that you're afraid of might
just be the breakthrough you've been waiting for.
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Number five, recognize the pattern, not just the
moment.
Life is a series of patterns.
If we only react to moments without understanding
the deeper rhythm behind them, we miss the
opportunity for lasting growth.
And that's an important observation I want you
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guys to all take away tonight, is missing
that time for growth.
Are you repeating the same mistakes in a
relationship, a business, or even a mindset?
Start tracking these patterns.
When you zoom out and recognize recurring behaviors
or beliefs, you gain the power to change,
well, your narrative, your story.
Awareness of patterns allows for intentional transformation and
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smarter decision-making.
Remember, guys, transformation begins when you stop blaming
the moment and start noticing the message in
the pattern.
Regret loves silence.
Regret fosters when we have some challenges, but
it festers when we stay silent.
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When we don't speak our truth, we take
the leap or express how we really feel.
In the absence of action, we give regret
space to grow, whether it's the apology you
didn't give, the dream you didn't chase, or
the chance you let slip away again.
Regret whispers loudly in your silence.
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So speak up, take action, and be intentional.
If things don't go as planned, it's better
to have tried and learned than to remain
paralyzed in a what if.
What would have happened?
Don't let silence become the author of your
story because you're a much better author than
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silence.
Number seven, say yes more often.
Yes is the beginning of possibilities.
It's the gateway to new experiences, relationships, and
growth.
Saying yes more often doesn't mean abandoning boundaries.
It means embracing curiosity and trusting that even
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unfamiliar paths hold value.
When you say yes to opportunities, you say
yes to learning.
When you say yes to yourself, you reclaim
your power, whether it's a spontaneous opportunity, a
new idea, or innovation, or even an invitation
to collaborate.
Consider where saying yes could lead you.
You never know what door will be open
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from just one brave affirmation or step that
you take.
Number eight, guys, trust your intuition.
I know a lot of people run and
hide from intuition because they don't think that
their intuition is going to help them, but
the truth of matter is your intuition is
very, very powerful.
Your intuition is your internal compass.
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It's quiet but wise in a world of,
well, a lot of noise and chatter.
Trusting your gut can feel risky, but it's
often the most honest voice you're ever going
to hear.
When logic stalls and data is inconclusive, intuition
can guide you toward clarity.
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It draws from your experience and instincts and
inner knowing.
The more you learn to trust it, the
more aligned your decisions become.
Your intuition doesn't shout.
It whispers, but if you get still enough
to listen, it will lead you exactly where
you need to go.
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Most people don't take the time to be
quiet and listen to themselves, and they miss
all these very priceless key directions and guidance.
Number nine, missed chances teach awareness.
Every missed opportunity is a lesson wrapped in
reflection.
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We don't always get it right the first
time, and that's okay.
What matters is what we learn from what
we miss.
Missed chances sharpen your senses.
They make you more aware of timing, readiness,
and alignment.
They teach you to recognize value before it
slips away again.
Don't dwell on what was lost.
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Let it fuel your awareness so you're prepared
to say yes the next time opportunity knocks.
That's key.
Number 10, bold moves create breakthroughs.
I love that.
Playing it safe might keep you comfortable, but
it rarely leads to transformation.
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Breakthroughs require boldness, the willingness to take risks,
to challenge the status quo, to bet on
yourself when the outcome is uncertain.
Bold moves aren't reckless.
They're decisive.
They come from clarity, courage, and conviction.
If you're feeling stuck, it may be time
to step outside what's predictable.
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Your next level of success is often waiting
just beyond the bold move you've been hesitating
to make.
I know a lot of people out there
saying, John, you know, I don't know what
move I should make.
Well, listen to your inner guidance.
It's there for a reason.
Here's the part of the show I really
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love, guys.
I'm going to give you basically a personal
lesson or a story for each point to
help solidify what I'm talking about.
And it's my hope that this is going
to get you to take an action.
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It's going to get you to come forward
in life.
I'm not saying that it's going to be
easy, but I'm saying it's doable.
And I'm saying that you can do this
every single day of your life if you
do one thing.
You know what that is?
Believe in yourself.
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And I know that sounds like something that
is so far from what you want to
hear.
But like I said to you, we have
to practice getting comfortable being uncomfortable.
And I'm hoping that if I say that
enough times, you eventually will.
It's like a broken record, right?
But it's really the truth.
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It's the truth, guys.
