What truly separates successful property developers from those who give up? It's not just talent, money, or connections—it's grit. When council meetings drag on, finance falls through, or you're facing yet another delay, grit is the one trait that keeps you in the game.

In this solo episode of the Property Mastermind Podcast, Hilary Sacks dives deep into the psychology of success. She explains why Angela Duckworth's research on "passion and perseverance" is the key to achieving your long-term goals. You'll learn why grit is a better predictor of success than IQ, how to build your "grit muscle" through specific habits, and why combining persistence with the right education makes you unstoppable.

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Episode Highlights

01:06 - The definition of perseverance: "Willpower undefeated."
02:13 - Research: Grit can explain 25% of the difference between success and failure—more than talent or IQ.
03:00 - Understanding grit: Angela Duckworth's definition of "passion and perseverance for long-term goals."
03:29 - Case Study: Grit, not IQ or fitness, was the best predictor of success at the West Point military academy.
03:59 - Case Study: National Spelling Bee kids with the most grit practised 41% more and placed higher.
04:49 - The key takeaway: "Persistence beats potential most of the time."
05:13 - Real-world grit: Thomas Edison (1,000 filaments), J.K. Rowling (12 rejections), and Colonel Sanders (1,000 "no"s).
07:02 - Stat: The average development takes 24-36 months, a long time to stay motivated.
11:11 - "Grit needs a guide": Why you can't just "grit your way" through a bad deal or poor financial structure.
11:39 - Stat: 1 in 3 property ventures fail due to a lack of financial/educational planning.
11:39 - Stat: Developers with mentorship are 2.4 times more likely to complete a project successfully.
12:46 - How to build grit #1: Set clear long-term (5-10 year) goals.
13:06 - How to build grit #2: Embrace discomfort (mentions Aaron's 100km ultramarathon).
13:58 - How to build grit #3: Rely on habits, not motivation.
15:00 - Habit strategy (James Clear): It's okay to miss once, but promise yourself you'll never miss twice.
16:08 - How to build grit #4: Celebrate progress and acknowledge your wins (Hilary's Stevie Awards story).
18:23 - How to build grit #5: Reflect and adjust—review your goals weekly.
20:17 - How to build grit #6: Adopt a growth mindset (Carol Dweck).
21:09 - A 4-year-old's wisdom: "Yes, but you can learn."
23:02 - The Final Definition: Grit is one of the biggest predictors of success in both property development and life.

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