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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 12 MIN

The Only Way To Actually Start

from The Motivated Mind · host Scott Lynch

Starting something new sounds simple… until you realize you’ve spent three weeks researching which $2,000 camera is absolutely essential before you can upload your first YouTube video. Or whether your side hustle needs a logo that looks like Apple designed it. In this episode, I unpack how chasing the “perfect start” keeps us stuck, why getting burned is actually part of the process, and why the fastest way forward is usually the messiest. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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