// The Mindset Channel

Where ancient wisdom meets the modern mindset.

Philosophy tells you why it matters. Psychology shows you how it works. We help you do something about it.

// The idea

Understanding is the start. Not the finish.

The mind shapes how we read our circumstances, make decisions, build relationships, and chase ambitions. So it is a sensible place to begin.

But knowing something and doing something are different sports. The Mindset Channel exists to close that gap, using the best of ancient philosophy and modern psychology, with the evidence kept honest and the jargon kept out.

  1. 01Knowledge
  2. 02Awareness
  3. 03Intentional action
  4. 04Consistent behaviour
  5. 05Character

// Four things people want

One skill underneath all of them.

01

Money

Prosperity, security, and freedom.

Money beliefs, confidence in earning and charging, discipline, and deciding well under uncertainty.

Education, not financial advice.
02

Relationships

Love, connection, and belonging.

Emotional intelligence, difficult conversations, boundaries, trust, and forgiveness.

03

Health

Feeling and functioning better.

Stress, resilience, habits, attention, and the routines that keep you steady.

Education, not medical or mental healthcare.
04

Happiness

Joy, purpose, and fulfilment.

Meaning, gratitude, play, self-acceptance, and enjoying a life you actually chose.

Underneath all four is self-mastery.

// How we teach

Four ways of showing up.

Govern yourself

The first responsibility of leadership is learning to lead yourself. Standards, accountability, and quiet confidence.

Understand yourself

Knowledge tells you what. Wisdom tells you how to use it. Good questions come before easy answers.

Change yourself

A pattern you can see is a pattern you can interrupt. New perspectives, new habits, new identity.

Enjoy yourself

We take the work seriously and ourselves lightly. Laughter is not a distraction from growth. It is part of it.

// Two voices

Two minds. One conversation. You are in it.

Crom Salvatera and Jono Smith standing together in black suits against a dark studio background

Crom

Ancient wisdom

Philosophy, theology, and timeless principles, translated for ordinary Tuesdays. Calm, direct, and occasionally funny.

  • Masters in Neuro Linguistics
  • Black Belt in Many Martial Arts
  • Studied under Masters, Monks, and Adepts from Europe, US, Australia, and Japan

Jono

Modern psychology

Behavioural science and coaching methods you can use before dinner. Grounded, practical, and warm. Strategic hypnotherapist. Rugby and cricket coach.

  • Masters in Neuro Linguistics
  • One of Australia’s Top Hypnotherapists
  • Launched and Sold Multiple Companies in Asia

Bring them your hardest questions. You get straight answers, no staged debates, and something you can use this week.

// On the channel

240+ conversations. Start with this one.

Why We Have Lost the Art of SolitudeHappiness · 30 min

Money · 28 min

Money Mindset That Must Change Today

Relationships · 29 min

Stop Taking Difficult People Personally and Heal

Health · 33 min

Longevity Mindset That Changes Everything

// Programmes

Learn it. Practise it. Keep it.

Coming soon

The 14-Day Mindset Reset

Fourteen short, practical steps. Find where you feel stuck, reframe the language you use, test your limiting beliefs, and take small actions that add up.

Get early access
Coming soon

The Money Mindset Reset

A 30-day, self-paced programme across seven modules, from the money mirror to the wealth identity. Short lessons, worksheets, and reflection.

Education, not financial advice.Get early access
Coming soon

Webinars and workshops

Live, interactive sessions on confidence, difficult conversations, self-discipline, and staying human in the age of AI.

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Later

The Art of Self-Mastery

Our flagship live seminar: ancient wisdom for the modern mind, with storytelling, humour, and exercises you will actually remember.

Register interest

// From the channel

Fresh thinking, in plain English.

// The range

Ideas worth wearing.

A small, considered range of tees, hoodies, and caps carrying philosophical one-liners. Coming soon.

// Questions

Straight answers.

What is The Mindset Channel?

An Australian personal development and mindset education brand. We combine ancient philosophy with modern psychology and turn both into practical methods through videos, articles, courses, and live events.

Who is it for?

Adults who want to understand themselves better and act on it: professionals, business owners, leaders, parents, and anyone curious about philosophy and human nature. Everyone is welcome.

Is this therapy or medical advice?

No. We are an educational brand. Nothing here replaces individual medical, mental health, legal, tax, or financial advice. If you are struggling, please speak with a qualified professional.

Do I need to know any philosophy?

Not a word. We explain every idea in plain English and keep the jargon at the door.

Do you promise results?

No. We teach specific methods and are honest about the evidence behind them. What you do with them is up to you.

When do the programmes launch?

They are in development. Join the waitlist and you will hear first.

// The waitlist

Ready to start governing yourself?

Join the waitlist and you will hear first when the 14-Day Mindset Reset and The Money Mindset Reset open.

Questions? Email service@cromwellandsmith.com