Episode 229: What’s Working Mid-2025, Part 4 – Mindset (Part 1)

"My Dad Died and It Sucked, But It’s Also Been the Most Beautiful Thing That’s Happened in My Life"

Episode Description

In this deeply personal episode, Molly Pittman reflects on the sudden loss of her father, and the powerful lessons it’s taught her about life, business, and what truly matters. If you’re navigating grief, burnout, or just feeling disconnected from your purpose, this raw and reflective solo episode will meet you where you are.

“Our only sole purpose here on Earth is to be ourselves and to give and receive love.” – Molly Pittman

From presence to portals, Molly shares six transformative insights that have shifted how she leads, lives, and loves.

You Will Learn:

• Why presence is the most powerful leadership tool

• How grief rewires your understanding of time and energy

• Why emotional and physical wellbeing must come first

• A new lens on purpose (and why you can stop searching for it)

• How to resolve regret before it owns you

• Why travel isn't indulgent, it's medicine for your creativity

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: A Personal Episode About Loss, Mindset and Growth
02:06 – Why Molly Felt Compelled to Record This (Grief, Growth, and Business)
05:34 – The Last Night She Spent With Her Dad
13:00 – Life After Loss: Honoring Her Dad and Healing
15:29 – Lesson 1: Presence Is Everything
18:37 – Lesson 2: Money Matters, But You Can’t Take It With You
21:56 – Lesson 3: You Can’t Undo Regret, Resolve It Now
24:10 – Lesson 4: Our Sole Purpose Is to Love and Be Ourselves
28:04 – Lesson 5: Your Emotional and Physical State Is Everything
30:16 – Lesson 6: Travel Heals and Sparks Creativity
33:41 – Walking Through Portals, Why Movement Creates Momentum
34:50 – Preview, What’s Coming in Part 2

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