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Seven Figure Standard

Arash Vossoughi and Mykie Stiller

We all have standards in life, but how many of us have gone the extra mile in consciously developing them? And how do you take those first steps toward raising your standard and elevating your life? Introducing the new Seven Figure Standard Podcast, brought to you by your hosts Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi, the founding members of Voss Coaching Co., the elite coaching company that empowers more people to build their standard and live a life of excellence.

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#180
Tuesday · 18 min
Episode 180: Stop Letting Your Current Results Control You
If you can change your story, you can change your life, and there is so much power in letting go of results in order to change your appearances! Today on the Seven-Figure Standard Podcast, we are discussing why you need to stop letting your results control you. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what appearances tell you and what they don’t tell you, how to ignore them, why they can be so convincing, and more! We delve into how you can know when your actions need to change before discussing why tying your identity to results is so problematic and the danger of making decisions based on current appearances. We even touch on why you may be on the right track if your appearances look like you’re failing. Arash goes on to explain how to break the doom cycle of making decisions based on appearances. Finally, listeners are encouraged to focus on creating a change of attitude towards circumstances. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode: What appearances tell you and don’t tell you. How you can ignore your appearances. Why appearances can feel so convincing. Ignoring appearances versus ignoring reality. How to know when to change your actions. The danger of tying your identity to results. Some examples of deceptive appearances. Why making decisions based on appearances is bad. What your results are really telling you. How to break this ‘cycle of doom’ and redirect thoughts. Looking at the evidence of your behavior. Why you need to change your attitude to change circumstances. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#179
September 22 · 19 min
Episode 179: The Conversation That's Creating Your Results
Everyone has an internal conversation running throughout the day, but how often do you stop to question where that voice comes from? In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore how your inner voice is shaped by past programming and how changing that conversation can change your results. Arash explains how to distinguish the fear-based voice of your past self from the calm, faith-based guidance of your intuition and future self. They discuss why language is so powerful, how to become more aware of limiting inner dialogue, and how accepting and rejecting ideas can help you take control of the conversation. Arash also shares practical exercises for retraining your internal voice, why repetition and discipline matter, and how your language influences your feelings and actions. Listen in to learn how to create an inner conversation that aligns with the person you want to become! Key Points From This Episode: Where your internal voice comes from and how it reflects past programming. Why changing your language is the first step toward changing your results. The difference between fear-based programming and faith-based intuition. How your six higher faculties can help you override old programming. Recognizing the voice of your past self versus your future self. Using three-hour reminders to retrain your internal conversation. Why the first and last five minutes of your day matter. How to respond when doubt and limiting thoughts show up. Why your silent inner dialogue can be more influential than what you say aloud. Using acceptance and rejection of ideas to take control of your internal voice. How saying “I’m busy” can keep you focused on what’s comfortable, not on what is essential. Why controlling your language can change your feelings, actions, and results. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#178
September 15 · 21 min
Episode 178: The Space Between the Decision and the Result
There’s an in-between space after you make a decision but before the results show up. And it’s within that gap that many people give up. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore what is really happening in that gap and why staying committed is essential, even when you can’t yet see evidence of progress. Arash explains the importance of delayed gratification, unwavering faith, and consistency, and how changes in your standards, thinking, actions, and emotional state can signal that you’re moving in the right direction. They discuss why looking for evidence too soon can reinforce doubt, why focusing on the process matters more than watching the scoreboard, and how calmness can signal an approaching breakthrough. Arash also shares how coachability changed his own trajectory and offers practical ways to stay aligned when doubt creeps in. Listen in to learn how to keep doing the work between the decision and the result! Key Points From This Episode: Why most people give up in the space between decisions and results. The importance of delayed gratification, consistency, and unwavering faith. How to identify if someone is making progress: standards, thinking, and actions. Why looking for signs and evidence too early can reinforce doubt. How a calmer emotional state can signal an approaching breakthrough. Why focusing on the process matters more than checking the scoreboard. Ways your old identity can trigger self-sabotage before a breakthrough. How to recognize when you’re stuck: chasing, grinding, excuses, and blame. The difference between a wealth identity and a survival identity. Why coachability is essential when working toward your goals. What to tell yourself when doubt and frustration show up. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#177
September 8 · 18 min
Episode 177: The Resistance Between You and Your Next Level
Resistance isn't a sign that you should stop; often, it's evidence that you're moving beyond the programming that has kept you comfortable. In this episode of the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore what resistance is really telling you and how changing your relationship with discomfort can accelerate your growth. They unpack the difference between resistance and struggle, why your nervous system may interpret change as danger, and how commitment, repetition, surrender, and fast action help you move through resistance without force. You'll learn how to recognize growth resistance, stop rationalizing your way back into comfort, and use resistance as a signal that you're becoming the person your next level requires. Tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: Learn what resistance reveals about your current programming. Explore why resistance is feedback rather than a stop sign. Uncover the relationship between discomfort, resistance, and growth. Hear how commitment keeps resistance from derailing your goals. Discover why doing the thing you resist can transform your identity. Why unfamiliar goals can feel unsafe to your nervous system. Find out the price of freedom, growth, struggle, and comfort. Insights into how repetition and faith make resistance easier to release. Understand the critical difference between resistance and struggle. How to surrender to resistance instead of forcing your way through it. Advice on preventing overthinking from taking control. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#176
September 1 · 21 min
Episode 176: Make Your Future Your New Normal
Simply setting a goal isn't enough. To create the future you want, you have to start thinking and acting like the person who has already achieved it. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore the difference between thinking about a goal and living from the state of already having achieved it. Arash explains how repetition, faith, and disciplined thinking can help you live from the state of your goal and make your future feel normal before it becomes your reality. They discuss how to visualize your goal from the feeling of already having achieved it, how regular reminders can keep you connected to your desired state, and why hoping and wishing can keep you stuck in a state of lack (plus tips for breaking out of it). Arash also reveals why calmness is a sign that your goal has become part of your identity and how making decisions as your future self can accelerate your progress. Listen in to learn how to make your future your new normal. Key Points From This Episode: What it means to live in the state of your goal instead of simply thinking about it. Why your desired state needs to become your new normal. How to visualize your goal as if you have already achieved it. The importance of repetition, consistency, and faith. Why repetition without feeling isn't enough to create change. Using three-hour reminders to make your desired state your new normal. Why hoping, wishing, and wanting keep you in a state of lack (and how to break out of it). Living from the goal instead of working toward it. How to get back on track when you drift from your desired state. Why calmness is a sign you're in the state of your goal. Taking action as the person who has already achieved the goal. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#175
August 25 · 19 min
Episode 175: How to Build Confidence Before You Feel Ready
What if confidence isn’t something you gain before taking action, but something you build by taking action? In this episode of the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi unpack why so many people stay stuck waiting to feel ready, and why confidence actually comes from moving forward before you feel capable. They explore the connection between confidence, competence, courage, and identity, revealing how taking action, embracing failure, and betting on yourself can reshape the way you see what’s possible. You’ll learn why experience is the fastest path to confidence, how small wins can strengthen your identity, and why the most powerful decision you can make is often to simply go for it. Key Points From This Episode: Today’s topic of conversation. Why confidence is so important. Acting your way to confidence through action. The relationship between confidence and competence. Arash explains why doing comes first, then confidence follows. Betting on yourself: why you can’t be in fear and action at the same time. The importance of having a great relationship with failure. Arash unpacks the difference between certainty and confidence. Discover the fastest way to accelerate confidence. The biggest pay-off to improving your confidence. He defines identity and confidence, and shares how they work together. Building confidence in an area where you feel knocked down. Faking it less and making it more: living in your future in the present moment. He breaks down the relationship between confidence and courage. Activating your I-don’t-give-an-F-muscle. Arash’s key takeaway from today’s episode: just do it! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Episode 165: The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#174
August 18 · 12 min
Episode 174: The Standard That Achieves the Goal
Anyone can set a goal. But achieving it requires something deeper: changing the beliefs, identity, and internal state that shape how you show up. Goal achievement isn’t just about deciding where you want to go. It’s about becoming the person capable of getting there. In today’s episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi unpack the difference between goals and standards, the processes that actually drive achievement, and why goal setting alone doesn’t create results. They explore how goals and standards work together, why you can’t have a big, audacious goal with a low standard, and the role emotional buy-in plays in meaningful growth. They also discuss how to identify the standards currently shaping your decisions and why the fastest way to create lasting change is to embody one new standard at a time. Because real progress isn’t about doing everything at once—it’s about becoming the person who consistently does what the goal requires Key Points From This Episode: Today’s topic of discussion: standards vs. goals. An intellectual activity versus a lawful process: the difference between goal setting and goal achieving. The different goal achievement processes. Why there’s no reward in goal setting. Arash breaks down the difference between a standard and a goal, and how they work together. He explains why you can’t simultaneously have a big, audacious goal and a really low standard. Why a really good goal is only a good goal if you’re willing to commit to it. The key role emotional buy-in plays in the goals that you set. Arash unpacks the goal sweet spot for emotional buy-in. Identifying your current standard versus the standard required to achieve your goal. The fastest way to implement a new standard: embody it. Arash shares his final thoughts on standards and goals. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#173
August 11 · 15 min
Episode 173: The Identity Shift That Ends Self-Sabotage
Success can create its own challenges. After a breakthrough, many high achievers unknowingly begin to self-sabotage — losing urgency, lowering their standards, or allowing fear to influence their decisions. In this episode of the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Arash Vossoughi and Mykie Stiller dive into the hidden survival identity that causes people to hesitate, procrastinate, and lose the hunger that created their success in the first place. They unpack why nothing fails faster than success, how to identify hidden commitments keeping you stuck, and the role identity, discipline, and consistency play in creating lasting results. Discover how to interrupt the self-sabotage cycle, take complete ownership of your growth, and build the mindset required to keep winning. Key Points From This Episode: Introducing today’s topic. Arash explains why self-sabotage plays such a big role in so many people's lives. What happens when you don’t catch that internal voice. Why nothing fails faster than success: losing the hunger. How self-sabotage affects both the builders and those who’ve never built anything. Three lines everyone should brain-tattoo. Why he says, “I already am all that I desire to be.” How our voice actually creates. He unpacks how consistency takes us to the finish line. Discovering your hidden commitments (and how to deal with them!) Protective versus productive and how self-sabotage operates within us. He breaks down the fastest way to interrupt self-sabotage. The key to finally breaking free from self-sabotage. They look at the self-sabotage cycle and its causing points. Tools for overcoming self-sabotage. The opposite of self-sabotage. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: As a Man Thinketh Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#172
August 4 · 15 min
Episode 172: Why You Keep Hitting the Same Income Ceiling
What if the biggest thing holding your income back isn't your strategy, your skills, or how hard you work, but a hidden survival identity operating beneath your awareness? If you've ever felt like you keep hitting the same income ceiling no matter what you try, you may be unconsciously returning to what feels familiar instead of what's possible. In today's episode, Mykie and Arash unpack the real reason your results won't budge, why more effort rarely creates a breakthrough, and why the ceiling is almost never external. They also explore what happens when you're more faithful to what is than to what could be, why brutal honesty is essential for raising your internal thermostat, and how changing your identity can change your results. Key Points From This Episode: An introduction to today’s topic of discussion. The real issue behind why your results aren’t budging. Why effort alone won’t break you through into the next level. Arash unpacks the antidote: changing your standard. He explains why income never exceeds your standard. Why the ceiling is never external. Arash breaks down the chain he teaches his clients to stop being obsessed with the outside. What happens when you’re more faithful to what is than what could be. The relationship between one’s environment and their ceiling. A key to changing your thermostat: brutal honesty. Arash shares how great questions can help you be brutally honest with yourself. He shares a real-life example of a client breaking through their ceiling. Final thoughts on today’s topic. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#171
July 28 · 15 min
Episode 171: The Seven-Figure Routine
What do wealthy people actually do with their time each day? In this episode of Seven Figure Standard, hosts Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi break down the daily habits, routines, and disciplines that help people create high-level success without being consumed by distraction or overwork. Arash walks listeners through his own morning routine, why he regards it as sacred, and how he uses meditation to strengthen his identity. He also explains how a strong routine builds self-esteem, the idea of five great hours, the role of quiet time, and the importance of self-redirecting when the day does not go according to plan. They also discuss comfort-zone stretching and why discipline and faith are non-negotiable for lasting success. Tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: Hear how Arash structures his morning routine and why it’s sacred to him. Explore why morning routines build discipline and self-esteem. Find out why the Millionaire Mornings Guide is a valuable coaching resource. Understand how five great hours can outperform 12 distracted ones. Uncover how daily habits create a world-class life. Learn how to redirect yourself when something goes wrong. Unpack why quality matters more than quantity. Discover why getting out of your comfort zone every day is a non-negotiable. Clarify what a real goal-achieving activity looks like. Arash’s thoughts on urgency, attitude, discipline, and commitment. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Millionaire Mornings Guide Good to Great The Master Key System Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#170
July 21 · 19 min
Episode 170: Why Your Standards Determine Your Success
Welcome to another episode of The Seven Figure Standard podcast, where today Mykie and Arash dive into one of their most highly requested topics: the essential reading list for developing a powerful money mindset. In this episode, Arash shares the foundational books that changed his trajectory, including classics like Think and Grow Rich, The Science of Getting Rich, Psycho-Cybernetics, and more, and explains why true transformation comes from moving beyond simply consuming information to consistently implementing what you learn. Tune in to hear his top reading recommendations, what it means to become intellectually involved, the role of faith in success, and how to avoid becoming a professional information gatherer so you can start taking action and creating real transformation. Key Points From This Episode: Today’s topic of conversation: the best of the best money mindset books. The first mindset book that changes Arash’s approach. His recommendation for someone getting started in mindset work. Arash’s biggest takeaway from Think and Grow Rich. They dive into Arash’s top five development and mindset books. A reading plan recommendation for each of the top five books. Why studying a book means getting intellectually involved. He explains why reading alone won’t change you, but the implementation will. The importance of faith in success. Bulletproofing yourself against solely collecting information. What people miss when studying a book. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Think and Grow Rich Science of Getting Rich The Power of Awareness You2: A High Velocity Formula for Multiplying Your Personal Effectiveness in Quantum Leaps Psycho-Cybernetics Transform! Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude God Works Through Faith Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#169
July 14 · 22 min
Episode 169: The Power of the Subconscious Mind
Your subconscious mind is shaping your life, whether you realize it or not. The question is whether it's working for you or against you. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore the power of the subconscious mind and why understanding it is essential for creating lasting success. Drawing on more than 15 years of studying the subconscious mind, Arash explains how subconscious programming influences nearly every result you experience and why changing it requires both discipline and faith. They discuss where subconscious beliefs come from, why repetition must be paired with deliberate practice, and how visualizing your goals as already achieved can help reprogram your thinking. They also unpack the difference between accurate thinking and positive thinking, why you need to become loyal to your best future self, and how working in harmony with your subconscious can transform the results you create. Listen in to discover how mastering your subconscious mind can change the way you live! Key Points From This Episode: What the subconscious mind is and why it shapes your results. Common misconceptions about subconscious programming. Why discipline and faith are essential for lasting change. When your goals become boring: why it’s a sign you've changed. A five-minute visualization practice for reprogramming the mind. Where your subconscious beliefs and programming come from. How your subconscious works while you sleep. The difference between positive and accurate thinking. Repetition, deliberate practice, and the power of faith. Recognizing when your subconscious is working for you. Becoming loyal to your best future self instead of your current reality. Why wealth is activated through consciousness. Creating a relationship with your subconscious mind. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#168
July 7 · 21 min
Episode 168: Money Habits of People Who Think Differently
Money habits don't determine financial success on their own. It's the standards you set that shape your habits and, ultimately, your financial future. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore the money habits that set high achievers apart and why lasting financial growth starts by changing the way you think, not simply working harder. Reflecting on his own journey from debt and financial hardship, Arash shares the decisions and habits that transformed his life and why betting on yourself is the foundation for creating wealth. They discuss how past experiences shape your money blueprint, how shifting it changes your financial life, and how raising your standards transforms your habits. They also unpack why grinding keeps you stuck, how to identify limiting money patterns, and why changing your relationship with money can lead to new ideas and opportunities. Listen in to discover how thinking differently about money can change the results you create. Key Points From This Episode: Why financial success starts with habits, not circumstances. Arash’s decision to never let anyone else control his income. Why betting on yourself is a key habit of successful people. The importance of deciding exactly what you want. Understanding your money blueprint and how it drives your decisions. How changing your money blueprint changes your results. The common money habit shared by high achievers. How self-worth is connected to earning more money. Unpacking the difference between a habit and a personal standard. How higher standards create better money habits. Why grinding harder keeps people stuck. How to identify and change negative money patterns. Developing a wealth identity instead of a survival identity. Why adding more value is the greatest wealth strategy. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Think and Grow Rich Science of Getting Rich You Too Can Be Prosperous Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#167
June 30 · 17 min
Episode 167: The Identity Gap That's Holding You Back
What is really standing between who you are now and who you want to become? In this episode of Seven Figure Standard, we unpack the identity gap and why closing it requires more than strategy, information, or harder work. Arash explains why your current results reveal your current identity, how your future self can become the standard for your decisions, and why transformation begins when you stop blaming circumstances. Hear Arash’s four-part framework for closing the gap through identity, standards, environment, and daily action. He also delves into why consumption can become a form of procrastination, how to rehearse your future self, and why consistency separates people who stay stuck from those who create real results. Tune in for the steps to raising your standards, protecting your mind, and becoming the person your goals require you to be. Key Points From This Episode: Discover why your success is rooted in identity. Explore why chasing a strategy keeps people stuck. Unpack how self-image and daily actions drive results. Find out how overconsumption keeps people from taking action. Learn about and how to use future self-rehearsal. Uncover the difference between coachability and following direction. Understand where to start when you know who you want to become. Insights into procrastination and how to overcome it. Arash’s framework for closing the gap and moving forward. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Rebuilt Stronger: Creating Power from Pain Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#166
June 23 · 17 min
Episode 166: The Success Formula Nobody Talks About
You are never truly ready to do something until you actually just do it! Today on the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, we are diving deep into why waiting until you’re ready is a dangerous identity problem and how you can achieve success when you don’t feel ready. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the dangers of having a survival identity, why you have to act before you’re ready, the power of training yourself to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, and more! We delve into how acting before you are ready rewires your identity before discussing Arash’s formula for making a bold move when you feel you aren’t ready to. We even touch on what causes you to feel ill-equipped to do something. Finally, Arash shares two powerful habits that will change your life significantly. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode: Why saying you’ll wait until you’re ready is a lie. The power of acting before you’re ready. Readiness as a byproduct of action. Why behaving before you’re ready changes your identity. How to make a bold move when you don’t feel ready. The difference between being equipped and being ready. Two habits that will change your life significantly. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#165
June 16 · 17 min
Episode 165: The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing
People pleasing may seem harmless, but it could be costing you far more than you realize. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi unpack how the habit of seeking approval can impact everything from your confidence and decision-making to your income, leadership, and emotional freedom. Together, they explore why people pleasing is rooted in fear rather than kindness and how constantly prioritizing others can erode self-respect over time. Arash explains the difference between genuine service and people pleasing while breaking down how these patterns affect business growth, pricing, culture, and performance under pressure. The conversation also highlights the connection between authenticity and leadership, why setting personal standards matters, and how learning to stop seeking approval can transform the way you lead and live. Listen in for a powerful perspective shift on breaking free from people pleasing! Key Points From This Episode: Why people pleasing is rooted in fear, not kindness. How the need to be liked shapes the way people show up. The hidden cost of sacrificing authenticity to avoid conflict. Why honesty and genuine service are not the same as people pleasing. How people pleasing and shrinking yourself erode self-respect over time. The damaging effect that people pleasing can have on leadership and culture. How people pleasing influences pricing, productivity, and business growth. Why people pleasers often struggle to perform under pressure. How setting personal standards helps create emotional freedom. Identifying where people pleasing is costing you. Deciding to break the habit of people pleasing. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Episode 162: The Identity Shift that Changes Everything Under Pressure Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#164
June 9 · 17 min
Episode 164: The Secret to Staying Consistent When Motivation Fades
Most people think they need more motivation. The real problem may be that they are relying on the wrong fuel altogether. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore the difference between motivation and drive, and why lasting success depends on more than temporary feelings. Drawing on Arash's own experience, they unpack the shift from relying on bursts of motivation to building the discipline needed for consistent results. The conversation explores the connection between drive and identity, why some goals inspire greater follow-through than others, and how self-belief influences the standards we set for ourselves. Along the way, they challenge common assumptions about consistency and explain why true drive comes from falling in love with an idea rather than forcing yourself to take action. Listen in for practical insights on building momentum that lasts! Key Points From This Episode: The difference between motivation and drive. Why motivation fades while drive creates consistency. Arash’s shift from motivation to disciplined action. The decision that changed the trajectory of his life. Signs you’re operating from motivation instead of drive. How falling in love with an idea activates drive. The connection between drive, identity, and self-respect. Motivation’s role in getting you started. Why commitment matters more than motivation. How limiting beliefs prevent people from accessing their drive. What children can teach us about commitment and desire. Why you need a goal you're truly in love with. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#163
June 2 · 21 min
Episode 163: Your Wealth Ceiling Isn’t Financial. It’s Psychological
Could the biggest thing limiting your income be your mindset? Have you ever felt that you have a financial or income ceiling? Then today’s episode is for you. Join Mykie and Arash as they dive into why your wealth ceiling isn’t financial at all, but psychological. They delve into why money won’t solve your wealth gap, why tactics are easier to confront than identity, and how having a good wealth identity changes the way you think. Arash unpacks the process of reprogramming, shares beliefs that will transform your relationship with the wealth gap you are experiencing, and explains why a decision without action isn’t really a decision at all. For all this, and more, be sure to tune in now. Key Points From This Episode: Today’s topic of conversation. Arash explains why a wealth struggle isn’t financial, but psychological. The rules to cure this dilemma. Why money won’t solve your wealth gap. He unpacks why tactics are easier to confront than identity. Arash simplifies understanding and solving the right problem. Tactics versus strategies and why we tend to blame them. How having a good wealth identity changes your mindset. Why you can’t transform the outside without transforming the inside. The process to reprogram: not showing up as who you’ve been, but who you want to be. Arash shares a real-life example of breaking through a wealth ceiling. Beliefs that will transform your relationship with the wealth gap you are experiencing. He breaks down identity-based behaviors. Why there is no decision if it’s not followed up with action. Final words from Arash on today’s topic. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Thomas Troward Books Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
#162
May 26 · 21 min
Episode 162: The Identity Shift that Changes Everything Under Pressure
It’s easy to hold your standard when everything is going well, but what happens when pressure builds? Welcome back to another episode of the Seven-Figure Standard. Today, Mykie and Arash unpack the identity shift that changes everything under pressure, exploring how your ability to handle pressure is directly tied to the identity and discipline you’ve built long before the moment arrives. They break down why pressure doesn’t create character, but reveals it, why preparation equals character, and the impact of self-imposed pressure by high achievers. Arash also shares practical ways to pivot in the middle of high-pressure situations, build your pressure capacity over time, and shift from anxiety into solution-oriented leadership. This episode is a powerful reminder that elite results require the decision to normalize pressure and embrace it as a necessary part of growth. Key Points From This Episode: Introduction to today’s topic. Preparation equals character: how pressure builds or reveals character. The ability to hold the emotional capacity that pressure is a privilege. How the ability to hold pressure is tied to identity. The importance of treating winning and losing with the same attitude. Making it part of your identity: handling pressure without the performance. Thinking about what your relationship is to pressure. Identifying pressure responses, what they look like, and how to overcome them. Arash coaches listeners on how to process worst-case scenario pressure. The impact of self-imposed pressure among high achievers. Arash unpacks his framework for building the capacity to handle pressure. His thoughts on creating artificial pressure for yourself. A real-life example of overcoming a big pressure test. How to pivot when you’re right in the middle of a pressurized situation: the difference between performance and an operator identity. Decision, awareness, and identity: the things that allow you to build pressure capacity. Questions to ask yourself to see how you are handling pressure. Developing your relationship with pressure and the three responses to pressure. Final words from Arash on today’s topic. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube
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May 19 · 18 min
Episode 161: Why Most People Confuse Activity for Progress
Grinding harder does not always move you closer to your goals. In this episode, Arash and Mykie unpack why so many people confuse activity with real progress and how staying busy can often become a distraction from the work that actually creates results. They explore the difference between grit and grinding, why hustle culture leads to exhaustion instead of growth, and how many people end up filling their days with comfortable tasks that never truly move the needle. The conversation breaks down how to identify goal-achieving activities, apply the 80/20 principle, and eliminate distractions that drain time and energy. Arash also explains why awareness is the foundation for change, how mentorship can expose blind spots, and why real progress comes from consistent action on a few high-impact activities. If you’ve been working hard without seeing the results you want, this episode offers a practical perspective on creating meaningful progress. Key Points From This Episode: Why most people confuse activity with real progress. The difference between grit, grinding, and busy work. Why progress can come from doing far less. How to identify the activities that actually move the needle. Using the 80/20 principle to focus on top-performing actions. Tracking your time to expose non-productive habits. Why awareness is the first step toward meaningful progress. How comfort-zone activities keep people stuck. Why mentorship helps uncover blind spots and accelerate growth. The power of doing three goal-achieving activities every day. Dopamine hits from completing tasks and how this can trap you. How your future self can guide better daily decisions. Final takeaway: commit to repeating the actions that move the needle. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

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