Episode 52: Season Recap & Preparing for the Next Level!

Episode Summary:

In this final episode of Season 4, we wrap up our journey through Success Habits for the New Year and set the stage for an exciting Season 5! We reviewed key insights from this season and invited listeners to reimagine their business as we step into Self-Image Mastery, based on Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz.

📢 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:

🚀 New Season! Starting in Season 5 we’ll explore how your self-image impacts your success.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✅ Open-Mindedness fuels growth. The difference between a fixed and growth mindset determines success.

✅ Noble Intent: See others with good intentions rather than judgment—diversity is more than race or gender, it's how we think.

✅ Persistence is the key! Ambition sets the path, but persistence is the vehicle to success.

✅ Overcoming excuses: We went through 55 famous excuses from Think and Grow Rich. What’s holding you back?

Quote from the Episode:

"Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in." – Bill Bradley

Your Next Steps:

✔ Revisit past episodes—Listen to our insights on self-confidence, focus, failing forward, persistence, and more!

✔ Download our free resources from this Season.

✔ Get ready for Season 5! Grab Psycho-Cybernetics to follow along and transform your self-image.

📌 Want to accelerate your success?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and personal transformation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to rewire your mindset and build lasting success habits.

👉 Join us LIVE next season! Let’s reimagine your business and create the success you deserve! 🚀

🔔 See you next season!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:43 Engage with Us: How to Connect

01:53 Season Review and Upcoming Events

02:48 The Habit of Open-Mindedness

04:52 Understanding Noble Intent

07:41 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

08:49 The Power of Persistence

11:12 Wrapping Up Season Four

Episode 51: Season Recap – Wrapping Up Success Habits & Looking Ahead

Episode Summary:

In this final episode of Season 4, we review the success habits we covered and set the stage for our exciting new season coming next week! If you missed any episodes, this is your chance to catch up and revisit key lessons to help you master your mindset and grow your business.

🔹 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us for Season 5 — where we’ll dive into Self-Image Mastery with insights from the book Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Focus directs energy—where your attention goes, your results follow.

✔ Cooperation starts within yourself—align your conscious and subconscious mind.

✔ Failure is a stepping stone—every setback is a setup for growth.

✔ Next season’s theme: Self-Image Mastery—because actions, feelings, and behaviors are always consistent with our self-image.

✔ New Season! Join us for a deep dive into Psycho-Cybernetics and how to reprogram your success blueprint.

Quote from the Episode:

"Where your focus goes, your energy flows." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Your Next Steps:

✅ Revisit past episodes on self-confidence, initiative, enthusiasm, failing forward, and more.

✅ Download free resources from this season to apply these habits to your business and life.

✅ Get ready for Season 5! Grab a copy of Psycho-Cybernetics to follow along as we explore Self-Image Mastery.

📌 Want to develop the habits that create lasting success?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to master your mindset and grow your business with confidence.

⭐ Loved this season? Share it with someone who wants to create success in their life! See you next season!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:07 Listener Shoutouts and Season Overview

02:40 Focus and Energy Management

06:40 Cooperation and Self-Alignment

10:18 Failing Forward and Resilience

11:41 Conclusion and Break

Episode 50: Success Habits Season Recap – Building the Foundation for Achievement

Episode Summary:

In this final episode of the season, we wrap up our journey through 12 powerful success habits that drive goal achievement in business and life. If you missed an episode, this is your chance to review, reflect, and revisit the habits that will have the greatest impact on your success.

We also announce our next season—Self-Image Mastery—where we’ll explore Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz and how your self-image determines your success.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Self-control is the balance wheel of success—your ability to direct your emotions and actions determines your results.

✔ Over-delivering creates an abundance mindset and activates the law of reciprocity, attracting more success.

✔ Accurate thinking means distinguishing facts from opinions and focusing on what truly matters.

✔ New Season Starts Next Week! We’ll be shifting our focus to Self-Image Mastery and the power of Psycho-Cybernetics.

✔ New Time Slot! We’re moving to Thursdays at 2 PM Eastern Time.

