Executive TLDR
He did nothing for nine months before taking the business seriously.
A market downturn forced him to commit fully.
Persistence turned repeated rejection into leadership growth.
Chargebacks and setbacks are part of the journey.
Ignore negative outside opinions.
Belief must be practiced daily.
“I can. I will. I must.” builds conviction.
Video Summary
Mike Robinson shares his unconventional start. A top ranked real estate agent in Connecticut, he initially joined without serious intent. For nine months, he remained inactive, viewing the opportunity as secondary to his real estate career.
When interest rates surged past 8 percent and his real estate business slowed dramatically, he was forced to reconsider. What began as a way to simply cover expenses became a committed effort. Within nine months of taking it seriously, he earned promotion to Regional Vice President and soon after helped develop another leader toward promotion.
A defining lesson in his story is persistence. One of his future leaders initially rejected the opportunity multiple times. Instead of giving up, Mike continued to follow up month after month. That same individual later faced early struggles and even considered quitting after chargebacks. Hearing that top leaders had faced far larger setbacks helped reframe the challenge and strengthen resolve.
Mike also addresses negative perceptions. He compares outside criticism to a jealous ex attempting to undermine a new relationship. His message is clear: negativity often comes from irrelevance or competition. If others are attacking, it likely means the opportunity has impact.
He closes with the power of daily affirmation. Every morning, he looks in the mirror and repeats three statements: “I can. I will. I must.” This practice reinforces belief, conviction, and personal responsibility. His core message is that belief, backed by persistence and action, can completely transform results.
FAQs
Why did Mike wait nine months before committing?
He initially viewed it as secondary until market conditions forced him to take it seriously.
What changed his trajectory?
A slowdown in his primary career created urgency to build another income stream.
How did he handle rejection?
He consistently followed up and refused to take early “no” responses personally.
What lesson did chargebacks teach?
Setbacks are normal and even top leaders experience significant losses.
Why use daily affirmations?
Repeating empowering statements strengthens belief and focus.
Glossary
RVP – Regional Vice President, a leadership position earned through team and production growth.
Chargeback – When previously paid commission is reversed due to policy cancellation.
Affirmation – A repeated positive statement designed to reinforce belief.
Persistence – Continued effort despite rejection or setbacks.
Conviction – Strong internal belief that drives consistent action.
