Episode 799: My Mental Cheat Code for Causing (and Maintaining) Perpetual Success in Your Life & Business
The Mind Your Business Podcast
Release Date: 02/02/2026
The Mind Your Business Podcast
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info_outlineWhat if the business model you’ve been duct-taping together is the very thing keeping you from the success you’re meant for in 2026? Are you still arguing for your limitations while wondering why your growth has stalled? After a much-needed break to celebrate our wedding and recharge on our honeymoon, Jenni and I are back behind the mic to get real about the massive shifts happening in our industry! We’ve seen more disruption in the last 12 months than in the past two decades combined, and a "wait and see" approach is no longer an option.
In this episode, we unpack the mental shifts required to actually thrive in this new climate. We talk about why your true desires are actually a map to your purpose, how to stop self-sabotaging with goals that don't line up with your actions, and why you have to clean up the mental "mud" if you want to keep the results you're after.
It is time to reclaim your agency and stop letting your brain’s old predictions dictate what’s possible for you, because the world needs your unique frequency now more than ever.
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In this episode you’ll hear:
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A look at the current state of the industry and why more disruption has happened in the last 12 months than in the previous 20 years
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The "Wait and See" trap that many entrepreneurs fall into and why waiting for the economy or industry to "get better" is a recipe for failure
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Why high performance is actually a state of being rather than a set of actions, and how to operate from your "future self" today
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The "Grow Where You Are" challenge that encourages you to stop looking for success in the next course or strategy and find it in your current environment
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A deep dive into the "Desire is Dharma" framework and how to distinguish between ego-driven goals and your soul’s true path
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Why falling in love with the process of contribution is the only way to actually reach your financial targets
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My "Dirty Dog and White Sheets" metaphor for identifying where your business goals and your mental fears are completely out of alignment
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Why resourcefulness is the ultimate antidote to fear and how to build the resiliency muscle that allows you to handle any obstacle
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A final call to reclaim your self-agency by realizing that personal, professional, and spiritual growth are the only things you can never outsource to AI
For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/799