The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do Is Play It Safe | #Success - Ep. 23

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Apr 2, 2025

A personal tale of resilience kicks things off, revealing how wrestling through injuries led to profound insights on purpose and risk. Discover the powerful, timeless qualities that made Napoleon Hill's candidates 'unfireable.' The connection between personal development and effective advertising is explored, along with the idea that true safety lies beyond comfort zones. Not to forget the riveting metaphor of ships in harbors, reminding us that greatness awaits outside our safe spaces. This engaging mix of motivation and wisdom is sure to inspire!

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ANECDOTE

Wrestling Injury

Russell Brunson tore both biceps during a wrestling tournament.
Despite this, he doesn't regret participating and plans to continue wrestling.

INSIGHT

What Ifs of Fear vs. Faith

Most people are held back by "what if" fears, hindering them from pursuing their desires.
Focus on "what if" questions rooted in faith and possibility, not fear.

ANECDOTE

Ship in a Harbor

The quote "A ship in a harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" emphasizes the importance of taking risks.
Brunson uses this to encourage pursuing goals despite potential setbacks.

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In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I share the wild story behind why I’m currently rocking a sling…and what ripping both of my biceps taught me about risk, purpose, and why playing it safe is a trap!

You’ll also hear how an unpublished Napoleon Hill course from 1917 inspired me to level up not just as a marketer, but as a person. I break down 15 qualities Hill believed made someone unfireable, and they’re just as powerful today as they were 100 years ago.

The good stuff never goes out of style or becomes irrelevant!

We also talk about wrestling tournaments (You know… old dudes with replaced hips still chasing greatness), the true role of an advertiser, and why “a ship in a harbor is safe… but that’s not what ships are built for”!

This one’s a personal one. It's part motivation, part business masterclass, and part time capsule from one of the greatest thinkers of all time.

Key Highlights:

The bicep story: Why I wrestled through torn arms—and don’t regret it
Two types of “What ifs”—and which one will change your life
The 15 qualities that made Napoleon Hill say: “I’ll hire you on the spot”
Why personal development is the secret to great advertising (Hill + Collier knew this)
The Peterson Academy model, and why it fired me up about education
A ship in the harbor is safe… but that’s not what ships are built for

This episode will hit home if you’ve ever felt stuck, soft, or like you’ve been playing too small. Let this be the push to get back in the arena!

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

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Learn more about Peterson Academy 👉 petersonacademy.com

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