Episode 290: Monday Mojo: Act Like the 1480
Episode 290: Monday Mojo: Act Like the 1480  
Podcast: Never Stop Getting Better
Published On: Mon Mar 16 2026
Description: For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" In this week’s Monday Mojo, we share a powerful story often told by mental performance coach Trevor Moawad. A struggling high school student—failing classes and skipping school—takes the SAT with little expectation. Weeks later, he receives a shocking score: 1480 out of 1600, an elite result. Suddenly believing he was capable of much more, he began acting differently. He started going to class, surrounding himself with better influences, and taking his future seriously. Teachers noticed. Opportunities followed. Eventually, he transferred to an Ivy League school and went on to become a hugely successful magazine entrepreneur. But twelve years later, a letter arrived from the SAT Board revealing a mistake. His real score had been 740. The score was wrong—but the transformation was real. The man later said, “My life didn’t change when I got a 1480. My life changed when I started acting like a 1480.” The lesson? Your behavior often comes before your belief. If you begin acting like the person you want to become—disciplined, focused, and committed—your confidence and success will eventually catch up. In this episode, we challenge listeners to stop waiting until they feel ready and start behaving like the best version of themselves today.