Goodbye For Now

Goodbye For Now

Author: Scott Lynch February 9, 2026 Duration: 7:27
This isn’t an announcement I planned. Or even one I rushed into. Somewhere along the way, creating started to feel less like choosing and more like continuing. And I realized I wanted something quieter. This video is about stepping back without burning everything down, questioning momentum without rejecting what came before, and why sometimes the most intentional move is choosing not to keep going just because you always have. Go to https://www.tonal.com and use promo code MOTIVATED to get $200 off your Tonal purchase. New here? I’m Scott 👋 I walked away from $1.7M in equity to chase my entrepreneurial dreams. Bold or stupid? Still TBD. Now I make videos about mastering your mindset, building better habits, and actually enjoying the process. No fluff, no guru nonsense, just philosophy, psychology, and a few jokes about dodging existential dread. Please subscribe so my wife doesn’t make me go back to a “real” job. Get more stuff from me: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Produced by ya boi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Lynch hosts The Motivated Mind, a conversation that lives in the messy intersection of ambition and well-being. Having once left a significant financial package on the table to pursue his own path, Scott brings a grounded, questioning perspective to the work of building a better life. This isn't about simplistic hustle culture; it's a Spotify Top 100 Health & Fitness podcast for a reason, with over seven million downloads from people seeking substance. Each episode digs into the practical mechanics of motivation, exploring how to reshape your mindset, cement lasting habits, and-crucially-find some genuine enjoyment in the daily grind. You'll hear a blend of timeless philosophy and modern psychology, all delivered without pretension or guru-like pronouncements. The tone is straightforward, often wry, because sometimes laughing at the absurdity of our own existential dread is the most practical tool of all. Tune in for a weekly dose of actionable ideas that cut through the noise, reminding you that progress is a practice, not a perfect destination.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Motivated Mind
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Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03
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Duration: 8:45
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Duration: 9:57
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Duration: 9:08
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Duration: 8:23
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Duration: 8:19
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The Problem With Self-Help [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:10
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Why You Always Feel Behind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:37
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Duration: 11:50
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