Winning Mindset Mastery

When you attempt new things, you will fail. You will have setbacks. But does that mean you should quit? Or that you should never try the new thing in the first place? As you might imagine, April has a LOT to say on this topic. In today’s episode of the Winning Mindset Mastery Podcast, she challenges us to be willing to try new things and to humbly accept the inevitable setbacks and failures we’ll...

Here’s a big benefit of cultivating a winning mindset: it helps you regulates your moods. It keeps you from being controlled by your emotions. But be careful. And be aware of this… We don’t want to bury our emotions. Pain tells us something important about our physical bodies; likewise, our emotions, including unpleasant emotions, tell us something important we should not try to suppress. In today...

Like April talked about in episode 4, people will do things that offend us, even though they didn’t mean to. Let’s say, for example, some guy cuts you off in traffic, speeds and drives recklessly. You automatically get mad and think, “What a jerk!” But was he trying to be a jerk? Maybe not. What if you learned he was driving that way because he found out his child was in a car wreck and had been r...

On to today’s episode! If you are a regular listener to the Winning Mindset Mastery Podcast, you understand that April shares a lot of mindset tips. As a regular listener, chances are you find most of them quite valuable. Here's one you may not like. You might find it to be controversial, even a bit crazy. But here’s the thing. If you are willing to give it a try, you’ll understand. You’ll quickly...

Habits are powerful. Good habits are integral to our success in life. So how do we develop and keep good habits? We’ve heard over and over that the best way to develop the right habits is through repetition. Take the thing you want to become habitual and do it over and over and over. Some schools of thought say to do it for 17 days and it will become a habit. Some say to do it for 21 days. Some sa...

Yes… A lot of people believe this word is key to getting everything you want in life. Indeed, yes is a powerful word. But there’s a simple word that may be even more powerful. This word helps you gain clarity on and prioritize what’s most important to you. It will help you keep on the path to success. It can give your “Yes” a powerful boost. So what is it? April tells you in episode 33 of the Winn...

Consider this: whenever something “negative” happens to us, there’s a flip side that’s potentially positive. So, if you’re going through a tough time right now, take heart. Good things can come from it. This goes for the people you know and care about, as well. Today, to give you inspiration to persevere through your tough time, April shares her “Round Robin of Reframes”. If you are struggling now...

Warren Buffet is obviously super-successful. He’s also humble and generous. He admits his shortcomings and shares his knowledge with the world. Here's a BIG secret to his success… A secret he says all the bravest people have in common--choosing to move through and overcome fear. But how do we do that? Warren gives us three tips. What are they? April talks about each of them in episode 31 of the Wi...

Warren Buffett is a billionaire investor. Nick Saban is a college football coach. What do they have in common? Off-the-charts success! They are both at the top of the mountain in their respective occupations. What else do they have in common? They both use an incredibly powerful tool to help them develop and keep their winning mindset. In today’s episode of The Winning Mindset Mastery Podcast , Ap...

Reframing can change your perspective on a situation. It can also change the way you view your life. Imagine this: you are dyslexic. Despite this seeming disadvantage, you end up being very successful in business. So… Are you successful in spite of your condition? Or are you successful because of it? In this episode, April tells the inspiring story of such a man. Despite his dyslexia, he was able...

If you listen to this podcast regularly or have read April’s bio, you understand that she came from a very humble background. She had a lot of things working against her. But there’s someone who worked for April, who believed in her and told her she was special.  At the tender age of nine, April met this amazing woman who gave her hope that she could have a different and much better life than...

Here's something you may never thought of… How rejection can actually be a good thing. How rejection, if we have the right attitude and a winning mindset, can redirect us to something so much better than we had before. Strange as it may seem, rejection can actually be something you are grateful for. Consider the story of Barbara Corcoran. She built a billion-dollar real estate empire and then was...

If you listen to this podcast regularly, you understand that I’m a big believer in reframing. But here’s something you may not have thought about—the power of reframing for teenagers and young children. Reframing isn’t only for adults. It’s just as valuable for kids too. You give them a wonderful advantage when you teach them about reframing. And unlike a lot of adults, they pick it up quickly. He...

