Episode 132: Are You Obsessed or Average: The Truth of What it Really Takes to Be Successful

True success demands obsession, not just interest. If you want to rise above average, you have to go all in. In this episode of The Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore how to move from simply wanting success to fully embodying it. They reveal the stages of growth from interest to commitment to obsession, showing how consistent action, clear vision, and self-discipline bridge the gap between goals and results. Arash explains why drive outlasts motivation, how failure fuels progress, and why taking full responsibility is the ultimate path to transformation. He also reframes obsession as alignment with purpose rather than extremity, and explains why it’s the mindset behind every lasting achievement. Don’t miss out on this powerful conversation that challenges you to stop settling for good enough and live with the intensity that leads to true success!Key Points From This Episode:The truth about obsession and why you can’t be half in or half out.Three levels of success: interest, commitment, and obsession.How repetition turns commitment into a “magnificent obsession.”Why “good enough” is the enemy of transformation.The difference between talking about goals and living your vision.Traits of each level: interest fades, commitment works, obsession transforms.How obsession eliminates fear of failure and fuels long-term growth.Redefining obsession as alignment with purpose, not unhealthy extremism.Drive vs. motivation: why drive lasts and motivation fades.Personal responsibility: no one can do the work or change your life for you.Today’s action step: identify where you’re interested, committed, or obsessed.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Voss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

Every breakthrough in life starts with belief! But often, it’s hard to believe in something you can’t see yet. Today, on the Seven-Figure Standard Podcast, we are discussing why you don’t get what you want, you get what you believe. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why what you believe is the most truthful essence of who you are, how not doing the work keeps you from getting what you believe, and why it’s easier to believe in other people. We delve into how you can start to believe in yourself and continuously upgrade those beliefs before discussing how belief and identity are so closely tied together. Arash even shares one of the greatest secrets to achievement! Finally, we break down the four enemies of belief and how you can hold onto a belief until your results catch up to it. If you want to hear all this and an incredible action step for today, be sure to press play now! Key Points From This Episode:Why people struggle to believe in something they can’t see yet. What you believe as the truest essence of who you are. How to believe in yourself and why it is simply the prequel to skill. A breakdown of the relationship between belief and identity. Finding a deeper level of belief and certainty in it. The importance of proximity and how to ‘borrow’ beliefs. Four enemies of belief: doubt, environment, your old story, and fear. The best way to hold a belief long enough for the result to catch up. Today’s action step: believe bigger! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

To become who you're meant to be, a part of you has to die. In today’s episode, we dive into why true transformation requires the death of your old self and the freedom that comes with letting go. Tune in to get activated on your journey toward real commitment as we explore how to prioritize results over excuses, safeguard against slipping back into old patterns, and understand why embracing temporary discomfort is essential for long-term success. Plus, don’t miss today’s action step designed to help you move forward with clarity and intention. Start listening now!Key Points From This Episode:What listeners can expect from today’s episode!The death of your old self sounds dramatic: Arash unpacks what it means.Why commitment does not equal discipline. The importance of killing off your old self and why it all starts with commitment.How to know you’re still connected to your old self: signs to look for.Killing the old self semantics: everything comes from your future.How to safeguard from your old self.The difference between being committed and being interested in something.Temporary discomfort for long-term success. Why transformation requires letting go.Arash illustrates how someone can appear dedicated to growth while still clinging to the habits of their old self.The action step for today: why you need to relisten to this episode!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Voss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

The final stretch of the year can make or break your momentum. In this episode of the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Arash Vossoughi and Mykie Stiller dive into why commitment, not discipline, is the key to finishing 2025 strong. Arash shares how his life changed when he stopped settling for good enough and went all in on his goals. He explains how to choose one “pinnacle habit,” improve it by 1% each day, and make decisions from the future rather than the past. Along the way, he shares real examples from his own fitness transformation and from clients who achieved breakthroughs in just 90 days, outlining the mindset shifts that make success inevitable. With guidance on morning routines, focus, and self-reflection, this conversation is your roadmap to turning the last quarter of the year into your most powerful yet. Tune in and commit to your best 90 days!Key Points From This Episode:Arash’s realization: it’s not a discipline problem, it’s a commitment problem.Why commitment determines discipline and long-term results.Step one: Letting go of the past and making decisions from the future.How to identify your “pinnacle habit” and improve it by 1% each day.Guarding against excuses that weaken commitment, like holidays and fear of failing.Arash’s health story and how going “all in” transformed his mindset.The difference between being obsessed with success vs. avoiding failure.Client success story: how full commitment changed Lori’s business and confidence.Framework for your best 90 days, from morning routines to taking urgent action.Daily recommitment and eliminating excuses to stay on track.Reflective questions to reveal where you’re not fully committed.Today’s action step: relisten to this episode, take notes, and take action.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Transform Live: Reserve Your SpotVoss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedInVoss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

Do you feel like you’re doing all the “right” things but still feel stuck? In this episode of Seven Figure Standard, we unpack why high achievers stay stuck and how to break free to achieve your goals. We discuss the ‘invisible wall’ that is holding you back, show how it hides in plateaus of ‘two steps forward, two steps back,’ and explain why identity, commitment, and focus are the fix. Join us to learn the mindset shifts and daily actions to help transform your mindset, how to align your identity with your goals, and the steps to turn resistance into momentum to create your next breakthrough faster. Tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:What the ‘invisible wall’ is and the gap it forms between your goals and consciousness.Discover how to identify the hidden commitments that are holding you back.Find out why strategy is not the issue, and why transformation should be your only focus.Learn about the three key shifts needed to properly transform your mindset. Why it is not about committing yourself to a single goal but continuous improvement.How to grow your identity to match your goals and act before you feel fully ready.Explore the hidden costs of staying the same and the demands of higher levels of success.Hear today’s action step to begin the process of breaking through your ‘invisible wall.’Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Episode 116: Embrace the Suck: The Power of Imperfect Action Voss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

