Three Feet from Gold by Sharon L. Lechter Summary
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Born amid the 2008 financial crisis, this Napoleon Hill Foundation-endorsed guide reveals why success often awaits just beyond giving up. Featuring wisdom from Debbi Fields and Evander Holyfield, it introduces the formula ((P+T) x A x A) + B = Success that transformed countless lives.
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The Persistence Paradox: Why We Quit at the Edge of Success
Have you ever abandoned a dream right before it could have become reality? Three Feet from Gold draws its title from the story of R.U. Darby, who gave up mining just three feet away from striking an enormous gold vein. This powerful metaphor, first shared in Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, illuminates the human tendency to surrender when victory lurks just around the corner. The book follows Greg Mitchell, a marketing entrepreneur whose carefully constructed facade of success is crumbling beneath mounting debt and a deteriorating personal life. When his girlfriend Mia leaves him with the devastating note "Sometimes pretending hurts more than the truth," Greg reaches his breaking point - only to discover an unexpected connection to Silicon Valley tycoon Jonathan Buckland that will change everything. In a moment of raw vulnerability, Greg confesses his struggles to Buckland, who responds with a perspective-shifting question: "What if you're just one crucial conversation, one paradigm shift, or one bold decision away from breakthrough?" Buckland introduces Greg to the concept of "stickability" - the difference between being merely interested in success and being truly committed to it. This distinction becomes clear through the story of the junkman who purchased Darby's abandoned equipment, consulted a mining engineer, and discovered the gold vein continued just three feet from where Darby quit digging. The junkman made millions not because of luck, but because he possessed something Darby lacked: unwavering commitment to his purpose.
Wisdom That Transforms: Critical Decisions and Success Principles
Finding Your North Star: Passion, Purpose, and Clarity
The Power of Association: Your Inner Circle Determines Your Success
Transforming Adversity: Resilience and Response
The Complete Success Formula: Adding Faith to the Equation
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