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In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with mindset expert Curtis McCullom to explore a topic we have not spent nearly enough time on: what it takes mentally to drive your business forward. We have covered communication. We have covered leadership. But what is happening inside your head may be the most important lever of all.

Curtis works with CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs to eliminate hidden blind spots and unlock income, confidence, and freedom. Using his Legit Mindset framework, along with NLP and Mental and Emotional Release techniques, he helps leaders identify the root causes behind behaviors that are holding them back.

The conversation begins with a foundational question: what is mindset? Curtis defines it as your thoughts, beliefs, and values that shape how you see the world. He explains that the subconscious mind does not joke. It takes what you tell it as truth. If you repeatedly tell yourself that today is going to be a bad day, your mind will seek evidence to prove you right. The same principle applies in business.

Corey and Curtis dig into the idea of the negative spiral. When leaders believe that bad things happen in threes or assume the worst after one setback, they often subconsciously look for confirmation. Curtis shares powerful examples of how dominant thoughts influence outcomes, including real-life stories about mindset affecting health and longevity.

A major theme of the episode is responsibility. Wherever you are in your journey, you must take ownership. Curtis explains that while you may not have caused every event in your life, you are responsible for how you respond. That shift from effect to cause is where real power lives.

The discussion then turns practical for business owners. Curtis outlines red flags that indicate deeper issues, such as overreacting to small problems, operating in a constant state of frustration, or identifying with negative emotions. There is a difference between saying “I am angry” and “I am feeling anger.” That subtle language shift matters. When negative emotions become your identity, your subconscious works to reinforce them.

They also explore workaholism, self-sabotage, and the concept of homeostasis. Many entrepreneurs unknowingly manage their businesses back down to a level of comfort because growth feels unfamiliar or unsafe. Curtis explains how unresolved baggage, sometimes from early childhood, can shape behavior in ways leaders do not even recognize.

The episode closes with practical steps. Acknowledge what you are feeling. Say it out loud. Separate the emotion from your identity. Protect your mind from negativity. Develop daily mental hygiene through simple visualization and intentional thought.

If you are a business owner carrying stress, reacting more than responding, or wondering why you keep hitting the same ceiling, this conversation will challenge you to look inward.

Stop grinding. Start growing. And it starts with your mindset.

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