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May 19, 2025 8 min

The 5 Minute Rule

from The Motivated Mind Hosted by Scott Lynch

Ever stared at your to-do list and felt like it was staring back, daring you to make the first move? You’re not lazy. Your brain’s just doing what it was built to do: avoid discomfort, conserve energy, and protect you from anything that feels even slightly threatening, like starting that massive project you’ve been putting off for months. In this episode, I break down one of the simplest yet most effective ways to bypass your brain’s panic button and finally get started: The 5 Minute Rule. For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com Level up your life by joining my Patreon where you’ll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or… Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox. If you’re a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social: Instagram YouTube Leave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I’d be okay with that, too. Produced by ya boi. Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.

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