The Mindful Startup

The Mindful Startup

By Hannah Maria BarrisSociety & Culture
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The Mindful Startup episodes

  • The Winning Formula: 3 Tips to Skyrocket Your Success Starting Today

    Welcome to Episode 31 of the Mindful Startup Podcast! 🚀 In this episode, we're diving into the secrets of highly successful individuals and unveiling three unconventional tips that can instantly elevate your life and business. Despite some podcasting software hiccups, we're committed to delivering valuable content to you faster.

    🌟 Discover the Power of Self-Discipline: Learn how self-discipline is not just a habit but a form of self-love. We challenge the anti-hustle culture and explore why taking action is crucial for success. These tips are not your typical mindset advice – they are the key to moving your business forward and experiencing a significant upleveling in your life.

    ⚡ Speed and Decision-Making: In our second tip, we explore the importance of speed in decision-making. Overcome perfectionism and the habit of overthinking as we delve into the significance of quick responses in collaborations. Speed, coupled with self-discipline, becomes a powerful catalyst for achieving your goals faster than ever.

    🔥 Build Momentum for Success: Tip three brings it all together – self-discipline, speed, and momentum. This winning combination forms a recipe for guaranteed success. Learn how to maintain essential habits while injecting speed into your processes. Bold moves, executed swiftly, build excitement and energy, propelling you toward your goals.

    🎙️ Join the Conversation: As you incorporate these tips into your routine, share your success stories with us! DM us with your experiences and examples of how self-discipline, speed, and momentum have transformed your workday and life. We're excited to feature your stories in our upcoming episodes.

    🌈 Special Mention: Fear to Fortune Membership: Before we wrap up, check out our new program, the Fear to Fortune Membership. If you have ambitious dreams and big goals, this membership is your gateway to turning fears into fortunes and leveling up your entrepreneurial journey. NOW running a promotion, where if you sign up you'll receive a free, 15-minute phone call with Hannah! Sign Up Here: Fear2Fortune.org 

    🎧 Tune In and Thrive: Don't miss this actionable and inspiring episode that guarantees an enormous upleveling in your life right now. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, these tips are your key to success. Tune in, take notes, and unlock your potential!

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    19 min
  • Accelerate your Success: Unleash Your Inner Cheetah

    Welcome to Episode 30 of the Mindful Startup Podcast! Today, I'm sharing a personal story about my journey from corporate and academic success to the challenges of entrepreneurship. Despite being no stranger to failure, entrepreneurship brought forth a different level of struggle that tested my weaknesses and demanded resilience.

    Join me as I discuss the mental battles, fear of failure, and the profound impact on self-belief and consistency. Despite feeling as prepared as possible, entrepreneurship exposed vulnerabilities, forcing me to handle challenges and grow stronger each day.

    In a pivotal moment, I realized I was a cheetah on the inside – powerful, fierce, and intense. However, I struggled to embody these qualities externally, feeling that my true self was not aligning with my business and personal success.

    I delve into six actionable tips to help you embrace your inner cheetah and embody your true self:

    • Take Action Anyway: Overcome perfectionism by taking action without letting fear hinder your progress.
    • Determine Your Target: Identify your goals and go all in on them, honing in with laser focus.
    • Embrace Agility: Move quickly and energetically from one task to another, embodying high energy and enthusiasm.
    • Externally Embody Your Inner Self: Dress, behave, speak, and live like the person you are at your core, translating your internal essence into your external world.
    • Surround Yourself with Other Cheetahs: Engage with individuals, content, and environments that embody the cheetah mentality for personal growth.
    • Develop Your Cheetah Mentality and Mindset: Establish systems, habits, and a mindset that aligns with your goals, asking yourself daily how you can embody the cheetah in various situations.

      • As a bonus, I introduce my new program, Fear to Fortune, designed for those who aspire to create something extraordinary. This membership program offers mindset programming, community, and monthly challenges to help entrepreneurs embody the cheetah energy and achieve their biggest dreams.

      Thank you for joining me on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment. If you enjoyed today's episode, leave a five-star review and share your thoughts. Your support helps our podcast grow. Until next time, have a beautiful day!

      20 min
    • The Energy of Success (Part I): How to Overcome Doubt and Embrace Action

      Episode 29 of the Mindful Startup Podcast delves into the dynamic energy surrounding pursuits of success. The episode explores the initial excitement and the subsequent doubts that can arise during the journey toward significant goals. It highlights the impact of intrusive thoughts and the power of conditioning for optimal performance, urging listeners to shift their narratives towards certainty and determination. The discussion emphasizes making success a non-negotiable, drawing from the urgency and motivation derived from pain versus pleasure strategies. It explores the liberating nature of taking action and the inevitable achievement when one is resolute in their endeavors.

      The host discusses practical strategies to combat self-doubt and navigate through challenging phases in the pursuit of success. Drawing parallels to athletic conditioning, the episode prompts listeners to weave conducive conditions into their daily routines. It stresses the importance of shifting from 'What if I can't?' to 'I can and I must.' The conversation encourages the audience to understand the motivating forces of pain and pleasure, using these as drivers for action and transformation.

      Additionally, this episode is brought to you by Fear2Fortune.org, the Fear to Fortune membership, offering comprehensive resources, mentoring, and a supportive community for those looking to conquer their fears and turn them into opportunities for success. Join the Fear to Fortune membership today and unlock your potential!

      The episode concludes by underscoring the exhilaration of accomplishment, reinforcing the certainty that success is an inevitable outcome for those unwavering in their pursuit. The host invites feedback and reviews, urging listeners to share their thoughts on the platform. Tune in for an empowering exploration of overcoming doubt and embracing the energy of success.

      16 min
    • Unmasking Fear: 3 Ways to Identify if it's Hindering Your Entrepreneurial Success

      Welcome to Episode 28 of The Mindful Startup podcast, where we explore the inner workings of entrepreneurship and the mindset needed for success. In this episode, we delve into the mysterious realm of fear and how it can potentially obstruct your path to achieving your entrepreneurial dreams.

      Fear is an omnipresent force in our lives, but recognizing its influence on our entrepreneurial journey is crucial. Here's a sneak peek at what we discuss in this episode:

      1. Fear, Excuses, and Procrastination: We kick things off by examining the excuses that fear can spawn. In a world filled with opportunities, there are very few valid excuses for not pursuing your goals. We explore how fear often masquerades as seemingly reasonable excuses and how to spot these impostors.

      2. The Sudden Onset of Fatigue: Entrepreneurship can be demanding, but if you find yourself constantly feeling exhausted and unable to follow through on your plans, fear may be at play. We discuss how to differentiate between genuine fatigue and the subtle ways in which fear can manifest as weariness.

      3. Fear's Impact on Decision-Making: Making sound business decisions is a fundamental aspect of entrepreneurial success. However, fear can cloud your judgment and lead to overthinking, hesitation, and missed opportunities. We share the "Fear to Fortune" example, highlighting how fear can paralyze your decision-making process and offer insights on overcoming this obstacle.

        4. And speaking of conquering fear, we have an exciting announcement! If you're eager to dive deeper into understanding and overcoming fear in your entrepreneurial journey, check out the "Fear 2 Fortune" membership program. Visit their website at Fear2Fortune.org to learn more about how this program can help you transform fear into success.

        Join us as we uncover the hidden ways fear can hinder your entrepreneurial success and provide practical strategies to overcome these challenges. If you're an entrepreneur seeking to enhance your self-awareness and resilience, this episode is a must-listen.

        Tune in and discover how to take control of fear, allowing your entrepreneurial spirit to soar and your startup to thrive.