Opportunities often come disguised as problems, challenges I
like to call them.
A few years ago, one of my biggest
clients suddenly canceled their contract.
I was blindsided and initially devastated.
My first rejection was panic.
How would I fill the gap?
But once the dust settled, I realized I'd
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become too dependent on that one stream.
That loss forced me to diversify, reach out
to new networks, and invest in different areas
of my business I had been neglecting.
Three months later, I landed new clients who
not only filled the financial gap, but expanded
my work in areas.
And I hadn't even imagined that.
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Losing the client was a problem at first,
but it turned out to be one of
the greatest opportunities that ever came across my
path.
I didn't know I needed that.
I didn't know I needed to lose that
client.
It taught me that sometimes breakdowns are breakthroughs
in disguise, and people get scared.
I get that.
Timing is everything, guys.
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I once had the opportunity to launch a
new product line.
The idea was strong.
The branding was ready, and I was excited.
But something felt off.
I held back.
Even though others encouraged me to go for
it, about six months later, new tech emerged
that would have made my earlier launch outdated
within weeks.
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Because I waited, I was able to pivot,
integrate the innovation, and release something truly next
level.
That experience taught me not to force things
just because I'm eager or feeling pressure.
Acting at the right time, not just the
soonest, helped me create something, well, lasting.
Timing isn't just about speed, guys.
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It's about synchronicity.
Small choices lead to big impact.
Back when I started podcasting, oh, you guys
know, many years ago, I made a commitment.
Publish every week.
Well, I publish every day now.
No matter what, there were times I was
tired, traveling, or even under the weather, but
I stuck with it.
The small decision to be consistent grew into
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a loyal audience.
Thousands of downloads, more than thousands, over 175
,000, and incredible guests I wouldn't have met
otherwise.
Most people that think that success is built
on massive leaps, but it's really not.
It's the daily quiet yes to consistency, kindness,
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and effort that builds the strongest foundations.
You want to grow on YouTube?
Keep posting consistently.
You want to grow on TikTok?
Post consistently.
Tiny choices compounded are what change lives.
Fear is the gatekeeper of growth, folks.
Years ago, I was invited to speak at
a conference in front of hundreds of people.
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I want to say no, even though I
was familiar with speaking.
The only reason I was terrified is because
the people I was speaking to were very
judgmental, and some of them were even my
competitors.
What if I froze?
What if they didn't like what I said?
What if it ruined my business?
But something inside me whispered, say yes.
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I did, and that experience unlocked a whole
new side of my career.
That one speech led to, well, coaching offers,
media appearances, and new layers of confidence I
never had before.
Had I let fear win, I would have
stayed stuck.
Fear didn't go away, but I walked through
it.
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On the other side, growth, freedom, and a
deeper belief in myself.
Recognize the pattern, not just the moment.
For years, I kept partnering with people who
had the same red flags, poor communication, over
-promising, under-delivering.
Each time it failed, I told myself that
was just a one-off.
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But then I realized it wasn't a one
-off, it was a pattern I had been
willing to face.
That self-awareness was tough to swallow, but
Powerful began approaching partnerships with more discernment, creating
better boundaries, and trusting my instincts earlier.
When you zoom out and see the bigger
pattern, you stop feeling like a victim of
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moments, and start becoming the author of better
ones.
I'll give you a perfect example.
I was supposed to have a call this
evening, about an hour or two ago, with
this company.
They were basically advertised a lot online, and
they were designed to basically be out there
to help us get the best sponsors.
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But you know the problem with this company?
The problem with this company was that I
committed to the time to spend with them,
and they confirmed.
Okay, they confirmed again the next day.
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Okay, fine.
Then they told me about some homework I
had to do.
Fine.
Then they confirmed again.
Then another day they confirmed again.
Finally, the day was coming for the event,
which was today.
They confirmed in the morning.
They confirmed at lunchtime.
They confirmed again.
I said, you know, if you confirm one
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more time, I don't want to work with
you, because this is telling me that you're
incompetent, and you're insecure about yourself.
You have to keep confirming your clients.
I just don't have that kind of time.
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I got a message back from the head
guy who got on his camera and make
it sound like he's got this really large
company.
He messaged me back saying, okay, John, we've
removed you from our system and database.
They push too much.
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I'm not going to give you the name
of the company, but if you're on Facebook
or many of the social media platforms, these
people try to make you think that they
are the be-all, end-all.
