The Motivated Mind

By: Scott Lynch
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  • I'm Scott Lynch, host of The Motivated Mind, a Spotify top 100 Health & Fitness podcast with over 6 million downloads. Each week, I bring you practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness. No fluff, no BS, no filter, just a swift kick in the mind. If you like learning about things like philosophy, psychology, lifestyle hacks, entrepreneurship, or dodging existential dread, then you're in the right place.
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Episodes
  • We Rented Our House And Sold All Our Stuff
    Feb 3 2025

    We all dream of owning a home, but is it really the smartest financial move? In this episode, I explain why my wife, Mel and I decided to rent out our house and get rid of most of our belongings. From the financial calculations to the emotional tug of selling the place we raised our daughter, I dive into the surprising reasons behind our decision and what we’ve learned about money, freedom, and the value of simplifying life.

    For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

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    Produced by ya boi.

    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, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.

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    14 mins
  • Why Following Your Dreams Is Ruining Your Life
    Jan 30 2025

    We’re told to chase our dreams, land that dream job, or find the perfect life. But what if it’s quietly robbing you of happiness and actually making you miserable? In this episode, I explore the hidden dangers of chasing a picture-perfect life and why true happiness might not be found where you think it is.

    For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

    This episode is brought to you by:

    • MUD\WTR

    Level up your life by joining my Patreon where you’ll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room).

    And/or…

    Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.

    If you’re a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:

    • Instagram
    • YouTube

    Leave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I’d be okay with that, too.

    Produced by ya boi.

    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, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.

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    11 mins
  • This Is How You Get True Job Security
    Jan 27 2025

    We’ve all heard it before: a steady job equals job security. But what if that belief is more illusion than truth? In this episode, I reflect on a conversation with a college friend who couldn’t fathom the uncertainty of entrepreneurship and how my journey taught me that true security doesn’t come from a paycheck.

    For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com

    This episode is brought to you by:

    • Lumen

    Level up your life by joining my Patreon where you’ll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room).

    And/or…

    Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.

    If you’re a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:

    • Instagram
    • YouTube

    Leave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I’d be okay with that, too.

    Produced by ya boi.

    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, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.

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    13 mins

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