Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey — Evan Carmichael: The Power of Belief to Transform Your Life | E9

Episode Overview In this powerful episode, Tim Storey sits down with entrepreneur, author, and YouTube powerhouse Evan Carmichael to explore the transformative role of belief in achieving the miraculous. The conversation dives into self-confidence, the cultivation of a “miracle mentality,” and the importance of authentic action in life and business. Evan shares personal stories of overcoming self-doubt, building a massive YouTube presence, and the practicalities of belief, expectation, and receptivity. The tone is candid, motivational, and refreshingly honest as both men reflect on their journeys and offer actionable wisdom for listeners who want to step out of the mundane and into their boldest selves.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Embracing Authenticity & Introversion

• Evan’s Early Struggles (01:42–03:14)
  • Evan discusses not fitting the typical “loud” and extroverted thought-leader mold.
  • It took him years to be comfortable with his quieter, introverted self; his growth was slow initially but accelerated after he embraced authenticity.
  • Quote:

    "I looked at the people… making content and I thought, you have to be a loudmouth, kind of type A extrovert to do well… and it took a while… I realized there are other people like me who are struggling, and if I could just get out of my own way… just make content that… can help a few people like me… that's who I'm talking to."
    (Evan Carmichael, 01:50–02:26)

2. The Power of Kindness and Humanitarianism

• Family Influence (03:47–04:49)
  • Evan credits his mother for his humanitarian outlook:

    "If you have the ability, you have the responsibility. If you can, then you must."

  • His early focus was helping thought leaders like Tim Storey and others realize their impact potential online.

3. Building a Movement & Impact of YouTube

• Growth & Global Reach (05:08–06:24)

  • Evan talks about real-life encounters, like a fan offering a personal tour in Morocco—proof that one’s message travels further than they realize.
  • Quote:

    "We got stopped… by people… this guy had been watching my videos and… years later, it's like, 'Your videos changed my life.'"
    (Evan Carmichael, 05:29–06:24)

• Why YouTube? (07:02–08:04)

  • Visual learning preference shaped Evan’s strategy; he ignored conventional advice about video length and stuck to what worked for him.
  • Differentiates long-form (YouTube) for education and thought leadership versus short-form (inspiration, entertainment).

4. The “Secret Sauce” — BELIEF

• Core Message (10:19–10:36)

  • Evan’s signature theme is belief; he identifies lack of self-belief as “the world’s biggest problem.”
  • Quote:

    "The fact that people don't believe in themselves is the world's biggest problem. And that's what I wake up every day trying to accomplish."
    (Evan Carmichael, 10:19–10:36)

• Nurturing Belief from Childhood (12:09–13:11)

  • His mother’s repeated affirmation— “You're Evan Carmichael, you can do anything you believe you can”—gradually became self-belief.
  • He highlights how exposure to the right stories (like the film Seabiscuit) demonstrates the power of belief for anyone.

5. How Belief Translates into Action

• From Revelation to Action (14:25–15:54)

  • Tim elucidates the process: “a revelation leads to conviction and conviction leads to action.”
  • Evan talks about “borrowed belief,” first from his mother, then from mentors and stories of others.
  • Quote:

    "At the beginning, I borrowed the belief from my mom… but I borrowed the belief from her. When I feature a famous entrepreneur… I'm borrowing belief from them that it's possible."
    (Evan Carmichael, 15:54–16:37)

• “Borrowing Belief” as a Survival Tool (16:36–17:23)

  • For those lacking self-confidence, Evan suggests finding belief in your environment or from mentors—real examples, not fictional ones.

6. Expectation: Beyond Belief

• Cultivating Expectation (19:38–20:27)
  • Tim uses an Amazon Prime anecdote to explore the anticipation of good things.
  • Evan practices defaulting to “great things come to me” when plans fail—making expectation a conscious habit.

7. The Challenge of Receiving

• Receiving and Asking for Help (23:03–24:13)

  • Both agree that givers often struggle to receive.
  • Evan shares a personal anecdote about resisting help and learning to accept generosity.
  • Quote:

    "Givers have a hard time receiving, which if you don't receive, you're cheating somebody else the opportunity to give."
    (Evan Carmichael, 23:26–24:13)

• Handling Financial Blessings (26:57–28:28)

  • Evan admits he’s still uncomfortable with abundance but has learned to delegate business aspects to others, increasing his capacity to receive.

8. The Power of Quiet Confidence

• Introversion as Strength (29:35–30:48)
  • Embracing his quiet nature has allowed Evan to master his domain and bring unique value to influential communities.

9. Resilience & Overcoming Setbacks

• The Stolen Gear Story (33:06–34:21)

  • A memorable story: Evan’s video equipment is stolen prior to a big interview with Tim, but he pushes through and borrows/rents gear to make it happen anyway.
  • Quote:

    "We had parked in LA… and then got robbed… All set to drive to Tim's house… and like, we have no gear… Instead we found the closest place that we could rent some stuff… and did the interview."
    (Evan Carmichael, 33:06–34:21)

• Trust & Kindness Restores Faith (34:20–35:23)

  • Tim’s trust in Evan (leaving him alone in his home) restores Evan’s faith in people, juxtaposed against just having been robbed.

10. Surround Yourself With Inspiration

• The Role of Digital Community (36:03–37:27)
  • Evan encourages listeners to “choose to change your surroundings and your virtual mentors,” whether in-person or online.
  • Quote:

    "You could be spending hours with Tim Storey every day… and I guarantee you… your life's going to start to change like it just will."
    (Evan Carmichael, 36:52–37:18)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Authenticity:

  "You've been born an original; don't die a copy."
  (Tim Storey, 00:25)

• On Resilience:

  "People quit on things before they've even started. We've convinced ourselves, we've conditioned ourselves that it's not possible… If you change your belief, then you can change your outcome."
  (Evan Carmichael, 13:22–13:51)

• On Receiving:

  "You have to get used to receiving something bigger than you're used to… With being a leader, there's also going to become blessings."
  (Tim Storey, 25:42–26:13)

• On Leadership:

  "You're a leader, okay? But with being a leader, there's also going to become blessings."
  (Tim Storey, 25:55–26:13)

Essential Timestamps

• Evan on being an introvert & early struggles: 01:42–03:14
• Power of kindness, attributed to his mother: 03:47–04:49
• Life-changing impact stories from YouTube: 05:29–06:24
• Long-form YouTube for education/leadership: 07:02–08:04
• Core message—belief: 10:19–10:36
• How his mother instilled belief: 12:09–13:11
• Borrowing belief: 15:54–17:23
• Expectation (Amazon anecdote): 19:38–20:27
• Receiving as a discipline: 23:03–24:13
• Resilience after being robbed in LA: 33:06–34:21
• Power of digital mentorship: 36:03–37:27

Evan Carmichael’s Key Resources

• Movement Makers Coaching:
  For entrepreneurs and thought leaders looking to grow their brand and impact — evancarmichael.com (check the Movement Makers section)
• YouTube Channel:
  Daily wisdom, interviews, and thought leadership — search “Evan Carmichael” on YouTube.
  • Evan suggests starting with his interview with Tim Storey.

Closing Reflections

This episode provides a masterclass in applying belief, expectation, and receptivity for personal transformation. Evan Carmichael’s vulnerability about his weaknesses and journey offers hope for those on their own path to impact. The interplay between Tim and Evan is warm, humorous, and filled with mutual respect, making this episode both relatable and galvanizing.

Final Thought:

"Pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up. Or pity the person who, when they are cold, has no one to keep them warm… The type of person that Evan Carmichael is… if you're down, he's picking you up. If you're cold, he's finding ways to keep you warm."
(Tim Storey, 38:45–39:19)