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Okay, DREAM THINK DOers… get ready! Because today's guest is creating a new and inspiring path when it comes to embracing curiosity, thinking differently, and doing life in bold and unconventional ways. We're talking with Anne-Laure Le Cunff. Anne-Laure is a powerhouse neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and the brilliant mind behind Ness Labs—a platform dedicated to helping people to think better, learn faster, and work happier.  Her weekly newsletter inspires over 100,000 curious minds, diving into the science of creativity, lifelong learning, and mindful productivity. But that's just the beginning! Anne-Laure (Ann-Lor) is also the author of the new book… Tiny Experiments—a game-changing book that challenges us to ditch rigid goals, embrace uncertainty, and turn our lives into a series of small but powerful experiments. She's currently researching the neuroscience of curiosity and adaptability at King's College London—digging into how different brains learn in different ways.  And before all this? She was at Google, leading digital health projects and shaping the future of wellbeing through tech. Her work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, Financial Times, WIRED… and more. She's lived in Paris, New York, Tokyo, and London… and whether she's researching, writing, or challenging how we think about success—one thing's for sure… she's living a life of dreaming bigger, thinking better, and DOing life with more curiosity, freedom, and fun! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Resources Mentioned: Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World – Get the book on Amazon

Today's guest is Joe Byerly.  He's a rising voice in leadership and the founder of: “From the Green Notebook” — a podcast and blog that's been inspiring leaders inside and outside the military for over a decade.  Joe spent 20+ years in the U.S. Army, earning prestigious honors like: the Legion of Merit, multiple Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award… all while leading teams in high-stakes environments.  But what sets Joe apart is his philosophy: leadership isn't about grinding harder or always pushing to extremes.  Instead, Joe believes in AND teaches self-awareness, daily habits, and lifelong learning as the keys to real… sustainable growth. In 2013, Joe started the “From the Green Notebook” as a blog about military-oriented leadership lessons… and he certainly wasn't trying to be an “influencer.” He started it because he saw a need. Well… it quickly became popular inside and outside military… attracting over two million visitors. Then… in 2020, Joe launched the “From the Green Notebook” podcast and it's now in the top 1% of all podcasts. Joe interviews top military and world leaders, bestselling authors, Super Bowl-winning athletes, and Grammy-nominated recording artists. You'll want to check it out! Whether you're a seasoned leader or just getting started, Joe's down-to-earth, actionable approach will inspire you to lead with empathy, resilience, and intention. Let's dive in! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here IN THIS EPISODE: Whether you're leading teams, navigating a transition, or just looking to grow personally and professionally, Joe's practical insights on reading, writing, and reflection will inspire and equip you to lead with empathy, resilience, and intentionality. In this episode, we cover: What the Green Notebook symbolizes — and why it matters so much for leaders Why Joe believes leadership starts with self-leadership The simple (but uncommon!) daily practices that fuel sustainable growth How to build a life (and career) around your purpose, not your title Joe's tactical tips for reading 40+ books a year without burnout His daily journaling practice that boosts self-awareness and leadership performance How From the Green Notebook grew from a personal blog into a global leadership movement RESOURCES & MORE ABOUT JOE: FromTheGreenNotebook.com — Joe's blog and podcast Instagram: @fromthegreennotebook Podcast: From the Green Notebook — wherever you listen to podcasts: https://fromthegreennotebook.com/podcasts/ We Want to Hear From YOU!

In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews welcomes back the incredible Amberly Lago! Amberly is a true powerhouse of resilience, inspiration, and grit. She's been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, and in magazines like Shape, Fit Pregnancy, and Health & Disability Magazine—all because of her amazing journey of overcoming adversity. After surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, enduring 34 surgeries, and navigating the challenges of chronic pain, Amberly has redefined her life with perseverance, faith, and radical self-care. Now, she's back with a brand-new best-selling book: "Joy Through the Journey"—a deeply personal guide to finding and sustaining joy, even in the midst of life's challenges. In this episode, Mitch and Amberly dive into: ✔️ The turning points and mindset shifts that helped her reclaim joy ✔️ The wake-up call moment that made her realize she was burning out ✔️ The small but powerful steps we can all take to protect our energy ✔️ Why joy and pain can coexist—and how to cultivate joy daily ✔️ The importance of self-care, gratitude, and connection in the journey to happiness This episode is packed with real talk, inspiring stories, and practical strategies that will help you spark joy in your own life. Don't miss it! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Resources & Links

Jo Franco is a powerhouse multilingual content creator, writer, and entrepreneur who's all about turning curiosity into action.  You might know her as one of the lead travel presenters on Netflix's The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, where she helps us to explore the globe through the lens of understanding…  cultural connection… and crazy cool rentals. But that's just the beginning!  Jo's a self-taught language maestro who's conquered seven languages—yep, seven! AND she's used her love of words, language and culture to inspire over a million subscribers on YouTube and countless listeners through her hit podcasts: Not Your Average Jo and Money Baggage.  NOW… she's also the bestselling author of Fluentish - a wildly innovative language learning planner and journal. And speaking of journaling… Jo's also the founder of JoClub—a journaling school… that's become a global movement.  She's a relentless advocate for blending creativity, community, and curiosity to live a bold and intentional life. Jo's story is a testament to what happens when you dream big, think differently, and DO the work.  CONNECT WITH Jo Franco:

In this inspiring episode, Mitch Matthews dives into the power of RESET Week 2025 – the third week of January – as the perfect time to refocus, redefine, and realign your goals.  Mitch digs into the GET Method – a simple yet powerful framework for creating momentum and making this your best year yet.  If you're ready to start 2025… FRESH… your way… this episode is packed with actionable strategies, uplifting stories, and encouragement to get started! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why RESET Week Matters: Mitch shares why the first two weeks of January aren't the best for setting goals and how the third week offers a chance to reset and start fresh. He also reframes “Blue Monday” as an opportunity to spark hope and action. The Science Behind Reset Week: Mitch explores fascinating studies on gratitude and how it impacts serotonin, dopamine, and overall happiness – even lasting beyond the practice itself! The GET Method: A practical framework to help you focus and take intentional steps toward your dreams: Gratitude: Why starting with gratitude rewires your brain for success. Experiences: How shifting focus to desired experiences (not just goals) creates clarity and freedom. Tactics: The importance of small but significant steps, experimenting, and embracing the scientific method. Real Stories, Real Impact: Mitch shares moving stories from his own life and listeners' transformations, including the power of focusing on experiences, like finding joy or health, and seeing unexpected results unfold. Key Takeaways: Permission to Reset: January 1 isn't your only chance to start fresh. Whether you're listening during Reset Week or later in the year, now is the right time to begin. Gratitude's Ripple Effect: Writing letters of gratitude (even unsent!) can change your outlook, reduce anxiety, and improve mental health. Focus on Experiences: Asking “What experiences do I want more of this year?” can remove the pressure of traditional goal-setting while opening new doors. Tactical Action: Small, intentional actions—like planning a vacation or sending a thank-you note—can have a big impact on your mindset and momentum. Resources & Links Mentioned: Listen in to the DTD episode that kicked off RESET WEEK three years ago: https://mitchmatthews.com/346/  Listen to last year's RESET WEEK episode: mitchmatthews.com/391/  Gratitude List Research: Learn about the study that reveals how a simple gratitude practice can transform your brain and outlook. Vacation Phenomenon: Discover how planning and anticipating experiences can be as rewarding as the experience itself. Your Challenge: Pick one thing: Something you're grateful for. An experience you want more of this year. A small but significant tactic to try. Share your answer (or share all three) in a comment below!  I can't wait to hear from YOU!!! And hey… let's make 2025 your best year yet!   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:00 Introduction to Episode 415 and the concept of Reset Week, the third week of January dedicated to starting fresh. 1:00 Why traditional New Year's resolutions fail and why Reset Week offers a better approach to set meaningful goals. 2:00 Reset Week isn't tied to January—listen anytime for a fresh start, as Mitch emphasizes divine timing for discovering this episode. 3:00 The science behind "Blue Monday," the third Monday of January, and why Reset Week reclaims this time for positivity and renewal. 6:00 Introduction to the GET Method: Gratitude, Experiences, and Tactics, as a strategy for clarity and action in the new year. 7:00 Mitch revisits the power of gratitude with recent studies, including the impact of gratitude letters on mental health. 13:00 Gratitude's role in rewiring the brain to combat worry and stress, engaging the prefrontal cortex for better decision-making. 18:00 Experiences: Shifting focus from abstract dreams to tangible experiences and how this approach helps reduce pressure. 25:00 Personal stories about using experiences to spark motivation, including a woman who focused on “being happier” and lost 100 pounds. 32:00 Tactics: Employing small but significant experiments to create meaningful change, inspired by the scientific method. 40:00 Mitch emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process while pursuing growth, comparing it to the “vacation phenomenon.” 45:00 Encouragement to connect on social media for daily Reset Week activities and share your progress. 49:00 Mitch's Minute: Live intentionally, embrace gratitude, pursue experiences, and take small steps toward your goals to make this your best year yet.

Today we're talking with Patti B. Johnson… a renowned expert in change management and strategic communications.  Patti is the founder and former CEO of PeopleResults, a consulting firm she launched and led for over 18 years… culminating in a successful private equity acquisition last year. She's also the author of the bestseller…  “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life!” In the book… Patti offers actionable strategies for initiating meaningful change in both your professional life and in your life… life. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors and her writing… Patti also hosts the podcast Be a Wave Maker: Conversations on Change. Her insights have been featured in major publications like  The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Fast Company.  She's inspiring and equipping people to lead change wherever it's needed…  and I'm excited for this conversation. ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!   Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here  Find it on Spotify: Click here  Find it on Anchor: Click here  Find it on Google: Click here Episode Summary: Change can be daunting, exciting, and messy all at once, but it's also where innovation and growth begin. In this episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews dives into a conversation with Patti B Johnson, change expert, entrepreneur, and best-selling author of Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life.  Together, they explore actionable strategies for navigating and initiating meaningful change in your work and personal life. Whether you're facing change that chose you or seeking to create waves intentionally, this episode has the insights you need. What You'll Learn: How to Identify Your Wave: Discover how to focus your energy on changes that truly matter—whether it's a dream you've chosen or a wave that found you. Overcoming Fear: Learn Patti's tips for tackling imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-doubt so you can move forward with confidence. The Power of Think, Know, Do: Understand Patti's unique framework to ensure you're prepared, informed, and ready to act with impact. Momentum Builders: Find out how to maintain momentum and celebrate progress to avoid burnout during big changes. Surrounding Yourself with Wave Makers: Hear inspiring strategies for creating an "idea circle" and leveraging collaboration to amplify your efforts. Why You'll Love It: Patti brings decades of experience as a change strategist, entrepreneur, and leader, sharing wisdom and practical examples that will inspire you to embrace change as a force for good. Plus, Mitch and Patti's conversation is filled with humor, humility, and actionable advice—making it a must-listen for dreamers, doers, and wave makers alike. Links & Resources: Get Patti's book: Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life → [Click here] Check out Patti's podcast: Be a Wave Maker: Conversations on Change Learn more about Patti and her work → [PattiBJohnson.com] RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: If you like this episode… we think you'll dig these too! Bestselling Author and Successful Entrepreneur - Jamie Kern Lima on Dumping The Doubt!  (Click Here) The Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels: “This Might Surprise You!” (Click Here) Poet, Author and Emmy-Award Winning TV Producer - Dr. Donny Jackson: “Bet On Yourself!” (Click Here) Join the Conversation: What's the wave you want to create? Share your thoughts and takeaways from this episode on social media with #DreamThinkDo and #BeAWaveMaker. And… hey… I'm curious (as always!).   What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that clicked? More importantly… what's something you're going to experiment with as a result of hearing from Patti? Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 Mitch introduces Episode 414 with a focus on navigating change and making waves in life and work. 1:00 Introduction of Patti B. Johnson, author of Make Waves and founder of People Results. 2:00 Patti shares her journey from corporate consulting to launching and selling her successful business. 4:00 Discussion on identifying your "wave"—choosing meaningful changes to focus on. 7:00 Patti explains the balance between solving problems intentionally and avoiding chaos for chaos' sake. 10:00 Advice for leaders on narrowing focus and prioritizing impactful changes. 13:00 Strategies for navigating fears, including identifying specific fears and starting with manageable steps. 17:00 Mitch shares insights on creating a safe environment for progress and learning from mistakes. 19:00 Patti introduces her "Think, Know, Do" framework for achieving meaningful change. 22:00 Examples of how the framework works in practice, including Patti's entrepreneurial journey. 28:00 Discussion on building and sustaining momentum through strategic milestones and celebrating progress. 32:00 Importance of acknowledging setbacks and staying adaptable while persisting toward goals. 35:00 Patti highlights the value of creating an "idea circle" and involving others early in the change process. 37:00 Example of a collaborative idea dinner that generated support and actionable insights for a new business. 40:00 Mitch's Minute: Reflections on Patti's "Think, Know, Do" framework and its synergy with Dream Think Do. Encouragement to embrace intentional, meaningful change and celebrate progress.