Life goes by so quickly, and if you’re not in control of it, it’s going to control you! Today on the Seven-Figure Standard Podcast, we discuss what is keeping you stuck and how to unlock your greatness. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the danger of accepting being ‘good enough’, how you fall into that trap, why people settle, and how to level up. We delve into how you can stop settling for ‘good enough’ before discussing why changing your identity is imperative. Finally, Arash shares today’s action step and encourages listeners to be more certain than ever over the next week. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode:The danger of being ‘good enough’. Why you need to be certain about everything you do.How people fall into a trap of just being good enough. Asking yourself why you’re settling. How to know if you’re actually transforming. Moving to the ‘next level’ and how to do so. Why you need to look at the data to see if you’re really stretching. What happens every single time you settle.The steps to take to stop settling for ‘good enough’. The power of changing your identity. The price of settling for ‘good enough’. Today’s action step: choosing certainty. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Good to Great Voss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

Your network can either be very powerful or it can be nothing. This week, we dive into how you can elevate your network for success. Join our conversation to learn how you can build, upgrade, and leverage a network that really pulls you into your next level. We cover how networking is ultimately identity work, why connection creates elevation, the biggest networking mistakes, and how to approach a new environment with network potential. Hear all about Arash’s networking playbook, where to start networking, understanding the importance of proximity, and how to get over being uncomfortable in these situations. For all this, including today’s action step, be sure to start listening now!Key Points From This Episode:When Arash first learned how valuable his network could be.How networking is identity work.He unpacks what he means by “your network is a mirror of who you’re becoming.”A key component of networking: connection creates elevation.Why you’re networking to give, not to get.The biggest networking mistakes.How to approach a new environment with new people you want to network with.Arash’s networking playbook. How do you decide where to start networking: circle of influence. Showing up to a room: be interested, not interesting. Understanding the value of proximity. The hardest part of networking: understanding its value. Arash’s advice for someone who might be uncomfortable with networking: get over it. How to turn your network around.Today’s action step: is your network at the standard your goal’s demand? Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jim RohnTransform Live EventVoss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

Average effort creates average results. So how do you stop accepting lesser goals and create the quantum leaps you’ve always wanted to create? Today on the Seven-Figure Standard Podcast, we are discussing how you can upgrade your habits and stop getting average results. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the importance of actionable change when trying to change your life, the power of honoring your commitments, and how to give your goal life so that it can give you life. We delve into the dangers of taking average effort before discussing what a win actually is. Arash even tells us why we need to learn how to win. Finally, he challenges listeners to aim for three wins a day for 30 days. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode:Why you have to change your actions if you want to change your life.The power of normalizing your action steps and giving them 100%.How honoring commitments takes you to the finish line. Why a morning routine isn’t an action win, but is still a mini win. Giving life to the goal so it can give you life. The danger of taking average effort and how to stop accepting lesser goals.Why you need to learn how to win. Today’s action step: three wins a day for 30 days.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

What if the freedom you’re chasing isn’t financial, but emotional? In this episode of the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Arash Vossoughi and Mykie Stiller explore the power of emotional freedom and why it may be the most important key to creating a life you love. Arash shares how losing his job sparked the realization that freedom comes not from money alone, but from being free of doubt, worry, and self-limiting beliefs. Together, they discuss the link between self-respect and success, how awareness helps uncover emotional triggers, and why confidence acts as your greatest armor. They also break down how to sustain emotional freedom once you’ve felt it, and the importance of stacking small wins daily. Tune in to hear practical steps for building unshakable confidence and creating freedom in every area of your life.Key Points From This Episode:Why emotional freedom may matter more than financial freedom.Arash’s story of losing his job and feeling unexpectedly free.Realizing emotional freedom fuels financial freedom.Freedom as trust in yourself and belief in your potential.How other people can deplete or elevate your emotional state.Self-respect as the foundation for emotional freedom.Why emotional freedom is possible without financial freedom.How strength and awareness come from how we see ourselves.Practicing follow-through to build self-respect and lasting freedom.Ways that awareness helps us spot and overcome emotional triggers.Confidence as armor: the key to sustaining emotional freedom.Action step: identify where you are and aren’t emotionally free.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedInArash Vossoughi on YouTube

What if your future wasn't something to guess at, but something that you declared? During this episode, we talk about one of the most powerful topics in all of personal development: future truth. Join us as Arash unpacks how he teaches conviction as a tool to help his elite clients collapse time, activate identity and create results that defy logic. To kick off our conversation, we discuss the major shifts that happen when you begin to operate with conviction, defining what you really want from your future at every level. This conversation is all about creating the habit of living in your future truth until it becomes actual truth. This isn’t a fallacy. It’s about doing the actual work, and today Arash shares the practical steps to empower you to truly begin to transform your life with conviction. Key Points From This Episode:Why declaring your future truth is such a powerful practice.Arash’s journey with defining his future at every level. What happens when you operate with and without conviction.The reason most people settle for less.Understanding the illusion of time. Why we don’t tend to think accurately about time. How letting go enables us to accomplish more. What changes when you move beyond your comfort zone to create real change.The relationship between strategy and your belief system. Creating the habit of living in your future truth. Action steps to start activating how you really want to live. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching CoVoss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on InstagramVoss Coaching Co on FacebookMykie Stiller on LinkedInMykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube