The Motivated Mind

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How To Follow Your Calling With Solo Ceesay Aug 23, 2021

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Solo Ceesay, the CEO of Calaxy joins the podcast. Driven by a relentless work ethic and competitive spirit, Solo achieved success by doing what many struggle to do, pivot out of comfortability. He shares what it takes to catalyze change across business sectors and leave the security of one role to capitalize on emerging technologies and possibilities in another.

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Why Happiness Is A Choice And How To Create More of It Aug 16, 2021

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Happiness is a choice. The key component is intentionally choosing it everyday. The happiest people I know are not being held hostage by their circumstances or seeking happiness in others or possessions. So how do you increase this intentional happiness? In this episode, I discuss four ways to proactively seek happiness and positivity in your life.

In episode #151 we cover:

Being cognizant how you spend your money
Filtering what you consume
Overthinking
Forgiving

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4 Things To Quit To Achieve Greatness Aug 09, 2021

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We hear the word greatness thrown around a bit. What does it mean? Greatness is directed by your true self, not some version of yourself that comes from outside of you. It’s about unleashing the spark within you. So how do you light this spark? In this episode, I discuss four things to quit in order to achieve greatness.

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Navigating Childhood Trauma And Adversity With Dilan Dane Aug 02, 2021

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Dilan Dane, the CEO of System2 joins the podcast. Dilan grew up in Sri Lanka, South Asia, where his family’s income was less than $20/ a month. Through the kindness and generosity of others, Dilan was able to move to the United States at the age of 20, receiving a scholarship and financial aid to attend MIT. After passing out during a final exam, a professor offered Dilan the chance to retake an exam if he sought help immediately for his depression. This altered the course of his entire life.

In episode #149 we cover:

Learning how to become a better human and take care of yourself
How purpose incubated the idea behind his company
Making people happier
How time impacts opportunity

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How To Upgrade Your Mindset Jul 26, 2021

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You can learn all the skills in the world - math, business, writing, etc - but the right mindset will always trump them all. It's the great unlock to all other skills. Success and happiness come down to one single component; mindset. In order to achieve our goals in life our mindset needs to match those aspirations. In this episode, I discuss four ways to upgrade your mindset and achieve greater success and happiness.

In episode #148 we cover:

Positive self-talk
Removing black-and-white thinking
Defining your purpose
Being flexible

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Proof That An Underdog Mindset Is Power Jul 19, 2021

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Being the underdog might be considered a position of weakness. However, the disadvantage is fuel. It’s your advantage. In this episode, I discuss five ways to leverage this mindset and position to create your formula for success.

In episode #147 we cover:

Your persistency
You’re underestimated
Your resourcefulness
Adversity
You have nothing to lose

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The Keys To Confidence Jul 12, 2021

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Struggling with confidence? Well you're in luck, confidence is a learnable skill. No one was born feeling confident or not confident. It’s years of social conditioning and all the other factors that make us adopt certain mindsets. How you think about yourself, who you are, and your capabilities will greatly influence your success. In this episode, I discuss four keys to unlock your confidence.

In episode #146 we cover:

Doing things that scare you everyday
Having the right mindset
Reflecting and analyzing memories
Shifting your internal messaging

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Financial Freedom With Damari Gold Jul 05, 2021

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We all desire freedom, security, and confidence when it comes to money. Damari has a unique perspective on money and personal finances. She holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, has been a practicing tax accountant for over ten years and owns a firm, The Gold Standard Accounting & Tax Inc. As a first-generation American and an entrepreneur herself, she understands the difficulties that are faced. In this episode, we discuss money mindset, the “American Dream”, and becoming financially free.

In episode #145 we cover:

Money mindset
The American Dream
Becoming financially free

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How To Break Out of Your Comfort Zone Jun 28, 2021

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How do you start to rip away at the safety net you've built and empower yourself to live life according to your own terms? To strive for a more meaningful life means to venture down trails you've never explored. If you want something different in your life, you have to do something different in your life. In this episode, I discuss four tactics to break out of your comfort zone.

In episode #144 we cover:

Realize you have what you need
Redefine opportunity
Realize failure isn't the end
Take risk

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Why I Quit Drinking Jun 21, 2021

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The other week, I posted a question on my Instagram story about alcohol, specifically around removing it from my life. I asked each of you if you’d be interested in hearing about this journey. Many of you said yes and some even shared the fact that you are either in the process of removing alcohol from your life or thinking about it. So in the name of adding value, I thought I’d share my personal journey. In this episode, I turn to vulnerability to express how this is a remarkable strength.

In episode #143 we cover: