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Building Resilience with the 7 Mindsets, featuring Scott Shickler

In this episode of the Barriers and Boundaries: Resilience Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Scott Shickler, founder of 7 Mindsets, to unpack the mindset strategies that drive personal growth, accountability, and real-world resilience.

As discussed in our conversation, here is the link to the free 7 Mindsets Book: 
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**** Free Digital 7 Mindsets Book: https://7mindsets.com/free/   ****

Additional info from Scott Shickler and The 7 Mindsets may be found here: 
7 Mindsets Website: https://7mindsets.com/
7 Mindsets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7mindsets/?hl=en
7 Mindsets LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7-mindsets/

Scott is no stranger to helping people transform their thinking. In this powerful conversation, he walks us through how the Seven Mindsets framework can spark self-improvement, positive thinking, and sustainable success by shifting the way we see ourselves and the world around us.

Key Takeaways from the conversation: 
  • Mindsets are teachable
    Whether you’re 14 or 40, your beliefs shape your actions. Scott emphasizes that anyone can develop the mindsets that lead to lasting change.
  • Accountability accelerates growth
    Resilience isn’t just about surviving hardship—it’s about taking ownership of your journey and turning struggle into post-traumatic growth.
  • Connection is non-negotiable
    “We are connected” isn’t just a philosophy—it’s a critical success factor. Relationships and community power everything from healing to innovation.
  • Passion matters more than position
    If you strip away status and salary, what would you still be passionate about? That’s the question that leads you to your purpose.
  • Flip the switch
    Negativity is natural, but not permanent. Scott reminds us that learning to flip negative thoughts into positive ones is a discipline that fuels happiness and confidence.
🎯 Why This Matters

In a time where burnout is high and distractions are everywhere, this episode offers a return to something foundational: how we think. The Seven Mindsets, like Dream Bigger, Live to Give, and Attitude of Gratitude aren’t motivational fluff. They’re frameworks that ground people in clarity, direction, and action.


If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from your goals, this episode will reset your thinking.
What makes this conversation especially relevant is how applicable it is across all stages of life. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or in a leadership role, the mindsets you carry shape the way you respond to challenges. In environments that demand adaptability and emotional intelligence, having the right mental framework can be the difference between reacting impulsively and responding with clarity and courage.


The episode also taps into something deeply human, such as the need to feel connected and understood. Resilience isn’t built in isolation. It’s reinforced through shared experiences, mutual encouragement, and honest conversations. Scott highlights how mindset work isn’t just internal. It creates a ripple effect that influences team culture, family dynamics, and even community engagement.


Finally, the message here is not about perfection but progression. Everyone has moments of self-doubt, failure, and fear. What matters most is the choice to keep learning and growing. When we understand that setbacks are part of the learning curve, we stop viewing them as stop signs and begin to see them as guideposts. This shift is at the heart of sustainable success.


💬 Sound Bites

“If every job paid the same, what would I choose?”
“We are connected mindset is critical to success.”
“Mistakes are an integral part of growth.”



📺 Watch the full episode with Scott Shickler on YouTube



🔗 Connect with ScottLearn more about the 7 Mindsets movement and explore how you or your organization can implement this life-changing framework.