The Mindset Cafe

Devan Gonzalez
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The Mindset Cafe Podcast is your go-to hub for personal development, self-improvement, and transformational success. Envision a life where you feel fully empowered to conquer time management, self-doubt, and the countless hurdles standing between you and your dreams. Each episode is carefully crafted to give you actionable mindset techniques, proven entrepreneurial insights, and practical fitness advice, helping you translate newfound knowledge into remarkable, real-world results. What You’ll Discover: Interviews with Successful Entrepreneurs – Unlock the secrets behind their success by diving into the mindset shifts, crucial skills, and lessons learned along the way. You’ll gain a proven roadmap to guide your own entrepreneurial journey.Friday Live Recordings – Catch up on our live sessions originally streamed on social media. Engage in real-time Q&A, share your thoughts, and receive immediate feedback that fuels your personal growth.Imagine finally breaking through the barriers that hold you back. The Mindset Cafe offers a welcoming space to cultivate a growth mindset, embrace new opportunities, and consistently strive for peak performance. Whether you’re seeking motivation to launch a new venture, master your schedule, or simply live a happier, healthier life, this is your invitation to learn, grow, and step boldly into your fullest potential. SUBSCRIBE NOW & join our community of forward-thinkers who are turning everyday knowledge into life-changing transformation. Your next breakthrough is just one episode away. Community Connection Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetcafe/ Community Connection Instagram: https://ig.me/j/AbbGZnVyMKomfOV0/

  1. 6D AGO

    251. Raise Your Floor: The Standard That Determines Your Success

    Send us a text Most people think they’ll rise to the occasion when it really matters. In reality, they fall to the standards they’ve built when no one is watching. In this episode of The Mindset Café, we break down the brutal truth about self-discipline, private standards, and why the only work that truly matters is the work nobody sees. You’ll discover why your unseen habits are more powerful than your public image and how your “floor” — your lowest level of behavior — quietly controls your results in business, fitness, relationships, and life. We unpack the difference between identity and image, how micro-decisions shape your future, and how to build an “invisible resume” of skills, habits, and standards that actually back up the person you say you are. If you’re tired of feeling like your potential doesn’t match your reality, this episode gives you the blueprint to raise your standards in the dark. Support the show Thanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community. ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Devan: https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect ---------------------------------------------- Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcast Let me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.

    17 min
  2. 250. Kintsugi: Why Your Scars Make You Stronger, Wiser, and More Beautiful Than Before

    DEC 6

    250. Kintsugi: Why Your Scars Make You Stronger, Wiser, and More Beautiful Than Before

    Send us a text A shattered bowl mended with gold can change how you see your own story. We take that Kintsugi image and map it onto real life: the breaks you want to hide, the scars you downplay, and the moments you thought would end you. Instead of chasing a spotless image, we walk through how to turn those cracks into visible lines of strength—proof that you’ve been tested and upgraded. We dig into why scars are receipts, not defects, and how the people we admire earn our respect by showing the rebuild, not erasing it. Devin shares personal examples from launching Strive 11 and navigating a fitness dip that forced better time design. Together we unpack the cultural lie that “untouched” equals valuable, and replace it with a craftsperson’s lens: honor the break, highlight the seam, and build a vessel that holds more. You’ll get a simple four-step practice to apply today—name the break, extract the lesson, reinforce it with new behaviors, and stop hiding the seam—so resilience becomes a system, not a slogan. By the end, you’ll have a challenge to make this mindset stick: write what happened, what it cost, and what gold you gained that you refuse to ignore. Share your seam with someone who needs strength right now. If this message reminded you that you’re forged, not fragile, follow the show, leave a review, and send this to a friend who thinks they’re disqualified. Your story isn’t over—the gold gets added next. Support the show Thanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community. ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Devan: https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect ---------------------------------------------- Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcast Let me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.

