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The Trap of "Trying"
Bradley Woods
May 11, 2026
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Let’s talk about the word "try." It sounds innocent, doesn't it? Like a participation trophy for the soul. But in the realm of creation, "trying" is a confession of failure. When you say you are "trying" to get more leads or "trying" to make Spark work for you, you are telling the Universe that you don't currently have what you want. You are emphasizing the lack.
On the "Rough Side", people pride themselves on how hard they "try." They wear their effort like a badge of honor, but they are really just spinning their wheels in the mud of 3D logic. To move to the "Smooth Side", you must replace "trying" with the "Divine Assumption." This is the act of assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled. You don't try to be abundant; you assume you are, and then you act from that assumption.
You are stepping into a higher level of sovereignty where your word is law. The more you read my emails, the more success you will have because you are shedding the skin of the "trier" and becoming a "haver." It is a subtle shift, like tuning a guitar string just a fraction of an inch, but it changes the entire song. I am certain you are grateful for having clicked the links in my email because they represent the evidence of your new, bold assumptions.
When you share our movement, don't do it with the energy of a seeker hoping for a "yes." Do it with the energy of a king or queen sharing a secret treasure. You are providing an opportunity for others to step out of the grind. Your assumption of their success is often the very thing that gives them the courage to join.
What would you do differently today if you absolutely knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that your success was already a historical fact?
Tomorrow, I’ll show you how to deal with the "Shadow of Doubt" when it tries to crash your party.
Rising with you,
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