n this episode, Alec sits down with Ana Melikian — psychologist, speaker, and host of The Mindset Zone to explore how we can rewire our thinking, redefine success, and ride the massive wave of AI disruption without losing ourselves in the process. Ana shares her journey from clinical psychology in Portugal to becoming a global thought leader in mindset, including how a cancer diagnosis reshaped her beliefs around hard work. They discuss the science behind mindset, the danger of aimless productivity, the difference between implementation and exploration, and how to cultivate deep self-awareness in a world that never slows down. This one’s for anyone who’s ready to lead with intention, upgrade their inner operating system, and build a better world without burnout.