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Mindset & Motivation Episodes

688: Next year starts NOW!
Oct. 8, 2023

688: Next year starts NOW!

In today's episode we'll discuss the important mindset behind recognizing (and using to your advantage!) that the results in our lives are NOT from what we did yesterday or this week, but from the past six months, year, and beyond... and how that mindset and acceptance can start setting us up for success NEXT year by taking intentional action RIGHT NOW!
683: The SECRET to momentum in your life and business!
Oct. 1, 2023

683: The SECRET to momentum in your life and business!

In today's episode we'll talk about how gaining momentum in one area (ANY area!) of your life can start to build momentum across ALL areas of your life.
678: SEVEN years brought us here... (7 BIG lessons)
Sept. 24, 2023

678: SEVEN years brought us here... (7 BIG lessons)

In today's episode you'll hear a very personal and reflective look back at the lessons learned over the past SEVEN years of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast.
673: Bad news... you're NOT ready
Sept. 17, 2023

673: Bad news... you're NOT ready

In today's episode we'll talk about how unprepared we ALL are for the things that we want and the roles that we're meant to grow into, but we'll talk about how the journey prepares us!
668: This gift HURTS! (But there's no way to avoid it in life OR in business)
Sept. 10, 2023

668: This gift HURTS! (But there's no way to avoid it in life OR in business)

Let's face it: whether we're talking about our life journey or our entrepreneurial journey, it hurts! There's no way to avoid pain in any of these journeys, so in today's episode we'll talk about one way to not only get through the pain that we experience along the way, but also to understand and appreciate the role that it plays within our lives and journeys.
664: Identify the obstacles that are STOPPING you and stop CHASING the next best thing w/ Angie Besignano
Sept. 4, 2023

664: Identify the obstacles that are STOPPING you and stop CHASING the next best thing w/ Angie Besignano

Today we have a special guest joining us: Angie Besignano. Angie is a certified high-performance coach with a passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential. In this episode, Angie shares her personal journey of chasing external factors for happiness, only to realize that true fulfillment lies within. She offers valuable advice on evaluating what we truly love in life and overcoming obstacles to personal growth. Angie also discusses the power of behavioral assessments such as D...
663: THERE IS NO NEUTRAL! (We need to be VERY honest with ourselves in this one...)
Sept. 3, 2023

663: THERE IS NO NEUTRAL! (We need to be VERY honest with ourselves in this one...)

In today's episode you'll get a chance to hear my innermost reflections after my recent trip to Los Angeles, and how it's sparked a fresh urgency for living more intentionally in life and in business.
658: We ALL have this in common... what are YOU going to do with it!?
Aug. 27, 2023

658: We ALL have this in common... what are YOU going to do with it!?

In today's episode we'll talk about the role that pain plays in shaping who we are, and how WE get to decide what to do with the pain that we all inevitably experience.
654: Questioning your beliefs and unlocking your potential w/ Barbara Boselli
Aug. 21, 2023

654: Questioning your beliefs and unlocking your potential w/ Barbara Boselli

In this episode we’re joined by special guest, Barbara Boselli, founder of BNOW. Barbara is a powerhouse when it comes to empowering individuals and corporations to navigate high-stress environments and find meaning and purpose in their work. With her extensive background in leading teams in Fortune 100 companies and her expertise in emotional intelligence and mindfulness, Barbara has taught at prestigious organizations like Google, the World Bank, and the Kellogg School of Management. She has a...
653: THIS muscle separates SUCCESSFUL people from UNSUCCESSFUL (and unhappy!) ones...
Aug. 20, 2023

653: THIS muscle separates SUCCESSFUL people from UNSUCCESSFUL (and unhappy!) ones...

In today's episode we'll talk about a practice that will improve your belief, your confidence, and your performance as you move forward in your business and in your life.
648: THE HARD STUFF.
Aug. 13, 2023

648: THE HARD STUFF.

In today's episode we'll talk about the importance of doing the hard stuff, whether in life or in business.
643: We NEED to be losing MORE for FUTURE winning opportunities!
Aug. 6, 2023

643: We NEED to be losing MORE for FUTURE winning opportunities!

In today's episode we'll talk about the game of life and entrepreneurship and how wins and losses can't be measured by the same magnitude. We'll be discussing an inspirational post found on Reddit by the user u/ WoOoOoOoShHhHh . Find the original post here within r/GetMotivated .
628: Abraham Lincoln's wisdom for us about getting what we want!
July 16, 2023

628: Abraham Lincoln's wisdom for us about getting what we want!

