The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

One of the most powerful mindset shifts I’ve learned is the Be, Do, Have model—and how it completely flips the way most people approach success, happiness, and growth.

Most people operate from a Have, Do, Be mindset. They believe:
👉 If I have more money, I can do what I want, and then I’ll be happy.
👉 If I have the right connections, I can do meaningful work, and then I’ll be successful.
👉 If I have more time, I can do the things I love, and then I’ll be fulfilled.

Sound familiar?

The problem with this mindset is that it puts happiness, success, and fulfillment on hold. It assumes that you need to acquire something first before you can take action and ultimately become the person you want to be.

But what if the formula is actually the other way around?

The Power of Be, Do, Have

The most successful and fulfilled people don’t wait to have something before they take action. Instead, they focus on being first.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle

Here’s how it works:
✅ Be the person who is disciplined, focused, and confident.
✅ Do the things that a successful, happy, or fulfilled person would do.
✅ Have the results and success that naturally follow.

For example:
🔥 Instead of saying, “If I have more money, I’ll start my business and be successful,”— start by being an entrepreneur now. Adopt the mindset, take action, and start small. The results will follow.

🔥 Instead of saying, “If I have more confidence, I’ll put myself out there,”— start by being confident now. Take the uncomfortable steps, practice, and build that identity first. Confidence grows with action.

🔥 Instead of saying, “If I have more time, I’ll work on my personal growth,”— commit to being a person who prioritizes growth now, even in small ways. The time will be created as a result.

Why the Shift Matters

The Have, Do, Be model keeps you waiting. It makes you believe that you need something external before you can change. But the truth is, everything you need to start is already within you.

By choosing to be first, you take control of your journey. Your actions naturally align with who you want to become, and as a result, you create the life you desire.

So today, ask yourself:
👉 Who do I need to be to create the life I want?
👉 What actions do I need to do to align with that identity?
👉 What will I naturally have as a result?

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford

Your mindset determines your reality. Be first. The rest will follow.

Learning never stops.
Take a moment to reflect and act on what resonates with you.
Keep evolving.
— MJ Nyota