Quote from the Episode:

"Self-control is a key factor in achieving success. We can't control everything in life, but we can definitely control ourselves." — McKinley Hillato

Your Next Steps:

✅ Revisit past episodes to strengthen your success habits—self-confidence, initiative, enthusiasm, persistence, and more.

✅ Download the resources from this season to apply these principles to your business and life.

✅ Get ready for next season! Grab a copy of Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz to follow along as we dive into Self-Image Mastery.

📌 Want to develop the habits that create lasting success?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to master your mindset and grow your business with confidence.

⭐ Loved this season? Share it with someone who wants to create success in their life! See you next season!

00:00 Introduction and Season Overview

00:59 Upcoming Season and Book Recommendations

02:19 Week 5: The Habit of Self-Control

05:13 Week 6: The Habit of Overdelivering

09:23 Week 7: The Habit of Accurate Thinking

11:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode 49: Success Habits Recap – The Key to Goal Achievement

Episode Summary:

In this season finale, we review the 12 success habits we explored over the past season! These habits are not just for business success, but for goal achievement in every area of life. If you missed an episode or want to revisit your favorites, this recap will guide you to the ones you need most.

We also announce next season’s focus—Self-Image Mastery—where we will explore Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz and how self-image determines success.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Success habits are universal principles that shape both personal and professional success.

✔ Self-confidence is built by overcoming fears and taking action.

✔ Initiative means going after what you want—without waiting for permission.

✔ Enthusiasm is contagious—your energy determines your success.

✔ Persistence requires eliminating excuses and showing up daily.

✔ Next season's focus: Self-Image Mastery—changing the way you see yourself to unlock success.

Quote from the Episode:

"If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place." — Nora Roberts

Your Next Steps:

✅ Revisit past episodes to strengthen your success habits. Each habit builds momentum toward your goals.

✅ Download the Success Habit Resources for step-by-step guides and mindset shifts.

✅ Prepare for next season! Read Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz to get ready for our deep dive into self-image mastery.

📌 Want to develop the habits that create lasting success?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to master your mindset and grow your business with confidence.

⭐ Loved this season? Share it with someone who wants to create success in their life!

00:00 Introduction and Show Overview

00:49 Recap of Success Habits

02:33 Connecting with Us and Resources

03:55 Focus Quotes and Key Issues

06:38 Upcoming Season and New Focus

09:35 Success Habits Recap Continued

11:26 Conclusion and Next Steps

Episode 48: The Success Habit of Persistence – Eliminating Excuses & Moving Forward

Episode Summary:

Success doesn’t come from luck—it comes from persistence. In this episode, we continue exploring Napoleon Hill’s 55 famous alibis from Think and Grow Rich, revealing the excuses that sabotage success. We uncover how to shift from blaming circumstances to taking full ownership of our progress.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Excuses create roadblocks to success. The more we justify our limitations, the harder it is to break free.

✔ Fear and procrastination feed into excuses. Many “what ifs” are simply fear disguised as logic.

✔ Your circumstances do not define your potential. You can start where you are and build from there.

✔ Taking responsibility accelerates growth. The sooner you own your mindset, the faster you create success.

✔ Courage is the antidote to excuses. Seeing yourself as you truly are allows for powerful transformation.

Quote from the Episode:

"Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in." — Bill Bradley

Your Next Steps:

✅ Identify your top excuses. Which of the 55 alibis have you been using? Challenge their validity.

✅ Take action despite uncertainty. Don’t wait for perfect conditions—start where you are.

✅ Reframe obstacles as growth opportunities. What seems like a setback may be the setup for your breakthrough.

✅ Commit to daily persistence. Success is built through small, consistent actions.

✅ Surround yourself with growth-minded people. The right influences will push you past your limitations.

📌 Want more insights on persistence and overcoming limiting beliefs?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to shift your mindset and grow your business with confidence.

👉 📥 Download this season’s resources to uncover hidden excuses and build unstoppable persistence.

