The Mental Toughness Metaphor You’ll Never Forget

After 30+ years as an entrepreneur building businesses in 10 countries around the world, I’ve seen my share of great performers and miserable failures. As a matter of fact, I’ve been both myself. Surprisingly enough, it’s a thin thread between the two. A few good or bad habits, beliefs or philosophies can make or break you. World-class success is rarely related to exceptional talent or education. These things certainly help, but the core of uncommon achievement is more about will than skill. After 1,389 interviews with self-made millionaires over the past 36 years, I’ve heard a lot of metaphors about failure and success. Watch this video as I explain the one that stands above the rest.