Scott's Newsletter

Scott's Newsletter

Your Brain Stopped Believing You

Every broken promise is training—and you've taught yourself that your word means nothing

Scott D. Clary's avatar
Scott D. Clary
Dec 03, 2025
∙ Paid

If you love this content (please share it), but also check out my Podcast & connect with me on YouTube / Twitter.

We turn your favorite newsletters into podcasts at 10minmindset.org


Watch what happens when someone says they’ll send you something and doesn’t.

The first time, you wait. The second time, you follow up. The third time, you stop expecting it. You’ve learned. When this person says “I’ll send it,” they mean “maybe.”

Their word stopped having weight. Not because you judged them. Because you collected data.

What you don’t see is what’s happening inside them. Their brain is collecting the same data. And reaching the same conclusion.

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Scott's Newsletter to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Scott D. Clary
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture