Wilbert Smit

At 18, I dropped out of college.   At 19, I made seven figures day trading  At 19, I lost it all. I was devastated by the mentor I trusted, someone who gladly took a share of my profits but never the losses. I was lost, sad and deep in my problems, but for how long? I had a choice to make Wallow in self-pity and let this ruin my life, or face it head-on, close that chapter, and fight for the future I deserved. And I chose the latter Fast forward to today:  I’ve made multiple eight figures day trading.  And now, I spend most of my time teaching this for FREE.    Why?  Because I understand the difference a good mentor can make. I am not defined by what happened to me.   I am what I chose to become. And if I can do it, so can you. It’s not about where you started, But where you choose to go from here. P.S.: Where do you want to see yourself 5 years from now? #change #growth

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HOW TO BE THE MOST REGULATED PERSON IN THE ROOM Step 1 - become self-aware. Notice the physical signals that your body is telling you (they're usually pretty subtle unless you aren't paying attention - then they'll get louder like headaches, body aches, clenched jaw, heart palpitations) Step 2- stop what you're doing. This requires practice because we're so used to "pushing through." Stop - you need to stop. Step 3 - regulate! Decide what your body needs to process the emotion coming up - do you need to breathe? Run? Dance? Cry? Shake? Smash a pillow? Go do that. Step 4- make a new choice - decide how you want to move forward - do you need to make a new decision? Is your nervous system ready to keep doing what you were doing now that it's regulated? Step 5- REPEAT as often as necessary! This is a PRACTICE that is LIFE-CHANGING where you get to become the most regulated person in the room - all the time- in every room. Ready to learn more? Join us at Empowered Educator's LIVE event at iSmash in Syracuse on September 26th from 5:30-7:30. https://lnkd.in/g8t5uNiu Seats are limited (and there are a few more left!) Want to bring a friend or a partner? Not an Educator? Everyone is invited! We can't wait to see you there! 

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“You can have it all” Biggest lie by modern society, If you want mediocrity then it’s OK. Buutttt, Success requires sacrifice, It costs everything you have, -Working 12+ hrs/day -No weekends -No social life -Imposter syndrome, demotivation -No results All this is the unseen dark side, So, it depends on us What we WANT from life. How much do you agree with me?? P.S. – This is today’s learning from a Podcast.

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Are These Ideas Wrong? Here’s My Honest Opinion: 1. Money Can’t Buy Happiness I disagree. People need to meet their basic survival needs before they can pursue higher values. Money isn’t the ultimate goal, but it’s essential. 2. You Shouldn’t Think Negatively I disagree. Blind positivity isn’t the answer. Negative thinking can sometimes help us avoid mistakes and prepare better. Both excessive positivity and negativity can be harmful. 3. Don’t Start a Business Just for Money I disagree. The purpose of starting a business is to make money. It’s like saying, “I don’t work for a salary.” A business needs to survive before it can thrive. Solving problems leads to profit, and that’s the core of entrepreneurship.

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How I Stood Up for My Beliefs (Not Just When It Was Easy) Here's what you need to know: Facing backlash or criticism for your beliefs can be tough. But it’s essential for truth and progress. 1. Own Your Views: Stand by what you believe, even if it’s unpopular. 2. Embrace Criticism: Understand it's part of the journey. 3. Value Diversity: Diverse opinions lead to better outcomes. 4. Stay Curious: Maintain a sense of curiosity over conformity. Gad Saad embodies intellectual courage. Despite significant backlash, he keeps championing diverse opinions. His choice? Fearlessness over complacency. Be fearless in your intellectual pursuits. Create environments where honesty and curiosity thrive. What beliefs are you standing up for today? Share in the comments.

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I love this quote from Morgan Housel. Many people think being a millionaire means spending lots of money. But if you did that, you'd not be a millionaire for long. Or not get there in the first place. That's why it's the opposite of being a millionaire. P.S. I highly recommend Morgan Housel's book 'The Psychology of Money' too. #millionaire #madaboutmoney #financialcoach #moneymentor

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Harsh truth (you'll mostly ignore): LinkedIn is not for you if you believe in shortcuts and fast results. Most people on LinkedIn want quick results. After a week of posting they start getting impatient for: → 500 likes → 500K+ views → Warm leads in their inbox → $$$ in bank account LinkedIn doesn't work that way. Well, nothing works that way. You need to show people that they can trust you. You need to position yourself as an expert. If you want to become a LinkedIn legend then: → Show up every day. → Create your best content. → Get rid of unrealistic expectations. Post → Engage → Network → Repeat. That's it. The best brands and businesses are not built overnight. It takes months to make a place for yourself. It takes years to become a legend. Stop looking for quick results. Adopt the mindset of a visionary. One year later, you'll thank yourself. P.S. What's stopping you from starting today? #Startup #Business #Strategy #Entrepreneur Take charge of your business and join 2,500+ founders getting tactical advice to build, grow, and raise capital for their startup every Saturday. Link in comments.

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Coaches who post consistently wonder “Why don’t I  get lead even after posting? I wasted endless amounts of time & energy I was in the rat race of posting content Without optimizing my contents. I never got results with Posting Why? Because of everything That I was posting. - It didn’t solve my ICP problems.  - It didn’t build me as an authority, - It didn’t resonate with my TA. That’s when I started figuring things out. And stopped random posting. And become more strategic with my content. This time I only posted content that - Solved my Target Audience Problems  - Added Storytelling to resonate with them. - Taught them that they were having Problems Results - 5 Inbounds Leads in July. - 2 Inbounds Leads in August. - My content is reaching to the right person. If posting for the sake of posting will make you a Thought Leader. Then everyone on LinkedIn will become a Leader. Things don’t work that way! You have to build your Authority first then only Your Audience will consider you as a Leader. If you don’t become a thought Leader (You will never be able to attract your TA) --------------- If you are founder who want to stand out on LinkedIn but don’t have the time to Create Content? Dm “St11” for my personalized support.

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I’ll be honest and reveal the biggest secret to succeeding at anything. When I first started my business, I was just a college dropout. No money. No mentors. No experience. I was desperate to make something out of myself, so I did. In 5 years, I managed to: 📌 Make more money than I imagined. 📌 Became a mentor instead of a mentee. 📌 Have 5+ years of mistakes, failures and success. And all because this one advice started to make sense for me: “Fake it till you make it” This is actually a scientifically backed method. Experiences shape the structure and function of your brain. And, your actions shape your reality. Which means, if you act like the person you want to become, you will become that person. Who you are today is the direct result of the actions you took a year ago. Who you will be in one year is the direct result of the actions you take now. Want to become a business expert? ↳ Read the right books. ↳ Learn a skill. ↳ Position yourself as an expert. ↳ Start something of your own. Want to become a fitness expert? Want to become an actor? Want to become anyone? Live as if you are one already. Adopt habits that align with your goals. Get into the right mindset. Understand this and you’ll start operating on a whole different level. P.S - Have you ever faked your way into something? #business #career #startups #entrepreneur #founder

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For all the law students and executives out there playing the comparison game - remember that in order to win, you need only the desire to improve a little bit every day and be consistent in your pursuit of growth. It doesn’t matter if you started out with fewer connections, a smaller book of business, less mentorship or knowledge of the industry. Throughout the month of December I’ll be sharing the gold standard best practices that have led to: More growth… higher self esteem… less comparisons… And bigger wins (emotionally, spiritually and financially)… for me and my clients so that you can enter 2025 ready to succeed on YOUR terms. Looking forward to the journey with you to close out this year on track to win. #executivecoach #lawschooledge #careersuccess #mindsetcoach #growthmindset

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I don’t want to make 6-figures. No guru will change my mind. We've all been there. Every day, some LinkedIn guru posts content about Making 6-figures with their agency or whatever. They also sell the dream that you need to earn this amount of money By following the tips they give you in their course/coaching. But guess what? I couldn’t care less about making 6-figures. I don’t need all this money to live a comfortable life. In fact, I have 3 goals: ✅ Travel the world ✅ Have amazing experiences ✅ Live far from neighbors and close to nature All these things I can achieve with a small amount of money. Even traveling is cheap for me. (I volunteer, so I always gain food, accommodation, and other benefits.) So, what's the point of spending my life chasing money? It’s okay if you want to secure your family's future or live a luxury life, But don’t try to sell me a dream I don’t want to have. Just because something is good for you doesn’t mean it’s good for me. Life is too short to chase something that won't be with me when I leave this life behind. P.S. What is your dream?

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Have you read 'The Psychology of Money' by Morgan Housel? Here's my 3rd favourite quote from the book: 3️⃣ “Doing well with money has little to do with how smart you are and a lot to do with how you behave.” You might think that to become good with money, you must be good with numbers. Sure, it helps, but a FAR bigger factor is at play... Your relationship with money is a reflection of your relationship with yourself. This leads me to my 2nd favourite quote: 2️⃣ "People do some crazy things with money. But no one is crazy." I see it all the time with my 'Financial Coaching' clients... ❌ They THINK their problems are unique. (They're not!) ❌ They don't KNOW how to overcome them. (I do!) ❌ They don't BELIEVE they can change. (They can!) My favourite quote from the book is obvious but overlooked: 1️⃣ "The highest form of wealth is the ability to wake up every morning and say, “I can do whatever I want today." CAN YOU DO WHATEVER YOU WANT EVERY MORNING? Is money preventing you from achieving that? 💰 Or is it your mindset? 😳 Join me on Thu 26th Sep at 6pm (GMT) for a FREE 'Psychology of Money' workshop. (The call will be recorded) I'll share my Top Money Mindset tips, explain how to overcome common pitfalls and answer your questions. Comment "FREEDOM" below (no Braveheart facepaint required!), and I'll DM you the details. 👇 . . . . #moneymindset #finances #mindsetmatters #financialeducation #mindsetcoach #financialliteracy #millionairemindset #financialfreedom #personalfinance #mindsetreset #wealthcreation #wealthmindset #firecommunity #firemovement #financialindependence #mindsetcoaching #wealthbuilding #morganhousel #psychologyofmoney

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