About this episode
Scott Lynch discusses the importance of stepping back and questioning momentum in the creative process.
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
People in this episode
Host: Scott Lynch
Topics covered
- mindfulness
- entrepreneurship
- mental health
- self-reflection
- intentional living
Keywords
- mindset
- habits
- entrepreneurial dreams
- self-care
- existential dread
Sponsors
Tonal
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