In today's episode we'll talk about Abraham Lincoln's powerful quote: “You can have anything you want if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.” Shout out to my 5-year-old niece and nephew (Savannah and Landon) for the intro to today's episode!
623: Why success is ELUSIVE (but seems so easy for others)
July 9, 2023

623: Why success is ELUSIVE (but seems so easy for others)

In today's episode we'll talk about why it seems like everyone else find success to come with such ease and how we can learn from their stories and strategies to write our own success path.
618: The UNSPOKEN ingredient behind EVERY success (you need this!)
July 2, 2023

618: The UNSPOKEN ingredient behind EVERY success (you need this!)

In today's episode we're going to talk about the ONE ingredient behind every entrepreneurial success story that we NEVER talk about.
593: A lesson from Ed Sheeran and why he should QUIT!
May 28, 2023

593: A lesson from Ed Sheeran and why he should QUIT!

In today's episode we'll talk about the lessons I learned while attending Ed Sheeran's concert last weekend and how it relates to all of our entrepreneurial journeys.
587: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Dr Suranee Waleszonia (NAVIGATE CONFLICT!)
May 20, 2023

587: ACTION SATURDAY w/ Dr Suranee Waleszonia (NAVIGATE CONFLICT!)

Dr. Suranee Waleszonia is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, and Co-Founder and COO of The Master Mind Institute. After spending over 10 years in direct clinical healthcare delivery, she decided to venture out and cofounded TMMI with the goal of being able to offer mental health solutions that are easier to access and engage with. The vision of The Master Mind Institute is to be able to meaningfully impact the mental health of 1 million people in the next 5 years! LINKS & RESOURCES: The Master Mind I...
579: Listening to your entrepreneurial calling and making an IMPACT w/ Justin Foster & Dr. Virginia Lacayo
May 8, 2023

579: Listening to your entrepreneurial calling and making an IMPACT w/ Justin Foster & Dr. Virginia Lacayo

Today we're joined by the passionate and impact-driven entrepreneurial duo of Dr. Virginia Lacayo and Justin Foster, co-founders of Massive. Driven by the belief that is easy to colonize an unchallenged mind, Virginia Lacayo, Ph.D. is co-founder and CEO of Massive, a coaching practice that guides and equips business leaders called to use their status and power to take on systemic change. Dr. Lacayo is a certified mindset coach, a thought leader in the field of communication for social/organizati...
578: The ONLY way to STOP feeling unhappy with where you are and START building momentum
May 7, 2023

578: The ONLY way to STOP feeling unhappy with where you are and START building momentum

In today's episode we'll talk about the VERY simple (and slightly obvious!) way to stop feeling frustrated and unhappy with where you are in the pursuit of your goals and START making positive momentum and steps forward.
552: Persistence, surviving, and thriving in the face of adversity w/ Emily Hartstone
March 27, 2023

552: Persistence, surviving, and thriving in the face of adversity w/ Emily Hartstone

Emily Hartstone is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, catalyst of meetings & events, and start-ups, and business consultant. In addition to running her ecosystem of businesses, Emily is a kickass entrepreneur who is thriving as she manages and overcomes leukemia and Graves Disease, and in today's episode you'll hear her story on persisting through those challenges. Her clients are non-profit organizations, corporations, and of course, start-ups. Emily also owns a retail company and more rece...
548: The most BACKWARDS advice about starting (but this will change your life!)
March 20, 2023

548: The most BACKWARDS advice about starting (but this will change your life!)

In today's episode we'll talk about one of the most important pieces of advice I've ever received when it comes to starting ANYTHING. This is the opposite of what most people think about during times when they're busy, but adopting this mindset can change your business and your LIFE!
544: Let's talk about YOUR disadvantages...
March 13, 2023

544: Let's talk about YOUR disadvantages...

Today we're talking about the famous Johann Cryuff quote of "every disadvantage has its advantage," and how recognizing this can unlock a new level of focus, urgency, and ACTION inside of you if you adopt this mindset.
538: Does your work suck? (It does, and here's the fix!)
Feb. 28, 2023

538: Does your work suck? (It does, and here's the fix!)

In today's episode we'll talk about a HEALTHY mindset to conquer self-doubt and the ugly cycle of doing work, questioning that work, re-doing that work, ad infinitum.
535: What's the worst that could happen? (Advice from the verge of quitting)
Feb. 20, 2023

535: What's the worst that could happen? (Advice from the verge of quitting)

In today's episode we'll talk about a simple mindset shift and perspective to leverage any time you're at a crossroads when it comes to big decisions, risks to take, and going after your dreams! I'll share you with some personal stories about some of the best advice I received at a time where I was close to quitting on my dreams.
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