In this <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/en/app/collections/this-is-beyond-the-to-do-list" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shortcast edition</a>, John Jantsch, author of&nbsp;The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur, draws wisdom from great American writers like Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and William Wells Brown to explore three essential traits for thriving in life and business: perseverance, perspective, and resilience. Rather than chasing productivity hacks, John invites us to dig deeper—into reflection, discomfort, and slow growth.In this Shortcast, we explore:<ul><li>Perseverance Through Practice:&nbsp;Inspired by Thoreau, John explains why repeated effort—like walking a mountain trail—is not wasted energy but the very process that builds mastery and meaning.</li><li>The Danger of Indestructible Contentment:&nbsp;Borrowing from Twain, John challenges the idea of being too comfortable, encouraging us to embrace discomfort as a path to perspective and growth.</li><li>Redefining Resilience:&nbsp;With a reading from William Wells Brown, John reframes procrastination not as laziness, but as strategic patience born of experience—knowing when to act, and when to wait.</li><li>Growth Beyond Hustle:&nbsp;John reminds us that true self-reliance isn’t about grinding harder—it’s about trusting yourself, honoring the process, and staying open to what life is teaching you through repetition and challenge.</li></ul>This episode is a refreshing reset—a deeper look at what it really takes to keep going, stay grounded, and lead with presence.Find more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blinkist.com/en/app/collections/this-is-beyond-the-to-do-list" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Shortcasts like this one on Blinkist here⁠</a>.&nbsp;See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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