The Smart Twenties Podcast

This month was uncomfortable for me in so many ways. I resigned from my part-time job (woohoo!) which brought up a lot of fear and doubt around my business and the future. I put working out on the backburner which cost me mentally. And my brain couldn’t help but serve up an endless stream of negative thoughts about everything I’m attempting - so that was fun! Tune in to find out what I got up to, the mistakes I made and what I learned. It’s these kind of months that set me up for the amazing ones! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why I struggled so much this month with my mindset How I turn a bad day around Why I felt scared to leave my part-time job (even though I’m ready) Why it’s ok to have uncomfortable, messy months My fears and doubts around creating in person events

Setting big financial goals will likely raise eyebrows from those around you. In fact, many of us shy away from money goals because we’re scared that others will think we’re obsessed with money, we don’t have integrity, we’re greedy, we’re selfish and we’ve ‘changed’. If you can relate, this episode is for you!    In This Episode You’ll Learn:   My money goal and why people misunderstand it Why our money goals bring up fear about what others will think How to let it be ok that others are judging your financial goals Why I recommend setting clear financial goals, even if you feel resistant   Featured In The Episode:     Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances    

Fear and doubt is part of personal development. If you’re not scared and doubtful, it means your goals are already in your comfort zone. But that doesn’t mean that dealing with fear and doubt is easy! In this episode, I’m talking about how we use confusion to protect ourselves from fear and doubt - and what to do instead.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why your goals shouldn’t be ‘realistic’ The role of fear, doubt and discomfort in personal growth The life-changing realisation I had about discomfort + how it can help you The real reason you’re waiting for clarity What to do if the next steps towards your dream life are researching and planning How to get out of indecision and get momentum   Featured In The Episode:   FREE Figure Your Life Out Masterclass Figure Your Life Out Group Coaching Program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - join the waitlist Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge Episode 103: How To Escape Indecision Fatigue    

Our thoughts create our reality, and this couldn’t be more true when it comes to money. Even though it really doesn’t feel like it! In this episode, I’m sharing how to identify the beliefs that are creating your reality, how they create your reality and how to begin moving past them. I hope you enjoy it!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why your money beliefs are more important than any strategy or budget The money beliefs that are currently keeping me stuck How to identify the money beliefs that are creating your financial reality A self-coaching tool that will help you build self-awareness   Featured In The Episode:     Episode 26 of The Life Coach School: The Self-Coaching Model Episode 272 of The Life Coach School: Underearning Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances    

Personal development is incredible, but it’s called personal development for a reason. If you’ve been trying to get your loved ones interested in the self-help world - and it hasn’t been working - I have a wake up call for you! In this episode, I’m sharing why preaching about personal development doesn’t work. And what to do instead!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why preaching to others about personal development doesn’t work What to do instead of trying to get your loved ones interested in self-help The life-changing lesson I learned from my Bikram Yoga teacher What to do when you judge others for not wanting to improve their lives   Featured In The Episode:   FREE Figure Your Life Out Masterclass Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - join the waitlist

If you’ve listened to The Perfectionism Project before you’ll know that what I teach isn’t how to ‘overcome’ perfectionism but how to create a growth mindset. I teach this way because creating a growth mindset is something positive you can focus on AND because if you’re able to get into a growth mindset, your perfectionist tendencies will naturally fall away.   But how do you actually create a growth mindset? I’ve shared my thoughts on this before but in this episode, I want to talk about the exact thoughts that create a growth mindset and a growth mindset project of my own. If you want to be more successful and actually appreciate that success, this episode is for you!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   How to create your own growth mindset project Why perfectionists never feel satisfied with their goals The exact thoughts that create a growth mindset + the thoughts that don’t The power of asking yourself better questions How to skip over the self-doubt when you set a big goal   Featured In The Episode:    

Perfectionism stops so many incredible women from reaching their potential - and that’s especially the case when it comes to going live, podcasting, getting on video or speaking in front of a crowd!   In this episode, I dive into the fears and doubts that stop perfectionists from showing up live and exactly what to do about them (since I’ve experienced them all myself). If you’ve been dreaming of putting yourself out there but find yourself scared of messing up, being unhelpful, going blank and not being qualified enough - this episode is for you!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   The fears I had, and still have, around podcasting, live streaming and public speaking Whether you should get a qualification to help you feel more confident What to do if you’re scared of forgetting what to say The real reason you’re struggling to figure out what to say Why I never edit ‘mistakes’ out of my podcast episodes How I feel before public speaking My best advice on how to ignore your doubts and go live anyway   Featured