    16 min
  3. 249. Gratitude In The Grind

    NOV 28

    249. Gratitude In The Grind

    Send us a text Ever catch yourself saying, “I’ll be happy when I hit the goal”? Let’s break that loop. We dive into gratitude as a performance tool, not a consolation prize—how to be proud of the work you’re doing now while still chasing the next level. I walk through the mindset shift from delayed happiness to daily appreciation, and why that shift keeps you grounded, motivated, and hard to burn out. We explore the moving goalpost problem: ambition expands your targets, which is healthy, but only if your gratitude expands too. I share personal stories from opening a gym to pursuing franchises, and how respecting the struggle made the wins mean more. You’ll hear how to reframe imposter syndrome by becoming living proof for those a few steps behind, and why specific, timely thanks to your “home team” and work team creates a powerful ripple effect. We talk simple scripts for acknowledging support, recognizing invisible privileges of progress, and using feedback—good or bad—to sharpen your edge. The fire metaphor runs through the episode: each new level has its own heat, and fewer people choose to walk through it. That’s your advantage. Learn how to read the current season with perspective, audit the actions and inactions that built your present results, and draw a clear line between wanting more and doing the work that makes more inevitable. Gratitude in the grind won’t make you complacent; it gives you the capacity to carry bigger goals without losing yourself. If this resonated, tap follow, share it with someone who’s in the thick of it, and leave a quick review with one thing you’re grateful for today. Your words help more driven people find the show and keep the ripple going. Support the show Thanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community. ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Devan: https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect ---------------------------------------------- Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcast Let me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.

    17 min
  4. 248. Inside Your Mind, Two Wolves Fight - Choose Your Fighter

    NOV 21

    248. Inside Your Mind, Two Wolves Fight - Choose Your Fighter

    Send us a text We share the two wolves parable and turn it into a practical framework for managing emotions, shaping identity, and making better choices. Small promises, repeated daily, starve the dark wolf and strengthen the habits that carry you through stress, fatigue, and doubt. • the two wolves parable as a decision framework • reactions over events and training your default • defining “feeding the wolf” as repetition and attention • catching negative loops and building reframes • dark wolf patterns like avoidance and rumination • light wolf habits: gratitude, courage, consistency • drift, chosen pain, and non‑negotiable plans • practice over wanting and evidence over affirmations • micro decisions, daily reviews, and end‑of‑year resolve Support the show Thanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community. ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Devan: https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect ---------------------------------------------- Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcast Let me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.

    19 min

  5. NOV 14

    247. The Second Arrow: Ending the Extra Suffering You Create

    Send us a text Pain shows up on its own schedule; suffering often arrives by invitation. We explore the “second arrow” mindset—an old teaching with fresh power—that separates life’s unavoidable hits from the self-inflicted loops that follow. I walk through why the first arrow is a fixed cost of being human and how the second arrow quietly taxes your confidence, focus, and momentum when you need them most. Across real moments like missed promotions, ghosted texts, and blown deadlines, we map the difference between remembering and reliving. You’ll learn the concept of memory liabilities—ruminations that drain your energy—and memory dividends—lessons that compound into better systems and faster recovery. I share a simple four-step method to catch the second arrow in real time: name it, pause the mental movie, ask if it helps or hurts, and extract the lesson with one small system change. Think midweek checkpoints, earlier communication, or clear reminders that turn setbacks into training data. We also talk identity and compassion. Past you didn’t know what current you knows. That perspective matters because the people who seem to “always win” still get hit by life; they just refuse to keep stabbing themselves afterward. The rule we build together is direct and doable: suffer once. Feel the first arrow fully, learn quickly, then move on lighter and more confident. If the loop tries to restart, run the steps again and shorten it with practice. Ready to stop shooting the second arrow and start banking memory dividends? Follow the show, share this with someone stuck in a mental replay, and leave a quick review to tell me what system you’ll try this week. Support the show Thanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community. ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Devan: https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect ---------------------------------------------- Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcast Let me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.

