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S3-E238 - Don't Wait for the Market: Take Responsibility for Your Wealth


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Most people wait for the economy to change before they start winning. What if the biggest barrier to your growth isn't the market, it's how you're thinking about it?


In this powerful conversation, Anthony sits down with finance titan Mikey Smith, founder and CEO of Guardian Smith, to unpack why some people thrive in any economy while others continually wait for permission. Discover the 'iron mindset' that allows him to block out the noise, embrace personal responsibility, and consistently win in business and wealth creation. This episode will challenge your perceptions of money, success, and the role you play in your own destiny.


Key Takeaways


- The biggest barrier to growth is often internal mindset, not external market conditions.

- An 'Iron Mindset' involves not caring what others think, focusing on your own journey, and blocking out external noise.

- Personal responsibility is key: value creation leads to financial success.

- Childhood experiences, even unconventional ones, can provide crucial business and customer service lessons.

- True motivation shifts from personal gain (cars, early retirement) to building legacy and genuine love for work.

- Overcome 'shiny object syndrome' by focusing on the 'sport of business' within your chosen field.


Chapters


0:00 The Mindset vs. Market Myth

0:40 What is an 'Iron Mindset'?

1:52 Blocking Out the Noise and Tall Poppy Syndrome

2:53 Redefining Personal Responsibility

3:52 Mikey's Unexpected Journey to Finance

5:30 Lessons from Rental Cars and Mechanics

8:11 From Property Manager to Finance CEO

9:05 The Sport of Business and Shiny Object Syndrome


Links


Connect with Mikey Smith:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikey-smith-25999548/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mortgageperformance/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmikeysmith/

X: https://x.com/MikeySmithNZ

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikeysmithnz50


Connect with Anthony Dahya

Champion Mindset Collective: https://championmindsetcollective.com

AI Workflows Agency: https://aiworkflows.agency

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydahya/

Contact: [email protected]


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