The Giant Killers Mindset

Odette

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Bad Coffee Podcast by Money Safe. I’m Odette, here with the lovely Beatrix. We’re your steadfast guides on wealth, mindset, and, well, a better cup of coffee—or at least we try our best every week.

Beatrix

That’s right, Odette. Hopefully the chat’s better than the coffee. Today we’re diving into something a wee bit legendary—The Giant Killers Mindset. If you’re facing anything bigger than yourself these days, listen up: this is for you.

Odette

The inspiration for today, as some of you might have guessed, is the famous story of David and Goliath. I think, growing up in Scotland, we all sort of heard about it. But, Beatrix, you had the full biblical-schooling over in England, didn’t you?

Beatrix

Oh, absolutely. The youngest son, David, just thirteen at the time—no one’s pick for hero, really. Yet he goes up against Goliath, this seasoned warrior, and completely changes the game. I always thought it was fascinating how he didn’t let his status or age get in the way. Everyone else saw a boy, but he saw an opportunity. If that’s not a mindset shift, I don’t know what is.

Odette

Exactly. And you know, the thing I really love about this story is how David created space—not just physical, but mental and emotional space. He didn’t just rush in with blind courage. He looked at the giant, got a sense of what he was dealing with, and found the giant’s weaknesses. Sort of, see the bigger picture before launching your stone, right?

Beatrix

Totally. And it’s super relevant for anyone tuning in—because we all have giants in our lives. Financial, emotional, maybe even those family-sized ones no one wants to talk about at the dinner table. It’s about not letting the size of the problem dictate your next move.

Beatrix

So, let’s get into these mindset advantages. I mean, if we don’t create some space from our ‘giant’, emotions can make things blurry. You can’t strategise or plan if you’re glued right up to the problem, panicking, can you?

Odette

No, and that’s such a simple idea but so hard in practice. It’s like—you’re so wrapped up, you can’t see other options. Sometimes just stepping back, even if it’s for a few minutes, helps you see the giant for what it really is, and maybe spot a weak point. I think we talked about something similar when we tackled judgment and fear in our episode about the third staffer, right? So many miss opportunities because they’re too tangled up in them.

Beatrix

Oh yes, and not just that—knowing what your giant fights with, and what its limitations are. Like Goliath had huge strength, but he was heavy, slow, and couldn’t react as fast to a stone flying at his head. Translate that to our lives—maybe your financial “giant” looks strong, but maybe it’s not prepared for the tech changes you can use to your advantage. See? There’s always a way to swing your own strength into play.

Odette

That’s a great point. And, you know, David didn’t let others put their limitations on him. All those voices saying, “you’re too small, you can’t do it”—he just brushed them off. That’s something I wish we all did more. If you can own your story, and walk into the room with power and authority—even when you don’t feel it—it creates the possibility for a very different outcome.

Beatrix

Yes! It’s about telling the giant what’s going to happen, rather than letting it dictate what you do. No dithering, no permission slips—just swinging your stone, so to speak, and letting that action do the talking. I loved that detail from the story: David didn’t hesitate. He had a plan and went for it. Sometimes we just need to stop second-guessing, eh?

Odette

Absolutely, sometimes you’ve got to execute the plan and not get bogged down in “what if.” That applies whether it’s a financial investment, a career leap, or making changes for your health. Anyone listening, whatever your “giant” is—family, money, work, or wellbeing—it’s worth getting clear on your plan and then actually following through.

Odette

So, let’s get practical. What steps can someone actually take to develop this kind of mindset, Beatrix?

Beatrix

Right, so, step one: pause and assess. Anyone can do this—when you’re feeling overwhelmed by a “giant”, allow yourself space to look at it from all angles. Sometimes, just writing down what the challenge actually is helps shrink it a bit, if that makes sense.

Odette

And then I’d say, get curious about your “giant’s” limitations—don’t just look at how scary it is. Maybe your financial problem is that you’ve got debt, but the limitation is, say, the interest rate isn’t as high as you thought. Or your career giant seems huge, but there’s one skill you can work on this month to chip away at it.

Beatrix

I love that. And don’t underestimate what you bring to the fight, either. David was underestimated by everyone—including himself, probably! Your unique skills, your network, your willingness to do what others won’t—those are your stones. And you only need one. Sometimes we overcomplicate and think we need a full armoury, when really it’s that one focused effort.

Odette

Yeah, and once you’ve spotted that, take the shot—don’t hesitate forever. I know some of you listening have giants you’ve been battling for months, maybe years. It’s OK to be scared, but don’t let that stop you. Like we talked about with Jim Rohn’s wisdom a few episodes back, it’s the small, decisive actions that lead to bigger breakthroughs. It all adds up.

Beatrix

Absolutely. Each challenge you face is a chance to build that winning mindset, little by little. It won’t always look like a dramatic victory on day one, but that’s not really the point. Progress over perfection, hey?

Odette

Too right. And remember—it doesn’t matter what your giant is. What matters is that you’re willing to stand up, assess, find the weak spot, and then move. That’s the start of everything transformative, in business or in life.

Beatrix

Well, thanks for sharing a cup with us as we tackled giants today. I hope this has encouraged you to rethink whatever you’re facing and find a new way forward. If you enjoyed this, stay tuned for more from the Digital Wealth Series and our Money Safe community—so many stories and strategies left to share.

Odette

Absolutely. And hey, if this episode resonated—or even if you’ve just got a cheeky giant you want to talk about—connect with us, or check out the blog at talkingstartups.wixsite.com/money-safe. Loads more to come. Beatrix, always a pleasure sharing this space with you.

Beatrix

Pleasure’s all mine, Odette. And thanks everyone for making us part of your day. Until next time, take care, be bold, and… mind those giants. See you soon, Odette.

Odette

See you, Beatrix. And thanks to all our listeners—keep aiming for your next breakthrough. Bye for now!