Success rarely comes from talent or intelligence alone. The truth is far simpler — and far harder: success belongs to those who persist.

In this episode of The Middle-Aged and Miserable Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked factor behind every meaningful achievement: persistence. For many men, the desire to change careers, launch a business, or escape the rat race is quickly followed by a wave of doubt — “I don’t know how,” “I’m not smart enough.”

But what if none of that was the real problem?

This episode reveals:

• Why persistence outperforms education, connections, or intelligence
• The four predictable stages every long-term goal goes through
• How to survive the “nothing’s working” phase without giving up
• The difference between blind persistence and strategic pivoting
• Why your why is the single most important factor in staying the course

You’ll also learn how to reframe self-doubt, avoid burnout, and shift your mindset from short-term struggle to long-term vision.

Whether you’re building a side business, pursuing a new career, or simply looking to live life on your own terms, this conversation will help you stay focused — and finish what you started.

If you are interested in accelerating your professional success in your career or business and your wealth, we can help you. We do this by upgrading your unconscious programming, mindset and habits, so you can get the success you want (whatever that is for you).

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