Mindset

477: Alternative Investor Insights, Energy Managment, Staying Organized, and Goal Setting with Susan Lassiter-Lyons

Susan Lassiter-Lyons from Investor Insights is an American investor, entrepreneur, author, and coach.

She's the president of the American Association of Alternative Investors and founder and CEO of Lassiter Marketing Group, a privately held financial publishing company. Susan has closed 612 real estate investment transactions, raised $30.3 million in private capital and her insights are consumed by more than 52,000 subscribers in the US and Canada.

She's a prolific real estate and angel investor managing a portfolio that includes 740 real estate units, 14 tech start-ups, and 15 cannabis companies. Listen in to discover how she deals with adversity, as well as how she remains consistent and motivated to build a successful business.

Quotes:                                                                                                                                   

“Time management is kind of a misnomer. I don't think we can manage time—everybody has the exact same amount of time. What we have control over is our energy.” – Susan Lassiter-Lyons

“If I'm out of alignment, I'm going to lose motivation and drive, and it's going to be reflected in my results.” – Susan Lassiter-Lyons

“Quit seeking external validation. Do you, and let the chips fall where they may. Other people can have their opinions, but nobody is going to care or know more about your business than you.” – Susan Lassiter-Lyons

Takeaways:

01:08 Energy management matters more than time management - focus on your peak performance hours.

04:39 Create multiple calendars for content, promotions, and investments to stay organized and reduce overwhelm.

19:47 Positioning yourself as an expert attracts better investment opportunities.

27:56 Trust your gut and stay true to your personal vision and values.

29:52 Build a business that supports your lifestyle, not one that consumes your entire life.

Resources

• Susan Lassiter-Lyons (Official Site)
• Investor Insights (Community of Alternative Investors)
• Susan Lassiter-Lyons (LinkedIn)

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470: You Become What You Focus On: Words, Thoughts, Vibrations, The Law of Attraction and Neurolinguistic Programming with Michael Losier

Michael Losier is the author of the best-selling books Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't, and Law of Connection: The Science of Using NLP to Create Ideal Personal and Professional Relationships.

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Michael caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey, who interviewed him four times on her Soul Series™ radio show on Sirius/XM satellite radio. Michael went on to enjoy a year-long run hosting his own radio show on Oprah & Friends radio.

Michael's third book, Your Life's Purpose: Uncover What Really Fulfills You, helps the reader and student get more clarity about their life's purpose AND most importantly, what they need to be experiencing to live their life's purpose. His YouTube videos have millions of views, and his new live weekly Internet show, Hang Out With Michael, allows him to connect with fans of Law of Attraction in an exciting way.

Quotes:                                                                                                                                   

“The law of attraction isn't responding to your dream board; it's responding to how you feel about your dream board.” – Michael Losier

“Every time you use the words don't, not, and no, you're thinking about what you don't want, and when you think about what you don't want, it causes you to send the vibration of what you don't want.” – Michael Losier

“Whenever we use the words coincidence, serendipity, synchronicity, fate, karma, or luck, we're really describing evidence of the law of attraction.” – Michael Losier

Takeaways:

01:00 Your thoughts and feelings create your reality, and you are responsible for both positive and negative outcomes in your life.

10:54 Avoid using negative words like "don't," "not," and "no" as they inadvertently draw attention to what you don't want.

22:55 Frame your desires as being "in the process of attracting" rather than claiming you already have something you don't.

26:43 You become what you focus on, so choose to create an upward spiral of positive thinking and outcomes.

30:22 Remember the core principle: "I get what I vibrate, not always what I want."

Resources

• Michael Losier (Official Site)
• Michael J. Losier (Facebook)
• Hang Out with Michael (Weekly Show)
• Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't (Book)
• Law of Connection: The Science of Using NLP to Create Ideal Personal and Professional Relationships (Book)
• Your Life's Purpose: Uncover What Really Fulfills You (Book)

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458: Productivity, Influence, and Leadership: Become a Better Communicator and Storyteller By Showing Vulnerability, Imagery and Authenticity with Colin Boyd

Colin Boyd from helps business owners become more influential. He loves to help them discover new levels of confidence and skill in how they communicate their ideas on any stage or platform.

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Colin talks to us today about what caused him to recently move his business from Australia to California, how to develop your signature story including these three components:

• vulnerability (challenge, difficult situation)
• tension (growing challenge, drama)
• victory

Whether you need to get in front of a client and pitch your product, speak at a conference or engage your followers on social media his strategies will help you do this.

Colin is a Certified speaking professional with the National speakers Association, qualified Performance Coach with the International Coaching Federation, Certified Trainer, NLP practitioner and also holds a Commerce Degree, Executive Coaching diploma and EDISC Behavioral certification.

