Episode 519: Mindset Over Skillset to Build Wealth, Confidence, and Mental Clarity with Jason Abell

Aug 6, 2025

27:14

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In this Wicked Smart Master’s Class, I sit down with Jason Abell—speaker, coach, and co-founder of Rewire, to talk about what it really takes to make a sustainable transition from W-2 life to entrepreneurial freedom. Jason spent over two decades in the mortgage industry before answering the deeper calling to help others grow through mindset transformation.

We unpack the difference between skillset and mindset coaching, why emotional intelligence is the most underrated leadership tool, and how you can start preparing now to make your next leap, whether it’s quitting your job, scaling your business, or improving your personal life.

If you’ve ever felt “ready to be ready,” this episode will challenge you to take action today and get your inner house in order.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:45 The voice inside: wanting to do for others what early mentors did for him

04:59 The reality of leaving your W-2 for entrepreneurship

05:48 The importance of running your life like a business and having options

08:07 “Start now”: practical steps for building your financial runway before making a leap

09:53 The power of coaching: why telling someone your goals brings them to life

12:02 How community and accountability will help you achieve your goals

15:42 Why readiness is the real secret to success

18:08 Emotional intelligence, mindset mastery, and how Rewire helps leaders think differently

21:19 Iceberg model: why you must go below the surface to create lasting change