Ep148 - Midweek MindSHIFT - 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back with Special Guest, Meg Amsden
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back — Or Is It Really? What if the backslide wasn’t failure — but feedback? In this Midweek MindSHIFT episode, Dallas Amsden and co-host Meg Amsden dive into what it really means when progress feels slow, stuck, or circular. From the Valley of Disappointment to the power of 1% daily improvement, this episode is for anyone who’s tried to transform… but keeps hitting the same old wall. The key? It's not about doing more—it's about doing the right thing long enough to let it stick.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why impatience is the real enemy of your FUTURE YOU
- The 4-s of transformation (Information, Implementation, Iteration, Integration)
- How to spot when you're scaling too soon
- The truth behind James Clear’s “Valley of Disappointment”
- Why consistency beats intensity every time
- How Dallas and Meg use 1% improvements in their everyday life
- What to do when progress feels frozen
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The first step isn’t just a warm-up — it’s the foundation. Own it before taking step two.
- Impatience creates false starts; consistency creates breakthroughs.
- Progress is not linear. It's compound interest in disguise.
- The Valley of Disappointment is a rite of passage for the FUTURE YOU.
- Small wins daily (1%) beat big changes occasionally.
- Most people fail not from lack of effort, but from lack of ownership.
- Motivation fades. A commitment to consistency transforms.
00:00 Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
00:47 Discussion with Meg: Insights and Reflections
01:45 Understanding Progress and Impatience
04:28 The Process of Internalization and Integration
06:43 The Role of Patience in Long-Term Success
08:25 The Importance of Ownership in Personal Transformation
09:19 Implementing Small Changes for Big Results
10:10 Navigating the Valley of Disappointment
10:30 Sponsor Messages
12:36 Understanding the Compound Effect of Habits
14:54 Maintaining Consistency Amidst Adversity
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PLAYLISTS:
1) For more MindSHIFT episodes, check out the full series at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckZXmmnQcJGby6gRe_RjP0O3sUm5PY-z
2) Want to learn more about the 4-Is of your Winning Gameplan for Life? Catch every episode in that 5-part series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckZXmmnQcJEVEvtd92r80pbPsAYK8vaU&si=iSNo8qHHbDCRYjpC
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PRODUCER: Taylor Brother
This podcast is recorded in partnership with the Iverson Group at the Neighborhood Loans Studio in St. Louis, MO: www.TheIversonGroup.com
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