The Jim Fortin Podcast

Ep 426: A Vital Trait For Success That Most People Haven't Recognized


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In this episode of the Transform Your Life from the Inside Out podcast, Jim Fortin reveals a trait that rarely makes the “top 20 lists” of success skills but is, in reality, a game-changer: resourcefulness. Through powerful stories—from Tom Hanks’ Castaway to entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Susie Batiz—Jim shows how resourcefulness, not resources, is what separates those who thrive from those who stay stuck. 

Many people wait for the “perfect time” or for more money, connections, or opportunities to arrive. Jim challenges that mindset by making it clear: your life doesn’t change when you get more resources; it changes when you choose to become more resourceful. Fear, excuses, and victimhood hold us back, but resourcefulness makes growth inevitable. 

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have what it takes to move forward, this episode will give you the clarity and inspiration to figure it out, break free from resignation, and finally create what you want. 


What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

  • Why Resourcefulness Matters More Than Resources (06:17) 
    Jim defines resourcefulness and explains why it is the foundation of real success. 

    • Stories of Resourceful Entrepreneurs (08:00) 
      How companies like Apple, Amazon, Subway, and Ring started with almost nothing but became billion-dollar brands. 

      • The Role of Fear and Victim Mentality (14:29) 
        Why fear keeps you powerless and why shifting to resourcefulness transforms everything. 

        • Settling vs. Creating (18:00) 
          How “agreeing” to your circumstances keeps you stuck—and how to stop settling. 

          • The Subconscious Mind as a Tool (21:00) 
            How engaging your subconscious mind can unlock answers and creative solutions. 

            • Resourcefulness in Action (22:00) 
              Jim’s personal stories of becoming resourceful to create multimillion-dollar outcomes. 

              Listen, apply, and enjoy! 


              Transformational Takeaway 

              Resourcefulness is more important than resources. If you want more in life, you must figure it out, get creative, and choose action over excuses. If you refuse to become resourceful, you are in silent agreement with your current reality. The truth stings, but freedom comes when you own it—and then act. 

               

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              With gratitude, 
              Jim 

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