We're talking with… Jason Silver.  Jason has founded multiple companies… but he's also quick to point out that he's also the proud founder of two kids! (He has two boys!)    He was able to play a key role scaling Airbnb in its earlier days.  And… his most recent endeavor has been on the forefront of our current AI revolution… and he was in AI before it was the cool thing to do!  Jason will tell you that he gets his biggest thrill by helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work.  But he'll also be quick to point out that parenting AND surfing come in at the top of the list too! Today, Jason advises a startup portfolio valued in the billions on how to build great… lasting companies that people actually enjoy working for.  And… he's just written a book called, Your Grass is Greener Use What You Have. Get What You Want... At Work and In Life. Your Grass Is Greener is not about how to find your purpose or find a mythical new job you're somehow you're supposed to enjoy for the rest of your career. Instead, it's about how to transform your approach to work so ANY job will instantly get better… in real world ways! And we're going to dive into THAT today!   MORE INFO ON JASON SILVER GET JASON'S BOOK: CLICK HERE MORE ABOUT JASON: http://www.yourgrassisgreener.com FIND JASON ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silverjay/   HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING A LIFE COACH? Seriously… have you ever thought about launching your own Life Coaching or Success Coaching business… but you've wondered how to do it?  Well… we've got you covered! Check out “The 5 Critical Questions” training!  It will get you the five most important questions you need to ask yourself in order to launch YOUR own Six-Figure Coaching Practice!  Grab the training here: www.MitchMatthews.com/5CQ    ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… be sure to check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS.”   It's designed for Coaches and Speakers and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   IN THIS EPISODE… YOU WILL LEARN: Jason's Journey: How he went from feeling uninspired at work to discovering a passion for his role, without switching companies or positions. Mindset Shifts for Job Satisfaction: Why happiness at work often begins with mindset, and how to start seeing your job in a new light. Practical Tips for Enjoying Work: Jason's top strategies for increasing job satisfaction, such as setting small goals, creating meaningful interactions with coworkers, and finding purpose in everyday tasks. Making faster decisions: The one question that will help you to make faster(and better) decisions! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: 3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump! - An interview with Bestselling Author Antonio Neves: mitchmatthews.com/241/ Follow YOUR Curiosity - An interview with PAKA founder, Kris Cody: mitchmatthews.com/396/ Embracing your True Identity and Living Fearlessly - An inspiring interview with Jamie Winship: mitchmatthews.com/394/     I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!?  What did you think of Jason's great questions? More importantly… I'm curious. (Like always!)   What strategy or question resonated with you?   More specifically… what's something (BIG or small) YOU want to try as a result?    Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now!   They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I'm rooting for you! Mitch   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 Mitch introduces Episode 413, titled “Unlocking Your Potential: Asking the Right Questions to 10X Your Results.” 0:21 Mitch shares excitement about tools for immediate use, especially for overcoming burnout and improving decision-making. 1:00 Promotion of Mitch's “Five Critical Questions” training, available at his website. 3:00 Introduction of guest Jason Silver, a successful entrepreneur and author of Your Grass is Greener. 4:35 Jason shares his journey from scaling Airbnb to being at the forefront of the AI industry. 6:00 Jason discusses his book's message about transforming any job by changing how we approach tasks. 8:30 First tactic: Align tasks with enjoyment to increase productivity and job satisfaction. 11:00 Jason describes an exercise to identify enjoyable tasks versus daily activities. 14:00 Discussion on avoiding “best practices” that don't align with personal strengths. 17:20 Jason shares a practical sentence to help people frame requests to align work with strengths. 20:00 Mitch and Jason discuss the power of intentional decision-making. 24:00 Jason explains the question “Whose decision is this?” as a key to faster decisions. 28:30 Discussion on the importance of clear roles in decision-making processes. 32:00 Jason talks about identifying opportunities with the question: “What would need to be true?” 35:00 Story of applying this question at Airbnb to achieve near-10x results. 39:00 Discussion on how this question overcomes “can't” statements to find solutions. 42:00 Mitch's Minute: Mitch reflects on the power of asking “What would need to be true?” and encourages listeners to apply this question to their own big goals.  

Have you ever told yourself, “I'll start working on THAT once I'm done with this big project!”  Or… “I'm really going to get started on that goal once we're on the other side of the holidays.”  Or… “I'm really going to start making time for ME… once I get this off my plate.” Ever been there?  Well… if you're like me (and many of my Coaching Clients)... you tell yourself that but THEN… on the other side of that project… the holidays… or getting that thing off your plate… something else fills that time and you never get started on the thing you REALLY want to do… experience or achieve. Yup… that phenomenon is what we call “The Illusion of Future Time.” And in THIS episode we not only talk about “The Illusion of Future Time” and how it can sneak in and kill your big dreams and goals… before you even get started. But we also dig into tools to help you to BEAT the “Future Time Illusion!” It's a deep dive!  That means it's just you and me!  And we are going to have fun.  So let's get to it! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: I give my conversation with Yoga expert James Miller a shout out!  So if you want to check that out… you can listen in here: mitchmatthews.com/248   Want some help with setting goals and making them STICK? Join me for an episode called “How to Set Goals that will STICK!:” mitchmatthews.com/107  Don't forget to check out my most recent conversation with Chase Jarvis about breaking free from the “Half-Lived Life:” www.mitchmatthews.com/411 ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS:  Remember… you can now check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here MORE ON THIS EPISODE: START SMALL: If I could give you 40 hours to work on THAT THING... would you take it? REMEMBER: 15 minutes a day + 5 days a week + 52 weeks a year = 65 hours over a year. 15 minutes doesn't feel like enough to a PERFECTIONIST! So… watch out for the "PERFECTIONIST DILEMA" KEY:  “Don't focus on PERFECTION... focus on PROGRESS!” Avoid the "Figure It Out Fallacy:" Agree with yourself to FIGURE IT OUT AS YOU GO! Ask yourself... "Who can I be learning from?" Pablo Picasso said,  "Action is the foundations key to all success." LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! Okay… THIS was fun.  But I'm curious (as always!).   What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that resonated with YOU? More importantly… what's something you're going to try with as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… share this with a friend and ask them to join you on the journey of beating the “Illusion of Future Time” and get started on that BIG DREAM or GOAL… right now! Let's do this!   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 - Introduction to the concept of "The Illusion of Future Time." 1:26 - Mitch shares a story of a recent coaching client struggling with feeling "stuck" despite outward success. 2:39 - Discussion on the Dream, Think, Do framework and the importance of taking intentional action. 5:02 - Breaking down the illusion that we'll have more time in the future. 6:07 - "The Future Time Illusion" defined as a false belief that leads to delaying meaningful pursuits. 8:05 - The challenge of waiting for retirement or the "perfect time" to start big dreams. 10:20 - First strategy: Start small with as little as 15 minutes a day to make progress on big goals. 15:16 - Mitch shares inspiring stories of individuals who achieved significant progress by starting small. 18:13 - The "Perfectionist Dilemma" and the importance of focusing on progress, not perfection. 21:09 - Second strategy: Avoid the "Figure It Out Fallacy," recognizing that learning happens as you go. 24:00 - Emphasizing the value of celebrating small wins to avoid burnout and stay motivated. 27:26 - Story from a speaker mastermind on how recognizing small wins fuels long-term success. 28:45 - The power of storytelling in effective communication and connecting with others. 30:21 - Final strategy: "Who Can I Be Learning From?" to accelerate growth by seeking mentors. 34:46 - Reminder to give yourself permission to get additional training in areas of interest. 37:00 - Quoting Pablo Picasso: "Action is the foundation key to all success." 38:15 - Encouragement to take small but consistent actions rather than waiting for perfection. 40:12 - Wrapping up with the classic story of "The Tortoise and the Hare" to illustrate consistent, steady progress. 41:08 - Mitch's final message: Start now, invite friends, and make a daily commitment to work on dreams.

Chase Jarvis is back!  Chase is an award-winning artist, a serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author! He's also one of the most influential photographers of the past decade.  Chase's work has been featured in fine art shows across the USA, Europe and the Middle East… and he's created campaigns for brands like Apple, Nike, and Red Bull. In episode 236 of DREAM THINK DO… we talked with Chase about one of his other amazing books called “Creative Calling” which went on to be an instant bestseller! BUT… today… we're talking about his brand new book:  “Never Play it Safe - A practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity and a Life You Love!” In THIS book… Chase is challenging us to look at how we live.  It's packed with stories from some of the world's top performers… along with stories from ordinary people who have gone on to do extraordinary things! This book is your practical guide to dreaming bigger… thinking better and doing more of what you were put on the planet… so you can truly build the life you want! I'm excited for this convo… so let's get to it!     FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CHASE: Website: www.chasejarvis.com  Chase's New book: www.chasejarvis.com/book Find the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TRBuTr    RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Check out Chase's first time on DREAM THINK DO when we talked about how Creativity is not a skill. It's a habit! www.mitchmatthews.com/236  Check out Antonio Neves' most recent visit to DREAM THINK DO when we talked about the “5 Keys to Having Your BEST Day… daily!” www.mitchmatthews.com/410  If it's finally time to write YOUR next book… check out my most recent conversation with Lise Cartwright where we discuss the “3 Lesser-Known [but wildly important] reasons to write a book THIS YEAR! [And… 3 ways to get started fast!]” www.mitchmatthews.com/406        ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!   Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! It may not surprise you at all but I loved this convo!  Loved it. Chase brought great wisdom and some awesome stories! I'm curious (as always!).   What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that clicked? More importantly… what's something you're going to experiment with as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 Introduction with the quote: "Do not be afraid of death. Be afraid of the half-lived life." 1:00 Mitch introduces Chase Jarvis and his new book, Never Play It Safe: A Practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity, and a Life That You Love. 2:00 Chase shares his journey with CreativeLive and how it inspired the new book. 5:00 Chase reflects on the best things in life happening outside of your comfort zone. 7:00 Discussion on the illusion of safety and how real growth happens beyond "safe" choices. 8:30 Exploration of Helen Keller's quote: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." 10:00 Chase talks about being intentional in choosing the problems you want in life. 12:00 The seven levers to living fully, starting with directing your attention to what matters. 15:00 Chase discusses how writing the book helped him rediscover his path. 18:00 Focus on attention and creativity, and reclaiming both from modern distractions. 22:00 Story about Brené Brown and focusing on the opinions that truly matter. 25:00 Importance of daily clarity and journaling to guide your life's direction. 28:00 The significance of communication in pursuing a meaningful life. 31:00 Chase encourages listeners to take bold action toward their dreams. 42:00 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on avoiding the "half-lived life" and embracing bold decisions to live fully.  

