Many of the most successful people in the world have worked their way up from the bottom. In fact, many have overcome hardships and difficult times along their paths to success. There are many factors that contribute to someone's success, such as hard work, clear goals, a solid team and, in some cases, pure luck.

From what I've observed, the thing that most successful leaders who have come from nothing have in common is an abundance mindset. A clear mission and hard work can launch people to success, but an intentional abundance mindset creates the long-term and sustained success that leaders desire.

What is an abundance mindset?
A leader with an abundance mindset knows that there is enough to go around for everyone. They tend to move forward in life with fulfillment and confidence in what they have and what they're capable of having because they believe in the power to create what they want. When people work toward developing an abundance mindset, they become empowered leaders who see everything as an opportunity instead of a challenge or defeat.

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