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Mindset, Horses, and a Pair of C0jones
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OK… I got it. You don’t know who Espartero was… You’re lazy and Google is outdated. I got it. So, let me tell you something. There’s mindset… And then there’s Espartero mindset. Close your eyes… But keep reading. Spain, mid-1800s. We were having so many civils wars and coups d’etat that sometimes did not appear in the press. General Baldomero Espartero — war hero, regent, and owner of what might be the most mentioned c0jones or testicles in Spanish history. Why? Because the guy didn’t just fight wars. He walked into riots. He rode his horse straight through angry mobs. And he didn’t flinch. The people? Throwing rocks. Screaming for blood. And what does he do? He tips his hat. Trots through the crowd. Like he’s out for an afternoon paseo. They say he had cojones de acero. Big enough to be a national monument. One of the most iconic stories about General Espartero is when he rode his horse straight to the Royal Palace of Madrid during a time of political chaos. But here's the real story: That wasn’t luck. It wasn’t stupidity. It was mindset. Espartero believed one thing: “If you’re afraid, you’ve already lost.” He got the respect of the army, the fear of the elites, and a horse… with impressive balls. And in business? Same thing. If you walk into a negotiation already doubting yourself — they’ll smell it. If you pitch with fear — they’ll reject it. If you launch a product worrying what people will say — no one will care anyway. You don’t need a horse. But you need c0jones. And the mindset to ride through chaos like it’s a parade. Because when you show up calm, bold, and with a smile… They usually step aside. Let me tell you a story today.
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