The Motivated Mind

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The Art of Free-Floating Thought Feb 22, 2024

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Over the past 33 years, I've often wondered whether the truths we seek, the elusive answers we grapple with, and the creativity we starve for might already reside within our minds, patiently waiting to be discovered. As I've progressed in life, I find this belief to be increasingly true. However, the challenge lies in our growing fear of boredom and stillness. Many of us struggle to sit still for more than 5 minutes without seeking stimulation or noise, feeling discomfort in moments of silence. In this episode, I discuss the art of free-floating thought.

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Music by: Blaize Trulson

Produced by Legacy Divisions.

Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠ and Alan Stein, Jr.

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5 Questions That Will Change Your Life Feb 19, 2024

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Time moves swiftly, often leaving us caught in its whirlwind without taking a moment to consider the essential questions. Instead of living deliberately and with clarity, we drift through life on autopilot. However, asking the right questions can expose profoundly transformative answers, shaping the very essence of our being. In this episode, I explore 5 questions that will change your life.

For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

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Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.

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Cracking the Code of Unstoppable Habits Feb 15, 2024

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Each year, 37% of American adults establish New Year's resolutions, with 87% expressing confidence in their ability to maintain them throughout the year. Surprisingly, only 9% of individuals who set resolutions actually achieve them. Research reveals that 23% abandon their resolutions by the end of the first week, and 43% give up by the end of January, resulting in a staggering ∼91% failure rate for New Year's resolutions. Why? Because of the high cost of discipline and the undervaluation of incentives. In this episode, I discuss cracking the code of unstoppable habits.

For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:

Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.

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The 5-4-3-2-1 Method Feb 12, 2024

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As per the National Institute of Mental Health, around 31.1% of U.S. adults encounter an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. If you're seeking a stress management and anxiety reduction technique that can be applied nearly anywhere and anytime, the 5-4-3-2-1 Method might just be what you need. In this episode, I guide you through this grounding exercise, aiding you in restoring a sense of peace.

For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

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Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.

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9 Time Management Cheat Codes Feb 08, 2024

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Ever find yourself feeling like your time isn't truly yours to control? We all aspire to expedite personal growth and attain success on our own terms, but mastering time management is key. Surprisingly, 82% of individuals lack a time management system, even though 91% acknowledge it would reduce stress, 90% believe it would enhance productivity, and 86% think it would improve task focus. In this episode, I discuss 9 time management cheat codes that will save you hundreds of hours of your life.

For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:

Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.

Follow me on social for more inspiration:

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Music by: Blaize Trulson

Produced by Legacy Divisions.

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IHOP Dishwasher Turned Culinary Star Feb 05, 2024

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Born in Venezuela, Chef Jesus Diaz is a renowned Latin American chef, author, and TV personality. His remarkable journey from a modest start as a dishwasher at IHOP to becoming an award-winning figure is shaped by his childhood experiences, mindset, dedication, and distinctive leadership approach. In this episode, we discuss harnessing the impact of purposefully cultivating white space, how his openness and inquisitiveness accelerated his learning and propelled his success, the mindset of gratitude that shaped Jesus into not just a great leader, but also, a thinker of abundance, and his readiness to step into the trenches and lead with a mindset of "acceptance of what is."

For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

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This episode is brought to you by:

Notion

Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:

Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.

Follow me on social for more inspiration:

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Music by: Blaize Trulson

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The Best Advice I've Received From My Therapist Feb 01, 2024

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The demand for mental health treatment among Americans has nearly doubled over the past two decades, indicating both a significant recent decline in mental health and an increase in access to virtual care, along with a positive trend toward destigmatization. Gallup polling shows that in 2004, only 13% of adults reported visiting a therapist, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional in the past year, compared to 23% in 2022. I’m part of that 23%, and in this episode, I discuss the best advice I’ve received from my therapist.

For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:

Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.

Follow me on social for more inspiration:

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Music by: Blaize Trulson

Produced by Legacy Divisions.

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Why Bad Ideas Sound Better Than Good Ones Jan 29, 2024

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History has an abundance of cases that point out that "great" ideas in practice have a 99% tendency to fail exponentially. Be it investing in a pyramid scheme, getting hammered on a Sunday night, gambling, playing the lottery, or investing in crypto. In a world of complex problems it’s understandable why people reach for ideas that sound like easy solutions. But why do people keep repeating dumb ideas? In this episode, I discuss why bad ideas sound better than good ones.

For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

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How Minds Change

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Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.

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Music by: Blaize Trulson

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13 Life Lessons From The Last 32 Years Jan 25, 2024

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On Saturday, I'll be turning 33, and it has become a tradition for me to view birthdays as opportunities to reflect on and apply the lessons learned throughout the years. With 32 years of life providing numerous insights, I've distilled them down to the most crucial 13, many acquired through challenges and hardships. My wish is that these lessons can positively impact yours, equipping you with invaluable wisdom for years to come.

For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

This episode is brought to you by:

Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:

Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.

Follow me on social for more inspiration:

Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!

Music by: Blaize Trulson

Produced by Legacy Divisions.

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Character Currency Jan 22, 2024

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In 2001, Warren Buffett sparked a fascinating thought experiment at the University of Georgia, challenging students with a series of profound questions. What if you could invest in a friend, earning 10% of their income for life? Who would you choose, and what traits do they possess? Why invest in that person and what character traits do they embody? In this episode, I discuss the thought experiment of character currency, where the value extends far beyond money and will help you create a powerful bank filled with priceless character currency.

For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

Episode Resources

Warren Buffett Lecture at The University Of Georgia 2001

Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:

Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.

Follow me on social for more inspiration:

Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!

Music by: Blaize Trulson

Produced by Legacy Divisions.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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