THE ED MYLETT SHOW – Maxout Your Mind Masterclass Ep. 10

“Your Future Isn’t Found. It’s Designed”

Release Date: December 23, 2025
Host: Ed Mylett

Episode Overview

In this special episode—the final lesson of the “Maxout Your Mind” masterclass—Ed Mylett focuses on how to reinvent and intentionally design your life. He explores the dual themes of invention (creating something new) and reinvention (transforming yourself so dramatically that you become unrecognizably new). Ed challenges listeners to break out of autopilot, become co-authors of their destinies, and harness powerful emotions like happiness, fulfillment, and vulnerability to unlock their greatest potential in 2026 and beyond.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Inventing vs. Reinventing Your Life

• Inventing: Designing something that has never existed in your life.
• Reinventing: Changing so much that you become "entirely new."
• Quote: “You and God co-author all of the chapters of your life. At any given time, you can grab a pen, a new pen, and just decide you're going to design a new chapter…” — Ed Mylett [02:08]
• Ed urges listeners to frequently pause and audit their lives, to design intentionally—especially since “we think we have forever, but what if you don’t?”

2. The Power of Choice and Faith

• You can actively choose and co-author your next chapter with God, thanks to free will.
• Key Reflection: “When’s the last time you gave yourself the gift of, ‘What do I want my life to look like?’ And am I truly one of the designers of that life?” — [03:31]

3. Asking the Right Questions

• Ed provides a series of probing, design-oriented questions:
  • What emotions do you want to feel daily?
  • What achievements, relationships, or experiences do you seek?
  • Where would you like to live, and what matters most to you?
• “Dreaming is free, doesn’t cost you anything. Yet so few people give themselves the gift of just dreaming again…” — [04:53]

4. Destiny vs. Design

• Some things are out of your control (illness, genetics), but many aspects—health, habits, relationships—are open to intentional design.

5. The Importance of a Compelling Future

• While “being present” is valuable, having a compelling future is critical for motivation and happiness.
• “You ever have a morning where you wake up, and you know that night you’ve got something cool you’re going to do…doesn’t that expectation…help you get through the morning?” — [06:33]
• Progress—not just achieving, but moving toward something—is power.

6. Dopamine, Achievement, & Progress

• Science shows the brain’s biggest “pleasure chemical” dopamine rush comes during progress toward a goal, not at the achievement itself.
• “There’s all this data…that in the pursuit of your goal, in the progress towards something you want, you have a greater hit of dopamine…than when you actually achieve it.” — [08:24]
• Stagnation leads to dissatisfaction—growth must be constant.

7. Try New Things, Audit Old Dreams

• Ed challenges listeners to pick up new hobbies, interests, or passions:
  • Dedicate three hours a week for a year, and you can be in the top 5% of the world at that thing.
• “Most people don’t get creative at all. Most people don’t change things at all. They don’t design things at all.” — [09:58]

8. Nature’s Model—Reinvention is Constant

• Just like the body (cells, lungs, skin) continually regenerates, our minds and spirits should, too.
• “Your lung tissue is redesigning itself on a very regular basis. So should your spirit, so should your mind.” — [10:42]

9. Intent, Focus, and Manifestation

• Focused intention not only changes you, but begins to attract desired outcomes into your life.
• Warning: “You actually have to start to really be careful about what you think about, because you’re going to draw that into your life as well.” — [11:44]
• Increase your “vibrational frequency” through intention and progress.

10. Creating Stillness & Anchoring in Motion

• “Create in stillness. Trigger and anchor in motion.” — [13:10]
  • Get quiet, listen to your spirit/God, design your new chapter in peace.
  • Then, act. Anchor your designs in real-life motion.

11. Constant and Never-Ending Improvement (CAN I)

• “KANAI – C-A-N-I: Constant And Never-ending Improvement.” — [15:22]
• The happiest people are always simultaneously present and striving for future reinvention.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote / Moment | Attribution | |-----------|----------------|-------------| | 02:08 | “You and God co-author all of the chapters of your life. At any given time, you can grab a pen, a new pen, and just decide you're going to design a new chapter…” | Ed Mylett | | 04:53 | “Dreaming is free, doesn’t cost you anything. Yet so few people give themselves the gift of just dreaming again…” | Ed Mylett | | 06:33 | “You ever have a morning where you wake up, and you know that night you’ve got something cool you’re going to do…doesn’t that expectation…help you get through the morning?” | Ed Mylett | | 08:24 | “There’s all this data…that in the pursuit of your goal…you have a greater hit of dopamine…than when you actually achieve it.” | Ed Mylett | | 11:44 | “…you actually have to start to really be careful about what you think about, because you’re going to draw that into your life as well.” | Ed Mylett | | 13:10 | “Create in stillness. Trigger and anchor in motion.” | Ed Mylett | | 15:22 | “K-A-N-I, Constant and never ending improvement.” | Ed Mylett |

[17:18] Segment – Happiness vs. Fulfillment

12. The Concept of Blissful Dissatisfaction

• Don’t delay happiness until reaching a goal.
• “Achievers…think, man, if I enjoy this too much, I'll lose my drive completely. Not true at all.” — [20:44]
• “The more blissful you are, the more driven you are. Your brain gets this hit of dopamine and you want more and more of it.” — [21:00]

13. Loving Yourself & Authenticity

• Self-love requires being true to yourself and your values.
• Treat yourself and let others treat you as worthy.

