The Motivated Mind

Have you ever felt like you're swimming against the current, as if your efforts don't match your outcome? Most of the time it's not about the current, rather the channel we decide to swim in. Living a life full of intention means we navigate channels that bring us to the ports of happiness. This alignment is what allows us to take things like our purpose and passion and use them as a fulcrum to in...

Leading people is all about leading with a clear vision and leading with our heart. I think the formula that many leaders are currently running off of is obsolete, no longer serving them, their teams or their business. In this episode, I share my views on leadership, life, the power of caring about others, and the paradigm shift that I think will start to overhaul the direction of business. In epi...

Each day we have the opportunity to remove barriers, but often these barriers can be difficult to identify, mostly because they are so common in our lives. These barriers vary in height and thickness, but rather than smashing these walls down with a small plastic hammer we can learn to move through them with ease. In this episode, I discuss 8 habits that will transform your life and help you move...

When the shadow of insecurity lingers, we struggle to trust ourselves. This compounds and starts to create hesitation, self-doubt and anxiety. This mixture leads to a life where we pass up opportunities, we struggle to take action on the things we truly want, and we chain ourselves to the concrete block of safety. In this episode, I discuss how our insecurities are planted and four ways that we ca...

Some people spend their entire lives wondering how to be successful in life, but never figure it out. Everyone wants personal success, to be happy, to engage in meaningful work, to be significant, to have a positive impact, and to take full advantage of their lives. Success is never quick nor easy, but it certainly is attainable with the right framework. In this episode, I discuss four ways that w...

Sometimes some of the smallest or most consistent aspects of our life get overlooked. This is partially because they are an everyday occurrence and partially because they seem so trivial. When compounded these things mean a great deal to our success, happiness, and, in most cases, buy us back time and provide clarity. In this episode, I discuss four ways that you can optimize your life. In episode...

If you're looking to lift heavier weights at the gym you first need to increase your physical strength. The same can be said for our mental muscles. If we want to tackle bigger challenges and overcome greater obstacles we need to increase our mental strength. In this episode, I discuss five habits that we can put into motion to increase our mental strength. In episode #165 we cover: Making your ow...

How many times do you open Facebook or Instagram and immediately compare yourself? In today’s world it can be easy to do so. This toxic cycle has many stuck in a state of unhappiness, where the daily habit is to focus on the things that we don't have rather than the things that we do. In this episode, I discuss five hacks that you can implement today to stop comparing yourself. In episode #164 we...

Some of the most accomplished people in the world attribute much of their success to effective morning routines that help kick-start their days. The choices we make during the first hour or so of our morning often determine what the rest of our day will look like. In this episode, I discuss five ways to maximize your mornings. In episode #163 we cover: Waking up early Drinking water Gratitude thou...

Imagine what our life would be like if we had no fear. Fear is the single biggest obstacle that holds people back from fulfilling their potential and becoming the best version of themselves. Fortunately, all fears are learned, which means that fears can therefore be unlearned. In this episode, I discuss five fears that we are taught and how to overcome them. In episode #162 we cover: Fear of criti...

Just like there are two sides to every coin, there exists two types of individuals when facing challenges: People who throw themselves at their problems, becoming frantic and confused, taking a haphazard approach to thinking and being shocked when they find themselves struggling to make progress. And then there are those that each day look to strengthen their abilities to always find a solution wh...

Living a better life is easier said than done, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. The quality of our life depends on several factors and by engaging in these practices we can feel energized and freed to reap the benefits of truly living a happier life. In this episode, I discuss five ways that you can start to live a better life. In episode #160 we cover: Living your passions Not worrying Seek...

Whatever goals you’re chasing, there’s one thing that will make a tremendous difference in whether or not you achieve them: your consistency. Being consistent and disciplined is essential if you want to make any significant progress in your life. And building self-reliance and a benchmark for consistency is not as complex as it may seem. In this episode, I discuss four ways to unlock consistency t...

Nowadays we have access to infinite information. While that access to information may be valuable, learning how to apply it and master it is even more crucial. Striving to learn and grow allows us to constantly step up our game, but it takes time, and time is an asset that is constantly depreciating. In this episode, I discuss four ways you can learn skills faster. In episode #158 we cover: Pickin...

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 Le...

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 #1...

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...

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: B...

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 #1...

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 epis...

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...

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...

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 e...

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 s...

Being the underdog might be considered a position of weakness. However, the disadvantage is fuel. It’s your advantage. In this episode, I discuss five ways to leverage this mindset and position to create your formula for success. In episode #147 we cover: Your persistency You’re underestimated Your resourcefulness Adversity You have nothing to lose Want access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and...