I got to tell you, they're the worst.
If their site ever comes up again, I'm
going to politely tell my story about how
they jerked me around for several days.
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They had something very viable, and they just
wasted it by texting me all kinds of
crap.
Just to read one of the texts I
got, I think I have it here.
One of the texts came in.
I think it came in.
It came in.
Here's one.
Thanks for booking a session with us.
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Please accept this meeting request and check your
email for some more important steps.
That was on the 12th.
Then we didn't get the link to accept.
Then I get a message saying, hi, John,
this is such and such with the company.
Looking forward to our discovery meeting today.
Please complete the clarity scan.
If you haven't already done this, we'll give
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us a head start to solving the sponsorship
issues, yada, yada.
Then I wrote him back and said, no
more confirmations.
I told your boss, if I get one
more of these, I'm done.
I don't want to work with you.
Well, they couldn't handle that kind of rejection,
and they canceled my call, which is fine,
but do you really want to work with
somebody that does that?
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No, no, that's the problem.
No, no, no, and no.
Regret loves silence.
In college, I had a chance to tell
someone how much they impacted my life, how
their kindness kept me going through tough times.
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I kept putting it off, thinking I'd say
it someday.
That person passed away unexpectedly.
I never got the chance.
That moment shaped how I show up now.
I don't wait to say thank you.
I don't hold back praise, and I never
assume there will be a later because that
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person may not be there tomorrow.
Regret grows in the things we leave unsaid.
Don't let silence steal the connection you could
have created.
Say yes more often.
One Friday afternoon, I was invited to a
networking mixer.
I had no energy for it, to be
honest.
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I almost declined, but something told me to
go.
I showed up and ended up meeting a
person who became one of my closest friends
and collaborators.
That single yes unlocked years of creative projects,
shared events, and business growth.
Saying yes doesn't mean saying yes to everything,
but it means leaving space for unexpected magic.
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Your next big opportunity might be hiding in,
well, something small, spontaneous, or seemingly unimportant.
Trust your intuition, folks.
When I was deciding whether to leave a
project I was working on to pursue my
entrepreneurship, because you guys know I used to
work for the government part-time when I
started my company part-time, logic told me
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that I should stay.
Intuition told me that I should leave, and
my gut told me it was time to
bail.
I wrestled with the decision for a few
months before I finally decided to trust my
intuition and talk with the HR manager and
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let them know something very important, the words
thank you.
They were surprised.
I said, I just want to say thank
you.
Oh, you're welcome.
Thank you for helping me become a better
version of myself and helping you become a
better version of myself, because today, ladies and
gentlemen, this is my very last day with
you.
It wasn't easy at first, but over time,
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I realized I had stepped into my purpose.
That illogical decision gave me a life I
now love and I am passionate about, and
I don't work one day in my life.
Your intuition may not always make sense to
others, but when you listen, it will often
lead you exactly where you belong.
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Mischances teach awareness.
There was a time when I passed on
collaborating with someone because I didn't think I
had the time.
A year later, I watched their platform explode
with success, and I knew I had missed
something special.
It stung, but instead of beating myself up,
I paid attention.
That mischance taught me to better recognize alignment,
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not just availability.
Now I ask myself, will I regret saying
no to this later?
Sometimes I still say no, but now it's
an aware no, not a distracted or fearful
one.
Mischances hurt, but they sharpen our vision for
the future of what's to come.
Remember, guys, bold moves will always create breakthroughs.
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The boldest move I ever made was launching
my first company from scratch with no safety
net before I even graduated college.
I had a few clients, a vision, a
deep belief in the mission, but it felt
like jumping off a cliff.
I questioned myself every day, but little by
little, I built something real, something that created
jobs, changed lives, and became part of something
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that I never knew was going to be
possible.
If I had waited until everything felt safe,
I'd still be waiting.
Bold moves are rarely comfortable, but they are
often the birthplace of your next chapter.
Bet on yourself.
The world needs what only you can bring.
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And I think a lot of people hearing
this, whether you're listening at night or day
or in the morning, wherever you're listening, I
think a lot of people don't want to
hear this because you know what it is?
They get afraid of being told that they're
missing something.
And that's not something you should get afraid
of.
That's something you should embrace, right?
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Thinking for a moment about those specific seconds,
minutes, hours, those moments that matter, recognizing how
life-changing opportunities can really change the trajectory
on your life and its purpose.
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I think a lot of us have these
purposes, but it's like the rocket's about to
take off.
It's like, oh, you know what?
I'm getting cold feet.
This rocket was meant for you.
Like, oh, I don't know.
Do I have a sweater?
Should I go put on long pants?
I have shorts.
I'm like, you know, we make these excuses
because why?
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We're afraid of failure.
Or are we possibly afraid of success?
I know that was something I was afraid
of for a long time.
I thought it was failure, but it was
actually success.
I was still feared that being too successful
would change my life in a way that
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I wouldn't like, but actually it just made
it better.
And yeah, you get people around asking for
handouts, but you have to be discerning of
that.
And you can't let that disrupt bringing wealth
into your life.
I think that's a powerful lesson that I
want to share with you guys.
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Most people never reach their goals or their
aspirations because they fear being so successful in
those careers.
They fear what other people will say.
They fear that people are going to make
fun of them.
Make fun of you because you're a leader.
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Why they make fun of you is because
they're hoping that if they make fun of
you, you're going to stop doing what you're
doing because you know what?
You're a direct threat.
You're a direct competition for them, and they
don't like that.
Then you get those people that just are
not supportive.
We get those people all the time.
But moments in life, if you could think
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about right now, the moments in life, some
of the most precious moments in life, if
I could ask you to pick the three
most precious moments in life, I'm sure it
would come to you pretty easily.
Those are the ones that had a big
impact on our life, the ones that supported
us.
You might have had some challenging moments that
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hopefully woke you up to say, you know
what?
If I don't do it, no one else
is.
So those are wake up moments, but they're
good too.
But I don't want you to think that
you can be complacent just because you're becoming
successful that you can be complacent.
No, you've got to keep doing what you're
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doing.
You've got to keep maintaining that support.
Ladies and gentlemen, in case you didn't know
who I am by now, I'm sure you
do.
I'm John C.
Moreland, serial entrepreneur, and I invite you to
check out BelieveMeAchieve.com for more of my
amazing, of course, inspiring creations.
I'll catch you guys real soon.
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And remember, every moment in life matters.
So let's start making them count.
All right.
Take care, everyone.
Hey guys, I'm good evening.
It is John C.
Morley here, serial entrepreneur.
Great to be with you on the show.
Inspirations for your life.
We kicked off a brand new master topic.
Well, that was just the other day.
That was on Saturday.
We do it every Saturday and we roll
through the week and we finish up on
a Friday and it is so wonderful to
be with you.
Hey guys, if you're thirsty, well, why not
(00:46):
get yourself some RO water like I have
from the kitchen or maybe another snack, a
piece of fruit or some nuts or whatever
you'd like and hurry on back.
Hey, by the way, if you haven't heard
about BelieveMeAchieved.com, why not check that out
after the show because I think you guys
will really enjoy that.
You can catch my long form content, short
term form content really easily, 24 hours a
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day.
All right guys.
So the master topic of the week is
the power to change a life is already
in your hands, literally.
And the granular topic for tonight is moments
that matter, recognizing life changing opportunities, series four,
show 29, episode four.
Well, why don't we get the show started?
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Well, welcome everyone.
Whether you're coming the first time or you're
coming back, it's great to have you here
on Inspirations for Your Life.
I'm John Seymour Lee, serial entrepreneur, podcast host,
coach, video producer, graduate student, engineer, and a
lot more.
And a passionate person that is dedicated to
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improving the quality of my life and others
and helping us today to dive deep into
the transformative power of gratitude, not just as
a fleeting feeling, but as a daily practice
and intentional mindset.
Gratitude can become your compass in uncertain times,
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your anchor in storms and your magnifying glass
for the hidden blessings in everyday moments.
Whether you're personal challenges or leading a team
through challenge or changes, this episode is earmarked
just for you because it'll help you harness
the power of gratitude to unlock clarity, boost
resilience, and fuel lasting success.
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Now get ready everyone for fresh insights, practical
tips, and inspiration that could change your mindset
and your life.
Let's jump in.
You ready?
I know I am.
All right.
Number one, opportunities often come disguised as problems.
Sometimes what feels like a setback is actually
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a set up.
For a breakthrough, the challenges we encounter often
carry within them the seeds of opportunity, hidden
in frustration, masked in inconvenience.
When we shift our perspective, we start seeing
problems not as dead ends, but as detours
to something even better than we expected.
