First of all, why did I share the above photo with The Russian Lion, George Hackenschmidt? 

Look at who he is surrounded by; ALL are like minded savages. We can not rise if we are surrounded by negative people, negative energy and all around bad people. Joe Polish calls negative people "battery drainers". Joe would always say, "Never spend time with battery drainers, Only battery chargers!" I love that advice, of course!

Your environment is not just the people, but everything that you "take in".

What do you listen to?

What do you read?

In this video below, I shared it from my recent Sorinex Summer Strong trip and I stay at a lake house with a few of my buddies where we talk life and business.

Each morning I shared a video / tip that only went to my STRONG Life Newsletter HERE.

I was actually a bit reluctant to share the video you see below and so I might change my mind and make it private or unlisted. My other videos from the Lake with "tips" were shared only inside The STRONG Life Newsletter.

I like to reward those who read and show commitment.

W. Clement Stone, the businessman, philanthropist, and protégé of Napoleon Hill, was known for his relentless optimism and belief in the power of positive mental attitude (PMA). His quotes and advice centered around taking action, developing character, and refusing to be defeated by setbacks.

Here are some of his most powerful quotes and wisdom:

Top Quotes from W. Clement Stone

1. "Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement."

   • Know what you want. Everything else aligns when your purpose is clear.

2. "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve — with PMA."

   • This was his variation on Napoleon Hill’s famous line, emphasizing Positive Mental Attitude.

3. "You always do what you want to do. This is true with every act. You may say that you had to do something, or that you were forced to, but actually whatever you do, you do by choice. Only you have the power to choose for yourself."

   • Stone was big on personal responsibility. No excuses.

4. "Success is achieved and maintained by those who try and keep on trying."

   • Persistence over perfection.

5. "Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star."

   • A classic quote about setting big goals.

6. "When life hands you a lemon, don't complain. Instead, make lemonade."

   • This quote became one of his trademarks. Turn adversity into advantage.

7. "There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative."

   • Your mindset is the edge.

🧠 Core Lessons from W. Clement Stone’s Philosophy

• PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) was everything to him. He co-authored "Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude" with Napoleon Hill.

• Take Initiative: Don’t wait. Start with what you have and improve as you go.

• Success is a Habit: Your daily actions, thoughts, and discipline shape your life.

• Control Your Thoughts: You are not a victim of your emotions—you are the commander.

• Act Enthusiastically: Even if you don’t feel like it, act with passion. Emotion follows motion.

 

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My experience at Summer Strong is always magical, hopefully the video captured some of that magic.

Until the next time....

Live The Code 365,

Z

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