May 2019 was an interesting and exciting month for me. The first half was filled with lessons about showing up, surrendering and letting go. The second half was filled with new experiences, new people and new information. I learned A LOT and am so excited to share the best of it with you in this episode.   This month I welcomed 222 women into my monthly membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I spent 8 nights in Cairns for Tony Robbins’ Date With Destiny event, I spoke to 130 girls at a local school and then I was forced to let myself rest without guilt as I recovered from a cold. Tune in to find out what I got up to, the mistakes I made and what I learned.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   What I learned launching Perfectionists Getting Shit Done What I thought about Date With Destiny + whether I’d recommend it My biggest takeaways from Date With Destiny How I felt before my very first paid speaking engagement Why I gave myself permission to rest and recover without guilt How I’m going with my goal to

What if there were a few simple things you could do each day to make yourself feel more energetic, more motivated and more productive? Guess what… there are! In this episode I’m sharing easy ways for you to master your physical state so you can master your mind. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why you need to master your physical state if you truly want to master your mindset The best tips I learned from Date With Destiny about managing your physiology Easy ways to feel more energetic, motivated and productive Why you need to stop telling yourself that you’re tired and what to do instead The difference between incantations and affirmations plus which approach I recommend How I’ll be managing my state on a daily basis Featured In The Episode:  Date With Destiny Date With Destiny Spotify Playlist I Am Not Your Guru - Netflix Documentary You can now listen to this podcast on Podcoin.

My favourite thing about being a mindset coach is helping my clients do things they never thought were possible. And helping them do those things in a matter of weeks.   How do they get such incredible results so quickly? They learn how to take action before they feel confident. And that action then creates confidence. In this episode, I’m sharing how to take action before you feel ready. And what it really feels like to be pursuing your goals relentlessly.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Where confidence comes from and why that’s important What action takers *really* feel like when they’re pursuing their big goals The power of action in creating self-confidence Why personal growth will always be uncomfortable How to get yourself into action before you feel ready   Featured In The Episode:   My 1:1 coaching services

I have a non-negotiable rule with my coaching clients - they must have one clear goal they’re working towards. So always, without fail, we do that challenging task in our first call together.   My clients want to set multiple goals, they want to set vague goals, they want to set no goals. And to be honest with you, I find myself squirming away from goals too. If we’re in a fixed mindset, goals make us feel vulnerable. Goals might create evidence that we’re not good enough - so we try to avoid them.   But there’s a very good reason that I insist my clients and the women in my membership have one clear goal to work towards. And that’s what I’m talking about in this episode. Tune in to learn about the point of goals and why they’re so powerful.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why it’s important to have one clear goal, even when you’re resistant to choosing one The sneaky ways that perfectionists sabotage their goals Why goal-setting and self-worth are not related Why I never set myself ‘realistic’ goals The d

When I look back on my life, I can see that there are decisions that changed the entire trajectory of my business and my life. Some of these decisions felt big and some of these decisions felt small, but all of these decisions made an impact. And that’s what I’m sharing in this episode!   Tune in to hear about 5 decisions that changed me and my business forever. I share why I made these decisions, whether it was easy or hard, the ripple effect it’s had, how to make decisions, when to invest in yourself and so much more. I hope this episode helps you with the decisions you need to make!   My new monthly membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, is now officially open! But the founding membership prices is only available until registration closes at midnight (EDT) on Friday, 17 May 2019. Visit samlaurabrown.com/membership to find out more and become a founding member.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   The power of decision and how I make hard decisions What investing in yourself really feels like and why I

This week, I’m running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 5 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I’m sharing the one thing you must do to create your dream life.   If you haven’t yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, it’s not too late! Make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. And you’ll get instant access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation too!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why discomfort is necessary for personal growth The cost of playing small to avoid discomfort The importance of having one clear goal and why perfectionists avoid it The biggest difference between a perfectionist and high achiever What’s included in my new membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Why I created my new membership and what it will help you with   Featured In The Episode:   Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member FREE Makeover Your Mindset Chal

This week, I’m running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 3 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I’m sharing 3 ways you’re sabotaging your personal growth.   If you haven’t yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. Day 2 and Day 4 of the challenge will be happening via email only, plus you’ll get access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why perfectionists put so much pressure on themselves to succeed The true difference between a fixed and growth mindset Why I constrain myself to a small number of personal development teachers How to set goals when you’re scared of disappointment The biggest ways that perfectionists self-sabotage when setting goals Why investing in your personal development makes such a big difference How and why I pay money for information that I could get for free   Featured In T

