Podcast Summary:

Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast
Host: Scott Becker
Episode: Shifting from “I Have To” to “I Get To”
Date: August 21, 2025

Episode Overview

In this short, thoughtful solo episode, Scott Becker explores the powerful mindset shift from seeing obligations as chores (“I have to”) to recognizing them as opportunities and privileges (“I get to”). Drawing from his extensive career in healthcare law and personal life experiences, Becker encourages listeners to reframe their daily responsibilities, both professional and personal, as honors rather than burdens.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “I Get To” Mindset

• Gratitude for Opportunities:
  Becker begins by reflecting on his own professional journey, referencing his deep roots in ambulatory surgery centers and sharing his feelings as he prepares to keynote a major industry event.

  • “I remind myself that I am lucky to get to do this versus I have to get to do this.” (01:06)

• Respect for Experience:
  Despite being more than three decades into his legal career, Becker emphasizes gratitude for continued demand for his expertise.

  • “Literally 30 plus years into the career… so thankful that people want me to speak and to be here and that I get the chance to do this.” (01:17)

2. Applying the Mindset Beyond Work

• Parenting & Responsibilities:
  The mindset isn't limited to business. Becker offers a personal example:

  • “I get to take care of six children, not I have to take care of six children.” (01:44)

  He encourages listeners to treat all areas of life as privileges, not just obligations.

• Humor and Humanity:
  Becker injects humor about daily habits, highlighting the challenge even in positive routines:

  • “I'll try and go as far as to say I get to drink 80 ounces of day to keep myself healthy. I'm not sure if I could get there, but… I'm going to try versus I have to.” (02:03)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Scott Becker on Professional Gratitude

  “I remind myself that I am lucky to get to do this versus I have to get to do this.” (01:06)

• On Privilege versus Obligation

  “You try and view every single thing as an honor and a privilege versus an obligation.” (01:52)

• On Personal Growth

  “That's today's reminder: that everything ought to be framed as much as possible as I get to do this versus I have to do this.” (01:24)

• Injecting Levity

  “I'll try and go as far as to say I get to drink 80 ounces of day to keep myself healthy. I'm not sure if I could get there, but… I'm going to try.” (02:03)

Timestamps: Important Segments

• 00:00 — Introduction of today’s topic: shifting mindset from “I have to” to “I get to”.
• 01:06 — Becker on gratitude for career opportunities.
• 01:44 — Applying the mindset to personal life (parenting).
• 02:03 — Lighthearted example about healthy habits.

Tone and Takeaway

Scott Becker delivers this message in an encouraging, relatable, and ever-grateful tone, reminding listeners to approach both their careers and personal lives with appreciation for the opportunities they have. The episode radiates positivity and offers actionable advice for cultivating gratitude in everyday life and work.