Antonio Neves is back!  I could go on and on about Tony's achievements and here's just a short list! He's the founder of the Man Morning community! He's the author of the international bestselling book Stop Living on Autopilot Tony's an award-winning journalist (NBC, PBS, MTV Networks). He's a success coach for married professionals with kids! He's one of the best freeegin' keynote speakers in the world.   And he's an incredible husband to an amazing bride… and he's a loving dad to two beautiful kiddos! AND… as of today… he's a FIVE TIME GUEST on DREAM THINK DO! In the past… we've talked about: Surrounding yourself with the right people AND how to do that! We've talked throughs specific strategies to be a BOLDER… HAPPIER you! We've also dug into some of the surprising secrets of highly successful people! And… in the OG… one of the first podcast episodes I EVER recorded… we talked about how it's not about where you start… it's about where you intentionally put yourself. Whew… it's a LONG list and it represents some true GOLD.  I'll put links to all of them in the show notes… BUT lately… I've been seeing Tony get MORE done… on stages all over the country… on social media… showing up and offering up true wisdom and heart… AND I'm hearing about fun projects and cool stuff his family is doing… so I reached out and asked, “BROTHER… how are you getting all this done?” He shot me back a link to the coolest tool! It's a tool to help you plan your day… so you can have the best freeegin' day every day! So we're going to talk about what he's doing… step by step. So YOU can have your best day… daily.  It's not too crazy… if you know what you're doing!  Let's get to it! MORE ABOUT TONY NEVES: Tony's website: https://theantonioneves.com/ Tony's 1 PAGE PLANNER: 1-day planner Tony's “Stop Living on Auto-Pilot” bestselling book: Click here Man Morning: https://www.manmorning.com We talked about the surprising brain-health benefits of weightlifting.  Here's the study I was referencing: Click here EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this powerful and fun episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We'll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you'll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: “DTD” to get a VERY special discount!  It's time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don't miss out!  JOIN US! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Connect with People Who Will help you Live the Best Life: https://mitchmatthews.com/372/  3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump!: https://mitchmatthews.com/241/ Don't Rush The Mountain Top: www.mitchmatthews.com/077  It's Not About Where You Start!: www.mitchmatthews.com/004    ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click hereLET'S HEAR FROM YOU! It may not surprise you at all but I loved this convo!   Tony always brings the wisdom and the heart… and today was no exception! I'm curious (as always!).   What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that resonated?   More importantly… what's something you're going to experiment with as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Cassidyy Atkins is joining us. Cassidyy is a Media Strategist and Podcast Producer and she's been empowering and equipping Content Creators and Entrepreneurs for over a decade. She and her team help to produce hundreds of chart-topping shows on Apple!  (Podcasts like DREAM THINK DO… for example.) And she's helped produce content with people like Tony Robbins, Chalene Johnson, Pat Flynn and Michael Hyatt.. Cassidyy is a “secret weapon” because she's all about helping her clients to maximize every minute of their shows… through repurposing of their content for social media, online courses and more!  As a result, she's helped to generate millions of dollars for her Content Creators  Cassidyy is awesome at identifying trends and big opportunities that are around the corner… so I'm VERY excited to talk with her about the future of Podcasting… and why YOU… yes YOU… should think about jumping in! So let's get to it! MORE ABOUT CASSIDYY: Cassidyy Atkins' website: creativepodcastco.com Creativepodcastco on Insta: instagram.com/creativepodcastco CHECK OUT MITCH'S RECENT EPISODE on the “STATE OF THE UNION” of PODCASTING: https://mitchmatthews.com/401/ EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this episode. EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!  Click here to find out more about this incredible event!  (And remember… Cassidyy is going to be there!)  We'll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you'll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!   It's time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don't miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: You knew the question was coming.  So… let's get to it. How about YOU?  What questions (big or small) do YOU still have about the podcasting world… and/or starting your own podcast? Just think about it.  You could have a “limited release” podcast with just 10 episodes… but THAT would give you the excuse to have fun conversations with REALLY interesting people.   And it would be something that would allow you to spark really interesting convos at parties and networking events.   YOU could do it! So… as Cassidyy said, “Why not YOU!?!” Let's go! Leave a comment below or shoot us an email and let us know!   And hey… if you leave/send a question… I WILL get back to you! And seriously… we LOVE hearing from YOU!!! Let's do this! Mitch Minute By Minute: 0:02 Introduction to Episode 409 and the topic "Unleash Your Voice." 0:31 Mitch introduces Cassidyy Atkins, the podcast producer behind Dream Think Do, and shares how she's contributed to the podcast's success. 1:29 Cassidyy's journey as a media strategist and podcast producer, working with big names like Tony Robbins and Michael Hyatt. 2:21 Cassidyy's upcoming session at EncouragerCon, and Mitch shares a special discount code for listeners. 3:56 Cassidyy's unique approach to helping clients, including maximizing content and generating millions in revenue. 5:15 The power of podcasting for building connections with influential people and growing influence. 6:00 Discussion on how podcasting provides access to conversations with high-profile individuals and helps create a platform for important voices. 8:09 Mitch and Cassidyy talk about the benefits of podcasting as an excuse to have meaningful conversations with people you admire. 10:00 Cassidyy emphasizes that podcasting opens opportunities for anyone, no matter their setup, to connect with influential figures. 11:36 How podcasting creates a platform where you're not just gaining access but providing a valuable service for guests. 12:17 The positive impact of podcasting on influence and growing connections with audiences. 13:00 Mitch shares examples of how his podcasting journey led to conversations with prominent figures and deepened connections with his audience. 16:00 Cassidyy shares insights on the power of consistency in podcasting and the importance of speaking from conviction, not for likes or virality. 18:00 The need to overcome fears when starting a podcast and how that often mirrors internal struggles. 20:00 Mitch highlights the importance of going beyond the initial doubts and embracing podcasting as a tool for personal growth. 22:00 Discussion on how podcasting helps solidify your thoughts and builds clarity around your message and beliefs. 24:00 Podcasting as a "golden key" to unlocking new opportunities and deepening relationships with listeners. 28:00 Cassidyy shares the benefits of podcasting for content creators, coaches, and speakers in amplifying their message and repurposing content efficiently. 30:00 Mitch emphasizes how podcasting provides continuous engagement with listeners and helps solidify personal and business growth. 32:00 The role of podcasting in creating meaningful relationships with audiences and providing long-term value. 35:00 Mitch and Cassidyy discuss how podcasting is a low-risk, high-impact tool that allows for creative freedom and flexibility. 40:00 Cassidyy talks about the global reach of podcasts and how they allow creators to build communities around the world. 42:00 The importance of being authentic and allowing the podcasting platforms to help you find your people. 45:00 Mitch and Cassidyy discuss the stages of podcasting, starting with the "Should I?" phase and moving through messy beginnings to finding your voice and audience. 52:00 The power of podcasting in solidifying your voice and creating deep connections with listeners. 54:00 Discussion on finding your people and the surprising ways podcasting can connect you with an audience that resonates deeply with your message. 57:00 Cassidyy explains the freedom to create and repurpose content across multiple platforms, reducing the effort while amplifying the reach. 1:01:00 Finding the funding stage—when and how to monetize your podcast through sponsors, affiliates, and leveraging your business ecosystem. 1:08:00 The freedom to run stage—embracing the creative freedom podcasting provides and continuing to explore and evolve your content. 1:12:00 Cassidyy and Mitch emphasize the power of owning your RSS feed and the importance of free speech in the podcasting space. 1:14:00 Mitch's Minute: Final thoughts on podcasting as a tool for personal freedom and creative exploration.

How does someone land their dream job… right out of college? How does someone position themselves to create some of the biggest breakout products in the tech industry? How does someone walk alongside some of the most successful people in the world?  Well… that's what we're talking about in THIS episode… and you might be surprised to find that someone who's done just that will be quick to tell you that he wasn't motivated by ambition… but instead… by enthusiasm and passion. That's right. Tom Conrad is joining us!  Tom is living a true DREAM THINK DO life!  He dreamed of working for Apple as a kid… and pursued that goal.  While going to the University of Michigan… he secured an internship with Apple… and after a bold conversation… he wound up being recruited by Apple after graduating. In addition to his experience at Apple… Tom's been a vital part of some significant successes. For example… he was a co-creator and Chief Technology officer and Executive Vice President of Product at Pandora… which he helped take from zero to 80 million users. He was the VP of Product for Snap… where he worked side by side with Evan Spiegel. (If you don't know… Evan became the youngest billionaire in the world in 2015.) Tom's now the CEO for Zero… a metabolic health app which is on a mission to extend the lifespan and the health span of the human race.  He's helped the app to grow to almost 14 million users AND… sidebar… they have a 4.8 in the Apple store… with over 435,000 ratings… which is wildly impressive! Now… along with these big wins… Tom is also quick to point to some setbacks along the way.  And we'll talk about those as well… and what Tom learned from them!  It's a great conversation… so let's get to it! WHERE TO FIND TOM: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomconrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tconrad Zero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerolongevity A recent article Tom wrote on Medium: Click here EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this episode. EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We'll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you'll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It's time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don't miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! Tom's living the DREAM THINK DO life! He's stayed open and he's been willing to experiment and learn as he goes… and it's made all the difference!  It was incredible to learn from his journey! Okay… let's get to it!   You KNOW I'm going to ask… because I am ALWAYS curious about YOU and what YOU heard.   What's something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let me know. And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch Minute By Minute: 0:31 Mitch introduces Tom Conrad's impressive career in the tech industry, mentioning his roles at Apple, Pandora, and Snap. 1:29 Overview of Tom's journey, from working at Apple to his involvement in creating Pandora and becoming CEO of Zero. 2:21 How enthusiasm and passion, not ambition, can guide your career and open doors of opportunity. 3:00 How to save at EncouragerCon with a special discount for just Dream Think Do listeners! 4:00 Tom reflects on his childhood dream of working at Apple and how it became a reality. 5:15 Discussion on Tom's internship at Apple and the bold move he made to secure his dream job. 7:06 Tom talks about the impact of that bold conversation and how it led to a job offer. 8:09 Mitch and Tom discuss the importance of taking risks and having bold conversations to achieve career goals. 10:00 Tom shares his early career experiences at Micro Center, which helped build his confidence. 12:00 Tom emphasizes the role of passion over ambition in guiding his career path. 13:00 Tom discusses how serendipity and being in the right place at the right time contributed to his success. 15:00 Mitch highlights Tom's success in building Pandora from the ground up to 80 million users. 18:00 Tom shares the story of joining Savage Beast (later Pandora) after a bold conversation with the CEO. 20:00 Tom reflects on the setbacks he faced during his career and what he learned from those experiences. 22:00 Discussion about Tom's work at Pandora and the importance of creating a simple user experience with cutting-edge algorithms. 24:00 Tom shares his journey of learning from failures, like his experience with Quibi, and how he turned them into lessons. 28:00 Tom and Mitch discuss the importance of perseverance even when faced with setbacks and challenges. 30:00 Tom talks about his current role as CEO of Zero and his mission to improve people's health and longevity. 32:00 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on the importance of staying passionate, taking bold steps, and learning from both successes and failures.

Today… we're talking with one of my favorite humans… Calina Mishay. Cal… first joined me… way back… on episode 185.  And if you follow Cal… you know she's doing some amazing work as an artist based in Texas.   She grew up in a small town and overcame a lot!  She started to build a flourishing art career and then a few years ago, Cal expanded her work and started tackling urban street art… making these amazing 3 story-high murals in small towns around the US.  As she's been doing it… she's also infusing new life into these small towns where she's doing these murals… and she's been uncovering all these amazing stories and hidden gems in these small towns too. And guess what? NOW Cal is bringing these stories to the world through her brand new TV show called… “Cal's Hometown Revival!” It's been a heck of a journey to get here…  I'm soooo excited for this conversation… so let's get to it!   LINKS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CAL: Cal's TV SHOW: https://www.calshometownrevival.com/ Cal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calinamishay/ Cal's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Calinamishay/   CAL'S PAST DTD EPISODE: Be sure to check out Cal's first time on DREAM THINK DO: Painting BIG WALLS and BREAKING through BIG FEARS with Calina Mishay! www.mitchmatthews.com/185 EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We'll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you'll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It's time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don't miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch's “other” PODCAST called:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!  But then again… I ALWAYS love talking with people who are out there living the DREAM THINK DO life… and that's Cal!  She took two things she's passionate about BIG ART and SMALL TOWNS and combined them to make something magical!  And now… there's going to be a TV show about it! It's soooo awesome! Okay… let's get to it!   You KNOW I'm going to ask… because I am curious.   What's something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch   Minute By Minute: 0:31 The story of reconnecting with Calina on the anniversary of her previous episode. 1:29 Calina's achievements over the past six years, combining her passions for big art and small towns into a new TV show. 2:21 Introduction of Calina's new TV show that combines her art and small-town revitalization. 2:44 How to save on EncouragerCon! Discount code just for Dream Think Do listeners. 5:15 Calina's journey from episode 185 to now, including her work as a muralist. 6:00 Calina's background and early life in a small town in Texas. 7:06 Calina's transition from college to becoming a successful muralist. 8:09 The impact of Calina's murals on small towns and the community. 10:00 Calina's experience of bringing her murals to small towns and the connections she made. 11:36 The creation and impact of Calina's first mural in her hometown. 12:00 The importance of community and support in Calina's journey. 12:17 Calina's commitment to making her supporters proud. 13:00 The significant role of small towns in Calina's career and TV show. 15:00 The inspiration and journey behind Calina's TV show. 16:00 The organic development of the TV show and the support from her community. 18:00 The passion and grassroots nature of Calina's TV show. 19:00 The challenges and joys of filming the first episodes of the TV show. 20:00 The spontaneity and authenticity of the show. 21:00 Calina's experience of being out of her comfort zone during filming. 22:00 The importance of capturing genuine moments and stories in the show. 24:00 Calina's approach to celebrating small towns and the people within them. 26:00 The potential for the TV show to inspire and impact others. 28:00 The vision for future seasons and highlighting other artists and muralists. 30:00 Calina's viral Instagram post and the story behind it. 32:00 Calina's personal journey of faith and finding peace. 34:00 The impact of God's love on Calina's life and work. 36:00 The mission of the TV show to spread love, positivity, and the importance of small-town stories. 38:00 The significance of grassroots support and community involvement in the show's success. 40:00 How listeners can support Calina's show and get involved. 42:00 Calina's encouragement for others to pursue their dreams and believe in themselves. 44:00 Mitch's Minute: Key thoughts and take aways! Final thoughts on Calina's story, the power of small-town connections, and the importance of taking steps towards big dreams.  

