Mind Alchemy

If you’ve read my earlier posts, I’ve mentioned that in order for someone to make a major change in their lives, they usually go through some major event to inspire them to do so. Whether, the change is positive or negative, big change just doesn’t happen naturally – it usually happens by “force” started by a significant event.

I can’t speak for everyone, but it did take a major series of negative events for me to change and end up becoming the successful entrepreneur I am today.

The, at that time, devastating event taught me about resiliency and something I call mind alchemy, both in which are essential principles, traits, and mindsets needed to become successful in anything, not just entrepreneurship.

First, lets start with mind alchemy mentality, or the turn shit into sugar mentality.

“Every negative is a positive. The bad things that happen to me I somehow make them good. That means you all can’t do anything to hurt me.” – Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson from The 50th Law

A commentary from The 50th Law By Robert Greene & 50 Cent:

During my hard times as a teenager, I practiced this mindset. I took negative energy and feelings that I had and harnessed it into outlets that were positive and constructive to my growth. Even before I’ve read the book The 50th Law, I’ve practiced the mind alchemy  mindset. Looking back, I see it as fortunate events that has prepared me for the challenging times that came ahead.

You’ve heard other entrepreneurs preach the need for resiliency when your an aspiring entrepreneur. The question is how do you be resilient?

My answer: Mind Alchemy… And continue to to read this blog…