Mindset Cafe

Send us Fan Mail Luck isn’t random—it’s engineered by how you work and who you are while you work. In this Mindset Café episode, we break down 10 practical moves to expand your opportunity surface area: reframing luck, defining the work-ethic/attitude equation, compounding daily reps, turning attitude into a credibility multiplier, making yourself findable, stacking interlocking skills, moving fas...

Send us Fan Mail The obstacle isn’t in your path—it is the path. We dive into a no-fluff approach for turning constraints into momentum using simple, repeatable tools you can run today. Instead of waiting for “more time” or “more budget,” we show how specific limits become the outline of a workable plan that advances your goals without the drama. We start by drawing a sharp line between excuses an...

Send us Fan Mail  Your destiny starts with a single thought. In this episode of The Mindset Cafe , Devan breaks down the timeless creed: “Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your feelings. Watch your feelings, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your lifestyle. Watch your lifestyle, it becomes...

Send us Fan Mail What separates those who achieve lasting success from those who constantly chase quick fixes? The answer lies in understanding two fundamentally different approaches to goal achievement: the lottery ticket mindset versus the blueprint mindset. Most of us have fallen prey to the allure of overnight success—wishing to drop 20 pounds instantly, hoping a single social media post will...

Send us Fan Mail Financial expert Paden Squires shares powerful insights on tax planning, wealth building, and entrepreneur mindset strategies to help business owners keep more of what they earn. He explains how proper financial planning goes far beyond basic tax preparation, requiring strategic quarterly meetings and documentation of tax-saving opportunities like the Augusta rule. • Paden's...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever told yourself "I can't do this" based solely on past failures? That moment when your mind convinces you something is impossible despite how much stronger, smarter, or more capable you've become? During a recent Strive Elite workout, I witnessed a member reach her breaking point while attempting an exercise she believed was beyond her capabilities....

Send us Fan Mail When your energy is low, support is thin, and fear is loud—do it anyways. In this live episode of The Mindset Cafe , Devan breaks down the four-word discipline reframe that turns hesitation into action. You’ll learn how to move without motivation, build identity-based habits, neutralize fear, and create systems that make consistency automatic. We’ll cover practical scripts, micro-...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Rearden shares his journey from growing up in the ghetto of Connecticut to founding Revan Concepts, a mindset and personal growth company revolutionizing the coaching industry through innovative approaches. He reveals how limiting beliefs form in childhood and strategies to break free from them to achieve greater success and fulfillment. • Growing up in poverty created a p...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Matt Kutz shares his journey from athletic training to leadership development, introducing his concept of contextual intelligence and how leaders can thrive in complex environments by adapting their approach to each unique situation. • Athletic trainers work with high-performing individuals who constantly strive for improvement, creating a mindset that translates well to organ...

Send us Fan Mail First impressions form in just seven seconds, where our brains make up to 11 decisions about others, shaping the trajectory of our interactions and opportunities. These split-second judgments serve as powerful starting points that our brains continuously seek to validate through unconscious biases, making intentional perception management essential for personal and professional su...

Send us Fan Mail Chancellor Jackson shares his journey from college football player to bestselling author and publisher, including his unexpected detour through a Chinese prison that changed the trajectory of his life. His story demonstrates how maintaining resilience through adversity creates opportunities for growth and success. • Born and raised in Georgia, played football through college at St...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Levitt shares his journey from accounting to burnout expert after experiencing his own health crisis during the Great Recession. He explains the crucial differences between burnout and depression, offering practical mindset strategies to prevent prolonged stress from consuming your life. • Burnout is officially recognized by WHO as a "workplace phenomenon" result...

Send us Fan Mail Antonio McBroom shares his remarkable journey from ice cream scooper to building a $20 million business empire spanning dozens of Ben & Jerry's and Starbucks locations across the Southeast. His story demonstrates how mindset shifts and leadership development can transform humble beginnings into extraordinary business success. • Started as an ice cream shop employee during...

Send us Fan Mail Marina Morgan, a business psychologist from Silicon Valley with roots in the Soviet space program, shares insights on entrepreneurial mindset, neurophysiology, and resilience in today's rapidly changing business landscape. • Understanding how your physiological condition impacts business decision-making • The power of maintaining low expectations while pursuing ambitious goal...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. William Attaway shares his transformative journey from attending his first leadership conference at age 15 to becoming an executive coach who helps high-performing leaders across six continents avoid burnout. He reveals how true leadership creates ripples that extend far beyond the leader, impacting families, teams, clients, and communities. • Leadership begins with mindset—90...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Marr, client communication expert and authority coach, shares powerful insights on establishing genuine authority by embracing authenticity rather than seeking approval. He explores how overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and speaking your truth creates stronger relationships, clearer boundaries, and more impactful communication both professionally and personally. • Findin...

Send us Fan Mail Adam Schaeuble shares his journey from fitness entrepreneur to successful podcaster, revealing how he built a thriving online business from scratch after making just $37 in his first three years of podcasting. He breaks down his strategic transition process while maintaining two businesses simultaneously until his podcast generated enough income to become his full-time focus. • On...

Send us Fan Mail Foojan Zeine shares her transformative journey from trauma to creating Awareness Integration Theory (AIT), a groundbreaking framework that helps people move from merely surviving to genuinely thriving. Her personal path through childhood trauma, immigration, and business collapse reveals how unresolved past issues inevitably resurface until properly addressed through conscious int...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Debbi Silber shares her journey from personal betrayal to becoming a leading expert in post-betrayal syndrome, revealing the predictable path to healing that can transform pain into purpose. Her groundbreaking research identifies the specific physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that affect betrayal survivors, while providing a clear roadmap through five stages of recovery...

Send us Fan Mail Anne Randall shares her journey from corporate America to owning three successful Orange Theory Fitness franchises and how she navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship with the right mindset shifts. Her inspiring story demonstrates how focusing on people first and maintaining resilience through difficult times leads to business success and personal fulfillment. • Transitioning...

Send us Fan Mail We all matter, and how we choose to show up makes a difference in our lives and the lives of others. Marci Axelrod shares her research on the three levels of showing up and how our presence creates ripples through others. • The influence of health-focused parents who taught her that everyone matters • How developing a stutter at age 6 sparked her interest in how people show up • T...

Send us Fan Mail Entrepreneur Jayla Siciliano shares her journey from Shark Tank to real estate success, offering insights on pivoting careers, raising capital, and aligning business with personal goals. • Growing up with an entrepreneurial father who owned a land surveying company • Developing a sense of adventure and love for trying new things • Working at Burton Snowboards for seven years in pr...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda Russo, known as the "breathing goddess," shares her transformative journey from struggling with weight to becoming a breathwork coach and mindset mentor who helps others reclaim their time through healing practices. • Growing up as an only child with a single mom who didn't limit her food choices led to weight struggles • Lost and maintained a 70-pound weight...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your dream career no longer fits your life? Shannon Russell faced this question after a successful run as a television producer at MTV and in Hollywood. When motherhood shifted her priorities, Shannon made the bold decision to walk away from the entertainment industry and forge a new entrepreneurial path. Shannon's story breaks the conventional wisdom that w...

Send us Fan Mail Amber Fuhriman, an attorney turned success coach, reveals how our self-created excuses limit our potential and how we can break through these barriers to create lasting change. She shares her journey from small-town Idaho to Las Vegas criminal defense attorney, and ultimately to becoming a transformational coach and NLP practitioner. • Growing up in a small farming town of 2,000 p...