Motivated Scott

14/11/2024

Ever tried building a new habit, only to find yourself giving up almost as quickly as you started? It’s a familiar struggle. Many of us chalk it up to a lack of discipline or motivation, but it turns out that habit-building may have less to do with our willpower and more to do with human nature. In this episode, I dive into the real reason behind why our habits don't stick with insights from behavioral change expert Katy Milkman.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cZxJLVLBSf7oQ807TUQit?si=eguF3t4pSX2mdWQv-56PCQ

11/11/2024

You make roughly 35,000 decisions daily, from what t-shirt to wear to what newsletters to read (thanks for choosing this one, by the way!). Choices flood our day in a way our ancestors couldn’t have imagined—from what kind of milk to add to our coffee (almond, oat, h**p, goat?) to deciding between budget or self-driving options in ride-sharing apps. Every time you head to the grocery store, there’s a wall of peanut butter varieties, or a seemingly endless aisle of yogurt brands.
https://open.substack.com/pub/masteringyourmindset/p/why-you-always-feel-mentally-drained?r=1rfnib&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

11/11/2024

Ever find yourself thinking, “If only I had more time…” or promising that next time you’ll finally get organized? It’s a cycle that traps many of us—blaming poor time management for our unmet goals. But what if the issue isn’t time at all? In this episode, I dive into the origins of “time management” and reveal why it’s not the magic solution we’ve been led to believe.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2eqxwOe73EVsLNOCAnxZ99?si=kZ1FbSS3RrCnj4GLm5yLFw

09/11/2024

07/11/2024

We’re all navigating a world where image is everything, but it’s hard to show up as our true selves when so much of life demands a polished facade. When my wife and I had our daughter, Ainsley, our life turned upside down in the best way possible—and then, in a moment of boldness (or madness), I left my stable job to pursue a new path. It was a leap that shifted our lives and pulled me into a new version of myself that even I didn’t quite recognize. In a culture that idolizes a highlight reel, it’s all too easy to lose ourselves in the expectations of others. I share how embracing change forced me to confront the gap between who people think I am and who I really am.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0f5mWR0QJhqg0S04GPxUhb?si=TWqwhMy3Tdu0cWYIhvxByA

06/11/2024

Success I strive for: sustainable peace.

04/11/2024

Ever meet someone who’s just magnetic? The kind of person who makes you feel seen, valued, and genuinely listened to? These folks seem to walk through life like VIPs of likability, universally-celebrated for something almost mystical. Now, you might be knee-deep in a project, grinding through a workout, or just shaking your head, wondering, "Why does being likable even matter?"
https://open.substack.com/pub/masteringyourmindset/p/the-secret-to-being-more-likable?r=1rfnib&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

04/11/2024

Most of us are playing a role, hoping no one notices the quiet battle between how we want to be seen and how we really feel inside. We try to act confident—dress a certain way, say the right things—but it’s often just a mask. In this episode, I’ll dig into why forced confidence doesn’t work and how our subconscious plays a huge role in our self-assurance.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5u0MFKaoX1SJHuErDN30ko?si=dEPZ2SCESyWMyGeoCKCH8w

31/10/2024

“Sometimes it's necessary to go a long distance out of the way in order to come back a short distance correctly.” – Edward Albee

31/10/2024

Podcasting seems simple, right? Just a mic, some recording, and maybe fame follows. But there’s a reality here that most people miss. Drawing on my journey since 2018, I share the grit behind the grind, the hours spent speaking to an audience that wasn’t there yet, and the highs and lows of building momentum. It wasn’t until years in that I climbed the charts and saw meaningful signs of success. And while I love the craft, podcasting comes with its unique set of challenges: constant self-doubt, pressure to stay consistent, and facing down the ever-present numbers game. This is a raw, honest look at what it truly takes to make it as a podcaster. Spoiler alert: it’s about a lot more than just hitting “record.”
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xxpJuPtYtNqFRy5R8LaTZ?si=YkJoGrTkTTe9Xcg2DtH9jQ

30/10/2024

Priority is a single word. If you have priorities determine which is the priority.

29/10/2024

We're all just kids getting older trying to do the best we can.

29/10/2024

I'm proud of you.

28/10/2024

Let’s talk about advice. It’s handed out like candy at Halloween, yet most people struggle to actually implement it. Why? For starters, some advice is terrible (looking at you, random “life coaches”) — but more importantly, changing habits, behaviors, and identity is hard. Not impossible, just hard.
https://open.substack.com/pub/masteringyourmindset/p/how-to-be-miserable-for-the-rest?r=1rfnib&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

28/10/2024

Do you have too many friends? Feeling overwhelmed by a thriving social life? Well, I’ve got the perfect solution: follow this tutorial and you'll have everyone drifting away in no time. In this episode, I dive into ten steps guaranteed to make sure you're left with nothing but your own company—and maybe a cat, if you're lucky.
https://link.chtbl.com/themotivatedmind

24/10/2024

We live in a world of speed, where new apps reach millions of users in weeks and our inboxes overflow with notifications. The pace of life has skyrocketed, and while this rapid innovation pushes us forward, it often leaves us feeling overwhelmed, overcommitted, and lost. We’re caught up in the “more” mentality, doing more, chasing more, saying yes to everything. We’ve been conditioned to think that success means doing it all, but in reality, it’s about doing less, better. I’ll break down how embracing less can help you reclaim your time, energy, and purpose.
https://link.chtbl.com/themotivatedmind?fbclid=IwAR3ipNVcrlZA_ah_aYDxyYTvCEsnDMgq7O1MgL6xExHUiTaCf0IcOA_3XVA