

The Motivated Mind
Scott Lynch
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.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 19min
5 Mindset Shifts From Philosophers
As humans, we often find ourselves stuck in the same routines and mindsets day after day. We may not even realize the impact this has on our lives until we begin to implement shifts toward a broader outlook. Fortunately, some of history's greatest philosophers have done their part to inspire us with wise words that can lead us out of those previous patterns and into new opportunities for personal growth. In this episode, I discuss 5 mindset shifts from philosophers.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
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Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
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Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
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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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 24min
How To Join The Top 1% of Fastest Learners
Are you looking for an edge in a fast-paced world where the only thing that’s certain is that change is inevitable? The skill of learning quickly is an invaluable one — it can open up career opportunities, give you a competitive edge in any field or industry, and help propel you toward success. Developing the right learning habits can allow you to meet your goals at an accelerated pace, without burning out. In this episode, I discuss how to join the top 1% of fastest learners, backed by 9 research-based techniques.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
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Notion
Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
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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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 28min
The Key to Empowerment
Do you ever feel like someone or something is holding you back from reaching your highest potential? Have your past failures made it hard to pick yourself up and keep going? Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Too often, we become victims of our own minds, convinced of our limitations. But fear isn’t something we have to be enslaved by; instead, we can unlock the power within us to become truly empowered. In this episode, I discuss how you can start to believe in yourself, feel more empowered, and be in command of your future to start shaping your destiny.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
This episode is brought to you by:
Lifeforce
Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
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Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!
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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 27min
The Noise Bottleneck Concept
The average American consumes 100,000 words or 34 gigabytes of information every day – that's the equivalent of watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy ten times, back to back, every day. That's a lot of information bombarding us. As a result, our attention, focus, and problem-solving abilities slow down under the labor of having too much to do. This is exactly what the “noise bottleneck” theory argues – the more we try to process, the less we actually can. In this episode, I discuss leveraging The Noise Bottleneck concept to sort what matters from what doesn’t.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
This episode is brought to you by:
Hillsdale College
Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
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Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!
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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 16min
The Solomon Framework
Journey through the captivating saga of King Solomon, the ancient ruler who wielded unparalleled wisdom. As rulers from distant lands sought his sage advice, Solomon's reign became legendary due to his remarkable wisdom. Yet, beneath the grandeur lay an enigma – "Solomon's Paradox." Amidst increased wealth and luxury, the wise king's own life fell into disarray, haunted by an inability to solve his own problems. In this episode, I discuss "The Solomon Framework," a transformative tool to decode this paradox and discover the path to bridging the gap between dispensing sound advice and applying wisdom in our own lives.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!
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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 21min
How I Tricked My Brain To Like Doing Hard Things
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed with the amount of hard work required to reach your goals? Do you struggle to find motivation to do the tough stuff and wonder if it's even worth it? I know how you feel, but here's the thing – once you experience the immense joy and satisfaction that comes from taking on a challenge and making significant progress towards achieving something important, your mindset shifts completely. Through my own journey of combatting difficult projects, I developed key strategies that allowed me to trick my brain into liking doing hard things. In this episode, I discuss these techniques and how they can be beneficial for anyone looking for inspiration or guidance on overcoming their mental roadblocks.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
This episode is brought to you by:
Lifeforce
Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
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Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!
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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Jul 24, 2023 • 23min
The Essentials of Resilience
Most of us have heard the phrase “resilience is key”, and often associate it with physical endurance or success in business. But what exactly does this concept mean, and more importantly, how can we become resilient? The answers to both questions lie deep within a study that has been running for 75 years – the Harvard Grant Study. This amazing project was initiated by Harvard University to track and trace the life journeys of 268 male students from their lives as collegians up until death. By closely observing these men during all stages of their lives, researchers were able to draw some interesting conclusions about resilience. In this episode, I discuss the five most mature, healthy defense mechanisms associated with higher life satisfaction.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
This episode is brought to you by:
BetterHelp
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Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!
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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 19min
How To Reverse-Engineer Your Ideal Life
If you could reverse-engineer your ideal life, where would you start? What blueprint would you lay down to create the path of success that will get you there? By reverse-engineering your ideal life, taking a look at the big picture, and breaking it down into manageable chunks, you can start to create real change in how things turn out. You just need some guidance on the right steps to take. In this episode, I discuss how to reverse-engineer your ideal life.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
Episode Resources
The Most Important Piece of Career Advice You Probably Never Heard
This episode is brought to you by:
Notion
Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
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TikTok
Twitter
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Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!
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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Jul 17, 2023 • 56min
Awakening the Mind With AI
David Gull is a tech entrepreneur, licensed architect, and visionary creator who thrives on the art of designing and building innovative products. Currently serving as the Co-founder & CEO of Ogimi, the pioneering AI Meditation Coach, he’s driven by a profound mission – to positively impact the lives of 1 billion individuals by addressing their mental health needs through highly personalized daily meditation practices. In this episode, we delve into getting in touch with our inner self and learning to listen to it, his vision behind the integration of AI with meditation practices, how AI will impact the mental health space and our broader world, and setting commitments to ensuring our health is priority number one.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
This episode is brought to you by:
Hillsdale College
Ogimi: Use code MOTIVATEDMIND50 for 50% off first 3 months
Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!
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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Jul 13, 2023 • 26min
9 Minimalist Habits That Will Save You Hours of Your Life
Minimalism is a lifestyle choice that allows us to be more conscious of our choices and practice restraint. It’s an empowering lifestyle choice that allows us to gain control of our time and energy. By simplifying our lives, we become more efficient with our tasks and free up hours of unnecessary workload — which in turn, helps us achieve the most out of our day so that we can spend less time stressing and more time living. In this episode, I discuss 9 minimalist habits that will save you hours of your life.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
This episode is brought to you by:
Lifeforce
Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my Group Coaching program.
Subscribe now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!
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, and Alan Stein, Jr.
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