Most adults struggle to come to terms with the fact that there’s more to life and creating success than physical effort. And yet even science now proves that the invisible side of nature is just as real and far greater than this visible world, which we know.

I think we can all agree that entrepreneurship requires more than ego-centered willpower to navigate its treacherous waters. I am a strong follower of the Ceo and founder of Addicted2Success, Joel Brown and he is a prime example of the fact that we need to have our dreams established upon a solid foundation, if we are to successfully turn them into reality.

Wishing alone won’t cut it. Neither will mindless hard work!

Entrepreneurs who are successful have more than just a big idea, strategies, tactics and teams helping them win. They first and foremost learn to cultivate certain qualities and a particular mindset.

In the corporate world, you might get away with being a dull, lifeless pessimist, but in the entrepreneurial space, those who go furthest and sustain it the longest are the ones who posses an ethos that is very grounded but at the same goes deeper than logic can understand.

A theme that can be felt in all of Joel Brown’s messages is that the biggest determining factor in your life and business is your frame of mind.

The wrong frame of mind, which most people still possess, unfortunately believes in lack and poverty. When one possesses such a mindset, it will seem like the whole world conspires to create more struggle on the path of success and prosperity.

According to Joel Brown, and I fully resonate with this — Your ability to succeed and prosper must begin with steps taken toward personal transformation. Everything comes forth from within.

Personal transformation cannot happen if you’re not tapped into the right source of power. As an active fan and follower of the daily messages and words of encouragement he offers I have found a few key ones that I believe will help inspire and propel you into greater success and prosperity.

Many of his statements are simple. Often controversial, especially for those who still don’t understand the importance of faith in business. But I know if you take just a handful of these statements and reflect or meditate on them without prejudice, you’ll appreciate the wisdom of this trailblazing self-made leader.

Here are the 9 most powerful statements from Joel Brown:

One: We only get what we believe we deserve. Raise the bar, raise your standards and you will receive a better outcome.

Two: Be so focused on your God given mission that negative thoughts and jealousy towards others have no place in your mind.

Three: Stop looking UP to others and start looking at the one you see in the mirror. You have greatness in you that is also found within them.

Four: Don’t forget, there is a price to pay for living in your purpose. If you want success, first you must overcome the struggles.

Five: If you are reading this, trust and believe you are going to make it. God is re-aligning the flow in your favor.

Six: Stay with one thing long enough until you become the best at it and your tribe will find you.

Seven: True success comes from something bigger than yourself. It’s a gift from God that has been given to you in faith that you can carry it out.

Eight: Your ideal future is imprisoned within you. The casting of a vision and the dedication to it is the only thing that will bring you closer to your dreams.

Nine: Real entrepreneurs don’t wait for permission from anyone or anything. They write their own permission slips and get to work.

Joel Brown is a global leader impacting millions, but when he started, he was just a simple guy with a mission, vision, a hunger to create a better life on his own terms and to do something meaningful in the world. May his thoughts inspire you to create life on your terms.

Now I would love to hear from you. Which of his statement most resonates with you? And do you have any statements of your own that fire you up?

Comment below!