The Shattered Mindset
The Shattered Mindset was founded by Melvin Larry, a seasoned business leader who has navigated over 40 years in corporate management and direct sales, driven by a passion for sharing the transformative power of mindset shifts. The idea was simple yet profound: to create a podcast that could change lives by uncovering the pivotal moments and experiences that define success and personal growth.
From its humble beginnings, The Shattered Mindset has evolved into a dynamic platform, featuring solo insights, compelling interviews, and lively co-hosted discussions. Our founder's vision was to explore how real-life stories and lessons can guide others through their own challenges and triumphs. This vision has resonated with a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional development.
Today, The Shattered Mindset stands as a testament to the belief that everyone has the potential to unlock greatness. Through our diverse episodes, we offer a space where listeners and viewers can draw inspiration from the experiences of those who have turned obstacles into opportunities. Join us in our journey to foster growth, resilience, and success, and become a part of our ever-expanding community dedicated to achieving extraordinary results.about personal growth and self-improvement.
The Shattered Mindset
Ep 99: Urgency vs Expectancy
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Are you moving because it’s time… or because you feel pressure?
After a powerful conference experience, Melvin found himself caught between two competing forces—urgency and expectancy. One pushed him to move fast, take action, and seize opportunity. The other called him to slow down, reflect, and trust the process.
In this episode, Melvin breaks down the tension between movement and alignment, revealing how urgency can sometimes be driven by emotion rather than direction—and how expectancy, when misunderstood, can lead to inaction.
This isn’t about choosing one over the other.
It’s about learning how to align urgency, reflection, and expectancy so your movement has purpose, clarity, and staying power.
You’ll discover:
- Why not all urgency is instruction
- How reflection filters decision-making
- The danger of using reflection as an excuse to delay
- Why expectancy must show up in your actions—not just your thoughts
- How to avoid the cycle of starting strong but losing momentum
If you’ve ever found yourself between moving too fast and not moving at all, this episode will help you find the balance that leads to real progress and intentional growth.
Resources
Confidence–Action–Clarity Loop™ Worksheet
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Recommended Episodes
Ep 96: Confidence–Action–Clarity Loop™ Explained
Ep 97: The Cost of Not Changing
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