    22 min

  6. NOV 6

    246. Effort Is the Edge: Outwork Everyone and Build Unshakable Momentum

    Send us a text Want more respect, momentum, and opportunities without waiting on talent or perfect timing? We go straight at the quiet truth: consistent, unglamorous effort is the edge that most people overlook. From showing up early to following up fast, we unpack the small behaviors that build trust, compound into reputation capital, and create real leverage in your work, health, and relationships. We start by reframing what stands out in any room: not flashy skill, but reliability. You’ll hear practical ways to make effort concrete—arrive early, learn and use names, return messages promptly, and research solutions before someone asks. We dig into why starting is easy and staying is hard, and how boredom becomes the test that separates average from exceptional. If you’ve ever lost steam when the novelty wore off, this conversation gives you the systems to keep going. The heart of the episode is integrity under pressure. We talk about earning your own respect by doing what you said you would do, even when you’re tired, busy, or over it. You’ll learn how to replace motivation with a daily architecture of non-negotiables: plan tomorrow’s three to five needle-moving tasks today, then execute no matter how you feel. We challenge the myth of the “right time,” make the case for starting before January, and explain how consistent follow-through turns into opportunity and trust. If you’re ready to outwork your past self and build habits that last, press play, write down your three tasks, and start today. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs the push, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Support the show Thanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community. ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Devan: https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect ---------------------------------------------- Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcast Let me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.

    22 min

  7. OCT 28

    245. Stay in Your Lane, Play Your Game & Use Your Resources

    Send us a text We break down why comparison creates fake losses and how to rebuild your scoreboard around the goal you actually want. From heart-rate zones to business KPIs, we show how to measure what matters, use your resources, and make discipline easier by lowering friction. • comparison as a source of fake losses and negative loops • fun challenges versus obsession and priority hijacking • Myzone zones and why red is not a strength metric • apples to oranges goals, inputs and constraints • you versus you as behavior, not a slogan • choosing KPIs that match the real goal • resources used versus ignored and compounding effects • adaptation through plateaus in fitness and business • time audits, friction reduction and pre-commitment • daily checklists, weekly reviews and planning tomorrow Send this episode to a friend who keeps comparing their progress to someone on a different path. But like always, guys, if you need anything, send a DM. Support the show Thanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community. ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Devan: https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect ---------------------------------------------- Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcast Let me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.

    34 min

  8. OCT 22

    244. Beat 99% of Other People Doing This

    Send us a text Most people tap out when the work gets boring, not when it gets hard. That’s the opening. In this Mindset Café episode, we unpack how to outlast boredom long enough to compound results: the “bored vs. hard” distinction, the wealth equation of volume over time, crossing the boredom threshold, frictionless routines, input scoreboards, streak mechanics, batching and templates, environment design, anti-quitting contracts, the J-curve of delayed payoffs, and the identity shift that makes finishing boring reps your default. If you want outsized outcomes, master monotony and scale it. Support the show Thanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community. ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Devan: https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect ---------------------------------------------- Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcast Let me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.

    21 min
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The Mindset Cafe Podcast is your go-to hub for personal development, self-improvement, and transformational success. Envision a life where you feel fully empowered to conquer time management, self-doubt, and the countless hurdles standing between you and your dreams. Each episode is carefully crafted to give you actionable mindset techniques, proven entrepreneurial insights, and practical fitness advice, helping you translate newfound knowledge into remarkable, real-world results. What You’ll Discover: Interviews with Successful Entrepreneurs – Unlock the secrets behind their success by diving into the mindset shifts, crucial skills, and lessons learned along the way. You’ll gain a proven roadmap to guide your own entrepreneurial journey.Friday Live Recordings – Catch up on our live sessions originally streamed on social media. Engage in real-time Q&A, share your thoughts, and receive immediate feedback that fuels your personal growth.Imagine finally breaking through the barriers that hold you back. The Mindset Cafe offers a welcoming space to cultivate a growth mindset, embrace new opportunities, and consistently strive for peak performance. Whether you’re seeking motivation to launch a new venture, master your schedule, or simply live a happier, healthier life, this is your invitation to learn, grow, and step boldly into your fullest potential. SUBSCRIBE NOW & join our community of forward-thinkers who are turning everyday knowledge into life-changing transformation. Your next breakthrough is just one episode away. Community Connection Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetcafe/ Community Connection Instagram: https://ig.me/j/AbbGZnVyMKomfOV0/

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  • Creator
    Devan Gonzalez
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    251
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Mindset Cafe - Devan Gonzalez
  • Show Website
    The Mindset Cafe