In this episode, I break down one of the simplest but most transformative concepts in personal development: The Power of Yet. Inspired by Dr. Carol Dweck’s research on growth mindset, “yet” is the tiny word that shifts you from feeling stuck to seeing possibility.

Whether you’re struggling with money, burnout, confidence, career direction, or new skills, adding “yet” rewires your brain to believe you’re capable of change- because you are.

You’re not good at budgeting... yet.
You don’t feel confident at work... yet.
You’re not financially independent... yet.
You don’t have work–life boundaries... yet.

Not “no.” Not “never.” Just not yet.

This episode gives practical examples, stories, and tools to help you adopt the “yet” mindset so you can grow in any area of your life.

What is covered in this episode: 

A simple mindset shift backed by decades of psychology and neuroscience.

How growth mindset vs. fixed mindset impacts confidence, learning, resilience, and even burnout.

Turning mistakes into information, not identity.

Money, relationships, boundaries, investing, career development, and personal habits.

If you don’t believe you can learn to budget, invest, or build wealth… you won’t.

Why this tiny word activates motivation pathways instead of threat pathways in the brain.

When you see yourself as someone who can grow, setbacks feel temporary- not personal.

Microhabits, affirmations, self-reflection prompts, and language shifts.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

How to spot fixed-mindset thoughts

How to rewrite them using “yet” statements

How to create microhabits that support growth

How to build confidence through incremental wins

How “yet” can change the trajectory of your financial life

How to use this mindset shift to reduce burnout and self-doubt

How to apply “yet” in relationships, career, money, and personal goals

Resources Mentioned: 

Wealthfront HYSA referral link: https://www.wealthfront.com/c/affiliates/invited/AFFA-NGE2-ZDDZ-K8BK

Dr. Carol Dweck’s TED Talk – “The Power of Yet”

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Thanks to Caleb Pepperday, CFP, CHFC, founder of Advanced Practice Planning, LLC, for sponsoring this episode! If you're interested, visit advancedpracticeplanning.com/FI to grab your free consultation.

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