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PS 108 Mindset Before Strategy
23rd July 2025 • Upgrade Your Education Business • Sumantha McMahon
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In this episode, I explain why mindset comes before strategy.

True progress starts with confidence and belief in yourself.

Focus on mindset first for real results.

Enjoy :-)

Sumantha

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I've worked with a lot of educators over the years, and there's one thing that consistently shows up.

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The people who see the biggest shifts aren't always the ones with the best strategies.

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They're the ones who have worked on their mindset.

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Strategy, techniques, action – all of it's really important, but mindset is what helps you implement it.

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It's what helps you bounce back when something doesn't work.

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It's what helps you try new things, raise your prices, and stand out authentically.

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You can have the best sales funnel in the world, but if you don't believe in yourself, if you don't believe in your offer, you won't sell it confidently.

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You can have the best content plan, but if you are afraid to show up, it won't land.

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So if you feel a little bit stuck, start here.

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Start with your beliefs, your self-talk, your confidence.

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Because strategy comes second.

Sumantha:

Mindset comes first.

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