E48 The Success Habit of Persistence – Eliminating Excuses & Moving Forward
- S2E48
- 13:00
- January 15th 2025
Have you ever felt held back by excuses, believing that if only your circumstances were different, you could finally achieve your goals? In this episode, Londina Cruz and Donna Kunde dive deep into the patterns of procrastination and limiting beliefs, showing you how to shift from making alibis to building persistence that moves you forward no matter what.
Life throws countless "ifs" and "buts" our way—sometimes they sound valid, sometimes just familiar. But the truth is, as Donna Kunde and Londina Cruz discuss, building the habit of persistence means learning to question these stories and excuses that keep us from taking action. In a world full of distractions, understanding how to break free from this thinking is essential for anyone looking to build lasting success habits.
What You Need to Know
This episode features a lively breakdown of the "55 Famous Alibis" from Napoleon Hill’s classic, Think and Grow Rich. Donna Kunde and Londina Cruz examine how these excuses—from blaming family circumstances to waiting for a lucky break—can quietly undermine your drive and purpose. The hosts reveal that persistence isn’t about waiting for perfect conditions, but consistently questioning your beliefs and choosing to act regardless of obstacles.
What You Need to Do
Start by listening for the excuses you use most often—whether it’s “if I only had more time,” “if only people understood me,” or “if I had the courage.” When those excuses arise, pause and ask yourself: Is that really true? Challenge your mind to find solutions rather than rationalize limitations. Take responsibility for moving forward, however small the step. And remember, persistence grows not from having ideal circumstances, but from continuously choosing action over hesitation.
Your Next Step
Go to the show notes and jot down your top three recurring excuses. Then, commit to taking one specific action that counters each excuse this week—no matter how small. Tune in for the season finale next week, where Donna Kunde and Londina Cruz will recap the series and offer more practical strategies. Looking for resources, show notes, or bonus materials from this episode? Visit IBGR.network to get started and make this the year you break free from alibis and put persistence into practice.
Want more insights on persistence and overcoming limiting beliefs?
👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.
👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to shift your mindset and grow your business with confidence.
👉 📥 Download this season’s resources to uncover hidden excuses and build unstoppable persistence.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:37 Episode Overview: The Habit of Persistence
01:34 Exploring Famous Alibis from 'Think and Grow Rich'
03:17 Self-Responsibility and Overcoming Excuses
04:37 Common Excuses and How to Address Them
07:05 Personal Stories and Reflections
10:20 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
Building Success Habits
“The more tranquil a person becomes, the greater is their success, their influence, their power for good.” James Allen
"Building Success Habits" is a podcast hosted by Donna Kunde (Business Coach) and Londina Cruz (Life Strategist). The show is all about sharing practical tips, strategies, and insights for building success habits in all areas of life.
This show was originally produced as hour-long radio content, later adapted into 4-episode Signature Season themes for podcast listeners.
The podcast explores a variety of success habits, including goal-setting, resilience, focus, and productivity. Each episode provides insights into how these habits can be developed and maintained, along with tips for staying motivated and on track.
In addition to success habits, the show covers personal development and mindset topics, such as overcoming limiting beliefs and cultivating a growth mindset. Donna and Londina share their own experiences and challenges in these areas, providing listeners with relatable examples and actionable advice.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or simply someone who wants to achieve more success in your personal and professional life, "Building Success Habits" offers inspiration and tools to help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life.
Join Donna and Londina on this journey of self-discovery and growth, and learn how to build the success habits that will transform your life.
"When we begin to see the world from the inside out, life will happen through us instead of to us."
Donna Kunde is one of IBGR's founders and started her career in radio at WNTW on it's Sales 2020 Show. In her role as EVP Supply Management she is responsible for day-to-day station operations and the quality of programming - both show topics and OnAir Talent.
She is an internationally recognized Business Coach and Trainer bringing 20+ years’ experience in military leadership. Donna has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 25 years owning a range of businesses experiencing the unique challenges solopreneurs face with small business growth.
In addition to her entrepreneurial background, Donna brings 35 years of academic and applied cognitive and behavioral science experience to the IBGR Network. Her specialty is helping organizations navigate through change, challenge and tragedy. The combination of her intensive study of the mind, plus practical applications in human potential, Donna provides a unique perspective on leadership, personal growth, sales, communication, and team building.
A high point of Donna's training career happened when she accompanied Dr. John C. Maxwell and his team on a country transformation mission. At the request of the Costa Rican government, the Maxwell team successfully trained 15,000 Round Table facilitators in three days, resulting in a 2% transformation of that nation and projected to reach another 60,000 Costa Ricans the following week. Her trademark energetic communication style and teaching skills have earned her a reputation as a highly effective speaker and respected facilitator.
Londina Cruz is an International Trainer, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker with the John Maxwell Team and a Strategic Coach with Anthony Robbins. Londina is a part of Global Transformation with the John Maxwell Foundation, training thousands of leaders in Paraguay and Costa Rica to help transform the values and culture of these nations.
She has spent more than 25 years studying, coaching and consulting in personal mastery and human performance techniques. These techniques include emotional and social intelligence trainings that elevate individuals, leaders and their organizations to excel well beyond current standards – offering a dynamic competitive advantage.
Londina has taken a situation that would devastate most individuals, being hit by a drunk driver, and has turned it into her life force. In this accident, Londina sustained a traumatic head injury, broken back and broken neck. The doctors gave her little hope of a normal life. She has now turned this challenge into an extraordinary life of empowering others to turn their fears into freedom and reach their potential.
Mastering her limiting beliefs and overcoming all that doctors had told her, Londina has thrived physically as well.
She has become a Triathlete (competing in a Half-Ironman and medaling in numerous other triathlons), a two-time marathon runner (Nike Women’s in San Francisco and the Marine Corps in Washington), and a cyclist.
She has released 100 lbs. by taking control of her thoughts instead of allowing thoughts to control her.
She knows what it takes to take you and your team from where you are to where you want to be.
As a Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker, I can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals.
Contact me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a success in your life and/or business.