More Where That Came From: Abundance, Growth, and the Science of Sustainable Success

In this episode, we cover:What fixed vs. growth mindset really means—and why it matters (1:45)How scarcity mindset narrows your brain’s bandwidth—and abundance expands it (4:15)The dopamine loop that drives sustained motivation (5:30)Why leaders with abundance mindsets outperform the plan (6:50)The surprising connection between joy, purpose, and long-term success (8:05)Three science-backed tools to shift your mindset to abundance and growth today (9:00)A special invitation to join Jess at the 2025 Society of Women Trial Lawyers conference (11:00)🔗 Learn more and register now: swtl.org/2025-retreatResource List:Mindset & Motivation ScienceCarol S. Dweck – Mindset: The New Psychology of SuccessTEDx Talk: The Power of Yet – Carol DweckDweck, C. S., & Leggett, E. L. (1988). A social-cognitive approach to motivation and personality. Psychological Review.Scarcity & Cognitive BandwidthMullainathan, S., & Shafir, E. (2013). Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So MuchBehavioral Economics and Scarcity Research (Science, 2013)Neuroscience of Reward & MotivationSalamone, J. D., et al. (2005). Beyond the reward hypothesis: alternative functions of nucleus accumbens dopamine. Current Opinion in Pharmacology.Rock, D. (2008). SCARF: A Brain-Based Model for Collaborating With and Influencing Others. NeuroLeadership Journal.Emotions, Fulfillment & ResilienceFredrickson, B. L. (2001). The Role of Positive Emotions in Positive Psychology. American Psychologist.Angela Duckworth – Grit: The Power of Passion and PerseverancePerformance Psychology & ApplicationBrian Cain – Mental Performance Mastery PlaybookJames Clear – Atomic Habits🎧 Connect + Take Action:Join the Legal Athlete community: thelegalathlete.comSubscribe, rate, and review the podcast to spread the wordRegister for the Society of Women Trial Lawyers Conference before it fills: swtl.org/2025-retreat🟢 Mindset is contagious. Pass it on. Are you looking for a speaker to energize and empower your organization to develop a fighter's mindset and master their mental performance every day? Or are you interested in a talk or workshop on The Green Light Method, a neuroscience- and performance psychology-based system that helps individuals and teams live and work with Fierce Agency (TM), override fear-based hesitation, rewire limiting beliefs, and take aligned, empowered action toward peak performance and purpose-driven success?DM me today on LinkedIn or email me at [email protected]. Ready to win more at trial without burnout? Limited spaces are still available to secure your own 1:1, 8-week Accelerated Trial Fight Camp.DM me today on LinkedIn or email me at [email protected]. The Legal Athlete Website: Click to learn more about engaging Jess Sargus as a speaker for your group or event, or to explore coaching with Jess Sargus to master your mindset, execute under pressure, and thrive in your career and life for the long term through science and sports psychology.  Also, through the website, you can download a free copy of The Legal Athlete Daily Planner to help you organize and prioritize easily to grow and get better every day, practice the 6 longevity habits studies show have the greatest positive impact, and implement your Daily Glimmer habit to bring more resilience and happiness into your life. Or, download and print the 4 Steps to Elite Habits flow chart PDF for free to guide your daily and weekly elite habits.  Music: Bounce Like This, by Wolves - YouTube ID UUFGDERWUSZ9LXWLReady to Fight, by Arenas - YouTube ID XKO39W3SJHGS9EKW