The Motivated Mind

When thinking about success, many think about building the next ‘Facebook’ or making six or seven figures a year. Yet many forget that self-reflection​ and improvement come before all. In this episode I breakdown six ways to start that growth and self-development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s simple to say you want success, but are you willing to make sacrifices? We currently live in a ​world where most consume more than they financially can cover. People are spending to keep up with friends and their neighbors and losing sight of the long term. In this episode, I discuss those spending habits and how compounded it’s doing more harm than good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a child, we took risks all the time, from standing for the first time, learning how to say our first word after a billion tries, to making our first connection on the playground. Yet as people age they forget just how important that risk-taking is. In this episode, I discuss the reason why so many people struggle to grow and build their next chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 21st century,​ we have one of the biggest resources at our fingertips, the Internet. Unfortunately, a number of people seem to get lost in an age of information. In this episode, I breakdown the importance of the Internet and how throughout the last 30 years we have started to take it for granted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find yourself putting up a wall when handed feedback? The moment you shut down and build that wall is the moment you start losing. Building a bridge from feedback allows continued success. In this episode I breakdown four tactics to allow that feedback to build you as opposed to consuming you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many amazing ideas or creative minds have been muffled by the judgment of others? People bow down to judgment, they allow it to disrupt their path of happiness. Life is so short, you need to do that thing that makes you happy, that you're​ passionate about, that makes you feel something, that makes you feel purpose. In this episode,​ I discuss turning that judgment into fuel to create your happiness and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When's the last time you took a step back and evaluated you or your actions? Most tend to get ‘caught up’ in the moments of today and forget to do some self-reflection​ and understand where they can improve. Being self-aware is one of the leading factors of growth and success. In this episode, I discuss that equation and the mindset surrounding it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for ways to make your money work for you as opposed to against you? We live in such a materialistic world where many overextend themselves and don't take the time to understand their overhead. In this episode I breakdown four key ways to allow your money to do more good than harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy to say you want success, but do you truly know why you want it? Many want success for the expensive homes and fancy cars. If that's your mindset, you're searching for the wrong things and missing the point. In this episode, I discuss six key macro factors that allow success and how to think about those factors when searching for ​happiness and fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feel like others are dictating how you go about life, how you chase and define happiness and success? You should never allow those that haven't ventured down the path of risk dictate your path. In this episode,​ I dive deep into that judgment and the limitations its creating around you in achieving your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering why success seems so far away​ like you've been at it for years with little to show? Life is short, but it's certainly not a race. Learn to deploy patience as it's all about the long term, not shortcuts and instant gratification. In this episode I breakdown 4 key factors that lead to a lack of patience in your business and your personal life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I interview Jordan Meher, father, husband, serial entrepreneur and coffee chugging champion. We discuss his latest venture, Krugz, an animated series he has been tirelessly working on for the past year and what it truly means to be a full-blown entrepreneur. We dive deep into the hurdles he's faced, the upside and mindset when facing those challenges and why failure is so important in building success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Focused on the money as opposed to the drivers that make you or your business unique? The game has shifted and the currency has changed, it's not about the money it's about providing value. Whether it's your personal life or business, value is the key. In this episode I breakdown four key components that will help you shift that mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I interview Amber Runyon, the Founder, and CEO of Eleventh Candle Co. a social enterprise in Columbus, Ohio partnering with Legacy to redeem, restore, empower and equip those vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse exploitation, and addiction. We discuss giving back to others and exchanging value, leaving behind a legacy and human resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spending too much time comparing your chapters with others? You're not a unique case, too many waste time comparing their chapter three to others chapter thirty. Success and happiness is a journey, not a competition and more need to deploy self-awareness. It doesn't happen overnight. In this episode, I discuss four ways to change all of that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not happy with your path or with your career? It’s crucial to take a step back and be self-aware and understand what defines success to you. In this episode, I discuss five key tactics to set your course straight and increase your happiness and value provided. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always chasing perfection, making your goals seem unattainable? You're not alone, so many delay their actions that it impedes on things like self-growth and creativity. In this episode I breakdown eight reasons why that needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the short amount of time we have on this planet many spend money on useless items, unnecessary time at the bars and watching the newest Netflix show. Little take the time to evaluate their life or looking into ways to invest in themselves. In this episode, I discuss ways to invest in you and how to start that journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 2019 right around the corner many are starting to think about a New Year’s Resolution. With 12 months, 365 days and 8,760 hours in front of you I'm sure you can fit in a lot more than one goal. In this episode, I discuss making the most of the New Year and taking full advantage of that time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A majority of people tend to be harder on themselves than the person to their left or right. People are watching what others are doing and missing out on taking steps for themselves and paying attention to what they need to be doing. While so many are busy beating themselves up and comparing themselves to others they miss the boat of opportunity. In this episode, I discuss exactly that and ways to get around it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are currently in the second longest economic cycle. Meaning, we are long overdue for a recession. The fact is most people put the finish line experience before the starting line experience. Many work so hard for their money, but yet spend it so carelessly. In this episode, I break down five ways to prepare for the impending recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many take the time to fabricate excuses and rely on the ‘fluff’, the comfort of these excuses. We are the lucky ones who have been ‘plopped’ on this amazing planet and yet most find a way to make excuses as to why they can't do something or accomplish their goals. And as Wayne Gretzky said, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. In this episode, I break down those excuses and ways to get around them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Searching for your drive or looking for ways to find it? A majority of people lack drive and struggle with ways to find it. In this episode, I break down six key ways I use to find my drive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering ways to make additional income? There are about a million different ways and about a million different ‘online programs’ to tell you that secret sauce. It's not that complicated. I've been flipping things on Craigslist and eBay since 2008. Seizing the opportunity of those that don't want to put in the time or work. I break down how I've been doing it and the tools I use to make it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about going to college, but on the fence? I break down the RIO of venturing out into the real world and doing, rather than sticking to the ‘safe zone’ of a classroom. I discuss real world experiences rather than fabricated scenarios in a classroom. Life's about doing, networking, failing and learning from it, the world is our classroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The foundation of your business is your employees. Some obsess over providing external value before they apply the internal value. I dive deep into ensuring your business foundation is sound before you work on your external assets. Focus on your team, your employees and you will 100% have a sound building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about job options and looking at the possibility of working for a startup? I talk about my experiences working for a startup in the Cannabis industry and some of the exciting opportunities that it's created for me. I also discuss adding value and increasing your personal currency within that business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not real thrilled about your job or career path? Join the majority of the world. This episode is all about focusing on your passion or finding it, focusing on the steps to change that. You might be hurting yourself a lot more than you think by working at that mediocre job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life can get busy, however, allowing that to be an excuse for your lack of action should not be the case. This episode is all about managing your time and breaking down your week. I discuss setting up your weekly timeline and getting rid of the negativity in your life. You might just realize you have a lot more time in your week than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter the results, small or large the fulfillment of your accomplishments are an addiction. This episode is all about that addiction and setting up subgoals. I dive into creating subgoals and how to set yourself up for success and obtaining your goals. Your journey isn't a race it's a marathon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to change your mindset? I discuss key aspects of changing the way you look at life, changing your perspective and what has worked for me. Life is about the way you approach it and your mindset is nothing different. Change your mindset and the results will lead you to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Scott Lynch, host of The Motivated Mind, a Spotify top 100 Health & Fitness podcast with over 6 million downloads. Each week, I bring you practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness. No fluff, no BS, no filter, just a swift kick in the mind. If you like learning about things like philosophy, psychology, lifestyle hacks, entrepreneurship, or dodging existential dread, then you're in the right place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices