When life feels busy but strangely unfulfilling, it’s easy to miss what’s really off track. In this mentorship episode with Joey Toth, participants sat down with the Wheel of Balance and got brutally honest about where they actually stand in life. By rating key areas—like health, money, relationships, and purpose—they stopped guessing and started seeing patterns that were quietly holding them back. It wasn’t about judgment or fixing everything overnight. It was about clarity. Real growth came from facing the numbers, naming what felt off, and making one clear choice to move forward. Sometimes progress starts with a pen, a circle, and the courage to get real.

Quotes:

• "When we fail, we fail forward. We learn something from it. When we stumble, we get ourselves back up."
• "Shift that mindset by saying, I get to, not I have to. I get to be healthy. I get to spend time with my kids. I get to be a powerful individual."
• "We see the good in everybody else. We see the good in others and acknowledge the good and the great—but it's very hard for us to come back and do that same thing for ourselves."

Key Takeaways:

• Create your personal Wheel of Balance, rating satisfaction in key areas from 0-10 and identifying specific steps to improve low-scoring sections.

• Block out 1 hour daily for personal growth - read, meditate, or reflect on self-development without distractions.

• Write down what "fully satisfied" looks like in each life area, then outline 3 concrete actions to move closer to that vision.

• Practice shifting your mindset from "I have to" to "I get to" when approaching challenges or personal goals.

• Find an accountability partner who can support your growth and help you stay committed to your personal development objectives.

Episode Timeline:

[00:00] What stood out most from the Orlando conference

[05:57] Using the Wheel of Balance to check where you stand

[19:47] How honest ratings can shift your next steps

[35:41] Turning weak spots into clear action and wins

[53:28] What helps when your mindset starts to slip

[1:03:56] Quotes that hit home and support that sticks

Conclusion:

Real growth happens when we take a clear, honest look at all parts of our lives—work, health, relationships, and more—and notice where things feel off. The Wheel of Balance helps break this down, showing where we might need to make small but meaningful changes. It's not about fixing everything at once or aiming for perfection. Progress comes from regular reflection, adjusting our mindset, and being willing to act, even in small ways. Over time, these steps help bring our lives more in line with what truly matters to us.

Links:

Connect with Joey Toth on:

• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephftoth/

• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjoey/

Always feel like success is one step ahead, no matter how hard you hustle? In this episode, Joey Toth flips the script on what success really means. It’s not about hitting some perfect milestone—it’s about showing up, staying curious, and giving yourself permission to grow. He shares how small mindset shifts, like seeing failure as feedback or taking one brave step at a time, can completely change your path. Real success, he says, isn’t flashy—it’s quiet, steady, and deeply personal. If you’ve been chasing an idea of success that never feels real, this might be the reset you need.

Quotes:

• "Success is not a destination, it's a mindset."
• "Failures can happen. Don't focus on them. Try to avoid them, sure, but don't let that be the paralyzing focus of ‘I may fail.’"
• "We have to believe in ourselves. We have to believe that we're capable of success at every level."

Key Takeaways:

• Audit your daily mindset: Write down three fears holding you back and create specific actions to transform each obstacle into an opportunity for growth.

• Practice radical self-accountability by documenting one mistake from the past week, extracting its core lesson, and designing a concrete strategy to prevent similar situations.

• Implement a "success ritual" each morning where you verbally affirm your capability to achieve goals, focusing on the process rather than just the end result.

• Challenge yourself to take one uncomfortable action daily that pushes you outside your comfort zone, tracking how these small steps contribute to your personal evolution.

• Create a personal "success definition" that goes beyond traditional metrics, capturing your unique vision of what meaningful achievement looks like for your life.

Episode Timeline:

[00:42] Why success starts with how you see the world

[03:43] Tools that matter more than raw talent

[04:31] The quiet power of being honest with yourself

[06:25] You get to define what success really means

Conclusion:

Success is less about titles or recognition and more about how a person thinks, grows, and stays steady through challenges. It shows up in the small, consistent steps taken each day, especially when things feel uncertain or difficult. True progress comes from being honest with yourself, learning from experience, and staying open to change. When success is defined by personal growth and steady effort, it becomes something anyone can build over time. It's not about proving something to others, but about becoming someone you’re proud of.

Links:

Connect with Joey Toth on:

• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephftoth/

• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjoey/

Ever feel like your biggest roadblock isn’t out there—but in your own head? In this powerful keynote, Joey Toth gets real about that inner voice—the one that second-guesses, overthinks, and keeps you stuck. Instead of pushing it down or powering through, they offer a new approach: name it, challenge it, and rewrite the script. With bold “I am” statements and a heavy dose of self-compassion, they show how shifting your inner dialogue can unlock confidence you didn’t know you had. It’s not about being fearless—it’s about showing up anyway. Because real growth starts when you finally believe you’re enough.

Quotes:

• "You control how you take in your experiences through how you choose to feel, how you choose to believe in yourself, and how you choose to present yourself."
• "Deep down, every single one of you—every single one of us—knows exactly what we're capable of."
• "The most difficult moments of our lives can bring the greatest change. They can offer new perspectives and insights."

Key Takeaways:

• Write down 3-5 "I am" statements that define your core identity and personal strengths.

• Identify one specific goal you want to achieve by the end of the year, then outline three concrete steps to make it happen.

• Practice catching and redirecting negative self-talk by pausing when your "monkey mind" starts spinning unproductive thoughts.

• Spend 10 minutes daily practicing self-compassion and writing down what you genuinely love about yourself.

• Choose one accountability partner who believes in your potential and can support your personal growth objectives.

Episode Timeline:

[00:00] A reminder that you control more than you think

[03:31] Why self-belief shifts how you see everything

[04:50] Say yes to the dream life you keep putting off

[13:26] Write who you are and dare to stand in it

[26:33] Don’t wait for permission to chase your calling

[44:37] Quiet the monkey mind and stop overthinking

[57:51] Make space to love yourself without condition

[1:02:04] You get to decide how your story unfolds

Conclusion:

The way we speak to ourselves shapes how far we go. Our thoughts can push us forward or quietly hold us back. When we learn to calm the mental noise and stay focused, doubt loses its grip. With steady self-belief and clear intention, we can move from hesitation to action and turn our goals into reality.

Links:

Connect with Joey Toth on:

• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephftoth/

• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjoey/

Feeling emotionally stuck, like you're just spinning your wheels no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Joey Toth and top creatives open up about the quiet weight of burnout, self-doubt, and overwhelm. Instead of pushing harder, they chose to pause—just long enough to breathe, name what they were feeling, and shift their perspective. It wasn’t about being perfect; it was about being real. By making small, intentional choices—like reframing setbacks and staying present—they found new energy in places they’d overlooked. Turns out, moving forward starts with paying attention. Sometimes the smallest shift inside can spark the biggest change outside.

Quotes:

• "Be you, be bold, be proud. Bold does not mean being pretentious or arrogant. It's just being bold and being proud."
• "You do not have to recreate who you are. Please don't think you have to recreate who you are, because all of you are beautiful."
• "We are all creators of love and life, and we can make others happy with the work we do, and we can bring joy to our own lives at the same time."

Key Takeaways:

• Conduct a personal "authenticity audit" by identifying one area where you're not being true to yourself and create a specific plan to align your actions with your genuine self.

• Practice the "moment breathing" technique: When feeling overwhelmed, pause, take three deep breaths, and ask yourself "What do I need right now to stay grounded?

• Write three positive affirmations that challenge your current fears and post them where you'll see them daily, replacing negative self-talk with empowering statements.

• Reach out to one person in your professional network this week with the sole intention of offering support, not seeking personal gain.

• Spend 15 minutes documenting your personal definition of success, focusing on what truly matters to you—not what others expect or demand.

Episode Timeline:

[00:00] Why being real beats being perfect every time

[03:48] Building real trust without micromanaging

[09:55] Fear shows up but so does your strength

[18:09] Every day is a shot to do something that matters

[28:19] Own your energy and the mess-ups too

[35:41] You get to decide what success looks like

Conclusion:

Growth—both personal and professional—starts with learning to move past self-doubt and emotional blocks by being honest with yourself and others. When people face their fears, accept what makes them different, and define success in their own way, they often discover new strength and clarity. Real progress comes not from getting everything right, but from staying aware, being consistent, and showing up with honesty. In the end, it's not about meeting someone else's standards, but about building a life and career that feel real and meaningful.

Links:

Connect with Joey Toth on:

• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephftoth/

• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjoey/

Feeling emotionally stuck, like you're just spinning your wheels no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Joey Toth and top creatives open up about the quiet weight of burnout, self-doubt, and overwhelm. Instead of pushing harder, they chose to pause—just long enough to breathe, name what they were feeling, and shift their perspective. It wasn’t about being perfect; it was about being real. By making small, intentional choices—like reframing setbacks and staying present—they found new energy in places they’d overlooked. Turns out, moving forward starts with paying attention. Sometimes the smallest shift inside can spark the biggest change outside.

Quotes:

• "Feelings are not forever. They're temporary states that are affected by thoughts we think and the actions that we take."
• "Life is not fair. Sometimes it can be downright miserable. When life is disappointing and things don't go the way we have coped with or wished for, we all get a little disappointed, sad, or frustrated."
• "You have to pick yourself up and understand your failures. You have to pick yourself up with your struggles, which can literally become your successes."

Key Takeaways:

• Craft a daily emotional check-in ritual: Spend 30 seconds each morning consciously assessing your current emotional state without judgment, using music or journaling to amplify self-awareness.

• Design a personal "emotional armor" strategy that protects your mental and creative energy, identifying specific triggers that pull you into negative thought patterns and creating intentional interruption techniques.

• Create a "quality over quantity" filter for professional and personal commitments, ruthlessly eliminating opportunities that drain your creativity or misalign with your core values.

• Develop a "creative inspiration hunt" where you deliberately seek artistic stimulation outside your industry - watch Broadway shows, explore art galleries, or engage with media that sparks unexpected imagination.

• Implement a weekly "emotional reset" practice where you consciously release past frustrations, forgive yourself and others, and recommit to your core purpose with renewed energy and perspective.

Episode Timeline:

[10:00] What emotional quicksand really feels like

[12:31] Facing setbacks without getting stuck

[13:04] Stop blaming and start owning your emotions

[23:54] Real tools to lift yourself out of the spiral

[37:21] Easy ways to stay grounded during chaos

[38:42] What these tough moments taught us

[54:29] How we protect joy while working with a partner

[1:00:20] Beating burnout and finding fresh inspiration

[1:03:27] Final words to keep your head and heart steady

Conclusion:

Emotional quicksand affects everyone, pulling us into negative thoughts that hold back growth and cloud our judgment. Overcoming this requires intentional choices and managing emotions with care, seeing difficulties as chances to learn rather than obstacles. Building awareness, staying open to new perspectives, and strengthening resilience can help us move past these struggles. When we face challenges with a clear and steady mind, setbacks become opportunities for growth and fresh ideas. This approach turns moments of struggle into times of meaningful change.

Links:

Connect with Joey Toth on:

• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephftoth/

• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjoey/

Ever feel stuck in the same routine, wondering where your spark went? In this powerful session, Joey Toth and others share how rediscovering a sense of wonder helped them break through burnout and self-doubt. It wasn’t about big strategies—just slowing down, noticing small moments, and letting curiosity lead. They talk about finding joy in the little things, like striking up a random conversation or watching the light hit a sidewalk just right. That shift in perspective—seeing life with fresh eyes—helped them reconnect with their purpose. Turns out, wonder isn’t fluff. It’s fuel. And it might be exactly what you’re missing.

Quotes:

"Wonder is not just about us. In fact, it shouldn't be about us. It should be about wondering about you."

"When you wonder, you begin to learn. It turns into a learning process, and that is really special."

"We all need kindness in our lives every single day, and when we are wondering about something, we are also learning—learning by being curious and being present."

Key Takeaways:

• Commit to one intentional pause each day where you consciously observe your surroundings, breathe deeply, and allow yourself to experience pure wonder without judgment or distraction.

• Challenge yourself to engage with a stranger authentically this week - not for transactional purposes, but with genuine curiosity about their story, perspective, or experience.

• Spend 15 minutes reconnecting with your childhood curiosity by doing something playful, spontaneous, or completely unplanned that breaks your typical routine.

• Create a daily ritual of noticing three unexpected moments of beauty, surprise, or small magic in your everyday environment, writing them down to track your growing awareness.

• Practice radical self-compassion by treating yourself with the same wonder, kindness, and open-hearted curiosity you would extend to a child experiencing something new.

Episode Timeline:

[00:00] Why wonder might be the mindset shift you need

[02:23] Seeing wonder in chaos and quiet moments alike

[02:44] How a child’s curiosity can unlock your own awe

[25:54] One small pause that changed everything

[26:11] What kids teach us about staying curious

[26:32] David opens up about grief and moving forward

[27:02] Stillness isn’t lazy it’s where ideas begin

[33:39] Tiny habits that help you stay open to wonder

[34:16] Why music and kindness still spark the magic

[37:20] A daily pause that just might shift your life

Conclusion:

Wonder begins with slowing down and looking at the world with fresh attention. It invites us to step out of routine, notice the details we usually overlook, and stay open to moments that stir curiosity or joy. This mindset helps people stay creative, grounded, and better able to face difficulties with care instead of frustration. It doesn’t require anything dramatic—just a habit of paying closer attention and responding with thoughtfulness. In doing so, we make space for more meaning in our everyday lives.

Links:

Connect with Joey Toth on:

• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephftoth/

• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjoey/

Sick of second-guessing yourself every time you chase a bigidea? Maybe the real roadblock isn’t out there—it’s that voice in your head. In Joey Toth’s mentorship session, Entrepreneurs opened up about imposter syndrome, burnout, and the fear of falling short. Through honest conversation, they learned to reframe negative thoughts, use “I Am” affirmations, and lean on each other for support. The biggest shift? Realizing that success comes from showing up with grit, grace, and a crew that’s got your back—not chasingperfection.

Quotes:

• "If you have a dream, it’s already within you. Since it’s already part of you, you possess it—you just need to bring it to life." — Joey Toth
• "Self-care can be as simple as a five-minute practice, and that’s my encouragement—to find small rituals that work for you. Keep a mental toolbox of reliable go-to strategies, knowing exactly what helps you reset and recharge." — Joey Toth
• "We are our own worst enemy, getting in our own way and facing greater challenges than ever before."

Key Takeaways:

• Write two lists: one with "I Am" statements highlighting your strengths, and another documenting your fears anddoubts.
• Schedule 15-minute self-care rituals that quickly reset your mental state and boost confidence.
• Review and challenge negative self-talk by matching each fear with a corresponding empowering "I Am" statement.
• Take immediate action on opportunities presented in your professional network, even if success isn't guaranteed.
• Post your "I Am" statements in a community to create accountability and inspire others.

Episode Timeline:

[00:01] Simple self-care habits that actually stick

[03:45] I am statements that shut down your doubts

[18:19] Ghosted by clients and still showing up strong

[18:52] How cold calling schools opened big doors

[23:15] Balancing motherhood and your own dreams

[36:32] Charging more and not shrinking about it

[42:34] Starting fresh after retirement with fire

[51:24] From website launch to real momentum

[58:14] Final thoughts and a push to stay connected

Conclusion:

A strong community can make all the difference in helping entrepreneurs move forward. When people feelsupported, they're more likely to stay focused, take smart risks, and keep going through tough times. Sharing ideas, offering feedback, and celebrating small wins together builds trust and momentum. Instead of facing everythingalone, entrepreneurs gain the energy and confidence that comes from being part of something bigger. This kind of connection often fuels progress more than any plan or tool.

Links:

Connect with Joey Toth on:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephftoth/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjoey/

Feeling stuck, doubting yourself, and wondering why you keep missing the mark? It might not be bad luck—it could be that voice in your head holding you back. On the Joey Toth podcast, Tracy Winnitoy dives into how mindset shapes everything, showing how fear limits us while confidence opens doors. Real stories from real people prove that flipping the script from “I can’t” to “I’ve got this” changes the game. The message is simple: quit shrinking yourself, stop apologizing, and start owning who you are—becausehappiness isn’t found, it’s chosen.

Quotes:

• "Abundance comes from consciousness, and we're eitherallowing abundance into our lives or we're denying it based on our levels of consciousness." — Tracy Winnitoy
• "The only decision in life is to feel good. When you feelgood, there's more potential—possibilities that are coming your way, and you just actually allow your destiny to come your way." — Tracy Winnitoy
• "Every day is a blank canvas. You can create from yourold stories, or create it into a place of like resistance, or feel your way into something new." — Tracy Winnitoy

Key Takeaways:

• Practice daily mindset reset by saying "stop it" when negative thoughts arise and take a deep breath to refocus your energy.
• Choose happiness as a deliberate action each day, recognizing you have the power to shape your experience and emotional state.
• Embrace being unapologetically authentic in your personal and professional life, without seeking constant external validation.
• Ask yourself daily: "Am I allowing abundance or denying opportunities through my current mindset?"
• Create a personal mantra like "I've got this" or "I have everything I need and more" to reinforce positive self-belief.

Episode Timeline:

[00:01] Why mindset wins start before you even act

[02:38] Getting out of fear and into full abundance

[14:52] Quick ways to reset when your thoughts spiral

[16:30] What real support systems do for your mindset

[16:50] Honest stories that shifted how they show up

[29:17] Choosing humor when life gets too damn serious

[39:27] Stop apologizing for being your full self

[49:15] Wrapping up with gratitude and real next steps

Conclusion:

Changing how we think can shape how we live. When we catch unhelpful thoughts early, we give ourselves the chance to move forward with more clarity and confidence. It’s not about ignoring fear, but learning how to work through it. With steady effort, people can replace doubt with possibility and build a stronger sense of control over their lives. Small mental shifts, repeated over time, can lead to lasting change.

Links:

Connect with Joey Toth on:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephftoth/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjoey/

Connect with Tracy Winnitoy on:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracywinnitoy/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tracywinnitoy/