⭐ Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to break free from excuses and take action!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:37 Episode Overview: The Habit of Persistence

01:34 Exploring Famous Alibis from 'Think and Grow Rich'

03:17 Self-Responsibility and Overcoming Excuses

04:37 Common Excuses and How to Address Them

07:05 Personal Stories and Reflections

10:20 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Episode 47: The Success Habit of Persistence – Eliminating Excuses & Taking Ownership

Episode Summary:

Success belongs to those who persist despite obstacles. In this episode, we break down Napoleon Hill’s 55 common alibis—the excuses people use to justify their lack of success. We uncover how these limiting beliefs block progress and how shifting your mindset can help you take full ownership of your success.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Excuses are self-imposed roadblocks. Every time you say “I can’t” or “if only,” you reinforce limitations.

✔ You control only one thing—your thoughts. Mastering your mindset is key to achieving lasting success.

✔ Fear of criticism keeps people stuck. Stop worrying about what others think and take action.

✔ Time and money are not the real barriers. Many successful entrepreneurs start with little of both.

✔ Regret comes from inaction, not failure. Fear exists whether you act or not—choose action over regret.

Quote from the Episode:

"Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in." — Bill Bradley

Your Next Steps:

✅ Identify your top excuses. Which of the 55 alibis have been holding you back? Write them down and challenge them.

✅ Reframe limiting beliefs. Instead of saying “If only I had time/money/connections,” ask, “How can I create what I need?”

✅ Stop seeking external validation. Success is not about what others think—it’s about what you create.

✅ Take responsibility for your progress. No one else will make your success happen but you.

✅ Commit to persistent action. Small, consistent steps lead to massive results.

📌 Want more insights on persistence and success habits?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to shift your mindset and grow your business with confidence.

👉 📥 Download this season’s resources to uncover hidden excuses and build unstoppable persistence.

⭐ Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to break free from excuses!

00:37 The Habit of Persistence

01:16 Show Notes and Community Resources

02:05 Understanding Common Excuses

03:25 Exploring the 55 Alibis

05:33 Managing Time and Self

07:09 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

09:45 Encore Entrepreneurship

11:45 Final Thoughts and Break

Episode 45: The Success Habit of Persistence – Eliminating Excuses & Achieving Success

Episode Summary:

Ambition sets the path, but persistence gets you to the finish line. In this episode, we uncover the 55 most common excuses people use to justify their lack of success. True persistence requires eliminating these excuses and staying the course—even when challenges arise.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Persistence is the key to success. Without it, ambition remains just a dream.

✔ Excuses are the enemy of achievement. The more we defend them, the more they hold us back.

✔ The 55 famous alibis from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill reveal hidden mental roadblocks to success.

✔ Success requires resilience. Business owners must examine their beliefs and replace excuses with action.

✔ True achievers take full responsibility for their outcomes—no excuses, just results.

Quote from the Episode:

"Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in." — Bill Bradley

Your Next Steps:

✅ Identify your excuses. Are you unknowingly using one of the 55 famous alibis?

✅ Reframe challenges as opportunities. Growth happens when you push through obstacles, not when you avoid them.

✅ Take daily action toward your goals. Small, consistent steps create unstoppable momentum.

✅ Surround yourself with success-minded individuals. The right environment fuels persistence.

✅ Commit to lifelong learning. Read Think and Grow Rich and The Law of Success to strengthen your persistence muscle.

📌 Want more insights on persistence and success habits?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to shift your mindset and grow your business with confidence.

👉 📥 Download this season’s resources to dive deeper into persistence and eliminate excuses from your path to success.

⭐ Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs a push to stay persistent!

00:00 Introduction to Building Success Habits

00:29 Meet Your Hosts: Donna Kunde and Londina Cruz

01:00 The Importance of Healthy Thinking

03:00 Understanding the Brain and Emotional Connection

05:21 How to Connect with Us and Get Involved

07:02 The Success Habit of Persistence

08:09 Join Our Community for Exclusive Resources

09:47 Excuses vs. Success: Uncovering Hidden Blocks

11:12 Background Learning with IBGR

11:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode 46: The Success Habit of Persistence – Mastering Your Thoughts & Eliminating Excuses

Episode Summary:

Success starts in the mind. If you cannot control your thoughts, you cannot control your results. In this episode, we explore how fear, excuses, and unconscious thinking patterns hold us back from persistence. We also introduce Napoleon Hill’s 55 famous alibis—common excuses that keep people from achieving success.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ You have absolute control over only one thing—your thoughts. Mastering your mindset is the key to persistence.

