

The Motivated Mind
Scott Lynch
Hey, my name is Scott, host of The Motivated Mind, a Spotify Top 100 Health & Fitness podcast with over 7 million downloads. I walked away from $1.7M in equity to chase my entrepreneurial dreams. Bold or stupid? Still TBD. Each week, I share practical ways to master your mindset, build better habits, and actually enjoy the process. No fluff, no guru nonsense, just philosophy, psychology, and a few jokes about dodging existential dread.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 24min
How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness
It’s normal to feel insecure and doubtful from time to time, but we all have greatness inside us – even when circumstances try to tell us differently. It can be hard for some of us, especially when self-criticism and imposter syndrome try their best to hold us back. If you've ever found yourself questioning your abilities and wondering if you're truly cut out for "greatness", it's time to start believing in yourself. In this episode, I discuss my notes on ideas and concepts I found interesting from the #1 New York Times bestseller book, You Are A Badass, an analysis of exactly what's holding you back, and powerful strategies geared toward breaking bad habits so that you can truly live out your dreams.
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:
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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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Jul 3, 2023 • 21min
The Ivy Lee Method
What if there were a simple, proven method that could help you manage your time more efficiently so that you felt energized, motivated, and ready to conquer each task at hand? Well, fortunately, such a system does exist – it's known as the Ivy Lee Method. Developed in 1918 by American productivity consultant Ivy Lee, this method is an incredibly effective tool for improving focus and organization within our day-to-day work lives. In this episode, I discuss how you can leverage this timeless method to unlock your productivity potential and lead a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
This episode is brought to you by:
Rosebud
BetterHelp
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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Jun 29, 2023 • 23min
8 Behavioral Psychology Principles And How To Use Them To Your Benefit
Understanding the core principles of behavioral psychology can help get your mind moving in the right direction and unlock newfound personal potential. By gaining insight into behavior changes and how our minds process certain stimuli, we can make conscious decisions that set us up for better outcomes. In this episode, I discuss 8 behavioral psychology principles and how to use them to your benefit.
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:
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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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Jun 26, 2023 • 21min
I Took A Cold Shower For 151 Days Straight
Welcome to my journey of willpower and self-improvement! For 151 days, I took a cold shower every morning for the sole purpose of challenging myself and pushing through discomfort. This wasn’t some fad diet or trendy exercise plan. This was about finding inner strength, developing my discipline, and embracing unbridled determination in order to create positive change both within myself and in the world around me. In this episode, I provide tips on how you can start and sustain a similar routine based on my personal experience.
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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Facebook
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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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Jun 22, 2023 • 51min
A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions
Hasard Lee is a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who began his career flying the F-16 Viper. As a flight commander, he led his pilots into combat during one of the most intense periods during the War in Afghanistan. There, he flew over 80 combat missions and became the only fighter pilot to ever fly two different types of jets into combat on the same day while supporting troops under fire. Hasard was then hand-picked to fly the F-35 – the most advanced and expensive weapon system in history. In this episode, we discuss the cognitive load of decision-making while flying at high speeds, the formula of expected value, and techniques that U.S. Air Force fighter pilots leverage to stay calm in high-stress situations.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
Episode Resources
The Art of Clear Thinking
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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Jun 19, 2023 • 21min
Why Most People Die Before They’re Buried
Benjamin Franklin was famously quoted as stating, “Most people die at 25 and aren't buried until they're 75”. Benjamin Franklin wasn’t referring to physical death, but the death of one's hopes, aspirations, and dreams. Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790; however, his words still hold true 233 years later. In this episode, I discuss why this quote still holds true and how you can avoid this fate.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
Episode Resources
American Time Use Survey
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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Jun 15, 2023 • 18min
The Character Invention Technique
Have you ever felt your confidence wavering? You’re not alone. Self-doubt is something that 85% of us struggle with, and it can be paralyzing at times. But what if I told you there was a way to stop self-doubt in its tracks? All it takes is one technique – character invention. This simple yet highly effective method involves creating a character that can perform in situations that induce self-doubt. In this episode, I discuss how you can leverage the character invention technique to overcome your self-doubts.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
This episode is brought to you by:
Field of Greens
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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Jun 12, 2023 • 20min
Why Your Ego Is Slowly Ruining Your Life
Do you ever feel like life is one big game that your ego is constantly trying to win? Do you often compare yourself to those around you and become jealous when someone else succeeds while you struggle? It's time to face the music: your ego might be taking over in ways that are covertly ruining your life. We all have a little bit of ego inside of us, but if we don't pay attention, it can expand and take control, creating roadblocks toward a better quality of life. In this episode, I discuss why your ego is slowly ruining your life and how to correct course.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
This episode is brought to you by:
BetterHelp
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
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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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Jun 8, 2023 • 17min
The 4 Stages of Competence
We have all been there – you jump into a new task ready to go, but then quickly realize it's far more complex than you imagined. In those moments of frustration, don't let discouragement overwhelm you. Understanding the four stages of competence can help demystify your learning process and keep you motivated on your journey toward mastery. Whether it is a new hobby or a challenging career goal, understanding each stage will help you gain the skills needed to make strides in achieving competency with confidence. In this episode, I discuss the 4 stages of competence.
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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Jun 5, 2023 • 51min
The Power of Positivity
We all know that life can be filled with difficulties, but it doesn’t have to define us. No matter what challenges or setbacks we may encounter throughout our lives, there is always a force within each of us that will empower and propel us forward: the power of positivity. No one knows this better than Kristen Butler, the CEO of Power of Positivity – a community of over 50 million followers. Kristen is a 3x published author, entrepreneur, leader, expert, and visionary in personal development. In this episode, we discuss nourishing the 4 core pillars of our environment, expanding our comfort zone, and gratitude's ability to shift our perspective.
For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com
Episode Resources
Free quiz if you are in your comfort zone: Comfortzonequiz.com
Kristen Butler’s latest book: The Comfort Zone
This episode is brought to you by:
Mindbloom
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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