
EP003 – Adopting a Growth Mindset with FocusCalm’s Max Newlon
In this episode of the Real Strong People Podcast, host Dana Santas sits down with Max Newlon, President of FocusCalm, a company that offers a revolutionary neurofeedback wearable to help manage stress. In their conversation, the two explore adopting a growth mindset and what it means to flex your autonomy.
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Rundown
During this episode you’ll learn about:
- Max Newland background [1:00]
- FocusCalm [1:56]
- Understanding the real Max [2:55]
- Being a public speaker and an introvert [4:00]
- Public perceptions vs. our true selves [4:47]
- Introverts vs. extroverts [5:00]
- Overcoming stage nerves [5:36]
- Recharging our social battery [6:00]
- Max on defining strength: Ownership during adversity [8:25]
- Overcoming adversity when starting out career [10:38]
- Forging your own path [11:41]
- Owning your choices [12:30]
- “Flexing your autonomy” [13:49]
- Understanding healthy pressure [16:00]
- The importance of prioritization [17:08]
- Max: We’re always going to be challenged [20:30]
- “If you have enough resources, take the next step” [21:09]
- Dealing with failure [22:00]
- Staying committed to our goals [25:26]
- Carol Dweck and growth mindset [27:23]
- Changing fixed mindset to growth [27:55]
- Max: You are separate from the outcome [28:19]
- Answering, “What do I want?” [30:00]
- The concept of “feeling” what you want [31:29]
- Expressing gratitude [33:40]
- Viktor Frankel and adopting different perspectives [35:43]
- Being grateful for the lessons and opportunities we’ve had [37:26]
- Max: It’s all about growth [38:21]
- Where to follow Max and learn more [39:00]
Resources and where to follow:
- FocusCalm
- FocusCalm Instagram
- Mobility Maker
- Dana’s Instagram
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- Save $50 on FocusCalm with Code: mobilitymaker