✔ Fear will exist whether you take action or not. The difference is that inaction brings regret.

✔ Excuses are the enemy of persistence. They create self-imposed barriers to success.

✔ Reprogramming your thoughts requires self-discipline and consistency. New habits take time to form.

✔ All judgment is self-judgment. The things we criticize in others often reflect internal doubts and insecurities.

Quote from the Episode:

"Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in." — Bill Bradley

Your Next Steps:

✅ Identify your hidden excuses. Ask yourself, “Is this really true?” when doubts arise.

✅ Challenge limiting beliefs. Stop saying “I always” or “I never” without proof.

✅ Practice self-discipline. Controlling your thoughts takes time but leads to lasting success.

✅ Take action despite fear. Fear is a constant, but action builds confidence and momentum.

✅ Reflect daily. Evaluate your progress, reframe negative thoughts, and adjust your mindset.

📌 Want more insights on persistence and success habits?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to shift your mindset and grow your business with confidence.

👉 📥 Download this season’s resources to deepen your understanding of persistence and eliminate excuses from your success journey.

⭐ Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs a mindset shift!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:01 The Power of Controlling Your Thoughts

03:11 The Challenge of Changing Habits

04:55 Scientific Insights on Habit Formation

08:15 Common Excuses and Self-Judgment

11:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Success Habits for the New Year: The Habit of Persistence

In this episode of 'Building Success Habits for the New Year,' originally aired on the IBGR radio network, hosts Donna Kunde and Londina Cruz explore the importance of persistence as a key success habit. They discuss how eliminating excuses and understanding the mind's workings can lead to better business and personal results.

The episode also features a focus quote by Bill Bradley and delves into 55 famous alibis for failure from Napoleon Hill’s book 'Think and Grow Rich.' The hosts share insights from their extensive experience in business coaching and brain science, encouraging listeners to engage with them for further resources and support.

00:00 Introduction to Building Success Habits

00:29 Meet Your Hosts: Donna Kunde and Londina Cruz

01:00 The Importance of Healthy Thinking

03:00 Understanding the Brain and Emotional Connection

05:21 How to Connect with Us and Get Involved

07:02 The Success Habit of Persistence

08:09 Join Our Community for Exclusive Resources

09:47 Excuses vs. Success: Uncovering Hidden Blocks

11:12 Background Learning with IBGR

11:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode 44: The Success Habit of Open-Mindedness – How to Develop a Growth Mindset

Episode Summary:

Success is not about talent—it's about mindset. A fixed mindset keeps you stuck, while a growth mindset opens doors to endless possibilities. In this episode, we explore 25 practical ways to develop open-mindedness, embrace continuous learning, and shift from limitation to expansion.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Replace failure with learning. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow.

✔ Your brain is like a muscle. Neuroplasticity proves that effort and persistence reshape your thinking.

✔ Celebrate progress, not just results. Small wins pave the way for big success.

✔ Grit fuels achievement. Success isn’t about being the smartest—it’s about being the most persistent.

✔ Take ownership of your attitude. Your mindset determines your results, not external circumstances.

Quote from the Episode:

"Try to keep your mind open to possibilities and your mouth closed on matters you don’t know about." — Amy Poehler

Your Next Steps:

✅ Disassociate improvement from failure. Just because you can get better doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

✅ Take risks in the company of others. Growth happens outside your comfort zone.

✅ Use the word "yet." You haven’t mastered it—yet! Keep going.

✅ Think realistically about time and effort. Mastery takes time, so commit to the process.

✅ Set a new goal for every goal achieved. Keep growing, learning, and challenging yourself.

📌 Want more insights on developing a growth mindset and building success habits?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to shift your mindset and grow your business with confidence.

👉 📥 Download this season’s resources to deepen your learning and apply these success habits to your life and business.

⭐ Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs encouragement to embrace a growth mindset!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:57 Exploring Growth Mindset

02:02 Practical Tips for Success

04:44 The Power of Grit and Persistence

07:29 Setting and Achieving Goals

11:06 Conclusion and Next Steps