Lise Cartwright is BACK!!!  I'm so excited for this. Since Lise Cartwright has been on DREAM THINK DO 3 times… you probably remember that she's a bestselling nonfiction author of ______ 37 books! She's also a true business strategist and coach. If you ask her… she'll tell you… she's obsessed with helping creatives grow an online business they love!  She's the founder of Hustle & Groove… which is a powerful online resource for helping you grow a profitable business with ease.  Through her books, memberships, and coaching… she's helped thousands of people on their journey to developing a business that's easy, fun, and profitable. AND… I'm VERY honored and excited to say that she'll be one of our AMAZING speakers at EncouragerCON this year!  She spoke last year… but we had to do her talk remotely… and even though she wasn't in the room… she blew people away! But this year… she's going to be BE IN THE HOUSE!!!   And I can't flippin' wait! To tide me over until EncouragerCON… I wanted to have Lise back on DREAM THINK DO and I can't wait.   So let's get started!   MORE INFO ON LISE: website: www.hustleandgroove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisecartwrightnz Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/lisecarter  EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We'll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you'll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It's time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don't miss out!  JOIN US!   Check out Mitch's “other” PODCAST called:    ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   LISE CARTWRIGHT ON PAST DTD EPISODES: The Secret Solution to Worry: www.mitchmatthews.com/189  Breaking out and Creating More of the LIFE You WANT: www.mitchmatthews.com/110  The $1000 / Month Side Hustle: www.mitchmatthews.com/015  LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!  But then again… I ALWAYS love talking with Lise! She's created a true DREAM THINK DO life and I love it! Okay… let's get to it!  You KNOW I'm going to ask… because I am curious.   What's something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! - Mitch Minute By Minute:  0:00 Introduction to Episode 404 and welcoming Lise Cartwright. 0:25 Get to know Lise! (Yes, she really did write 48 books!) 1:16 Discussion on Lise's work in helping creatives grow an online business through her platform, Hustle and Groove. 3:00 A look into Lise's upcoming session at EncouragerCon and how you can get in the room! 4:00 Lise talks about her writing journey, starting in 2014, and achieving 48 books in 10 years. 5:18 Discussion on the importance of publishing a book for connection with your audience. 6:28 Lise emphasizes that having a book allows you to connect with people in a deeper way compared to social media. 7:50 Books offer a unique opportunity to reach people who prefer different learning methods (reading over audio or video). 9:00 Writing a book can help solidify your thoughts and beliefs, providing clarity and focus. 10:00 Lise discusses the strategy of breaking a longer book into a series of shorter books to cater to shorter attention spans. 11:18 The advantage of self-publishing is the flexibility to structure your book in a way that best serves your audience. 13:00 Lise's recent strategy involved breaking one book into five smaller books, including workbooks, to provide practical exercises and actionable steps. 15:00 Books can serve as a stepping stone to more extensive programs or coaching, helping people engage with your content at different levels. 16:30 The importance of meeting your audience where they are and offering them content that is easy to digest and apply. 18:00 Discussion on the concept of "airplane books" - books that are short enough to be read on a single flight, providing quick and impactful insights. 20:00 Encouragement to mine existing content (blog posts, social media, emails) to create a book, making the process more manageable. 21:00 Using modern tools to transcribe spoken content into written form, making book writing accessible even for those who prefer speaking over writing. 22:00 Example of using Zoom to record content that can be transcribed and edited into a book. 24:00 Lise's recent book took five hours to create by repurposing existing content and organizing it effectively. 26:00 The benefits of creating multiple books to provide continuous engagement and value to your audience. 28:00 Lise's excitement about attending EncouragerCon in person this year for deeper connection and engagement. 30:00 Mitch's Minute: Final thoughts on the importance of not waiting for a "perfect" idea to write a book - just start with your unique perspective.

Jon Housholder is our guest!  Jon is the co-owner of Unrivaled Films. He writes… directs… edits and produces critically acclaimed and beloved documentaries and docuseries for major streaming services and the big TV networks. Unrivaled Films also creates viral music videos AND they've created some of the coolest TV commercials for big brands that have been shown around the world! He's won multiple emmys and he's been able to interview and work with some of the biggest names in NASCAR, professional sports and Hollywood! And… most importantly… he's married to his dream girl (LIZ) and they two beautiful kiddos. We're going to talking CREATIVITY… FOCUS… TRUST… and going after BIG DREAMS! Let's do this! MORE ABOUT JON HOUSHOLDER: Jon's Unrivaled Films: https://www.unrivaledfilms.co Unrivaled Films Sizzle Reel: UNRIVALED FILMS - SHOW REEL from Unrivaled Films on Vimeo. Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonhousholder Unrivaled Films in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unrivaled.films EncouragerCON 2024 Mitch mentioned EncouragerCON to kick off this awesome episode.   YOU might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We'll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you'll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It's time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don't miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!   Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome to Episode 403! Mitch Matthews introduces the episode and topics. 1:27 How To Save On EncouragerCon Tickets! Details on EncouragerCon focus areas: reach, revenue, and rest. 4:01 Guest Introduction: John Householder Introduction of John Householder, co-owner of Unrivaled Films. 5:57 Current Projects and Short Film: The Jukebox Discussion on current projects and the narrative short film, The Jukebox. 10:58 Focus in Documentary Production Importance of focus in documentary production. 14:00 Editing Techniques and Maintaining Focus John's techniques for maintaining focus during editing. 17:18 Building Trust with Interview Subjects Methods for achieving authentic and engaging interviews. 25:00 Human Element in Documentaries Incorporating the human element to make documentaries relatable. 28:41 Working with Business Partner Jeff Schaefer Insights on John's partnership with Jeff Schaefer. 32:00 Origin of Their Business Partnership Evolution of their business partnership over time. 36:00 Taking Educated Risks Advice on taking educated risks and planning when pursuing dreams. 40:00 Nurturing Relationships in Business Importance of nurturing business relationships. 43:00 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Advice on starting a business and surrounding oneself with trustworthy people. 45:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest Takeaways and Action Steps Reflection on the episode and actionable steps for listeners. NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: I loved this conversation!  Seriously… LOVED it. You could hear Jon's passion!  Plus, you can also understand why Unrivaled Films has had so many successes! It's a true DREAM THINK DO story!  They are dreaming BIGGER… thinking BETTER and doing MORE of what they're supposed to be doing!  I love it! Okay… so I am curious.   What's something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch

Bestselling author & award winning speaker… Alex Weber is back! You may remember Alex from episode 380 of DREAM THINK DO… where we talked about 3 keys to becoming unstoppable!  Alex has been killing it as a speaker… winning awards and traveling the globe!  But not only that but he's working hard to build a business and a life that he freeeegin' loves!   And that's why I'm sooooo freeeeegin' excited to have him join us for EncouragerCON this year!   He's going to bring real-world strategies for growing a profitable and impactful speaking business.  And it's going to be game-changing… especially if you're wanting to build your own speaking business! And… just as importantly… speaking of Alex building a business and a life that he loves… Alex's amazing girlfriend will also be joining us for THIS conversation… as well as for EncouragerCON! Jessica Backurz is an Empowerment Coach, focused on Faith, Fitness, and Relationships and she's got an incredible story herself!  You are going to love her! Plus, she and Alex have been creating fun engaging content together and I got the “nudge” that it was time for them to share the stage and talk about creating content together AND supporting each other as your speaking career is taking off! MORE ABOUT ALEX WEBER: Alex Weber's Website: www.imalexweber.com Alex's Book: Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You  EncouragerCON 2024 We're talking about EncouragerCON in this awesome conversation.  But you might be wondering… “WHAT IS IT?!” EncouragerCON is our 2.5 day conference for “Encouragers.”  If you are a new or experienced Coach, Speaker or Content Creator… we want YOU there!   Click here to find out more about this incredible event! We'll introduce you to the biggest opportunities in coaching and speaking that are happening RIGHT NOW! Along with strategies that you can use… immediately! With Encourager-CON you'll be surrounded by your fellow Encouragers AND it will be 2.5 days of proven concepts, innovative new approaches, powerful stories and straight-up fun… so YOU can REACH more people… create more REVENUE and find ways to REST as you do! And… remember… use the coupon code: DTD to get a VERY special discount!  It's time sensitive though… so the earlier you use it… the bigger the discount!  Don't miss out!  JOIN US! Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome to Episode 404 and a preview of the topics and guests for the episode. 0:25 Discussion about relationships and supporting each other in pursuing big dreams. 0:53 Mention of Encourager Con and its significance for coaches, speakers, and content creators. 1:16 Announcement about the discount for Dream Think Do listeners using the code DTD. 3:00 Introduction of Alex Weber, a returning guest from Episode 380. 4:26 Recap of Alex's achievements and his journey from American Ninja Warrior to a successful speaker. 5:09 Introduction of Jessica Backurz, Alex's girlfriend, and empowerment coach. 6:00 Alex and Jessica share how they met and their perspectives on the encounter. 8:00 Discussion on the importance of being confident and secure in oneself before meeting the right person. 9:00 Conversation about creating content together and the transparency they bring to their audience. 10:00 Jessica's transition into speaking and coaching, inspired by Alex's encouragement. 12:00 Alex's journey from high school lacrosse coach to professional speaker. 13:00 Alex's experience with stand-up comedy and TV hosting before focusing on speaking. 14:00 The turning point in Alex's career when he decided to pursue speaking full-time. 16:00 The impact of the pandemic on Alex's speaking career and how he adapted. 18:00 Discussion on the importance of authenticity and staying true to one's calling. 20:00 Alex and Jessica talk about the importance of community and surrounding oneself with supportive people. 22:00 Balancing a busy life with speaking engagements and building businesses together. 24:00 The importance of communication and prioritizing each other in their relationship. 25:00 Jessica's strategies for staying motivated, including starting the day with the Bible and valuing community. 26:00 The significance of having a supportive community for maintaining mental and emotional health. 28:00 Encouragement for aspiring speakers to start with a clear purpose and impact in mind. 30:00 Alex shares his advice for new speakers and the importance of staying true to their message. 32:00 The unique aspects of Encourager Con and its inclusive, transparent environment. 34:00 The honor and excitement of speaking together at Encourager Con. 35:00 Closing thoughts on the conversation and invitation to join Encourager Con with the discount code DTD. 36:00 Mitch's Minute: Key takeaways from the conversation and the importance of focusing on impact. RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Be sure to check out Alex's FIRST appearance on DREAM THINK DO… where we talk about the 3 Keys to Becoming UNSTOPPABLE!  mitchmatthews.com/380 Alex was an American Ninja Warrior… and we've actually had another Ninja Warrior on the show!  Her name is Mckenna Haase and she's wildly inspiring!  Check out her DTD interview here: mitchmatthews.com/mckenna-haase Speaking of LA… I talk with Laura Gassner Otting about a wildly important LA meeting that was Divinely timed in THIS episode: mitchmatthews.com/377   LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!   Alex & Jessica dropped some pure gold!   Separately… and together… they've got an amazing DREAM THINK DO story cooking! Okay… so I am curious.   What's something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO (big or small) as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch

Have you been thinking about quitting your job… in order to pursue a big dream or to launch your business… full time?  Well… this week, Mitch Matthews helps you to figure exactly WHEN and HOW to take the leap… by helping you to get clear on your “LEAP NUMBER.”  In fact, he'll walk you through what he calls the “Leap Number Equation” so you can take a bold leap forward… not a blind leap.  That's right!  You don't need to cross your fingers and hope!  This is a powerful process that will help you so you can make the decision to LEAP for the dream with confidence!  Plus, Mitch will also help you to have discussions with the important people in your life about this big decision too!  It's a powerful, timely and fun episode!   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MITCH'S BOOK: Mitch references his book: DREAM JOB REDEFINED Click here to find it on Amazon.  FREE PARTICIPANT GUIDE: Download the FREE “Leap Number” Participant's Guide: Click here ONE-ON-ONE MENTOR SESSION WITH MITCH: To grab a free one-on-one Mentor Session… Click here! LIFE COACH TRAINING:  Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?   Check out Mitch's brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! 3 Keys to Launching! 2 Steps for Creating Time! 1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth! Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… how about YOU?  What did YOU think of the “Leap Number Equation?” More importantly… how do you want to apply it?   And… what questions do YOU have for Mitch about this important process? Leave a comment below and let us know!  Mitch will reply! Let's do this! Oh… and please share this episode with anyone you know who's thinking about taking the “leap!”  Thanks!!!   Minute By Minute:  0:00 Welcome back! Introduction to Episode 403. 0:20 Listener's story about quitting his job and discovering the "Leap Number" concept. 1:05 Importance of understanding the "Leap Number" to move boldly into new ventures. 2:00 Explanation of the "Leap Number" concept and its relevance. 2:45 Revisit of the "Leap Number" due to listener feedback. 3:30 Introduction to the "Encouraging the Encouragers" podcast and mentor sessions. 5:00 Listener's feedback on missing the "Leap Number" before quitting. 6:00 The concept of "Leap Number" and its role in calculated decisions. 7:20 Risk tolerance and its importance in determining the "Leap Number." 8:40 Reward tolerance and the balance with risk tolerance. 10:00 The significance of streams of income in making the leap. 11:30 Discussion on savings and its role in the leap decision. 13:00 Personal story of transitioning from a bad-fit job to a coaching business. 15:00 The four elements of the "Leap Number": Risk tolerance, Reward tolerance, Streams of income, and Savings. 17:00 Step-by-step guide to calculating your "Leap Number." 19:00 Using a percentage of current income to determine the "Leap Number." 20:30 Example of hitting the leap number and transitioning to full-time. 22:00 The role of systems and consistency in achieving the leap number. 24:00 Encouragement to take bold, calculated steps towards your dream. 26:00 Final thoughts and encouragement to use the "Leap Number" for bold decisions. 28:00 How to access free training and participant guide. 30:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps.

