The Midas Mindset and Why Your Gold Is Closer Than You Think

People usually don’t understand how Top Performers are so successful.

It seems like they take big risks. That they always swing for the fences.

That’s because, from the outside, it looks like everything they touch turns to gold.

That’s because we see the big wins, the successful partnerships, and the referrals that turn into quick wins.

But Top Performers don’t create big wins because they take big risks.

They test things in small ways and then only continue if they work. They double down on successful moves.

I call this the Midas Mindset.

Imagine if you were like King Midas. In the myth, everything he touched turned to gold, but it didn’t end well.

Instead of trying to turn everything into gold, the Midas Mindset is about noticing what’s already valuable and building on it, doubling down on what you know already works.

Have a Midas Mindset by touching things that are already gold. Double down on the bets that work and ditch the ones that don’t.

Find your “gold”—the things that are already bringing you success and keep working on those.

When you know something is working, do it more and make it even better.

Why Focusing on Success Leads to Faster Growth
When you discover something that works, such as a great relationship with a client, a project that’s going well, or a strategy that brings results, don’t rush to start something completely new.

Instead, keep improving what’s already successful. This will help you grow faster because you’re putting your energy into things you already know work well.

The more you focus on areas that are already giving good results, the more you’ll see those results grow.

This is exactly what Give to Grow is all about. Building on your success is like growing a strong friendship.

When you focus on what’s important, it grows naturally.

Scaling up by 15% at a time is a steady way to grow without burning out. It might sound slow, but it’s actually the quickest way to get to long-term success.

The Benefits of the Midas Mindset

Less Risk: By putting energy into things you know work, you’re less likely to make mistakes.
Better Focus: When you focus on fewer things, you can use your time and energy more wisely.
Growing Momentum: Each small win makes it easier to keep winning. The success keeps adding up.
Clearer Choices: When you’re scaling on things you know work, it’s easier to make confident decisions.

How to Find Your “Gold”

Not everything you do is “gold.” Here’s a quick way to find the things that are worth putting more effort into:

Look at Recent Wins: Think about the things that have gone really well recently. Which projects, relationships, or strategies brought you success?
Think About the Future: Ask yourself which of these successes could keep working for a long time.
Pick the High-Value Wins: Focus on the areas that give you the most success with less effort. These are the easiest to keep growing.

Take Action: Double Down on Your Gold

Once you know what your “gold” is, start making small changes to grow that success.

You don’t have to do everything at once. Start by expanding in small steps, like 15% at a time.

Focus on the things that are already working, and you’ll see your results grow faster than ever.

Remember, the fastest path to growth isn’t rushing into everything—it’s a steady path built on what’s already bringing you success. Focus on the gold, and keep building on it.