The Motivated Mind

Do you find yourself ruminating on regret? Are the "what ifs" and "if onlys" taking over your thoughts? Is regret preventing you from living a life of fulfillment, joy, and greater health - both mental and physical? If so, then it’s time to take control. Regret can rob us of our resources - precious energy that could be used in healthier ways. But with the right outlook and strategies, we can move...

Do you want to improve the connection and cultivate a stronger bond with your partner? Relationships can be filled with challenges, but if we take it upon ourselves to nurture them in healthy ways, we are more likely to experience joy and satisfaction from them. Taking steps towards strengthening our relationship doesn't have to require drastic changes or intensity; small shifts can help bring bal...

When it comes to taking care of yourself, self-discipline can be the difference between accomplishing your goals and having them remain nothing more than dreams. As challenging as it may sometimes feel to stay on track with our personal commitments, learning healthy ways to practice self-discipline is instrumental in leading a successful life. By understanding each component of this skill and disc...

Only about 25 percent of American adults report having a clear sense of purpose. Whether we are aware of it or not, deep down many of us want to lead meaningful lives that make an impact. The first step towards living our purpose is discovering what it actually is. Learning how to recognize and nurture who we really are can prove to be challenging. However, going through the process of self-reflec...

We all have a unique capacity for mental strength, but sometimes it's difficult to recognize when we're on the brink of achieving our biggest goals and dreams. Mental strength isn't about constantly pushing yourself out of your comfort zone; rather it is about understanding who you are and knowing how best to tap into that inner wisdom in order to keep your mind and body healthy during times of ch...

Do you feel like you need a different perspective to help guide your next steps on the path of life? Everything around us offers an opportunity to see the world differently, and the way we think about the world shapes our decisions. When we change the way we think about the world, we can change our decisions, and ultimately our destiny. In this episode, I discuss 7 lessons that will alter your per...

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a never-ending cycle of self-criticism and negativity? Are you constantly putting yourself down, comparing yourself to others, or talking negatively to yourself in your head? If so, then it's time to break the pattern and start being kinder to yourself. Learning how to stop beating yourself up is essential to leading a happier and more fulfilling life. In this ep...

Getting a good night's sleep is essential for our mental and physical health. It helps us to recharge, rebuild strength and focus, and can significantly improve our day-to-day lives. Unfortunately, so many of us struggle with sleeping troubles that leave us frustrated and exhausted. In this episode, I discuss how to sleep sooner and better with 6 effective strategies. For more go to: ⁠www.scottmly...

What if there were actually ways to unlock our deepest potential and use that strength for positive change in our lives? Every one of us has the capacity for great strength within us waiting to be discovered. In this episode, I join Eliot Marshall, former UFC fighter, on his podcast The Blueprint to discuss my story and how I turned the traumatic experience of losing my best friend to suicide into...

Molly Fletcher, hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents, having represented over 300 of sports’ biggest names, including Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, PGA TOUR golfer Matt Kuchar, broadcaster Erin Andrews, and basketball championship coaches Tom Izzo and Doc Rivers. To say Molly has some insight into greatness would be an un...

Many of us struggle to find our way, and it can be downright overwhelming. But there is good news: the secret to unlocking true happiness and fulfillment lies within all of us. We just need to know how to unlock it! With a few smart choices and some dedication, you, too, can experience true happiness and fulfillment in your journey of life. But where do you start? And how do you make sure you stay...

Do you ever feel like your thoughts can spiral out of control? If so, know that you are not alone. Anxious thoughts often trick us into believing a narrative of lies — ones that can keep us from living our lives to the fullest. We become so convinced by these distorted messages, even though we know deep down they're not true. Here's the truth: we all carry uncertainty on some level and it is absol...

Many of us are the source of our own hindrance, it's just that we don't realize it yet. We all have patterns of thinking and behaviors that don’t serve us well. We stay stuck in negative thought cycles, relationships, or career paths despite wanting a change. But to make real changes, we need to let go of the old habits and traits that are no longer working for us and actively choose better pathwa...

Metacognition, or ‘thinking about thinking’, is the most important tool we have for understanding our own mind. It is what enables self-awareness as well as what lets us think about the minds of others. It is the ultimate human trait, and in its most rarefied forms is a power that neither other animals nor our current artificial intelligences have. Metacognition teaches us the limits of our own kn...

Do you ever feel like you could do more with the hours that make up a day? If so, it might be time to improve your discipline. Discipline is an often-underrated quality and one of the most important traits we need in order to succeed. Despite this knowledge, though, finding ways to exercise self-control and remain motivated can sometimes prove challenging. In this episode, I discuss 6 habits that’...

Every life experience is unique and comes with its own set of challenges that offer us insights on how to navigate our lives a bit better each day. We don't always take advantage of this; instead, we keep on following practices that might be doing more harm than good in the long run. Even though these aren’t radical revelations – more like tasty reminders of how we should live our lives – sometime...

We've all had dreams of being someone or something different than what we are, whether it be in our personal life, career, education or health. We may have wished for greater levels of success, or to finally break out of our everyday routines and achieve happiness. How do you go about actually becoming the person you've always wanted to be? In this episode, I discuss 5 ways you can become the pers...

Many people go through their lives blissfully unaware that they are constantly being targeted by a group of secret laws. These 6 laws are shaping our every thought, desire, and goal – whether we're conscious of it or not. By understanding how these laws work, we can create a more successful and meaningful life for ourselves, one in which we have greater control over our own circumstances and desti...

We've all been, or are currently, in school. While it's an important part of our development and growth, it also instills certain habits that can follow us throughout our lives. As we move on from the rigidity of academic systems and enter the world, these beliefs and behaviors can be limiting in trying to live a fulfilling life. In this episode, I discuss 5 habits you need to unlearn after school...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and constantly drained? Around 3 out of 5 U.S. adults say they feel more tired now than they’ve ever been. Most of the time, fatigue can be traced to one or more of our habits or routines. Fortunately, there are habits you can incorporate in your life right now to reclaim some of the vitality you once had. In this episode, I discuss 5 mini-habits that’ll inc...

Captain Sandy, a renowned superyacht captain who is best known as the star of the hit reality series Below Deck Mediterranean, has broken through the proverbial glass ceiling in order to achieve the highest status in a male-dominated industry. This well-deserved status is partially thanks to her leadership style, seeing the potential in others and empowering them to push their limits. In this epis...

How can we turn knowledge into mastery? In today's world, we have more information at our fingertips than ever before. Simply having access to information, though, isn't enough – it's what we do with it that really matters. Turning knowledge into mastery takes time, and making the most of that time is crucial. In this episode, I discuss how to optimize the learning process in order to learn anythi...

Emotional intelligence (aka EQ) is the number 1 predictor of monetary success. The link between EQ and earnings is so direct that every point-increase in EQ adds $1,300 to annual salary. Solid EQ is what allows us to develop strong relationships not only with others, but also with ourselves. EQ is the ability to recognize and understand our own feelings and the feelings of others and influence tho...

We've been told that in order to be successful, determined, and fulfilled, we need to buy into certain ideas. However, many of these so-called “truths'' actually serve to limit us – they're not only unhelpful, but damaging. It's time for us to stop buying into societal lies. In this episode, I discuss 5 lies that society has told you and how to break free from them. For more go to: www.scottmlynch...

Change is necessary. Without character change and growth, we stay the same exact person. It's only until we do different things that we become a different person. Somewhere deep inside all of us, sits a greater version of who we could be – the challenge is unlocking that potential and knowing which behaviors to change or double down on. In this episode, I discuss how you can transform yourself and...