GUEST: CPA, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author - Mel Abraham Mel Abraham is BACK!  Since this is his THIRD time on DTD… you probably remember that Mel is a CPA by education… but an entrepreneur by exhilaration. Mel is a guy I trust… especially when it comes to talking about finances and money!  So… when I saw he had a brand new book coming out… I said, “Brother… we've got to have you back on the show to talk about this!” The book is called, “Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder for You Than You Did for It!” What I love about this concept is… Mel is not just teaching you how to save money or just get out of debt.  Those are good things and they're in the book… but he's talking about practical ways that you can make money work FOR you! And… he's unbiased from the standpoint… he's not selling a specific financial product.  His only bias is that he feels that "financial freedom is your birthright.”   So THAT is his bias. I should also mention that Mel TOTALLY married up… and he gets to travel and live life with his amazing bride Stefanie and their Sheepadoodles… Budo & Sampson! He's a proud dad and grandpa… he's an accomplished martial artist… and he's a true teacher… so I'm so glad to have him BACK on DTD… so let's get to this! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MEL & HIS BOOK: Find Mel's book: Building Your Money Machine: Click here and get your bonuses! Find the book on AMAZON: Click here Here's YOUR opportunity for a DREAM THINK DO t-shirt! People are loving their DREAM THINK DO t-shirts from Episode 400… so we wanted to give more away!   Here's all you have to do: Click here… and leave a review on Apple. Send us a screenshot of the review by emailing: contactus @ MitchMatthews.com!   THEN… on May 31st… we'll pick five winners to get some sweet DTD swag!   So get it done and get in the running!   RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:   TURNING THOUGHTS INTO IMPACT AND INCOME! www.mitchmatthews.com/079 OVERCOMING THE “WORK-LIFE” FALLACY! www.mitchmatthews.com/017  CREATING A MILLIONAIRE MINDSET [& BREAKING FREE FROM MONEY HEAD JUNK!] www.mitchmatthews.com/389    FREE RESOURCES, TRAINING & TOOLS:   Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?  Check out Mitch's brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch   Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! •3 Keys to Launching! •2 Steps for Creating Time! •1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth!   Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS Be sure to check out Mitch's OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS.” You can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's now in the top 2.5% of all podcasts and it's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… how about YOU?  What questions would YOU ask Mel? More importantly… what stuck with you (big or small) from the stories and strategies that Mel offered?   Leave a comment below and let us know!  I'll get back to you! And seriously… we'd LOVE to hear from YOU!!! Let's do this!   Minute By Minute:  0:02 Welcome back! Introduction to Episode 402. 0:23 The importance of discussing money and finances. 0:45 Money mindsets and their impact on dreams. 1:15 Strategies to overcome limiting money beliefs. 2:00 Building wealth to align with life vision. 2:43 Dream Think Do swag giveaway! 5:00 Get to know Mel Abraham and a look at his new book. 7:15 Defining financial freedom and overcoming mental barriers. 9:00 Misconceptions about wealth and the importance of behavior. 15:00 Mel's personal financial journey and lessons learned. 17:00 Importance of starting financial planning early. 19:19 Simple Financial behaviors that lead to wealth creation. 24:00 The four stages of building wealth. 27:00 Financial stability: meeting basic needs. 28:00 Financial security: covering current expenses. 29:00 Financial independence: replacing income. 30:00 Financial freedom: funding your aspirational life. 31:00 The importance of life goals in financial planning. 34:00 Mel's cancer journey and its impact on his financial perspective. 37:00 Sustainable joy and the rich life concept. 39:00 Building systems for financial and life success. 42:00 How to get Mel's book and available pre-order bonuses. 46:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps.

Well… as we celebrated Episode 400… I asked for YOUR questions.  And you hit us with a ton of questions… and MANY of them were about having YOUR OWN podcasts!  So… I created THIS episode to answer your questions, to help you to find the opportunities and most specifically… to help you to GET STARTED!   Now… if you're not sure about having a podcast… I'd still encourage you to check out this episode because I give a “State of the Union” on the podcasting world… and I share some data you can wow your friends with!  But I also share about why NOW is a great time to jump in the wild and fun world of Podcasting!  Seriously… come on it… the water  (the blue ocean… specifically) is FINE! Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?  Check out Mitch's brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! 3 Keys to Launching! 2 Steps for Creating Time! 1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth! Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here A “STATE OF THE UNION” FOR PODCASTING: The podcasting industry is booming.  Stats show that there are about 4.3 million according to Podcast Index and 3.2 million according to ListenNotes).  LOOKING BACK: There were approx. 203,000 new podcasts released in 2018 In 2019… that figure jumped to almost 337,000 THEN…2020 brought over 1,000,000 new podcasts  In 2021… about 740,000   In 2022… 244,000  In 2023… 212,000   THAT'S STILL A BIG NUMBER UNTIL YOU SEE THIS: Almost half (44%) of podcasts have less than 3 episodes!  Only about 20 to 25% (720k) podcasts have more than 10 episodes.  And… of those… ONLY ABOUT 25% (156k) release a weekly episode. PODCASTING is a “BLUE OCEAN” OPPORTUNITY: Here's the article that Mitch was talking about from the Harvard Business Review about the “Blue Ocean” concept: hbr.org/2004/10/blue-ocean-strategy  Again… the “Blue Ocean Strategy” is a book written by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. The idea is a “red ocean” is an existing market with many competitors, where a blue ocean is a market yet to be discovered… or that's newly discovered… with no competitors or fewer competitors!  According to Kim and Mauborgne… “In blue oceans, demand is created rather than fought over.  There is ample opportunity for growth that is both profitable and rapid.” And if you compare podcasting to youtube… there are plenty of podcasts… but “blue ocean” opportunities lean towards rocking the mic with a podcast! NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: So… how about YOU?  What questions (big or small) do YOU have about the podcasting world… and/or starting your own podcast? Leave a comment below and let us know!  I'll get back to you! And seriously… we'd LOVE to hear from YOU!!! Let's do this!   Minute By Minute:  00:02 Welcome back! What's inside Episode 401. 00:32 Answering YOU questions about podcasting!  01:12 Deep dive into podcasting: numbers and opportunities. 02:04 Discussion on the growth and potential of the podcast industry. 03:10 Analysis of podcast creation trends and opportunities for new podcasters. 04:03 The state of the podcasting industry and how to leverage it. 05:00 Insights into podcast consumption and opportunities in the industry. 06:03 Understanding the podcast audience and adapting to changes. 07:11 Strategies for succeeding in podcasting despite competition. 08:05 Comparison of podcasting to other platforms like YouTube. 09:20 Discussing podcast longevity and competition. 10:06 Exploring the concept of "Blue Ocean Strategy" in podcasting. 13:27 Tips for starting and maintaining a successful podcast. 19:15 Discussing monetization strategies for podcasts. 26:46 Benefits of sponsoring your own podcast and monetization through affiliate links. 30:49 Encouraging guest appearances and leveraging personal connections. 36:19 The importance of starting a podcast with clear boundaries. 40:13 The significance of having fun while podcasting. 46:00 Mitch's Minute: Emphasizing the enjoyment and impact of podcasting.

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Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL episode of DREAM THINK DO!  It's episode 400… and we're so excited to get it to YOU!   Mitch shares stories (some powerful… some embarrassing) he's never told before! Plus, he walks you through some strategies and truths that not only helped him to START DTD… but they helped him to keep going over 400 episodes!   Plus he shares a recent revelation that was mind-blowing for him! And… this concept has helped people who were looking at something that felt IMPOSSIBLE… and to see it as POSSIBLE!   We think you'll love this episode… so let's get to it! FREE RESOURCES: Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach?  Check out Mitch's brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training! 3 Keys to Launching! 2 Steps for Creating Time! 1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth!   CHECK OUT THE NEW DESIGN: We decided with turning “400” that it was time for a new look for DREAM THINK DO.   So… check it out!  What do you think? EPISODES MITCH TALKS ABOUT: How to START and LAUNCH your own PODCAST: mitchmatthews.com/350 5 Surprising Keys to Having a Great Ripple Effect (with Lisa Even): www.mitchmatthews.com/366 Episodes with Oscar-Winning Special Effects Artist: Howard Berger Don't blow up the house: www.mitchmatthews.com/074  Starting Small and DREAMING BIG: www.mitchmatthews.com/184  MOVIE MAKING MAGIC: www.mitchmatthews.com/365 Episodes with Author of “The Shack”: Wm. Paul Young  Joy as a Constant Companion: www.mitchmatthews.com/229  Experiencing True Joy and Real Freedom: www.mitchmatthews.com/364    Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! WOW!  It was so much fun… celebrating 400 with YOU! Thanks so much for joining in the fun… whether you were able to attend the LIVE recording… or you're enjoying the podcast… we LOVE turning “400” with you! So… how about YOU?  What's something that resonated with YOU… based on the behind-the-scenes stories behind the 400 episodes? Or… what was one of YOUR favorite episodes… out of all 400? Or… what questions do YOU have for Mitch?   Or… what do you think of the new design? Or… do you want to say a little “thank you” to Mitch for the DTD journey so far?  Leave a comment below and let us know! We'd LOVE to hear from YOU!!! And… what do say?  Let's keep this party going!  On to another 400… and beyond!   You in? We hope so… and in the meantime… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Trevor Houston is our guest this week! Trevor is a successful entrepreneur and podcaster. He's the CEO of Clear Path Wealth Strategies…which specializes in helping job seekers navigate the financial impact of career transition. Trevor's networking strategies & outside-the-box approach have gotten him featured in Forbes magazine and on multiple podcasts because he often helps job seekers and entrepreneurs to get noticed and create opportunities!  In his spare time… Trevor hosts the "Who Ya Know" Job Networking Show… which is the top 2% of all podcasts.  That's where he  interviews top industry experts to uncover their blueprint to success and look for actionable steps to becoming the best version of yourself. Recently… I got to join Trevor in his studio in Dallas… when he interviewed me for Who Ya Know… and we had so much fun… I thought… I've got to have this guy on DREAM THINK DO!  He's living the DREAM THINK DO life… so let's get to this! Website: https://whoyaknow.show Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston Trevor's show on Apple: Click here If you'd like to know more about the tool Trevor was talking about… you can go here: bombbomb.com/  NOTE: This is not an affiliate link.  I don't benefit financially from you checking it out.  But I will say it looks pretty freeegin' cool AND they do offer a 14-day free trial to check it out.  So… hey… why not?  Right? Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I don't know about you but I loved this convo!   It's such a simple but powerful concept and tool! Plus… I think Trevor snuck in a whole lotta wisdom too!  I'm curious.  What's something that stood out to you?   What's something that resonated?   More importantly… what's something you're going to try as a result? I want to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!   Minute By Minute:  00:00 Welcome to episode 399! Sneak peek at episode 400. 02:02 Meet Trevor Houston, entrepreneur and podcast guru. 04:05 How to shine as a job seeker and stand out. 06:18 Setting clear targets for your career transition. 08:15 Mastering LinkedIn to connect with key decision-makers. 10:00 Using video comments to make an impact on LinkedIn. 12:22 Trevor's ‘Trojan Horse' strategy for getting noticed. 14:37 Tips for using video tools in job applications and networking. 16:44 Overcoming the fear of being on camera. 18:53 Trevor shares his struggles and triumphs with public speaking. 20:27 Try video strategies to boost your professional network. 22:10 Wrapping up and what to expect in the next special episode. 44:55 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and the power of networking strategies.

Is it possible to be a driven entrepreneur… a high-achieving leader… an industry-changing innovator and… at the same time… have inner peace? Our guest… Rob Dube believes it is. In fact, Rob recently wrote a book called “Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom.” In the book… Rob and his co-author Gino Wickman… talk about 10 simple disciplines… they believe you can use to make a bigger impact while increasing your personal freedom and true creativity. I haven't been able to read the book yet… but I'm excited for this conversation… because… We're going to talk with Rob about what these disciplines are… why they matter… and most importantly… how you can use them to dream bigger… think better and do more of what you're put on the planet to do! Let's do this!!! RESOURCES: Website: robdube.com  Rob's new book SHINE: Click here Runs the “donothing” Leadership Retreat New book: SHINE https://the10disciplines.com/shine HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! RELATED PREVIOUS DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: We're talking about our BIG… AUDACIOUS… Dream of working together to launch 1 Million dreams… this year!  Here are two episodes to help: WHAT A HORSE TAUGHT ME ABOUT INNER PEACE: Check out this episode on a very special experience and what it taught me: www.mitchmatthews.com/171  A PRAYER FOR YOU (and YOUR big dream)!: Here's an episode to offer a specific prayer for YOU and to get to experience more peace as you're working towards your dreams: www.mitchmatthews.com/314  A SIX-WORD PHRASE TO HELP YOU BEAT COMPARISON: We can all experience “comparison” and it can often rob us from feeling more PEACE… so I dive into a specific phrase to hel you to overcome it… once and for all: www.mitchmatthews.com/276  Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… what did you think of Rob's outlook and approach to experiencing more clarity and more peace… more often? And… more importantly… What's something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing THIS episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you! Mitch  Minute By Minute:  00:00 Welcome to Today's Conversation on Achieving Inner Peace and Success! 04:58 Introducing Rob Dube: The Man Behind 'Shine' 06:08 The Genesis of 'Shine': A Tale of Friendship and Discovery 10:18 Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom: The 10-Year Thinking Discipline 16:27 The Power of Taking Time Off: Discipline for High Achievers 24:08 Diving into Discipline Number Five: Maximizing Your Time 24:21 The Importance of Knowing Your Limits and Protecting Boundaries 25:13 Finding Your Perfect Work-Life Balance 29:27 Introducing Discipline Number Six: The Power of Saying No 30:24 Applying Discipline Six: Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing 34:46 Reflections and Takeaways: The Impact of Disciplines on Achieving Inner Peace 39:09 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on the Conversation and Looking Ahead!

Amberly Lago is a bestselling Author… keynote Speaker and Success Coach. Her incredible personal story of recovering from a near-death motorcycle accident… and her teaching on resilience and transformation have led her to be featured on the Today Show and in publications like Shape, Health and Keynote Speakers Magazine.  Her podcast called “True Grit and Grace” is in the top 1% of all podcasts and that's the title of her bestselling book by the same name! Amberly is a force for good and she's doing big things from stages around the country… as well as in her own live events and masterminds! Some really big things have been happening and I'm excited to talk about what's been happening… but also… what she's been learning about resilience as her life and business have been going to new levels! RESOURCES:  Amberly's Website: www.amberlylago.com  Amberly's Untoppable Summit: https://go.amberlylago.com/sp/unstoppable-success-summit/  Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation Facebook: Https://www.facebook.com/AmberlyLagoSpeaker/ Linkedin: Https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/ Twitter: Https://twitter.com/amberlylago Youtube: Http://www.youtube.com/c/AmberlyLagoMotivation HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! RELATED PREVIOUS DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: We're talking about our BIG… AUDACIOUS… Dream of working together to launch 1 Million dreams… this year!  Here are two episodes to help: DREAM BIG… NO MATTER WHAT!: Here's Amberly's first chat with Mitch on DREAM THINK DO! As you can imagine… it's a powerful and fun conversation! mitchmatthews.com/310/  PERMISSION TO DREAM: Here's an episode to help you to get clear on some of your own dreams.  Plus, it will help you to give yourself permission to dream (again): https://mitchmatthews.com/309/ LEARN TO PLAY BIGGER!: We mentioned our mutual friend, Laura Gassner Otting during the interview, so I wanted to point you to an amazing interview with her as well. mitchmatthews.com/377/ Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… NOW… I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… what did you think of Amberly's outlook and approach to life?  Okay… now you know the question is coming!  Are you ready?   Here it is: What's something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing THIS episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you!   Mitch    Minute By Minute:  00:00 Welcome Back! Let's Jump Into the Unstoppable Journey 04:10 Introducing Amberly Lago: From Tragedy to Triumph 07:10 Facing New Challenges and Embracing Unstoppable Success 08:14 The Power of Community and Overcoming Adversity 13:02 Building Relationships and Navigating Setbacks 24:39 Humor, Healing, and Moving Forward 26:31 The Power of Humor in Tough Times 26:56 Navigating Personal and Professional Roles 27:53 Leaning on Connection and Resilience 28:57 Celebrating Achievements and Facing New Challenges 31:14 The Importance of Health and Community 33:26 Mastering Your Environment for Success 36:32 The Magic of Live Events and Community Support 41:24 Embracing Help and Learning from Others 44:42 Mitch's Minute! Being Unstoppable and Figuring It Out

Kris Cody is the CEO and founder of a freakishly cool clothing company…  Paka Apparel!  While in college… Kris took a trip to Peru and while he was there… he came across a sweater made with wool from alpaca fiber.  He loved the thing… and when he came back to the states… he realized all of his friends wanted one too.  As Kris started to dream about the possibilities… he was also struck with the thought of sourcing everything right from Peru… from the families that he'd interacted with on his trip.  He also loved the thought of hiring local women to craft sweaters and clothing he could send around the world. With that dream in mind… Kris started a company called Paka Apparel in 2017.  He fueled the launch of Paka with a Kickstarter campaign that initially had a goal of $20,000 and they hit that in under 24 hours.  Kris and the campaign went on to raise more than $350,000 in 30 days.  From that exciting start… Paka has now created a line of washable alpaca apparel and ethical performance outerwear, along with Paka's tried and true sweaters, hoodies and socks. And get this.  Paka Apparel… under Kris's leadership… has been celebrated for their efforts to localize Paka's supply chain:  All of Paka's alpaca fiber is sourced from free-roaming herds in Peru. 90% of products are manufactured in Peru. And… over 100 Quechua (keCHwa) women weavers are employed and Paka pays them a wage that's 4x the living wage in Peru!  And the clothing looks awesome too!   I'm loving this story!  And Kris is obviously living the DREAM THINK DO life… so let's get to this!   MORE INFO ON KRIS: Find out more about PAKA: www.pakaapparel.com/ Find Kris on Instagram: instagram.com/kris_cody/ Find PAKA on Instagram: instagram.com/paka/ You can learn more about Kris Cody here: https://bit.ly/3Plba2n HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!   VIDEOS ABOUT PAKA AND KRIS'S JOURNEY: Here's some of the videos that Mitch and Kris referenced during their conversation. Here's more of the backstory on PAKA: Check out mitchmatthews.com/396 Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about it!?   What did you think of Kris's approach to life and how curiosity led him to start PAKA? I just love out “curiosity” led him to take that initial trip to Peru.  And how finding that one sweater led him to starting a MOVEMENT. By the way… that's exactly what I think PAKA is.  Sure… it's a freakishly cool clothing brand.  But… I think Kris and his team are starting a MOVEMENT… one small step at a time. How about YOU?  How might you apply the concepts he was talking about to start a MOVEMENT of your own? You sure don't need to launch a clothing brand… but how could you “follow YOUR curiosity” to find more of the things YOU were put on the planet to do? By the way… Kris is young and he started young.  And that's awesome!!! But I think that his approach can be applied to ANY stage of life… especially if you give yourself permission to take small but intentional steps forward! Want proof?  Check out THIS EPISODE where I interview Shawn Askinosie about how he left a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer to start a bean-to-bar chocolate factory.  He was in his mid-50's when he started that journey… and he… as Kris would say, “kept following his curiosity” and he's never looked back.  By the way… Askinosie Chocolate is a small batch, award-winning chocolate factory located in Springfield, Missouri. They source 100%  of their cocoa beans directly from farmers across the globe. Askinosie Chocolate was recently named one of the 25 Best Small Companies in America by Forbes and Shawn himself was named by “O,” Oprah's magazine, as one of the 15 guys who is literally saving the world. Very cool. Okay… now you know the question is coming!  Are you ready?   Here it is: What's something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing THIS episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you! - Mitch  Episode Minute By Minute:  0:00 Welcome back! Let's talk about big dreams amidst doubts and fears. 4:17 Mitch shares his excitement about today's guest, Kris Cody, and recounts Kris's journey from discovering alpaca fiber sweaters in Peru to founding Paca Apparel. 6:50 Kris's backstory of backpacking in South America, paying for his travels with high school savings, and working at an animal refuge in Bolivia. 8:19 The inception of Paca Apparel, from finding the original alpaca sweater to starting the company out of his dorm room at 19. 10:06 The Kickstarter campaign story: how Kris's vision and a video of Peru's beauty and the people behind the clothing captivated the internet. 11:27 The importance of transparency and connecting consumers to the origins of their clothing, highlighting the problems within the apparel industry. 13:40 Kris reflects on feeling unqualified and overcoming imposter syndrome through authenticity, asking for help, and learning from mistakes. 16:48 Kris shares how he found mentors and advisors to help guide Paca Apparel's growth and his approach to seeking advice. 18:34 The announcement of Paca Apparel's flagship store in Cusco, Peru, to serve as a physical home base and an adventure center. 23:08 Mitch and Kris discuss the concept of traceable alpaca, allowing customers to know exactly where their garments originate from, highlighting Paca's commitment to transparency and impact. 27:56 Kris offers advice to dreamers: get in touch with yourself, ignore external noise, and understand the finite nature of time as motivation to pursue your passions. 37:17 Mitch's Minute! Biggest takeaways and action steps

Eric Moeller is with us!  Eric is the one of the founders and the CEO of Freewyld… which is an incredibly innovative vacation rental brand specializing in providing immersive experiences for  modern travelers.  The idea for Freewyld was born after Eric embarked on a six-month road trip during the pandemic. He realized that some of his favorite memories came from staying in rustic cabins overlooking the mountains, or cooking intentional meals with friends or inviting people to come hike and explore with them over a weekend. This inspired Eric to try to create spaces where people could create more moments that matter. So… he's in the midst of that right now… starting with his first FREEWYLD community based in Idyllwild, California.  And… he's working on creating more around the world. Eric's living the DREAM THINK DO life… so I wanted to have him on to talk about it!  Let's go!   MORE ABOUT ERIC: Website: freewyld.com/  Freewyld's Instagram: www.instagram.com/stayfreewyld/  Eric's Instagram: www.instagram.com/ericdmoeller/  HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!   RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Okay… so we talked about the power of surrounding yourself with the right people to help you to be equipped and encouraged to get your BIG DREAMS done!   Here are a few episodes on THAT subject. First… we talked about our mutual friend Chandler Bolt.  Find out more about the freakishly cool things Chandler is up to AND his wildly successful efforts to help people to become bestselling authors! Go here: https://mitchmatthews.com/343/  Here's one about INTENTIONALLY creating a MASTERMIND of like-minded people:  www.mitchmatthews.com/120  Here's another one on MASTERMINDS (and I even talk about Ben Franklin's Mastermind):  https://mitchmatthews.com/masterminds/ And… here's an episode on how to meet a BUNCH of new amazing people in a year: https://mitchmatthews.com/255/ Hope these help!   Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… how about it!?   What did you think of Eric's approach to life and creating Livewyld?   More importantly… how might you apply the concepts he was talking about?  And how about the story of moving into the “Entrepreneurial House” in San Diego to speed up his understanding of what it takes to make a successful business grow?  It was extreme… but sometimes you have to take some bigger steps in order to surround yourself with people who are doing something YOU want to do. Okay… now you know the question is coming!  Are you ready?   Here it is: What's something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing this episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you! - Mitch  Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 What's inside today's conversation! There is no such thing as an impossible dream. 2:00 Get to know the know and only Eric Moeller 9:08 The power of getting away and why a change of perspective can shift everything 11:55 The definition of “wild mode” and why you need to try it today 21:50 Developing the skill of “choosing” what feelings to act on and when 25:00 Eric's journey of breaking free from limiting beliefs and upgrading his network 33:00 Eric's advice for any dreamer who feels intimidated by their vision 36:19 Mitch's Minute! Biggest takeaways and action steps for the week

Jamie Winship is back to DREAM THINK DO! You probably remember him from episode 354… but if not… here's a little background on Jamie. Jamie Winship was an award-winning police officer in Washington DC who went on to spend nearly 30 years living and working in some of the most dangerous conflict zones in the world.   Jamie developed a unique process called the “Identity Method.” This process of identity transformation is the key to resolving inner conflict and acquiring new levels of learning… connection and creativity.  His unconventional efforts to bring about societal and racial reconciliation has led him to Indonesia, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Israel and now… back to the U.S.  Jamie and his amazing wife, Donna, are co-founders of Identity Exchange, a training and consulting agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. He's worked with professional sports teams, business leaders, government officials, non-profit organizations, and many others.  Since our last conversation… Jamie and Donna have ALSO partnered with Vossler Studios to create a new non-profit… called “The Encounter.” It's specifically designed to bring identity content & curriculum to schools and communities around the world. And even though it's brand new… they're already fielding invitations to create films, apps, TV shows, and other media that will help repair the world.  It's so cool! We obviously have a LOT to talk about… so let's get to this!   JOIN JAMIE AND MITCH on March 8th & 9th! Jamie and Mitch will both be speaking at the upcoming Marketplace Collab Conference in Kingsport, Tennessee on March 8th and 9th. This conference is for entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators who are wanting to see God move in the marketplace! It's for people who are wanting to hear from God more… so they can grow businesses, bring excellence and live their best lives!   It's going to be amazing! Find out more by clicking here.   MORE ABOUT JAMIE: Jamie's book: Living Fearless (click here) Jamie's Organization: Identity Exchange Click Here Jamie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejamiewinship/   HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa  That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: If you enjoyed this episode, you'll probably enjoy these too: Identity Statements [A Game-Changer Strategy for Personal Breakthrough]: www.mitchmatthews.com/213 Because Wm. Paul Young introduced me to Jamie Winship… I think you'll LOVE this episode:  Joy As A Constant Companion - An Interview with Wm. Paul Young [Best-Selling Author of The Shack]: www.mitchmatthews.com/229  And… if you enjoyed my conversation with Jamie… I think you'll appreciate the concept of living “One Place Well.”  So I invite you to check out this episode. [NOTE: It was one of our top episodes of 2023]: mitchmatthews.com/387/  Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… how about it!?   What did you think of Jamie's stories?   More importantly… how might you apply the concepts he was talking about?  And how about the story of the wisdom his mentor shared with him in the hospital room?  Holy cow… THAT was incredible and it speaks to the power of what just one word of encouragement can do for someone!  Right? Okay… now you know the question is coming! Are you ready?  Here it is: What's something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing this episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you!   Mitch   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 A Look Into Today's Episode: Embracing Your True Identity and Living Fearlessly 02:32 Introducing Jamie Winship: The Jason Bourne of the Missionary World 03:03 Jamie's Unique Process: The Identity Method 04:07 Jamie's Impact and Recent Projects 04:55 The Power of Operating in Your True Identity 05:24 Jamie's Journey as a Police Officer 05:56 The Role of Identity in Innovation and Transformation 10:27 Jamie's Unique Approach to Policing 12:08 The Power of Trusting Your Gut 25:55 The Impact of Changing Identity in the Marketplace 30:04 Understanding Genesis and Worldviews 31:05 Separation Worldview vs Connection Worldview 33:13 The Role of Identity in the Marketplace 38:21 The Influence of Wealth on Identity and Theology 52:24 Mitch's Minute! Biggest Takeaways and Action Steps  

Michael O'Brien was successful corporate executive who had a serious wake up call. He was away on a corporate retreat… getting a quick bike ride in before a day of meetings… when he was struck head-on by a speeding SUV who crossed the centerline going 40 mph. As you can imagine… it changed his life forever. More specifically… Michael is quick to say THAT was his "Last Bad Day." We'll talk about WHY that is… and more importantly… HOW that can be true! Today… Michael is an endurance athlete… a meditation teacher… and the creator of the “Pause Breathe Reflect” Meditation and Gratitude app. And he's on a mission to ‘ripple something worth rippling' and help individuals and businesses stress less… perform better… and live more. He's truly living the DREAM THINK DO life… so I'm excited for this conversation. Let's do this. HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!   MORE FROM MICHAEL O'BRIEN: Michael's website: https://www.pausebreathereflect.com Michael's clothing line: https://www.pausebreathereflect.com/collections  Michael's book: My Last Bad Day - Shift. RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: “It's RESET WEEK” – A deep dive with Mitch Matthews – Episode 346: mitchmatthews.com/391 “Joy as a Constant Companion” – William Paul Young – Episode 229: www.mitchmatthews.com/229 “DREAM BIG… No Matter What” – Amberly Lago – Episode 310: mitchmatthews.com/310 Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… how about YOU!?   What did you think of Michael's “Last Bad Day” story?  More importantly… how might you apply the concepts he was talking about?  And how about the story of the wisdom his mentor shared with him in the hospital room?  Holy cow… THAT was incredible and it speaks to the power of what just one word of encouragement can do for someone!  Right? Okay… now you know the question is coming! Are you ready?  Here it is: What's something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing this episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you! Mitch   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What's Inside: How to end bad days for good!  6:01 Get to know Michael O'Brien and the day that changed his life forever  15:51 Simple tools and steps Michael took to transform his life  20:00 How Michael rebuilt his life and body one step at a time  27:21 One bad moment doesn't have to ruin your life 30:07 Pause, Breath, and Reflect: The Micro-Steps to lasting change  38:16 A look into the PBR app and how to create more space in your day  45:45 Mitch's Minute! Biggest takeaway and action steps 

Dr. Romie Mushtaq is our guest.  Dr. Romie is a triple board-certified physician, award-winning speaker, & national media expert.  She mixes her unique authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to transform cultures and teams.  She's known for her great work with Fortune 500 clients… elite athletes and celebrities.  Dr. Romie is also an USA TODAY bestselling author.  Her book is called,  “The Busy Brain Cure: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, and Sleep Again.” I also want to point out that she's the Chief Wellness Officer for an organization in the corporate space and that's allowed her to scale a mindfulness and wellness program to impact over 7000 employees.  I'm so excited to have this conversation… because sooooo many people are suffering from what Dr. Romie describes as the “busy brain”…  and the “Stress-Success Cycle,”  So I'm excited to dive into her specific and tactical strategies for overcoming the “busy brain” so let's get after this! HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!    MORE FROM DR. ROMIE: Take the Busy Brain Test for free:  https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/ Link to buy book on Amazon: click here  Dr. Romie's social media: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook   RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Two Minutes To Confidence (A deep dive with Mitch): mitchmatthews.com/246/  Four keys to Deveooping a Confident Mind with Dr. Nate Zinsser: mitchmatthews.com/349  Breaking Down Barriers & Setting New Records – An interview with McKenna Hasse. mitchmatthews.com/mckenna-haase/ Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… how about YOU!?   What did you think of Dr. Romie's description of the “Busy Brain?”  Could you relate?  What did you think of Dr. Romie's science-based strategies? More importantly… I'm curious. What step resonated with you?   More specifically… what's something (BIG or small) YOU want to try as a result?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you! Mitch Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 A look inside today's episode! Overcoming a “Busy Brain” 2:20 Get to know Neurologist Romie Mushtaq, MD 8:30 The story that led Dr. Romie to the work she does today 24:42 How to step into more self-awareness 17:00 The scientific definition of “Busy Brain” and how to overcome it 28:01 How sleep can transform your life, business, and brain! 36:18 The common misconception about hormone health and burnout 44:19 Mitch's Minute! Biggest takeaways and action steps

Welcome to a bonus episode of Dream Think Do! This is a companion episde to 391 - "It's TIME to RESET - Reset Week 2024" Listen to the full episode now: https://mitchmatthews.com/391    

Okay… I think we can all agree that it's a solid idea to establish a specific time each year to set some new goals and start some new habits. There's no doubt!  That's a good and healthy thing.  Right?  But who's the jackhole who suggested we try doing that during the holidays???  Seriously?   That timing is nuts!  Heck… I think it's the biggest reason why most end-of-the-year goal sessions and most New Year's resolutions fail so quickly!!!  And that's exactly why we're declaring the 3rd week of January… our 3rd annual RESET WEEK! It's the time when we can set some goals for 2024 and start some new habits!  And in THIS very special episode… I give you a simple but powerful strategy called the “G.E.T. Method™! It's something I use with my Success Coaching clients to help to set them for more success and more of the experiences they want to have!  I think you'll love it!  So let's dive in!   MORE RESOURCES TO HELP:   Download the Participant Guide for the episode here: www.mitchmatthews.com/resetguide   Listen in to the DTD episode that kicked off RESET WEEK three years ago: https://mitchmatthews.com/346/    I mention my Mastermind in the Q&A… so I wanted to get you a couple of DREAM THINK DO episodes where I talk about how to form a Mastermind of your own.  Check them out here: www.mitchmatthews.com/120 and mitchmatthews.com/masterminds    I also gave a shout to my good friend Adam Carroll during the training.  You can listen to my most recent interview with A.C. here: www.mitchmatthews.com/389      HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!)   Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU?   Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa    That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!     I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:   How about YOU!?  What did you think of the G.E.T. Method™?    And… I'm curious. What steps and strategies (big or small) resonated with you?   More importantly… what's something (BIG or small) YOU want to try as a result? What's an EXPERIENCE you want to be intentional about THIS YEAR? Let me know!  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful episode with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you!   Mitch   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Welcome to reset week! What's inside today's special episode 3:02 Let's Reset: The history of the event and how to crush it in 2024 6:36 Why most people don't hit their yearly goals 11:16 Why is it so important to succeed in 2024? 16:01 The most powerful ways to reset your mindset 41:21 What do you want to experience this year? 49:11 Perfectionism and Procrastination: How to overcome both 56:01 A practical exercise to help you accomplish more

Jenn Drummond is our guest!  As you'll hear… Jenn is a freeeegin' juggernaut.  We'll start with mountain climbing.  Okay… she's a World Record Holder as the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents. Experts will tell you… completing the Seven Second Summits is considered a more difficult challenge than the Seven Summits. Very few male climbers have completed the Seven Second Summits… AND…  until 2023… no woman had. But Jenn made it happen by completing the seventh summit in June of last year!  So this is an INCREDIBLE accomplishment. Now… let's talk about business. Jenn is ALSO the CEO and Founder of a successful financial planning business: Clearwater Wealth Management. FINALLY… and if you ask Jenn… MOST IMPORTANTLY… she's the proud mom of SEVEN amazing kiddos!  And they live in an adventurous life together… based in Park City, Utah. Jenn's new book, “BREAK PROOF - 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve your Life Goals” is incredible! So I can't wait to talk about that too! She's obviously living the DREAM THINK DO LIFE… so this is an incredible conversation!     HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa  That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!   JOIN US FOR RESET WEEK! Join us for RESET WEEK!  It's the week that YOU can use to set yourself up to make 2024 your best year yet! Find out more and sign up to join us at: www.mitchmatthews.com/reset  Plus, we're going to do our first ever LIVE taping of DREAM THINK DO and I want you there!  (We're going to give away some sweet sweet DTD swag too!  So don't miss out!)   Find out more about Jenn Drummond: Her website: https://jenndrummond.com/ Her book: Break Proof Her social: https://www.facebook.com/jenndrummondutah/  https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/    Check out Mitch's NEWEST PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!?  What did you think of Adam's approach to creating more of a “Millionaire Mindset” and breaking some of the head junk that we all can have around money? Did you connect with Adam's approach? More importantly… I'm curious. What story or strategy resonated with you?   More specifically… what's something (BIG or small) YOU want to try as a result?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I'm rooting for you! Mitch   MINUTE BY MINUTE 00:21 You're invited! New Year Reset Week 01:48 Invitation to Join Reset Week 02:25 Importance of Reviews and Audience Engagement 03:42 Jenn's Incredible Journey 05:07 Discussion on Jen's Book 'Break Proof' 07:18 Life-Changing Car Accident 10:37 Jenn's Decision to Climb the Seven Second Summits 18:48 Overcoming Fear and Challenges 21:26 The Importance of Vetting Companies 22:16 The Unexpected Challenges of Solar-Powered Hairdryers 23:26 The Unexpected Benefits of Embracing Femininity in a Male-Dominated Field 24:21 Involving Family and Community in Personal Goals 28:24 Overcoming Fear and Embracing New Challenges 29:45 The Power of Resilience and Redefining Success 34:18 The Impact of Perseverance and Community Support 36:28 The Importance of Dreaming Big and Staying the Course 39:46 Mitch's Minute! What is Your Takeaway From Jenn's Story?

Adam Carroll is an internationally recognized financial literacy expert. Let's do a little math for this intro! Adam and I have been friends… better said… brothers… for 17 years… so I can say without a shadow of a doubt… this is a guy who walks his talk! Adam has spent 15 years helping people do more with the money they make. He's the author of three best-selling books! He's also been on DREAM THINK DO three times!!! He's a two-time TED talk speaker.  By the way… those TED talks have over 6 million views! He's the creator of one award winning documentary called, “Broke, Busted & Disgusted” which aired on CNBC and has now been shown in hundreds of high schools and colleges across the country. He's the founder and creator of one insanely cool online platform called “The Shred Method” which uses proven mathematical algorithms to create a custom wealth acceleration plan for every individual regardless of current financial circumstances.  And it's been allowing people to annihilate their debt and truly grow wealth! And… finally… let's get to his most important numbers… Adam is married to his amazing bride Jen… and they have three amazing kiddos who are going to change the world! Okay… those are the numbers you need to know about Adam Carroll… but since money is such an important subject… when it comes to dreaming bigger, thinking better and doing more of what you're put on the planet to do… we're going to talk about doing more with the money you have AND ways to create and generate more money too! I can't wait to get after THIS conversation!  Let's do this! HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa  That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! MORE INFO ON ADAM: Find out more about Adam at: https://www.adamspeaks.com Found out more about his “Shred My Mortgage” at: https://www.theshredmethod.com Watch Adam's TED Talk “When money isn't real: the $10,000 experiment” Check out Mitch's NEWEST PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!?  What did you think of Adam's approach to creating more of a “Millionaire Mindset” and breaking some of the head junk that we all can have around money? Did you connect with Adam's approach? More importantly… I'm curious. What story or strategy resonated with you?   More specifically… what's something (BIG or small) YOU want to try as a result?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I'm rooting for you! Mitch   MINUTE BY MINUTE 0:02 What's inside today's episode! 2:07 Get to know and welcome back Adam Carroll! 5:27 Inside Adam's pursuit of mastery in his life 9:55 Roadblocks and limiting beliefs about money and how to overcome them 16:40 Simple steps you can take to transform your financial life 24:38 Tips and wisdom for helping your kids develop money habits 29:00 Adam's top book recommendations and resources on money and abundance 38:41 The #1 step to take to free yourself financially 46:11 Mitch's Minute! Biggest takeaways and action steps from this conversation.