Plenty of self-imposed obstacles can make it really hard to develop a winning mindset, including this one… Judgement. We all tend to judge situations, people, ourselves. That’s a problem… A judgmental attitude puts limits on so many wonderful things in our lives. It can really hold you back as you seek to develop a strong mindset. So what attitude should you have instead? An attitude of curiosity....

Now let’s talk about a powerful mindset technique so simple a toddler can do it. Actually, it’s one that small children often use. If you have a child in your life, you’ve probably seen it. Let’s say a kid really wants something. Maybe a toy or some candy. They’re focused on it. They’re persistent. They expect it. Now! They keep asking. They keep trying. And eventually they get it. But how? And wh...

April often talks about the importance and value of listening to other people’s reframe stories. Why? Because the more times we hear the reframe stories of others, the easier it becomes for us to successfully reframe in our own lives. In today’s episode, April tells the story of an avid runner named Doug. He runs pretty much every morning. Well, one morning, as he was running, it started to rain....

Today’s topic is a serious one. We’re going to talk about an insidious problem that’s holding a lot of people back in business and life. And they don't even know what it is or that it's happening. Whether your childhood was traumatic, normal, or even amazingly great, you haven’t made it to adulthood without one or more coping mechanisms that served you as a child but don’t help you now. And you ca...

What’s the fastest way to develop a winning mindset? It’s a common question in the personal development world. For a lot of people, the first answer that comes to mind is massive action. And here’s the thing: Massive action can be pretty sexy. But there’s a less glamorous, less popular approach that gives better results than massive action, in April’s experience. She talks about it in episode 21 o...

Today, April tells an inspiring, heartwarming story of a priceless mindset lesson she learned from a most unusual teacher, her dog, Cowboy. If we followed Cowboy’s example, we’d all be happier, more joyful, and equipped with a stronger, more resilient mindset. Do you want to hear how becoming more like a dog can improve your life? Then tune into episode 20 of the Winning Mindset Mastery Podcast!

We often think of reframing our failures. But do you ever reframe the way you see success? As you read this, maybe you’re asking yourself why you would need to. Here’s the thing: Your vision of success, your "blueprint," is formed in your mind by the age of 6. This childhood programming may not match up with what you view as "success" today. Success is very much an individual thing. How can you be...

A strange secret. Let’s face it. A lot of people are very unhappy with their circumstances and their lot in life. They tell themselves, "I’ll be happy when I get that promotion, I quit my job, I get a new job, I get married, I have kids, and the kids are grown and out of the house." But could it be that if they chose to be happy and grateful now, if they focused on what they had and not on what th...

Building a winning mindset take consistency and regular practice. But the process doesn’t have to be as daunting and difficult as you might think. There are some quick, easy steps that will help you see improvements sooner. The result? You’ll become even more committed to and enthusiastic about developing a winning mindset! When you listen to today’s episode of the Winning Mindset Mastery Podcast...

One of the best ways to improve your reframing skills is to listen to other peoples’ reframing stories. The more of these your mind is exposed to, the more likely you are to be able to quickly and easily reframe the things that happen to you in your day-to-day life. That’s why this podcast features a different reframe story every week. And this week’s reframe is one that will speak directly to alm...

It’s Independence Day in the United States. What a great time to talk about a winning mindset! Why? Because a strong, resilient mindset equals independence. When you have a winning mindset, you can feel calm and peaceful, even when the world around you seems to be falling apart. And your happiness won’t be dependent on your circumstances. In today’s episode of the Winning Mindset Mastery Podcast,...

Some questions to consider: Are you a worrier? A catastrophizer? Are you always thinking about what could go wrong? Does your imagination constantly go into overdrive, picturing worst-case scenarios? If so, maybe you shrug your shoulders and say, "Well, that’s just the way I am." Maybe you’re even thinking your worry is necessary and a good thing, that it helps you be alert and prepared. In realit...