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Recognizing this opens us to innovate, to pivot,
and to grow beyond our limitations that we
have perceived.
Problems force us to get creative and lead
us to discover strengths we didn't even know
we had.
Remember some of the most groundbreaking ideas were
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born out of discomfort.
Remember guys, you have to practice getting comfortable.
Yes, being uncomfortable.
That is the truth.
Number two guys, timing is everything.
In a world that moves at lightning speeds,
it's tempting to believe that faster is always
better.
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But the truth of the matter is timing
is everything.
Knowing when to act can be just as
important as knowing how to act.
Often the universe presents the right opportunities when
we're truly ready, not necessarily when we think
we are.
Patience is more than a virtue these days.
It's a strategic advantage.
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Understanding the rhythm of your journey and trusting
the process allows you to align with doors
opening at the right moment, rather than forcing
things prematurely.
Stay aware, stay prepared, and allow life to
unfold in divine timing.
Number three, small choices lead to big impact.
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It's easy to underestimate the power of a
single choice, but every major transformation begins with
a series of small, often unnoticed decisions.
Whether it's choosing to wake up early, say
thank you, or just step outside your comfort
zone, which you should be doing more and
more each day, each of these seemingly minor
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actions will compound over time.
This is the essence of the butterfly effect.
Inaction and your small, consistent efforts shape your
habits, your mindset, and ultimately your destiny.
Don't wait for one huge moment to change
your life.
Make the right small choices today and watch
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how they snowball in extraordinary impact.
You'll be pretty amazed.
Number four, guys, fear is the gatekeeper of
growth.
And what is fear, everyone?
Fear is false evidence appearing real.
That's what fear is.
Growth doesn't live in comfort.
I've said this before.
You have to practice getting comfortable being uncomfortable.
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It resides on the side of fear, the
side where we're a little bit scared.
Every time you face what scares you, you
step closer to your true potential.
You see, fear wants to keep you safe.
But in doing so, it often holds you
back from your true potential.
When you begin to see fear not as
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an obstacle, but as a signal pointing you
toward areas of growth, you unlock a new
level of courage.
Walking through fear strengthens your resilience.
It builds confidence and reshapes your identity.
The very thing that you're afraid of might
just be the breakthrough you've been waiting for.
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Number five, recognize the pattern, not just the
moment.
Life is a series of patterns.
If we only react to moments without understanding
the deeper rhythm behind them, we miss the
opportunity for lasting growth.
And that's an important observation I want you
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guys to all take away tonight, is missing
that time for growth.
Are you repeating the same mistakes in a
relationship, a business, or even a mindset?
Start tracking these patterns.
When you zoom out and recognize recurring behaviors
or beliefs, you gain the power to change,
well, your narrative, your story.
Awareness of patterns allows for intentional transformation and
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smarter decision-making.
Remember, guys, transformation begins when you stop blaming
the moment and start noticing the message in
the pattern.
Regret loves silence.
Regret fosters when we have some challenges, but
it festers when we stay silent.
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When we don't speak our truth, we take
the leap or express how we really feel.
In the absence of action, we give regret
space to grow, whether it's the apology you
didn't give, the dream you didn't chase, or
the chance you let slip away again.
Regret whispers loudly in your silence.
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So speak up, take action, and be intentional.
If things don't go as planned, it's better
to have tried and learned than to remain
paralyzed in a what if.
What would have happened?
Don't let silence become the author of your
story because you're a much better author than
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silence.
Number seven, say yes more often.
Yes is the beginning of possibilities.
It's the gateway to new experiences, relationships, and
growth.
Saying yes more often doesn't mean abandoning boundaries.
It means embracing curiosity and trusting that even
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unfamiliar paths hold value.
When you say yes to opportunities, you say
yes to learning.
When you say yes to yourself, you reclaim
your power, whether it's a spontaneous opportunity, a
new idea, or innovation, or even an invitation
to collaborate.
Consider where saying yes could lead you.
You never know what door will be open
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from just one brave affirmation or step that
you take.
Number eight, guys, trust your intuition.
I know a lot of people run and
hide from intuition because they don't think that
their intuition is going to help them, but
the truth of matter is your intuition is
very, very powerful.
Your intuition is your internal compass.
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It's quiet but wise in a world of,
well, a lot of noise and chatter.
Trusting your gut can feel risky, but it's
often the most honest voice you're ever going
to hear.
