Built by Discipline Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/built-by-discipline Built by Discipline is the podcast for business leaders, athletes, creatives, and high-performers who know that real results start from within. Hosted by Scott Schwertly—Identity Architect and founder of GritBase—this no-fluff show delivers tactical mindset shifts, personal growth frameworks, and battle-tested stories from the trenches of sport, leadership, and life. GritBase 3ef45993-d9fa-5e62-95c3-f9075de7afe3 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:35:44 -0500 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:36:07 -0600 https://schwertly.me https://img.transistor.fm/eLFGZpuEcGl7iE7kGXmkUKVe8P08gLB31DRjnPMCw3A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZDI3/ZGNlYjNmNTE2ZWM3/YzYzYjVmNjk4MzVl/N2MwOS5wbmc.jpg Built by Discipline https://schwertly.me episodic Scott Schwertly Built by Discipline is the podcast for business leaders, athletes, creatives, and high-performers who know that real results start from within. Hosted by Scott Schwertly—Identity Architect and founder of GritBase—this no-fluff show delivers tactical mindset shifts, personal growth frameworks, and battle-tested stories from the trenches of sport, leadership, and life. Built by Discipline is the podcast for business leaders, athletes, creatives, and high-performers who know that real results start from within. Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training Scott Schwertly No No Kill the Noise 10 10 Kill the Noise full cafca228-2dae-4f00-8283-88d0b5905c0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/df10386d Your brain is not built for constant noise. In this episode, Scott Schwertly breaks down the psychology of distraction—why we can’t focus, how to retrain your brain, and why silence is the ultimate competitive advantage for today’s entrepreneurs and leaders.

]]> Your brain is not built for constant noise. In this episode, Scott Schwertly breaks down the psychology of distraction—why we can’t focus, how to retrain your brain, and why silence is the ultimate competitive advantage for today’s entrepreneurs and leaders.

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:24:24 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 778 Your brain is not built for constant noise. In this episode, Scott Schwertly breaks down the psychology of distraction—why we can’t focus, how to retrain your brain, and why silence is the ultimate competitive advantage for today’s entrepreneurs and leaders.

]]> Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training No Detach to Dominate 9 9 Detach to Dominate full 51524e2a-a0d8-40dc-b457-147ced8d5abf https://share.transistor.fm/s/5536a427 Leadership is not about what you feel—it is about what you control. In this episode, Scott Schwertly unpacks the psychology of detachment—why it separates amateurs from pros, how Stoicism and the observer self help you stay grounded, and why emotional control is essential for long-term leadership.

]]> Leadership is not about what you feel—it is about what you control. In this episode, Scott Schwertly unpacks the psychology of detachment—why it separates amateurs from pros, how Stoicism and the observer self help you stay grounded, and why emotional control is essential for long-term leadership.

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 08:47:27 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 747 Leadership is not about what you feel—it is about what you control. In this episode, Scott Schwertly unpacks the psychology of detachment—why it separates amateurs from pros, how Stoicism and the observer self help you stay grounded, and why emotional control is essential for long-term leadership.

]]> Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training No Become Someone Else 8 8 Become Someone Else full cbe86153-7a1b-475f-9642-a20bb4994c52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d5e0670 Sometimes the version of you holding the mic, leading the pitch, or closing the deal… isn’t enough. In this episode, Scott Schwertly breaks down the power of alter egos—why high performers use them, how to build one, and what science says about their effectiveness. If your default identity is holding you back, it’s time to become someone else.

]]> Sometimes the version of you holding the mic, leading the pitch, or closing the deal… isn’t enough. In this episode, Scott Schwertly breaks down the power of alter egos—why high performers use them, how to build one, and what science says about their effectiveness. If your default identity is holding you back, it’s time to become someone else.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 15:30:44 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 851 Sometimes the version of you holding the mic, leading the pitch, or closing the deal… isn’t enough. In this episode, Scott Schwertly breaks down the power of alter egos—why high performers use them, how to build one, and what science says about their effectiveness. If your default identity is holding you back, it’s time to become someone else.

]]> Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training No No Plan B 7 7 No Plan B full a9959873-9a32-4055-b802-740937d8e76c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f427790f You think backup plans make you safe. But they’re making you slow. In this episode, Scott Schwertly explores the psychology of No Plan B—why options create hesitation, how backup plans reduce your effort, and how focus becomes your greatest competitive edge.

]]> You think backup plans make you safe. But they’re making you slow. In this episode, Scott Schwertly explores the psychology of No Plan B—why options create hesitation, how backup plans reduce your effort, and how focus becomes your greatest competitive edge.

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 13:21:24 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 744 You think backup plans make you safe. But they’re making you slow. In this episode, Scott Schwertly explores the psychology of No Plan B—why options create hesitation, how backup plans reduce your effort, and how focus becomes your greatest competitive edge.

]]> Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training No The Cost of Half-Commitments 6 6 The Cost of Half-Commitments full 93643217-8fab-45d9-907d-35d543730827 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7d58301 Half-commitment is a silent killer. In Episode 6 of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares a personal story about chasing guitar the wrong way—and what it taught him about the cost of playing it safe. Learn five reasons why half-effort sabotages your growth and how full commitment creates clarity, identity, and power.

