What if the secret to success—both in investing and life—wasn’t just knowledge, but mindset?
In this episode of Simple Success with John Brandy, John and DT explore how belief, self-kindness, and persistence shape financial and personal success. They discuss how embracing difficulties, staying consistent, and trusting the process can make even the toughest challenges easier.
Using the metaphor of learning Dutch, they highlight that success isn’t about instant mastery—it’s about steady progress and maintaining a positive outlook.
Key Takeaways:
✔ Belief fuels success – Confidence in your ability to learn and grow is half the battle.
✔ Practice makes progress – The 10,000-hour rule applies to investing, learning, and personal development.
✔ Lean into challenges – Instead of avoiding difficulties, embrace them as part of the journey.
✔ Mindset matters – A calm, positive approach helps prevent emotional investing mistakes.
Memorable Quotes:
🔹 "The difference between those who succeed and those who don’t? They keep going."
🔹 "Learning Dutch and learning investing both take time—so why rush the process?"
🔹 "If you treat challenges as growth opportunities, they stop being roadblocks."
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