When logic stalls and data is inconclusive, intuition
can guide you toward clarity.
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It draws from your experience and instincts and
inner knowing.
The more you learn to trust it, the
more aligned your decisions become.
Your intuition doesn't shout.
It whispers, but if you get still enough
to listen, it will lead you exactly where
you need to go.
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Most people don't take the time to be
quiet and listen to themselves, and they miss
all these very priceless key directions and guidance.
Number nine, missed chances teach awareness.
Every missed opportunity is a lesson wrapped in
reflection.
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We don't always get it right the first
time, and that's okay.
What matters is what we learn from what
we miss.
Missed chances sharpen your senses.
They make you more aware of timing, readiness,
and alignment.
They teach you to recognize value before it
slips away again.
Don't dwell on what was lost.
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Let it fuel your awareness so you're prepared
to say yes the next time opportunity knocks.
That's key.
Number 10, bold moves create breakthroughs.
I love that.
Playing it safe might keep you comfortable, but
it rarely leads to transformation.
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Breakthroughs require boldness, the willingness to take risks,
to challenge the status quo, to bet on
yourself when the outcome is uncertain.
Bold moves aren't reckless.
They're decisive.
They come from clarity, courage, and conviction.
If you're feeling stuck, it may be time
to step outside what's predictable.
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Your next level of success is often waiting
just beyond the bold move you've been hesitating
to make.
I know a lot of people out there
saying, John, you know, I don't know what
move I should make.
Well, listen to your inner guidance.
It's there for a reason.
Here's the part of the show I really
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love, guys.
I'm going to give you basically a personal
lesson or a story for each point to
help solidify what I'm talking about.
And it's my hope that this is going
to get you to take an action.
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It's going to get you to come forward
in life.
I'm not saying that it's going to be
easy, but I'm saying it's doable.
And I'm saying that you can do this
every single day of your life if you
do one thing.
You know what that is?
Believe in yourself.
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And I know that sounds like something that
is so far from what you want to
hear.
But like I said to you, we have
to practice getting comfortable being uncomfortable.
And I'm hoping that if I say that
enough times, you eventually will.
It's like a broken record, right?
But it's really the truth.
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It's the truth, guys.
Opportunities often come disguised as problems, challenges I
like to call them.
A few years ago, one of my biggest
clients suddenly canceled their contract.
I was blindsided and initially devastated.
My first rejection was panic.
How would I fill the gap?
But once the dust settled, I realized I'd
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become too dependent on that one stream.
That loss forced me to diversify, reach out
to new networks, and invest in different areas
of my business I had been neglecting.
Three months later, I landed new clients who
not only filled the financial gap, but expanded
my work in areas.
And I hadn't even imagined that.
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Losing the client was a problem at first,
but it turned out to be one of
the greatest opportunities that ever came across my
path.
I didn't know I needed that.
I didn't know I needed to lose that
client.
It taught me that sometimes breakdowns are breakthroughs
in disguise, and people get scared.
I get that.
Timing is everything, guys.
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I once had the opportunity to launch a
new product line.
The idea was strong.
The branding was ready, and I was excited.
But something felt off.
I held back.
Even though others encouraged me to go for
it, about six months later, new tech emerged
that would have made my earlier launch outdated
within weeks.
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Because I waited, I was able to pivot,
integrate the innovation, and release something truly next
level.
That experience taught me not to force things
just because I'm eager or feeling pressure.
Acting at the right time, not just the
soonest, helped me create something, well, lasting.
Timing isn't just about speed, guys.
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It's about synchronicity.
Small choices lead to big impact.
Back when I started podcasting, oh, you guys
know, many years ago, I made a commitment.
Publish every week.
Well, I publish every day now.
No matter what, there were times I was
tired, traveling, or even under the weather, but
I stuck with it.
The small decision to be consistent grew into
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a loyal audience.
Thousands of downloads, more than thousands, over 175
,000, and incredible guests I wouldn't have met
otherwise.
Most people that think that success is built
on massive leaps, but it's really not.
It's the daily quiet yes to consistency, kindness,
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and effort that builds the strongest foundations.
You want to grow on YouTube?
Keep posting consistently.
You want to grow on TikTok?
Post consistently.
Tiny choices compounded are what change lives.
Fear is the gatekeeper of growth, folks.
Years ago, I was invited to speak at
a conference in front of hundreds of people.