This week, I’m running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 1 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I’m sharing my must-have mindset habits.   I’m talking about the biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with personal development, my favourite habits, the difference between passive habits and active habits as well as how to create inspiring habits of your own.   If you haven’t yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. Day 2 and Day 4 of the challenge will be happening via email only, plus you’ll get access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why you haven’t been seeing REAL results with personal development The biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with self-help How I invest in myself and why it gets me big results What a mental ‘blindspot’ is and how to finally see them The difference between pa

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at my personal development journey (and business) in the hope it will inspire you to work on yourself. I’m always honest in these episodes so there’s no avoiding that April was a messy month for me.   I spent most of April feeling confused, overwhelmed and extremely uncomfortable - which means I’m on the right track! Tune in to hear what I’ve been working on and get some inspiration to take your personal development to the next level.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why I feel like I’m going through an identity crisis right now The biggest investment I’ve ever made in my personal development Why I take action on new ideas the moment I have them The daily affirmation that is taking my business to the next level My plans to go full-time in my business The difference between passive personal development and active personal development Two exciting hires that happened this month   Featured In The Episode:   Figure Your Life Out - Join the waitlist here Pe

When I first started my blog, I had zero confidence. And I really do mean zero! That’s why I kept it a secret from EVERYONE in my life for more than a year. I doubted myself so much that the tiniest giggle from a loved one would have forced me to shut the whole thing down.     I’ve come a long way since then, so in this episode, I’m sharing practical tips to help you create self-confidence when you need it the most - as well as the real reason it hurts so much when our loved ones doubt us!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   The most important thing you can do if your loved ones don’t believe in you The real reason that other people’s doubts affect your confidence Why you shouldn’t expect your loved ones to believe in your goals What to say when people tell you that online businesses are a scam How to create self-belief so other people’s comments don’t affect you My personal struggles with what other people think   Featured In The Episode:   Figure Your Life Out - Join the waitlist here Perfectionists Gettin

I love teaching ambitious women how to use their identity to create change, and in this episode I’m sharing some of my best advice with you! Tune in to discover why you keep sabotaging your success and how to create an identity that will pull you towards your goals.   I first talked about this in Episode 26 of the podcast and since it’s always one of my most popular episodes, I’m answering the most commonly asked questions I get about how to change your self-image. I hope you enjoy it!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   What self image is and why it’s so powerful Whether to create a general self-image or one that’s more specific The wording you must use when creating a new self-image My best advice on how to create long-term change that lasts How to uplevel everyday habits using your self-image The key to changing your self-image for good   Featured In The Episode:   Figure Your Life Out - Join the waitlist here Get Out Of Your Own Way - join the waitlist here 1:1 Coaching Services Episode 26: The Power of

Ever since I started my blog in August 2013, building a six-figure business has been a dream of mine. Since my business will be crossing the six-figure mark this week, I thought now would be the perfect time to chat through what it feels like to finally be here.     Like most people, I believed that having a six-figure business would mean more happiness, more time and feeling more organised - but this hasn’t quite been the case! I’m so grateful for where I am but also wanted to share what can happen mentally when we achieve our big goals.     I hope this episode inspires you to continue goal-setting and reminds you that there’s no need to rush because you’ll always be on the journey.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   My exact month-by-month revenue from July 2018 to now The biggest misconceptions I had about having a six-figure business Why I’m starting to focus on building a team in Brisbane, even though I could work from anywhere in the world What ‘marketer math’ is and why you shouldn’t believe all of the

The way you think about money determines how you feel about money and therefore what you do with money. More money doesn't solve money problems (because fear of not having enough turns into fear of losing it). It's an abundant money mindset that solves money problems and I LOVE sharing what I learn as I do the work to create my own.   One of the things I do to create an abundant money mindset is my money mindset routine. This inspired by Kathrin Zenkina’s 'Money Mondays' but I've put my own spin on it. I can get a little nerdy with numbers (I do have a finance degree after all) but I've done my best to make this easy to understand! I hope this gives you some inspiration to be more intentional with your finances and a few ideas about what you can do to upgrade your money mindset.   In This Episode You’ll Learn: How my money mindset routine changed my life My exact money mindset routine, step-by-step from start to finish Simple journaling exercises that will transform your money mindset How I manage my persona