        22 min
      4. The Power of Deciding: Committing to the Best Version of Yourself

        Welcome to Episode 27 of the Mindful Startup Podcast! We're thrilled to be back for this exciting new season, coinciding with the beautiful fall season. In this episode, we're diving deep into the importance of making a commitment – not just any commitment, but the commitment to embrace your worth, your time, and your potential. It's time to become the best version of yourself.


        Why This Episode Matters:

        • Many of us experience moments of analysis paralysis and holding back in life due to various reasons, both personal and self-imposed.

        • This episode encourages you to break free from these limitations, embrace your potential, and start living a life aligned with your higher purpose.

        • It's a reminder that life is short, and we often underestimate the value of time, putting off important decisions and actions until it's too late.

          • Key Takeaways:

          1. Making a Commitment to Yourself: You already know what you want and what you're capable of. It's time to make a decision about who you want to be and how you'll navigate the world. This commitment is like a handshake with the best version of yourself.

          2. Prioritizing What Matters: Recognize that your values evolve, so decide what's important to you right now. What commitments will you make to ensure you're living in alignment with those values?

          3. Embrace the Hard Work: Fall in love with the process of working hard. Remember that the feeling of accomplishment and euphoria after overcoming challenges is incredibly rewarding.

          4. Maintaining Momentum: Keep up the momentum by taking significant action every day and creating habits that align with your goals. Don't be discouraged by small wins; focus on the big picture.

          5. Associate More Pleasure with the Work: Change your perspective and associate more pleasure with the hard work required to achieve your dreams than the pain of not accomplishing them.

            6. Closing Thoughts:

            Your commitment to yourself is one of the most powerful drivers of personal growth and success. By embracing hard work, staying committed to your goals, and understanding the true value of time, you can transform your life and become the best version of yourself.

            We appreciate your support! Please consider leaving a five-star review and sharing this episode on social media to help our podcast reach more people. Feel free to reach out and share your thoughts with us; we'd love to hear from you.

            Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Mindful Startup Podcast, and we look forward to having you back next time!


            If you're enjoying this podcast, then you will LOVE the membership. The Mindful Startup Membership is a space for you to activate your entrepreneurial dream alongside other visionaries. In the membership, you'll receive the mindset, manifestation, and accountability needed to achieve your greatest dream. To join, please visit: ⁠community.themindfulstartup.org⁠


            References:

            • The David Goggins' book referenced during the podcast, is called "Can't Hurt Me". I highly recommend that you read this or listen on Audible. 
            • Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation Study at Stanford: ⁠https://bingschool.stanford.edu/news/mark-lepper-intrinsic-motivation-extrinsic-motivation-and-process-learning⁠


              • 28 min
            • How to ‘Spring Clean’ Your Life
              Just in time for Spring Cleaning, but relevant throughout the entire year! How do you cleanse your life and why will it help you to reach your goals faster? In today's episode, we'll talk about what it means to cleanse your life and how setting boundaries, choosing what you do not want, and choosing what you DO want--brings you closer to your best, most idyllic self. Spring cleaning your life-- and taking inventory of what's working and what's not working-- will allow you to make more room for the good, and reach your manifestations even faster.
              26 min
            • Want to be Successful? Do it Scared.

              What does it mean to do it scared? Today we talk about some of the challenges that online entrepreneurs and content creators face--such as perfectionism, breaking habits, starting over again, and getting back into a consistent schedule. Hannah shares personal anecdotes from her life and how she's choosing to continue forward and embrace her 'humanness' over being perfect. 

              28 min
            • How to Overcome Failure: Handling Setbacks in Life and Business
              In today's episode, Hannah discusses the setbacks and failures that occur on the way to success - and how to keep going despite the struggle. She shares examples from her own life--including, overcoming perfectionism, how she's managed to persevere after failure, and how you too--can overcome any obstacle that comes your way. The tone of today's episode is inspiring, gritty, and truthful.
              29 min

            About The Mindful Startup

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            The Mindful Startup is a podcast about the philosophy and psychology of ambition.