Seven Figure Standard

Hosted by Arash Vossoughi and Mykie Stiller

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Aug 2026

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We all have standards in life, but how many of us have gone the extra mile in consciously developing them? And how do you take those first steps toward raising your standard and elevating your life? Introducing the new Seven Figure Standard Podcast, brought to you by your hosts Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi, the founding members of Voss Coaching Co., the elite coaching company that empowers more people to build their standard and live a life of excellence.

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August 18, 2026Episode 17412 min

Episode 174: The Standard That Achieves the Goal

Anyone can set a goal. But achieving it requires something deeper: changing the beliefs, identity, and internal state that shape how you show up. Goal achievement isn’t just about deciding where you want to go. It’s about becoming the person capable of getting there. In today’s episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi unpack the difference between goals and standards, the processes that actually drive achievement, and why goal setting alone doesn’t create results. They explore how goals and standards work together, why you can’t have a big, audacious goal with a low standard, and the role emotional buy-in plays in meaningful growth. They also discuss how to identify the standards currently shaping your decisions and why the fastest way to create lasting change is to embody one new standard at a time. Because real progress isn’t about doing everything at once—it’s about becoming the person who consistently does what the goal requires Key Points From This Episode: Today’s topic of discussion: standards vs. goals. An intellectual activity versus a lawful process: the difference between goal setting and goal achieving. The different goal achievement processes. Why there’s no reward in goal setting. Arash breaks down the difference between a standard and a goal, and how they work together. He explains why you can’t simultaneously have a big, audacious goal and a really low standard. Why a really good goal is only a good goal if you’re willing to commit to it. The key role emotional buy-in plays in the goals that you set. Arash unpacks the goal sweet spot for emotional buy-in. Identifying your current standard versus the standard required to achieve your goal. The fastest way to implement a new standard: embody it. Arash shares his final thoughts on standards and goals. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

August 11, 2026Episode 17315 min

Episode 173: The Identity Shift That Ends Self-Sabotage

Success can create its own challenges. After a breakthrough, many high achievers unknowingly begin to self-sabotage — losing urgency, lowering their standards, or allowing fear to influence their decisions. In this episode of the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, Arash Vossoughi and Mykie Stiller dive into the hidden survival identity that causes people to hesitate, procrastinate, and lose the hunger that created their success in the first place. They unpack why nothing fails faster than success, how to identify hidden commitments keeping you stuck, and the role identity, discipline, and consistency play in creating lasting results. Discover how to interrupt the self-sabotage cycle, take complete ownership of your growth, and build the mindset required to keep winning. Key Points From This Episode: Introducing today’s topic. Arash explains why self-sabotage plays such a big role in so many people's lives. What happens when you don’t catch that internal voice. Why nothing fails faster than success: losing the hunger. How self-sabotage affects both the builders and those who’ve never built anything. Three lines everyone should brain-tattoo. Why he says, “I already am all that I desire to be.” How our voice actually creates. He unpacks how consistency takes us to the finish line. Discovering your hidden commitments (and how to deal with them!) Protective versus productive and how self-sabotage operates within us. He breaks down the fastest way to interrupt self-sabotage. The key to finally breaking free from self-sabotage. They look at the self-sabotage cycle and its causing points. Tools for overcoming self-sabotage. The opposite of self-sabotage. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: As a Man Thinketh Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

August 4, 2026Episode 17215 min

Episode 172: Why You Keep Hitting the Same Income Ceiling

What if the biggest thing holding your income back isn't your strategy, your skills, or how hard you work, but a hidden survival identity operating beneath your awareness? If you've ever felt like you keep hitting the same income ceiling no matter what you try, you may be unconsciously returning to what feels familiar instead of what's possible. In today's episode, Mykie and Arash unpack the real reason your results won't budge, why more effort rarely creates a breakthrough, and why the ceiling is almost never external. They also explore what happens when you're more faithful to what is than to what could be, why brutal honesty is essential for raising your internal thermostat, and how changing your identity can change your results. Key Points From This Episode: An introduction to today’s topic of discussion. The real issue behind why your results aren’t budging. Why effort alone won’t break you through into the next level. Arash unpacks the antidote: changing your standard. He explains why income never exceeds your standard. Why the ceiling is never external. Arash breaks down the chain he teaches his clients to stop being obsessed with the outside. What happens when you’re more faithful to what is than what could be. The relationship between one’s environment and their ceiling. A key to changing your thermostat: brutal honesty. Arash shares how great questions can help you be brutally honest with yourself. He shares a real-life example of a client breaking through their ceiling. Final thoughts on today’s topic. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

