The Motivated Mind

Valuing and caring for our own needs, wants, and desires is critical to our mental health and happiness. If we struggle to love ourselves and take care of ourselves, how do we deliver value to the rest of the world? In this episode, I discuss four actionable ways to love yourself. In episode #157 we cover: Practicing gratitude  Allowing yourself to feel emotions Not comparing yourself to others Letting yourself off the hook Want to receive weekly emails where I breakdown step-by-step processes to master your mindset and practical growth tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Struggling to find momentum or feel like your progress has stalled? We’ve all experienced these moments when we question whether we are headed in the right direction, second guessing ourselves. Here’s the good news, it’s passable if addressing the right things. In this episode, I discuss four ways to kickstart your progress and how you can continually produce wind beneath your sails. In episode #156 we cover: Focusing on your “why” before your “what” or “how” Showing up and be consistent Surrendering to the moment Shifting into a different gear Want to receive weekly emails where I breakdown step-by-step processes to master your mindset and practical growth tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our identity is the path we walk, it's the sculpture we chisel away at daily through what we do and why we do it. The fact is, no one can be you. That means that you have an advantage and a way to set yourself apart from the crowd. In this episode, I discuss why our identity is important in the context of our long term happiness and how we can shape it. In episode #155 we cover: Defining your five W’s Making sure it’s yours Questioning, questioning, questioning Embracing alone time Want to receive weekly emails where I breakdown step-by-step processes to master your mindset and practical growth tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you find yourself struggling to change things you can't control? Acceptance is the highway to happiness. Each day we are faced with a new set of challenges. Dissecting the controllable and uncontrollable components allows us to continue our forward momentum. In this episode, I discuss how we can learn to accept things as they are with Jason Johnson of Own Your Space. In episode #154 we cover: Balance and being present Staying mission focused Taking risk Separating your emotions from facts Want to receive weekly emails where I breakdown step-by-step processes to master your mindset and practical growth tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All of us have dreams and desires, it’s part of being human. Our dreams and desires make us feel alive, they inspire us to grow. You can manifest your dreams by creating a vision for your life and deliberately choosing beliefs, feelings, and actions that support that vision. In this episode, I discuss four ways to manifest your dreams and create a platform of happiness in perpetuity. In episode #153 we cover: Releasing past shackles Shifting your focus away from negativity Being unattached Visualizing, fantasizing, and obsessing over achieving your goals Want to receive weekly emails where I breakdown step-by-step processes to master your mindset and practical growth tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to receive weekly episode recaps/detailed show notes and practical tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to receive weekly episode recaps/detailed show notes and practical tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to receive weekly episode recaps/detailed show notes and practical tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to receive weekly episode recaps/detailed show notes and practical tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening? Become a subscriber Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to receive weekly episode recaps/detailed show notes and practical tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices