041 - The Gap Versus the Gain Mindset
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Hey hey — today’s episode is one of those quiet mindset shifts that can change everything if you let it.
We’re diving into something called the gap vs. the gain mindset — a concept from Benjamin Hardy’s work that, once you see it, you can’t unsee it. I’m breaking down the sneaky ways the gap mindset shows up — the subtle self-sabotage, the constant moving of the goalposts, the "I should be further along" spiral — and how we can start gently but powerfully shifting our lens to the gain.
I’ll walk you through a few real-life examples (yes, even the awkward, messy ones), plus some simple reframes you can use today to start thinking in a way that builds momentum instead of zapping it.
And because you know I love a bit of science to back it up, I’m also sharing a practical positive psychology tool that’ll help you start rewiring your brain to think more optimistically and intentionally — not in a “good vibes only” way, but in a grounded, "I’m creating this on purpose" kind of way.
Let’s get into it.
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