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I want to say no, even though I
was familiar with speaking.
The only reason I was terrified is because
the people I was speaking to were very
judgmental, and some of them were even my
competitors.
What if I froze?
What if they didn't like what I said?
What if it ruined my business?
But something inside me whispered, say yes.
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I did, and that experience unlocked a whole
new side of my career.
That one speech led to, well, coaching offers,
media appearances, and new layers of confidence I
never had before.
Had I let fear win, I would have
stayed stuck.
Fear didn't go away, but I walked through
it.
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On the other side, growth, freedom, and a
deeper belief in myself.
Recognize the pattern, not just the moment.
For years, I kept partnering with people who
had the same red flags, poor communication, over
-promising, under-delivering.
Each time it failed, I told myself that
was just a one-off.
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But then I realized it wasn't a one
-off, it was a pattern I had been
willing to face.
That self-awareness was tough to swallow, but
Powerful began approaching partnerships with more discernment, creating
better boundaries, and trusting my instincts earlier.
When you zoom out and see the bigger
pattern, you stop feeling like a victim of
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moments, and start becoming the author of better
ones.
I'll give you a perfect example.
I was supposed to have a call this
evening, about an hour or two ago, with
this company.
They were basically advertised a lot online, and
they were designed to basically be out there
to help us get the best sponsors.
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But you know the problem with this company?
The problem with this company was that I
committed to the time to spend with them,
and they confirmed.
Okay, they confirmed again the next day.
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Okay, fine.
Then they told me about some homework I
had to do.
Fine.
Then they confirmed again.
Then another day they confirmed again.
Finally, the day was coming for the event,
which was today.
They confirmed in the morning.
They confirmed at lunchtime.
They confirmed again.
I said, you know, if you confirm one
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more time, I don't want to work with
you, because this is telling me that you're
incompetent, and you're insecure about yourself.
You have to keep confirming your clients.
I just don't have that kind of time.
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I got a message back from the head
guy who got on his camera and make
it sound like he's got this really large
company.
He messaged me back saying, okay, John, we've
removed you from our system and database.
They push too much.
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I'm not going to give you the name
of the company, but if you're on Facebook
or many of the social media platforms, these
people try to make you think that they
are the be-all, end-all.
I got to tell you, they're the worst.
If their site ever comes up again, I'm
going to politely tell my story about how
they jerked me around for several days.
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They had something very viable, and they just
wasted it by texting me all kinds of
crap.
Just to read one of the texts I
got, I think I have it here.
One of the texts came in.
I think it came in.
It came in.
Here's one.
Thanks for booking a session with us.
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Please accept this meeting request and check your
email for some more important steps.
That was on the 12th.
Then we didn't get the link to accept.
Then I get a message saying, hi, John,
this is such and such with the company.
Looking forward to our discovery meeting today.
Please complete the clarity scan.
If you haven't already done this, we'll give
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us a head start to solving the sponsorship
issues, yada, yada.
Then I wrote him back and said, no
more confirmations.
I told your boss, if I get one
more of these, I'm done.
I don't want to work with you.
Well, they couldn't handle that kind of rejection,
and they canceled my call, which is fine,
but do you really want to work with
somebody that does that?
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No, no, that's the problem.
No, no, no, and no.
Regret loves silence.
In college, I had a chance to tell
someone how much they impacted my life, how
their kindness kept me going through tough times.
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I kept putting it off, thinking I'd say
it someday.
That person passed away unexpectedly.
I never got the chance.
That moment shaped how I show up now.
I don't wait to say thank you.
I don't hold back praise, and I never
assume there will be a later because that
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person may not be there tomorrow.
Regret grows in the things we leave unsaid.
Don't let silence steal the connection you could
have created.
Say yes more often.
One Friday afternoon, I was invited to a
networking mixer.
I had no energy for it, to be
honest.
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I almost declined, but something told me to
go.
I showed up and ended up meeting a
person who became one of my closest friends
and collaborators.
That single yes unlocked years of creative projects,
shared events, and business growth.
Saying yes doesn't mean saying yes to everything,
but it means leaving space for unexpected magic.
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Your next big opportunity might be hiding in,
well, something small, spontaneous, or seemingly unimportant.
Trust your intuition, folks.
When I was deciding whether to leave a
project I was working on to pursue my
entrepreneurship, because you guys know I used to
work for the government part-time when I
started my company part-time, logic told me
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that I should stay.
