Mindset

Mindset

app

2020, Health & Fitness, Music

WISE
74%

WISE Score

4.8

App Store

A high-octane shot of 'hustle culture' in app form, perfect for the teen who wants to wake up to David Goggins yelling at them.

Screenwise Verdict

Mindset is basically a curated 'Best Of' for the motivational side of the internet. If your kid is already falling down the rabbit hole of David Goggins or Jocko Willink on YouTube, this app is actually a better place for them to be. It strips away the algorithm's distractions and focuses on the message.

That said, it's a very specific vibe. It's 'locked-in' energy. For some kids, that’s the spark they need to start a morning routine or finish a project. For others, it’s a recipe for burnout and unnecessary pressure. It’s a tool, not a cure-all, and it works best if you’re checking in to make sure they aren’t taking the 'no excuses' mantra too literally.

Age Fit

Best for teens (13+) who are starting to take their own fitness, grades, or hobbies seriously. Younger kids won't have the context for most of these speeches and will probably just find them loud and confusing.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
72

The app is built on self-improvement and discipline, which is fundamentally positive. However, the tone leans heavily into intense 'hustle culture' and 'alpha' motivation that might be a bit much for younger kids or more sensitive users.

Imaginative
35

This is a consumption-first app. It's about listening to speeches and watching videos, not creating or exploring. It's a tool for focus, not a sandbox for the imagination.

Safe
82

It's a curated environment, which is safer than the wild west of YouTube. The main risks are the 'grind' mentality and the specific viewpoints of some polarizing speakers (Elon Musk, Jordan Peterson, etc.), but the app itself lacks dangerous social features or unmoderated chat.

Enriching
88

For a teen looking to build habits, study harder, or get into fitness, this is pure fuel. It aggregates high-quality advice on time management, resilience, and goal-setting that schools rarely teach.

Parent Info

Why It Might Be Great

  • Curated focus that pulls the best motivational content away from the distracting 'suggested videos' of YouTube or TikTok.
  • Custom alarms let you wake up to specific speeches, which is a game-changer for kids who usually hit snooze ten times.
  • Discipline-first framing helps reframe 'boring' tasks like studying or working out as part of a larger personal mission.
  • Broad topic range covering everything from anxiety and burnout to wealth and career growth.

What to Watch For

  • The 'Grindset' trap: the app can push a 'sleep is for the weak' mentality that isn't great for developing brains that actually need ten hours of shut-eye.
  • Polarizing speakers: the roster includes figures like Jordan Peterson and Elon Musk; depending on your family's values, you might want to see who your kid is taking advice from.
  • Subscription pull: the free version is quite limited, and the premium push is strong—make sure your IAP settings are locked if you aren't ready to pay.
  • Gamified pressure: leaderboards and streaks can turn self-care into a competitive sport, which adds stress for some kids.

Conversation Starters

  • "Which speaker actually makes you want to get moving, and which ones just sound like they're yelling?"
  • "Does listening to this stuff actually help you do the work, or does it just make you feel like you've done the work?"
  • "How do you tell the difference between good advice and someone just trying to sell you a 'high-performer' lifestyle?"
  • "If you woke up to a motivational alarm every day for a week, do you think it would change your mood or just make you hate that speech?"

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