July 28, 2026Episode 17115 min

Episode 171: The Seven-Figure Routine

What do wealthy people actually do with their time each day? In this episode of Seven Figure Standard, hosts Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi break down the daily habits, routines, and disciplines that help people create high-level success without being consumed by distraction or overwork. Arash walks listeners through his own morning routine, why he regards it as sacred, and how he uses meditation to strengthen his identity. He also explains how a strong routine builds self-esteem, the idea of five great hours, the role of quiet time, and the importance of self-redirecting when the day does not go according to plan. They also discuss comfort-zone stretching and why discipline and faith are non-negotiable for lasting success. Tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: Hear how Arash structures his morning routine and why it’s sacred to him. Explore why morning routines build discipline and self-esteem. Find out why the Millionaire Mornings Guide is a valuable coaching resource. Understand how five great hours can outperform 12 distracted ones. Uncover how daily habits create a world-class life. Learn how to redirect yourself when something goes wrong. Unpack why quality matters more than quantity. Discover why getting out of your comfort zone every day is a non-negotiable. Clarify what a real goal-achieving activity looks like. Arash’s thoughts on urgency, attitude, discipline, and commitment. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Millionaire Mornings Guide Good to Great The Master Key System Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

July 21, 2026Episode 17019 min

Episode 170: Why Your Standards Determine Your Success

Welcome to another episode of The Seven Figure Standard podcast, where today Mykie and Arash dive into one of their most highly requested topics: the essential reading list for developing a powerful money mindset. In this episode, Arash shares the foundational books that changed his trajectory, including classics like Think and Grow Rich , The Science of Getting Rich , Psycho-Cybernetics , and more, and explains why true transformation comes from moving beyond simply consuming information to consistently implementing what you learn. Tune in to hear his top reading recommendations, what it means to become intellectually involved, the role of faith in success, and how to avoid becoming a professional information gatherer so you can start taking action and creating real transformation. Key Points From This Episode: Today’s topic of conversation: the best of the best money mindset books. The first mindset book that changes Arash’s approach. His recommendation for someone getting started in mindset work. Arash’s biggest takeaway from Think and Grow Rich . They dive into Arash’s top five development and mindset books. A reading plan recommendation for each of the top five books. Why studying a book means getting intellectually involved. He explains why reading alone won’t change you, but the implementation will. The importance of faith in success. Bulletproofing yourself against solely collecting information. What people miss when studying a book. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Think and Grow Rich Science of Getting Rich The Power of Awareness You2: A High Velocity Formula for Multiplying Your Personal Effectiveness in Quantum Leaps Psycho-Cybernetics Transform! Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude God Works Through Faith Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

July 14, 2026Episode 16922 min

Episode 169: The Power of the Subconscious Mind

Your subconscious mind is shaping your life, whether you realize it or not. The question is whether it's working for you or against you. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore the power of the subconscious mind and why understanding it is essential for creating lasting success. Drawing on more than 15 years of studying the subconscious mind, Arash explains how subconscious programming influences nearly every result you experience and why changing it requires both discipline and faith. They discuss where subconscious beliefs come from, why repetition must be paired with deliberate practice, and how visualizing your goals as already achieved can help reprogram your thinking. They also unpack the difference between accurate thinking and positive thinking, why you need to become loyal to your best future self, and how working in harmony with your subconscious can transform the results you create. Listen in to discover how mastering your subconscious mind can change the way you live! Key Points From This Episode: What the subconscious mind is and why it shapes your results. Common misconceptions about subconscious programming. Why discipline and faith are essential for lasting change. When your goals become boring: why it’s a sign you've changed. A five-minute visualization practice for reprogramming the mind. Where your subconscious beliefs and programming come from. How your subconscious works while you sleep. The difference between positive and accurate thinking. Repetition, deliberate practice, and the power of faith. Recognizing when your subconscious is working for you. Becoming loyal to your best future self instead of your current reality. Why wealth is activated through consciousness. Creating a relationship with your subconscious mind. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