]]> Half-commitment is a silent killer. In Episode 6 of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares a personal story about chasing guitar the wrong way—and what it taught him about the cost of playing it safe. Learn five reasons why half-effort sabotages your growth and how full commitment creates clarity, identity, and power.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 11:29:19 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 740 Half-commitment is a silent killer. In Episode 6 of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares a personal story about chasing guitar the wrong way—and what it taught him about the cost of playing it safe. Learn five reasons why half-effort sabotages your growth and how full commitment creates clarity, identity, and power.

]]> Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training No The Grind Doesn't Care 5 5 The Grind Doesn't Care full 30326e11-9c20-48b9-a7c6-8d4b230236f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6644efd8 The grind doesn’t care how you feel. It only responds to action. In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares the untold story of starting Ethos3 from nothing, and breaks down five principles to help you stay consistent, focused, and resilient—even when you’re building in silence.

]]> The grind doesn’t care how you feel. It only responds to action. In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares the untold story of starting Ethos3 from nothing, and breaks down five principles to help you stay consistent, focused, and resilient—even when you’re building in silence.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 13:17:40 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 877 The grind doesn’t care how you feel. It only responds to action. In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares the untold story of starting Ethos3 from nothing, and breaks down five principles to help you stay consistent, focused, and resilient—even when you’re building in silence.

]]> Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training No Win the Morning, Win the Mission 4 4 Win the Morning, Win the Mission full 53abb8a0-d3ef-4e3c-ac0e-5bebe62cab68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74d94990 Want to win the day? Win the morning first. In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares what Ironman training taught him about early alarms and personal development, and why your first hour determines your momentum, identity, and resilience. Learn how elite performers design their mornings for clarity, power, and control.

]]> Want to win the day? Win the morning first. In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares what Ironman training taught him about early alarms and personal development, and why your first hour determines your momentum, identity, and resilience. Learn how elite performers design their mornings for clarity, power, and control.

]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 13:00:12 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 541 Want to win the day? Win the morning first. In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares what Ironman training taught him about early alarms and personal development, and why your first hour determines your momentum, identity, and resilience. Learn how elite performers design their mornings for clarity, power, and control.

]]> Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training No The Cost of Comfort 3 3 The Cost of Comfort full 928ba366-aca1-4d99-9930-d00cbb14ec0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/554ff174 Comfort is a trap—and the cost is your potential. In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares the real story of how getting fired launched his entrepreneurial career, why comfort leads to performance decay, and how elite performers intentionally chase discomfort to stay sharp, focused, and disciplined.

]]> Comfort is a trap—and the cost is your potential. In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares the real story of how getting fired launched his entrepreneurial career, why comfort leads to performance decay, and how elite performers intentionally chase discomfort to stay sharp, focused, and disciplined.

]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 10:13:42 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 695 Comfort is a trap—and the cost is your potential. In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly shares the real story of how getting fired launched his entrepreneurial career, why comfort leads to performance decay, and how elite performers intentionally chase discomfort to stay sharp, focused, and disciplined.

]]> Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training No Rituals Over Motivation 2 2 Rituals Over Motivation full 7d8a64a8-64d5-4022-bd2b-a0abff13a78e https://share.transistor.fm/s/43c8dc2b Motivation is a liar. It shows up when it wants—and disappears when you need it most.

In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly breaks down why rituals always beat motivation, how Navy SEALs and elite performers use systems over emotion, and how you can build personal rituals that fuel your identity, momentum, and grit—especially when the grind gets heavy.


Motivation fades. Rituals stay.

Learn how to build the systems that will carry you when willpower runs out.

]]> Motivation is a liar. It shows up when it wants—and disappears when you need it most.

In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly breaks down why rituals always beat motivation, how Navy SEALs and elite performers use systems over emotion, and how you can build personal rituals that fuel your identity, momentum, and grit—especially when the grind gets heavy.


Motivation fades. Rituals stay.

Learn how to build the systems that will carry you when willpower runs out.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:56:45 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 676 Motivation is a liar. It shows up when it wants—and disappears when you need it most.

In this episode of Built by Discipline, Scott Schwertly breaks down why rituals always beat motivation, how Navy SEALs and elite performers use systems over emotion, and how you can build personal rituals that fuel your identity, momentum, and grit—especially when the grind gets heavy.


Motivation fades. Rituals stay.

Learn how to build the systems that will carry you when willpower runs out.

]]> Built by Discipline podcast, Scott Schwertly podcast, mental toughness podcast, discipline and mindset podcast, high performance coaching, identity and leadership podcast, performance psychology podcast, self-discipline strategies, mastering belief and mindset, athlete mindset training No The Belief Engine 1 1 The Belief Engine full 86f5f709-6389-4f8e-a30d-bce089a3ec59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a53666f3 Before you can lead, win, or outlast the grind—you have to believe.

In this kickoff episode, Scott Schwertly shares how real belief is built through preparation, identity, and daily reps—not hype—and how you can start forging your own Belief Engine today.

]]> Before you can lead, win, or outlast the grind—you have to believe.

In this kickoff episode, Scott Schwertly shares how real belief is built through preparation, identity, and daily reps—not hype—and how you can start forging your own Belief Engine today.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:44:47 -0500 Scott Schwertly Scott Schwertly 752 Before you can lead, win, or outlast the grind—you have to believe.

In this kickoff episode, Scott Schwertly shares how real belief is built through preparation, identity, and daily reps—not hype—and how you can start forging your own Belief Engine today.

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