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In this special MikeDrop recap of our Season 4 opener, Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau distill the high-voltage insights from their conversation with Stanley C. Middleman, Founder and CEO of Freedom Mortgage. If you’re pressed for time but want the essential takeaways on how to “see around corners” in your business and life, this streamlined episode is for you.

Stanley shares the real story behind his “7 Principles”—a formula for entrepreneurial and personal success he initially put together for his children, grandchildren, and future generations. By blending decades of experience in the mortgage industry with hard-earned lessons from life’s unexpected twists (including rained-out ventures and disco-themed misfires), Stanley reveals why purposeful strategies often trump luck. Learn how to test your great ideas, rebuild when circumstances shift, and stay focused on revenue-generating actions.

Key Highlights

Purpose Over Accident: Stanley discusses why “doing things on purpose” is crucial for sustainable growth.

Testing & Retesting Ideas: Explore how constant experimentation, from new ventures to operational pivots, keeps your edge.

Turning Mistakes Into Momentum: It’s not about avoiding pitfalls—it’s about emerging stronger after each one.

Showing Up Every Day: Whether it’s making phone calls, writing scripts, or scheduling targeted outreach, consistency drives success.

7 Principles in Action: Hear Stanley hint at how each principle applies to everyday scenarios—and guess his fourth principle for a chance to win an Audible code!

This lively recap also underscores the importance of staying adaptable: life will throw curveballs, but those who anticipate, pivot quickly, and keep their eyes on strategic objectives come out on top. Stanley’s approach shows that even formidable obstacles can be catalysts for innovation and reinvention.

Brimming with candid reflections and big-picture thinking, this MikeDrop video is the perfect way to grasp the core lessons from our Season 4 premiere without missing the key nuggets of wisdom. Watch to see how you, too, can adopt a “seeing around corners” mentality, sharpen your entrepreneurial focus, and do it all with a sense of purpose.

Don’t forget: Comment below with the name of Stanley’s fourth principle if you caught it! The first correct answer wins a special Audible code to access his book—our gift to those aiming to elevate their game. Let’s empower each other to step into tomorrow with the confidence and clarity we need to thrive.