July 7, 2026Episode 16821 min

Episode 168: Money Habits of People Who Think Differently

Money habits don't determine financial success on their own. It's the standards you set that shape your habits and, ultimately, your financial future. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi explore the money habits that set high achievers apart and why lasting financial growth starts by changing the way you think, not simply working harder. Reflecting on his own journey from debt and financial hardship, Arash shares the decisions and habits that transformed his life and why betting on yourself is the foundation for creating wealth. They discuss how past experiences shape your money blueprint, how shifting it changes your financial life, and how raising your standards transforms your habits. They also unpack why grinding keeps you stuck, how to identify limiting money patterns, and why changing your relationship with money can lead to new ideas and opportunities. Listen in to discover how thinking differently about money can change the results you create. Key Points From This Episode: Why financial success starts with habits, not circumstances. Arash’s decision to never let anyone else control his income. Why betting on yourself is a key habit of successful people. The importance of deciding exactly what you want. Understanding your money blueprint and how it drives your decisions. How changing your money blueprint changes your results. The common money habit shared by high achievers. How self-worth is connected to earning more money. Unpacking the difference between a habit and a personal standard. How higher standards create better money habits. Why grinding harder keeps people stuck. How to identify and change negative money patterns. Developing a wealth identity instead of a survival identity. Why adding more value is the greatest wealth strategy. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Think and Grow Rich Science of Getting Rich You Too Can Be Prosperous Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

June 30, 2026Episode 16717 min

Episode 167: The Identity Gap That's Holding You Back

What is really standing between who you are now and who you want to become? In this episode of Seven Figure Standard, we unpack the identity gap and why closing it requires more than strategy, information, or harder work. Arash explains why your current results reveal your current identity, how your future self can become the standard for your decisions, and why transformation begins when you stop blaming circumstances. Hear Arash’s four-part framework for closing the gap through identity, standards, environment, and daily action. He also delves into why consumption can become a form of procrastination, how to rehearse your future self, and why consistency separates people who stay stuck from those who create real results. Tune in for the steps to raising your standards, protecting your mind, and becoming the person your goals require you to be. Key Points From This Episode: Discover why your success is rooted in identity. Explore why chasing a strategy keeps people stuck. Unpack how self-image and daily actions drive results. Find out how overconsumption keeps people from taking action. Learn about and how to use future self-rehearsal. Uncover the difference between coachability and following direction. Understand where to start when you know who you want to become. Insights into procrastination and how to overcome it. Arash’s framework for closing the gap and moving forward. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Rebuilt Stronger: Creating Power from Pain Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

June 23, 2026Episode 16617 min

Episode 166: The Success Formula Nobody Talks About

You are never truly ready to do something until you actually just do it! Today on the Seven Figure Standard Podcast, we are diving deep into why waiting until you’re ready is a dangerous identity problem and how you can achieve success when you don’t feel ready. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the dangers of having a survival identity, why you have to act before you’re ready, the power of training yourself to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, and more! We delve into how acting before you are ready rewires your identity before discussing Arash’s formula for making a bold move when you feel you aren’t ready to. We even touch on what causes you to feel ill-equipped to do something. Finally, Arash shares two powerful habits that will change your life significantly. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode: Why saying you’ll wait until you’re ready is a lie. The power of acting before you’re ready. Readiness as a byproduct of action. Why behaving before you’re ready changes your identity. How to make a bold move when you don’t feel ready. The difference between being equipped and being ready. Two habits that will change your life significantly. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube

June 16, 2026Episode 16517 min

Episode 165: The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing

People pleasing may seem harmless, but it could be costing you far more than you realize. In this episode, Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi unpack how the habit of seeking approval can impact everything from your confidence and decision-making to your income, leadership, and emotional freedom. Together, they explore why people pleasing is rooted in fear rather than kindness and how constantly prioritizing others can erode self-respect over time. Arash explains the difference between genuine service and people pleasing while breaking down how these patterns affect business growth, pricing, culture, and performance under pressure. The conversation also highlights the connection between authenticity and leadership, why setting personal standards matters, and how learning to stop seeking approval can transform the way you lead and live. Listen in for a powerful perspective shift on breaking free from people pleasing! Key Points From This Episode: Why people pleasing is rooted in fear, not kindness. How the need to be liked shapes the way people show up. The hidden cost of sacrificing authenticity to avoid conflict. Why honesty and genuine service are not the same as people pleasing. How people pleasing and shrinking yourself erode self-respect over time. The damaging effect that people pleasing can have on leadership and culture. How people pleasing influences pricing, productivity, and business growth. Why people pleasers often struggle to perform under pressure. How setting personal standards helps create emotional freedom. Identifying where people pleasing is costing you. Deciding to break the habit of people pleasing. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Episode 162: The Identity Shift that Changes Everything Under Pressure Voss Coaching Co Voss Coaching Co on LinkedIn Voss Coaching Co on Instagram Voss Coaching Co on Facebook Email Voss Coaching Co Mykie Stiller on LinkedIn Mykie Stiller on Instagram Arash Vossoughi on LinkedIn Arash Vossoughi on YouTube