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In this episode, Steve Hamoen and Matt O'Neill explore how mindset and emotional states drive success. They discuss the podcast's evolution, the impact of emotional states on happiness, and teaching methods. Matt shares insights from the good mood revolution, focusing on reprogramming the mind for positivity. They cover Steve's morning routine, the effects of isolation, and the map of consciousness. The conversation touches on the hierarchy of emotions, the role of anger and pride in growth, and building positivity through humility and responsibility. They conclude with strategies for overcoming sales fears and the power of love in sales.

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The Progression of Moods by Matt O'Neill

Negative Moods (Destructive to Energy and State) Shame – "This feeling that there's something wrong with me." The lowest mood and the most destructive. Guilt – "I should be punished." Staying here prevents growth without self-forgiveness. Hopelessness – "Things are bad, and they’re not going to get better." Apathy or a lack of action. Sadness – "We finally feel remorse and might ask for help." A slightly elevated state where one acknowledges what’s wrong. Fear – "Everything's going to go wrong." High energy but misdirected, often leading to bad decisions. Desire – "I want better." Focused on external goals and material things but still a negative state because it cannot fulfill internal needs. Anger – "I'm fed up, and I need to change." Can be a motivating force if used constructively but remains destructive if uncontrolled. Pride – "I am better than others." The final negative mood and a false positive. It prevents growth because comparison dominates self-worth.

Positive Moods (Elevated and Constructive States) Humility – "I don't need to compare myself; I can accept myself as I am." The foundation for all positive emotions. Responsibility – "I am responsible for everything in my life." Taking ownership of actions, thoughts, and outcomes. Confidence – "I know who I am and trust that I can handle life." A deep, unshakable trust in oneself. Acceptance – "I accept my limits and the reality I face." Letting go of resistance and embracing the present. Gratitude – "I am thankful for everything that happens." Finding appreciation, even in adversity. Love – "I love what is happening in my life." Love follows gratitude and allows for joy to emerge. Joy – "Loving reality brings joy." A deep state of happiness that stems from appreciating and loving life as it is. Peace – "I am at peace, no matter what happens." The highest state; calmness and serenity regardless of external chaos.

(0:00) Introduction to Matt O'Neill and the power of mindset (1:17) Evolution of the podcast and focus on emotional state for success (4:07) Teaching approaches and the role of money in happiness (6:11) Matt O'Neill's journey and the good mood revolution (10:01) Reprogramming the mind for a positive mindset (13:30) Analyzing inputs and Steve Hamoen's morning routine (18:26) The impact of isolation and the map of consciousness (22:13) Hierarchy of emotions and moving from sadness to desire (27:33) The role and impact of anger and pride in growth (34:46) Building positive moods with humility and responsibility (37:29) The importance of acceptance, gratitude, love, and joy (43:01) Finding inner joy and overcoming adversity (49:16) Using positive emotions to overcome sales fears (50:32) The power of love in sales and mood progression (52:17) Closing remarks and guest promotion