The Success Lie You’ve Been Sold - And the One Shift That Changes Everything

18 Mar

Show Notes

“Fake it till you make it” is the worst advice you've ever been told.

In this episode, Mark and Nick break down the real reason business owners lose momentum and reveal a game-changing mindset shift that will change how you show up. Forget the tired old “fake it till you make it” mantra. Success isn’t about pretending. It’s about strategic action, clarity, and trust.

They dive into the lessons learned from SAS Australia's Ant Middleton, talk about why delegation is the secret to reclaiming your time, and discuss how small, consistent actions will get you further than any overnight success hack ever will. Whether you’re overwhelmed by all the things you think you should be doing or just need a reset, this episode will give you tangible, practical steps to regain control, build belief, and start moving toward real freedom in your business.

Remember, you don’t need to have it all figured out. Just take the next right step. Stop overthinking, trust yourself, and watch how quickly momentum builds.

In this episode, Mark explores:

Why business owners feel directionless at the start of the year (00:25)
The "fake it till you make it" myth (01:10)
Trusting the process and the one mindset shift that changes everything (03:38)
Mark’s new book: The Belief Blueprint (08:52)
The trap of comparison, and why perception isn’t reality (09:38)
How to make even the biggest goals achievable (12:03)
Why locking in your priorities in advance is the secret weapon of high-performing business owners (17:23)
How to break through overwhelm, focus on the right next step, and start building momentum in your business (19:15)
The four essential questions every entrepreneur needs to answer to stop running in circles (20:55)

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Mastermind Business Accelerator is a hands-on practical program aimed at driving results fast. Spearheaded by Mark and Caroline Creedon and a range of highly qualified experts, the program will give you back the freedom you hoped for when you first started your business or professional practice. With his coaching program, Business Accelerator Mastermind, Mark helps business owners maximise their time, set and achieve goals, while remaining accountable.