How To Reprogram Your Mind For Abundance & Wealth
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Podcast Summary
In this powerful live episode from Lewis Howes' Make Money Easy book tour, world-renowned high performance coach Brendon Burchard delivers a raw and transformative masterclass on breaking free from survival mindset to create true abundance. Speaking just miles from where he once went broke in San Francisco's Mission District, Burchard reveals the pivotal moment when he saw the woman he loved sleeping under the weight of his bills (08:53)—a turning point that led him to write six consecutive #1 bestselling books in 18 days. He challenges ambitious professionals to shift from filling voids to building abundance, emphasizing that wealth comes not from emotions but from alignment (03:01), and that breakthrough success requires finding someone or something greater than yourself to fight for (10:13).
Speakers
Brendon Burchard
High performance coach and multiple New York Times bestselling author who has worked with billionaires and industry leaders for over 15 years. Creator of High Performance Academy and author of High Performance Habits, he has delivered over 100 four-day seminars and produced 400+ live broadcasts, establishing himself as a leading authority on personal development and peak performance.
Lewis Howes (Host)
Former professional athlete turned entrepreneur, bestselling author of Make Money Easy and creator of the School of Greatness podcast (running for over 12 years). Recently married and based in Los Angeles, he specializes in helping high achievers overcome limiting beliefs and create abundance in their lives.
Key Takeaways
Stop Filling Voids, Start Building Abundance
Shift from survival mindset to thriving by focusing on giving rather than getting. When you're always trying to "just get enough to pay the bills," you're perpetually filling a void, not building abundance. True wealth comes when you move beyond survival mode to service. (04:36)
Find Someone to Fight For Beyond Yourself
Breakthrough happens when you find somebody or something bigger than yourself to serve. The moment you realize someone you love is suffering under the weight of your struggles, that's when real transformation begins. Stop fighting for survival and start fighting for others - that's where authentic abundance is born. (10:13)
Build Character Through Small Daily Acts of Integrity
Combat negative thinking and depression through small daily victories of integrity rather than positive thinking alone. When you say you'll shower and you shower, when you commit to calling your mom and follow through - these small acts build unshakeable self-respect and gradually shift your thoughts from the inside out. (21:57)
Align First, Then Accept Your Assignment
Achievement isn't your problem - alignment is. Most people are busy with work that isn't their life's work. Focus on alignment with your higher energies and true nature first, then you'll be granted a bigger assignment, which ultimately leads to greater abundance. You don't start with abundance; you start with alignment. (20:34)
Discover Your Worth Through Volunteering
If you don't know your value or worth, volunteer immediately. When you serve others at soup kitchens, hospice, or front-line work, you spark your humanity and shift from self-concern to service. This authentic generosity transforms worth from a personal feeling to a universal truth - everybody is worthwhile when you see through the lens of service. (39:21)
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