The real reason he is qualified to help you is because he has done the journey with himself and thousands of clients around the world to go from fear and confusion to confidence and clarity when it come to presenting ideas persuasively.

Quotes:                                                                                                                                   

“Your internal state, or the default emotion you experience in life, will be the defining factor in what you create in your life.” – Colin Boyd

“Average people value activity more than thinking. Exceptional people value thinking more than activity.” – Colin Boyd

“All of us have a next level of potential, a next level of income and influence that is already ours, but we are just holding ourselves back.” – Colin Boyd

Takeaways:

04:40 Your internal emotional state directly shapes your external reality and business success.

11:10 Exceptional people prioritize strategic thinking over mere activity and task completion.

17:40 Powerful storytelling requires vulnerability, tension, and a clear victory narrative that connects emotionally with the audience.

22:15 Most people have untapped potential they're holding back due to limiting self-narratives.

27:15 Effective stories become more compelling when they include specific sensory details and involve interactions with other people.

Resources

• Colin Boyd (Official Site)
• Signature Story Template (Free PDF Template, How To Craft Your Presentation)
• Daily Output Booster (Free Download, Cheatsheet To Make Your Day More Productive)

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440: Meditation, Journaling, and Gratitude: Tap Into the Three Habits for High Performance State of Flow with Enthusiastic Clay Green

Clay Green, speaker, trainer, and expert. What do you want to do better, in both your business and your life? What ever that "thing" is, Clay can help you apply high performance principles to achieve, excel, and get more out of life. To break the usual destructive patterns blocking your way, have self-awareness and move forward, you need to apply the three fundamental principles: meditation (2-5 minutes a day), journaling, and gratitude.

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We also talk about getting into the flow state and its four stages:

1. struggle: where you're focused on a problem
2. release: get away from the problem and take a break
3. flow: get inspired
4. recovery: coming back to reality

Quotes:                                                                                                                                       

“You cannot stay in a state of flow 24/7—you can't, because your body is burning energy. You have to fuel, you have to rest, and your brain has to recover.” – Clay Green

“Control your mind so that you can control your day.” – Clay Green

“My first and most important lesson that I teach people is: think—do not react.” – Clay Green

Takeaways:

02:31 High-performance habits like meditation, journaling, and gratitude form a foundational framework for personal and professional success.

13:02 Breaking complex goals into manageable daily practices helps overcome mental barriers and achieve long-term transformation.

22:21 The state of flow can be intentionally accessed through specific habits, allowing for heightened productivity and creativity without extreme risks.

32:41 Meditation is a powerful tool for controlling your mind and improving daily performance, requiring just 2-5 minutes of consistent practice.

38:56 Entrepreneurs often get stuck by reacting emotionally instead of thoughtfully processing challenges, which blocks their potential for growth.

Resources

• Clay Green (Official Site)
• Clay Green (LinkedIn)
• Custom Mastermind (Site)
• Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler (Book)
• The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler (Book)
• High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard (Book)
• Relaxation One (app)
• Insight Timer (app)
• Headspace (app)

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431: Bridge the Gap Between Success and Relationships: Harness Your Inner Hero and Shift Your Thinking with Optimal Life Coach Laura Long

Laura Long is passionate about her business as a Life Coach, Energy Worker, and Teacher, however it does not define her, complete her or even drive her. That's been the download message from the universe that's been deleted a few times until it went into her hard drive so to speak. Now the power of "being" drives her more than the power of "doing", and doing and doing. From her own experiences - Laura works with open-minded driven professionals who’ve had success yet still feel there's something missing, and who are ready to bridge that gap between their outer success and their inner peace and relationship success.

Quotes:                                                                                                                                   

“We have an external world, yet we often fail to recognize or align it with our internal world, leaving us constantly reliant on external influences.” – Laura Long

“If you can write down your goal, aspiration, or desire with the greatest possible clarity, you will have a greater chance of achieving it.” – Laura Long

“Our human body and mind are designed to allow us to experience ease. If we anticipate pain, we will naturally resist it.” – Laura Long

Takeaways:

06:26 External success means nothing if you're not aligned with your inner self and true values.

08:47 Breathing and meditation are powerful tools for understanding and stabilizing your inner emotional landscape.

14:29 Writing down goals with clarity significantly increases the probability of achieving them.

17:37 Building inner "muscles" through consistent practice helps you handle real-world challenges more effectively.

18:37 Resistance to change is a natural human response rooted in our body's protective chemistry.

Visit Laura's Site and Schedule a Call

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