Intuition told me that I should leave, and
my gut told me it was time to
bail.
I wrestled with the decision for a few
months before I finally decided to trust my
intuition and talk with the HR manager and
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let them know something very important, the words
thank you.
They were surprised.
I said, I just want to say thank
you.
Oh, you're welcome.
Thank you for helping me become a better
version of myself and helping you become a
better version of myself, because today, ladies and
gentlemen, this is my very last day with
you.
It wasn't easy at first, but over time,
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I realized I had stepped into my purpose.
That illogical decision gave me a life I
now love and I am passionate about, and
I don't work one day in my life.
Your intuition may not always make sense to
others, but when you listen, it will often
lead you exactly where you belong.
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Mischances teach awareness.
There was a time when I passed on
collaborating with someone because I didn't think I
had the time.
A year later, I watched their platform explode
with success, and I knew I had missed
something special.
It stung, but instead of beating myself up,
I paid attention.
That mischance taught me to better recognize alignment,
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not just availability.
Now I ask myself, will I regret saying
no to this later?
Sometimes I still say no, but now it's
an aware no, not a distracted or fearful
one.
Mischances hurt, but they sharpen our vision for
the future of what's to come.
Remember, guys, bold moves will always create breakthroughs.
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The boldest move I ever made was launching
my first company from scratch with no safety
net before I even graduated college.
I had a few clients, a vision, a
deep belief in the mission, but it felt
like jumping off a cliff.
I questioned myself every day, but little by
little, I built something real, something that created
jobs, changed lives, and became part of something
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that I never knew was going to be
possible.
If I had waited until everything felt safe,
I'd still be waiting.
Bold moves are rarely comfortable, but they are
often the birthplace of your next chapter.
Bet on yourself.
The world needs what only you can bring.
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And I think a lot of people hearing
this, whether you're listening at night or day
or in the morning, wherever you're listening, I
think a lot of people don't want to
hear this because you know what it is?
They get afraid of being told that they're
missing something.
And that's not something you should get afraid
of.
That's something you should embrace, right?
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Thinking for a moment about those specific seconds,
minutes, hours, those moments that matter, recognizing how
life-changing opportunities can really change the trajectory
on your life and its purpose.
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I think a lot of us have these
purposes, but it's like the rocket's about to
take off.
It's like, oh, you know what?
I'm getting cold feet.
This rocket was meant for you.
Like, oh, I don't know.
Do I have a sweater?
Should I go put on long pants?
I have shorts.
I'm like, you know, we make these excuses
because why?
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We're afraid of failure.
Or are we possibly afraid of success?
I know that was something I was afraid
of for a long time.
I thought it was failure, but it was
actually success.
I was still feared that being too successful
would change my life in a way that
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I wouldn't like, but actually it just made
it better.
And yeah, you get people around asking for
handouts, but you have to be discerning of
that.
And you can't let that disrupt bringing wealth
into your life.
I think that's a powerful lesson that I
want to share with you guys.
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Most people never reach their goals or their
aspirations because they fear being so successful in
those careers.
They fear what other people will say.
They fear that people are going to make
fun of them.
Make fun of you because you're a leader.
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Why they make fun of you is because
they're hoping that if they make fun of
you, you're going to stop doing what you're
doing because you know what?
You're a direct threat.
You're a direct competition for them, and they
don't like that.
Then you get those people that just are
not supportive.
We get those people all the time.
But moments in life, if you could think
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about right now, the moments in life, some
of the most precious moments in life, if
I could ask you to pick the three
most precious moments in life, I'm sure it
would come to you pretty easily.
Those are the ones that had a big
impact on our life, the ones that supported
us.
You might have had some challenging moments that
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hopefully woke you up to say, you know
what?
If I don't do it, no one else
is.
So those are wake up moments, but they're
good too.
But I don't want you to think that
you can be complacent just because you're becoming
successful that you can be complacent.
No, you've got to keep doing what you're
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doing.
You've got to keep maintaining that support.
Ladies and gentlemen, in case you didn't know
who I am by now, I'm sure you
do.
I'm John C.
Moreland, serial entrepreneur, and I invite you to
check out BelieveMeAchieve.com for more of my
amazing, of course, inspiring creations.
I'll catch you guys real soon.
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And remember, every moment in life matters.
So let's start making them count.
All right.
Take care, everyone.
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