14. The Power of Gratitude

• Regular small gratitude (health, family) sparks more happiness.
• “You are perfect in this moment. How I know you're perfect because you've produced the moment you're in…” — [24:00]

15. Balance: Self-Acceptance and Drive to Improve

• You’re “perfect for this moment,” but self-awareness means not settling—aim for more while loving yourself now.

16. The Courage of Vulnerability

• Vulnerability = confidence and taking risks. It deepens relationships, accelerates progress, and multiplies fulfillment.
• “Vulnerability is one of the most incredible qualities a person can have, because, ironically, to be vulnerable, you must have confidence.” — [28:32]

17. Happiness vs. Fulfillment

• Material things bring happiness, but not fulfillment, which is deeper and longer-lasting.
• “…Material things, living ocean front, having jets, having Ferraris or Rolls Royces, they can make you happy short term, but they will not fulfill you.” — [33:10]
• You must “bring you with you” everywhere—if you’re not fulfilled without material things, you won’t be with them.

[35:46] Segment – The Quality of Your Emotions

18. Emotions Dictate the Caliber of Your Life

• Ed recommends frequent self-inventories: what emotions do you experience most?
• “The caliber of your life is literally linked to the caliber of emotions you experience on a regular basis.” — [35:46]

19. Intentional Emotion Seeking

• Make a conscious list of emotions you want more of (joy, fulfillment, peace, passion).
• Chase those emotions intentionally, rather than drifting passively.

20. Pathway to Fulfillment: Service & Contribution

• “The pathway to fulfillment is by contributing to other people. Chasing your passion and your purpose in the service of other people leads to fulfillment.” — [37:51]

21. The 10 Pathways to Positive Emotions

1. Be Unique – “The opposite of bravery is to conform.”
2. Be Love – Show more love; it multiplies.
3. Be Truth – Always honor your truth.
4. Be Kind – Kindness is rare and transformative.
5. Be Beautiful – Accept and celebrate your current beauty.
6. Be Moving – Movement creates positive states and emotions.
7. Be Growing – Growth staves off negative emotions.
8. Be Silly/Playful – Re-ignite childlike joy and enthusiasm.
9. Be Forgiving – Forgiveness unblocks fulfillment and peace.
10. Be Courageous – Courage unlocks the best emotions.

• “The happiest people have more childlike emotions, more childlike enthusiasm.” — [40:48]
• “Forgive people. It will set you free and open you up to all the positive emotions in your life.” — [41:41]
• “Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is taking action in the presence of fear.” — [42:32]

Recap & Ed’s Final Words

• Happiness is fleeting, fulfillment is lasting. Seek both.
• Reinvent your life continuously; become co-author, not bystander.
• Anchor your goals and emotions through action and self-inquiry.
• “You were born to do something great with your life…You are most qualified in life to help the person that you used to be.” — [15:57]
• “My prayer is that it’s helped you and made an impact in your life.” — Ed Mylett [44:10]

Useful Timestamps

• [01:27] – Maxout Your Mind masterclass final lesson intro
• [02:00] – Invention vs. reinvention explained
• [04:02] – Powerful life design questions to ask yourself
• [06:03] – Importance of having a compelling future
• [08:24] – Dopamine and the science of progress
• [09:53] – “Three hours a week for a year” rule for new skills
• [10:34] – Nature’s lesson: continual reinvention is natural
• [13:10] – “Create in stillness, anchor in motion”
• [15:22] – CANI: Constant and never-ending improvement
• [17:18] – Segment on happiness and fulfillment
• [21:00] – Blissful dissatisfaction and the myth about happiness/killing drive
• [24:00] – Self-love, acceptance, and worthiness
• [28:32] – Vulnerability as the gateway to abundance
• [33:10] – Material happiness vs. true fulfillment
• [35:46] – Inventory and intent: mastering your emotions
• [37:51] – Service: the true pathway to fulfillment
• [38:42] – Ed’s 10 ways of being for positive emotions
• [44:16] – Ed’s sign-off: continue your journey, serve others, seek transformation

Action Steps from Ed

• Regularly audit and design your life—don’t live default patterns.
• Define and pursue the emotions you want most.
• Anchor yourself in gratitude, vulnerability, forgiveness, and courage.
• Constantly seek growth—try new things, and be playful and childlike.
• Chase contribution and service for true fulfillment.
• Remember: “You were born to do something great with your life.”