

The Motivated Mind
Scott Lynch
Hey, my name is Scott, host of The Motivated Mind, a Spotify Top 100 Health & Fitness podcast with over 7 million downloads. I walked away from $1.7M in equity to chase my entrepreneurial dreams. Bold or stupid? Still TBD. Each week, I share practical ways to master your mindset, build better habits, and actually enjoy the process. No fluff, no guru nonsense, just philosophy, psychology, and a few jokes about dodging existential dread.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 59min
From Corporate Shackles to Entrepreneurial Success
Shawn Anthony, a networking maestro, talent manager, founder of PodProMax, and the voice behind the acclaimed "School's Over… Now What?" podcast is no stranger to the fake stability of a 9-5 job. Despite earning six promotions within four years Shawn knew there was more he had to offer the world and so he forged invaluable alliances with the world's top coaches, influencers, and podcasters and became a highly sought-after communicator and agent. In this episode, we discuss the entrepreneurial itch and how to start scratching it, unlocking the path to entrepreneurial success by building systems, how to start your own podcast and essential tips to guarantee its success, and how discipline and consistency are dues we pay on the journey to greatness.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comEpisode Resources
School's Over… Now What?
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Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.
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Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!Music by: Blaize TrulsonProduced by Legacy Divisions.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 16min
How To Escape Your Boring Life
Exploring the illusion of social media, embracing the power of everyday moments, breaking the myths of successful lives, reflecting on daily choices for a fulfilling life

Feb 26, 2024 • 17min
The Unconventional Truth About Money and Success
This realization might be a hard pill to swallow, but the truth is, there are individuals with less intellectual prowess than you that are making millions. The key lies in understanding the dynamics of money, a concept often muddled by traditional educational systems. Conventional schooling tends to instill a mindset that correlates intelligence, measured by grades, with earning potential. However, the reality is vastly different. Money doesn't necessarily flow towards the smartest individuals; rather, it tends to gravitate towards those who are action-oriented. In this episode, I discuss the unconventional truth about money and success.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comEmbrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!Music by: Blaize TrulsonProduced by Legacy Divisions.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 13min
The Art of Free-Floating Thought
The podcast explores the art of free-floating thought and the importance of disconnecting from constant stimulation to find inner truths. It discusses the struggle with boredom, the value of silence, and the creativity that emerges during moments of relaxation. The episode also introduces a premium membership platform and group coaching program for listeners.

Feb 19, 2024 • 15min
5 Questions That Will Change Your Life
Time moves swiftly, often leaving us caught in its whirlwind without taking a moment to consider the essential questions. Instead of living deliberately and with clarity, we drift through life on autopilot. However, asking the right questions can expose profoundly transformative answers, shaping the very essence of our being. In this episode, I explore 5 questions that will change your life.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comThis episode is brought to you by:NotionEmbrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!Music by: Blaize TrulsonProduced by Legacy Divisions.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 16min
Cracking the Code of Unstoppable Habits
Exploring the failure of New Year's resolutions due to lack of discipline and incentives. Tips on maximizing productivity through time urgency and embracing social shame. MrBeast's tattoo bet as an example of cracking the code of unstoppable habits with incentives.

Feb 12, 2024 • 17min
The 5-4-3-2-1 Method
As per the National Institute of Mental Health, around 31.1% of U.S. adults encounter an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. If you're seeking a stress management and anxiety reduction technique that can be applied nearly anywhere and anytime, the 5-4-3-2-1 Method might just be what you need. In this episode, I guide you through this grounding exercise, aiding you in restoring a sense of peace.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comThis episode is brought to you by:ShopifyEmbrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!Music by: Blaize TrulsonProduced by Legacy Divisions.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 23min
9 Time Management Cheat Codes
Ever find yourself feeling like your time isn't truly yours to control? We all aspire to expedite personal growth and attain success on our own terms, but mastering time management is key. Surprisingly, 82% of individuals lack a time management system, even though 91% acknowledge it would reduce stress, 90% believe it would enhance productivity, and 86% think it would improve task focus. In this episode, I discuss 9 time management cheat codes that will save you hundreds of hours of your life.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comEmbrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!Music by: Blaize TrulsonProduced by Legacy Divisions.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 36min
IHOP Dishwasher Turned Culinary Star
Born in Venezuela, Chef Jesus Diaz is a renowned Latin American chef, author, and TV personality. His remarkable journey from a modest start as a dishwasher at IHOP to becoming an award-winning figure is shaped by his childhood experiences, mindset, dedication, and distinctive leadership approach. In this episode, we discuss harnessing the impact of purposefully cultivating white space, how his openness and inquisitiveness accelerated his learning and propelled his success, the mindset of gratitude that shaped Jesus into not just a great leader, but also, a thinker of abundance, and his readiness to step into the trenches and lead with a mindset of "acceptance of what is."For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comEpisode Resources
Chef Jesus Diaz
Qué delicia: El sabor de América
This episode is brought to you by:NotionEmbrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!Music by: Blaize TrulsonProduced by Legacy Divisions.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser and Alan Stein, Jr.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 21min
The Best Advice I've Received From My Therapist
The demand for mental health treatment among Americans has nearly doubled over the past two decades, indicating both a significant recent decline in mental health and an increase in access to virtual care, along with a positive trend toward destigmatization. Gallup polling shows that in 2004, only 13% of adults reported visiting a therapist, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional in the past year, compared to 23% in 2022. I’m part of that 23%, and in this episode, I discuss the best advice I’ve received from my therapist.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comEmbrace greatness through these empowering offerings:
Embrace the boundless power of your mind. Enroll alongside 200+ motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential.
Access two exclusive bonus episodes monthly, ad-free listening, entry to our Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on courses and Substack.
Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly newsletter.
Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program.
Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.
Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.
Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.
Follow me on social for more inspiration:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube
Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a review here (even one sentence helps)!Music by: Blaize TrulsonProduced by Legacy Divisions.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, David Hauser and Alan Stein, Jr.
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