EP 89: Mood Follows Action

from The Conscious Entrepreneur | Leadership, Self-Awareness & Mindset

by Alex Raymond

Published: Mon May 19 2025

Show Notes

Happiness isn’t a finish line; it’s the system you build every day to actually enjoy being alive.

Brian Dubow had the career, the money, the validation, and none of it made him feel fulfilled. So he stepped off the path, studied the science of happiness, and rebuilt his life from the inside out. In this episode, he joins Alex Raymond to share what he learned along the way and how entrepreneurs can stop chasing success and start creating lives that feel good to live.

Brian breaks down the “MAGIC” framework (mindfulness, activity, gratitude, inspiration, and connection), and explains how simple daily habits can have a bigger impact than any external win. Could feeling better have less to do with getting more, and more to do with doing less of what drains you? Is your energy, not your output, the real measure of progress?

Alex and Brian’s conversation also touches on the role of discipline in happiness, why mood follows action, and how small systems can keep you aligned when the pressure ramps up. For anyone who’s ever looked successful on paper but felt off inside, this episode offers a reset and a practical way forward.

Episode Breakdown:

Brian’s Journey from Corporate to Happiness Coaching

The Science Behind Happiness

Happiness as a Choice and the Power of Discipline

Redefining Happiness: Enjoying the Passage of Time

Mood Follows Action and the Role of Systems

The MAGIC Framework Explained

Mindfulness and Managing Distractions

Movement and Physical Energy

Rewiring Your Mind with Gratitude

Finding Daily Inspiration

The Power of Meaningful Connection