Changing your mindset can be difficult, especially when you’ve been programmed for certain things since childhood, but anyone can make the shift with the right tools. On today’s episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy sits down with Max Stephens, author of “What the F**k Do You Really Want? The Non-Nonsense Guide to Finding a Life with Purpose.” Max is a personal development strategist dedicated to helping ambitious individuals make their mark in the world. His work is grounded in extensive research, formal consciousness training, and an integral understanding of human behavior.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Max Stephens’s interest in psychology and human behavior, which led to writing his book, “What the F**k Do You Really Want? The No-Nonsense Guide to Finding a Life with Purpose.”
2. His tips for finding time to meditate and what happens when you do it.
3. What psychological re-engineering is and its benefits.
4. Cultural expectations and how they impact our lives.
5. Max’s realizations about athletes and entrepreneurs, and why their goals are often never enough for a meaningful life.
6. One of the most counterintuitive shifts someone can make to change their mindset for the better.
7. The current mental health crisis and why some of it stems from cultures that go against our biological wiring.
8. The importance of designing a life that works for you.
9. Defining success as a byproduct of your goal.
10. Why dynamic often dictates behavior.

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