Aree Bly is joining us!  Aree was a successful actuary for a number of years.  She was VERY good at it… because she has a highly analytical mind. But then found she had a true passion for personal and professional development… and she realized she was also REALLY good at helping other “analyticals” to get clear on what they wanted in their life and in their careers… and then build a plan to achieve it. So… in 2018… she became certified as an Elite Success Coach! And that's when she started to coach… but she also became an in-demand keynote speaker and workshop facilitator!  And now… her brand new book… “The Sustainable Brain - An Analytical Mind's Guide to Creating a Sustainable Life” just hit the shelves and people are LOVING it! Aree is amazing at helping analytical professionals unlock their potential, clarify their vision and create sustainable and fulfilling careers and lives!  So you KNOW this is an powerful episode! GET YOUR SCORE! Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa  That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! MORE ABOUT AREE BLY: Get the book: Click here Aree's website: https://www.areebly.com Find Aree on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/areebly  Check out Mitch's NEWEST PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Things are changing fast BUT don't miss out!  YOU have a role to play!  Listen to THIS convo with Astronaut Dr. Shawna Pandya: mitchmatthews.com/382/  Let's talk about another secret weapon: YOUR CREATIVITY! Listen to THIS convo with award-winning photographer Chase Jarvis: mitchmatthews.com/236  Let's talk about getting MORE DONE in LESS TIME!  Yup… let's talk about TIME BLOCKING! mitchmatthews.com/257  MINUTE BY MINUTE 00:00 Introduction To Today's Interview With Aree Bly  00:27 Introducing Aree and Her Unique Perspective 02:02 Aree's Journey from Actuary to Coach 03:13 The Sustainable Brain: An Analytical Mind's Guide 03:49 Understanding the Concept of a Sustainable Brain 04:07 Aree's Personal Journey to Sustainability 04:50 The Importance of Balancing Brain and Heart 05:16 Addressing the Success Trap 06:40 The Role of Experimentation in Personal Development 07:58 Aree's Transition to Full-Time Coaching 08:15 Recognizing Signs of Unsustainability 12:17 Aree's Approach to Cultivating a Sustainable Brain 14:19 Aree's Personal Experience with Experimentation 23:03 Cultivating a Sustainable Brain in Younger Generations 30:04 Mitch's Minute! What Resonated With You Today? I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!?  Do YOU think the “Analytical” dreams and visions differently?   Did you connect with Aree's approach to creating a more “Sustainable Life?” More importantly… I'm curious. (Like always!)  What part of the idea or strategy that resonated with you?   More specifically… what's something (BIG or small) YOU want to try as a result?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful episode with an “Analytical” who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now!   They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I'm rooting for you!   Mitch

I'll shoot straight with you.  In THIS episode… I dig into one of the most important epiphanies I've had in YEARS!  If you've been feeling a little (or a lot) frazzled, stretched, stressed or easily offended… THIS episode is for YOU!  If you've been finding it a little bit easier to move into “comparison mode” more lately… THIS episode is for YOU!  If you've been feeling pressure to be EVERYTHING and to be EVERYWHERE… this episode is for you!  So let's get to it! GET YOUR SCORE! Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa  That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!   Check out Mitch's NEWEST PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Things are changing fast BUT don't miss out!  YOU have a role to play!  Listen to THIS convo with Astronaut Dr. Shawna Pandya: mitchmatthews.com/382/  Let's talk about another secret weapon: YOUR CREATIVITY! Listen to THIS convo with award-winning photographer Chase Jarvis: mitchmatthews.com/236  Let's talk about getting MORE DONE in LESS TIME!  Yup… let's talk about TIME BLOCKING! mitchmatthews.com/257  MINUTE BY MINUTE: 00:00 Introduction to today's episode, as Mitch Matthews shares a game changing epiphany!  02:00 Hear about Mitch's epiphany found through prayer and how there is truth in it for everyone 04:00 How we can allow frustration to overtake our minds and build narratives in our head 09:00 The power of prayer and inviting God into a conversation   13:00 The “everything, everywhere fallacy” concept and do you get caught up in it? 17:00 Learning how to do one place well and what those places are  20:26 How can we lean into some specific things more intentionally?  21:33 Living a “one place well” life can shift your frustration to empathy and joy  25:39 Where and how can you apply this concept in your life?  28:36 Mitch shares how this concept has impacted his business and relationships  31:00 Mitch's Minute! Here are two questions for you to process this week!  I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!?  What stood out to you from this convo and the strategies and observations that Andy mentioned? Plus… I'm curious. (Like always!)  What part of the idea of the TRUE GEEK CULTURE that resonated with you?  Whether you lead a software company, run a restaurant or teach in a classroom… we can ALL lean into the concepts of SCIENCE, OWNERSHIP, SPEED and OPENNESS more.  But what specifically stood out to YOU!? Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch  

Andrew McAfee is joining us for DREAM THINK DO! Andrew is a Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management.  He's also the co-founder and co-director of MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy. Oh… and he's the inaugural Visiting Fellow at the Technology and Society organization at Google.  Andrew studies how technological progress changes the world and his next book “The Geek Way” he explores what he's calling the most important technological revolution of our time!  So… yes… let's talk about THAT! GET YOUR SCORE! Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa  That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! MORE ON ANDREW McAFEE: Andrew's new book: THE GEEK WAY: Click here Andrew McAfee on X/Twitter: @amcafee MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy.  Check out Mitch's NEW Daily PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Things are changing fast BUT don't miss out!  YOU have a role to play!  Listen to THIS convo with Astronaut Dr. Shawna Pandya: mitchmatthews.com/382/  Let's talk about another secret weapon: YOUR CREATIVITY! Listen to THIS convo with award-winning photographer Chase Jarvis: mitchmatthews.com/236  Let's talk about getting MORE DONE in LESS TIME!  Yup… let's talk about TIME BLOCKING! mitchmatthews.com/257  MINUTE BY MINUTE: 00:00 Introduction to the episode and our conversation with Andrew McAfee 01:40 Andrew McAfee studies how technological progress changes the world  02:25 Andrew dives into the meaning behind his book, “The Geek Way”  04:34 What Andrew saw emerging that led him to write this book  06:21 How the geek way is duplicated and implemented into any business  07:53 The four norms that all successful organizations have  13:07 Examples of non-tech organizations that are implementing this method well 15:14 The importance of being open and transparent as possible as a business  17:06 Andrew talks about the cultural evolution and how it plays into the geek way  21:14 The behavior of senior leaders matters when it comes to creating culture  24:07 How to follow Andrew and where to find his book, “The Geek Way”  25:00 One thing that Andrew would equip somebody with to pursue the geek way 28:52 Mitch's Minute! Biggest takeaways from our conversation with Andrew McAfee I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!?  What stood out to you from this convo and the strategies and observations that Andy mentioned? Plus… I'm curious. (Like always!)  What part of the idea of the TRUE GEEK CULTURE that resonated with you?  Whether you lead a software company, run a restaurant or teach in a classroom… we can ALL lean into the concepts of SCIENCE, OWNERSHIP, SPEED and OPENNESS more.  But what specifically stood out to YOU!? Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch  

Lisa Even is BACK!!! (I bet you remember her from episode 366!)   Lisa is a keynote speaker, success coach and a self-proclaimed “joy connoisseur!” Through her keynotes, workshops and coaching… she's helped countless people to transform their personal and professional lives to create more JOY and to HAVE “GOOD RIPPLE EFFECT.” In our first interview… we talked about how Lisa is on a mission to help organizations…  leaders… teams… and individuals… to have GOOD RIPPLE EFFECT and it was a great conversation! So I suggest you go back and check it out.  But I'm VERY excited to say that Lisa has a brand new book coming out. It's called “Joy is My Job!” It's a book to spark joy-filled mindsets, moments and experiences! So… I invited her back to talk about the stories and strategies she's packed into this  book… so we can experience more JOY in our daily lives!   GET YOUR SCORE! Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa  That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! MORE ON LISA: Lisa's site: www.LisaEven.com  Lisa on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/even.lisa/ Lisa on the Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/lisaeven11 Lisa on LinkedIn: Click here Check out Mitch's NEW Daily PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Episode 366 - Be sure to check out Lisa's FIRST Dream Think Do interview on having more “Ripple Effect!”  Episode 342 - The Gratitude Secret Weapon: Click here Episode 255 - Meet 50 Interesting People This Year… even if you're an Introvert: Click here I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!?  What stood out to you from this and the strategies that Lisa offered? Plus… I'm curious.  If you're trying to experience more joy… what's something that works for YOU? Lastly… PLEASE share this very fun/powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch MINUTE BY MINUTE:  00:02 Introduction to the show and our conversation surrounding joy!  02:25 Welcome with special guest, Lisa Event, keynote speaker and success coach 04:58 Why is joy so important and why should we be talking more about it? 08:04 Lisa talks about how joy is a choice and is not limited to just one area of life, but in all areas 10:26 Lisa breaks down what starts to happen when families are actively pursuing joy 13:02 What are the barriers that keep us from experiencing joy and how do we get past them? 15:13 What is a "joy list" and how do you create one? 17:51 Lisa gives strategies for people who are lacking joy or feel that they don't deserve it 22:07 Here are some fun ways to plan and mix up ways to experience joy as a family 23:50 Is it possible to experience joy in the workplace and still be efficient? 27:16 The release of Lisa's new book and where to get a hold of it! 28:34 Learn more about Lisa's conference, Rising Tides! 30:55 How to push through your doubts and just start something you believe in  

If you're an entrepreneur who's wanting to sell more of your products or services, if you're a Coach or Speaker wanting to attract more “great fit” clients or if you're a non-profit leader who's wanting to grow your supporter base… THIS episode is for YOU!  We're talking about the wildly important subject of getting clear on your IDEAL CLIENT!  The Bad News is: The most common strategies tend to cause people to get stuck in what we call the “Ideal Client Conundrum.”  But the Good News is: We've got a simple but powerful strategy to not only help you to get CLEAR on your “Ideal Client” but we'll also show you how to TAKE ACTION… immediately!  Let's get to it! GET YOUR SCORE! Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa  That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! Check out Mitch's NEW Daily PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! So THAT was fun.   I hope you enjoyed the subject and specifically… the strategies for: Getting clear on your Ideal Client  Avoiding the “Ideal Client Conundrum” Telling your Ideal Client's story And moving through the “4 Stages of the Ideal Client” Let me know.  What clicked for you? What stood out to you? What questions do you have? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's keep the conversation going! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 Welcome to today's deep dive episode with Mitch Matthews 01:33 Today's episode is all on an important business strategy that you don't want to miss!  03:56 Mitch recalls a coaching conversation about finding the “ideal” client  04:40 It is important to get clear on who you want to serve!  05:50 Learn how to stay away from cynicism and to always have an open mind 07:22 How do you know if you are stuck in the ideal client conundrum?  10:20 Introduction to a story based ideal client profile  11:10 The difference between story based and demographic based profiles  15:16 Story based profiles are not confined to just one demographic  18:34 Stories bring connection and are easy to remember  19:33 Breaking down the four stages to finding your ideal client 24:30 How to use these stages to work more efficiently and help others be efficient  25:33 Intentionality in these four stages gives peace allows you to focus on your dreams  26:45 The massive growth of the personal growth industry  28:51 Take our free assessment today, if you're interested in becoming a coach! 

Trent Anderson and his wife Sarah are the co-founders of Reach International Outfitters!  When they got married a few years ago… Trent and Sarah decided to embark on a journey of exploration. Since then… they have visited over 30 countries together and they've turned global travel into a way of life! Plus… they want to inspire others to explore the globe AND take adventures in your own backyard… SO… they launched Reach International Outfitters. They've also created a freakishly cool product called “Adventure Bucket Lists” that helps people have amazing adventures themselves!   Trent and Sarah are truly living the DREAM THINK DO life… because they've found a way to walk out their passion for global travel and adventure and do it on a daily basis. GET YOUR SCORE! Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa  That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU! MORE ABOUT TRENT & REACH INTERNATIONAL OUTFITTERS Find Reach International Outfitters: www.reachinternationaloutfitters.com  Find RIO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/reach_internationaloutfitters Find Trent and Sarah on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/riotravelers  More about Trent and Sarah: Click here Check out Mitch's NEW Daily PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Check out this MICRO-episode… we're digging into the strategy of creating what we call, an “EXPERIENCE LIST.”  This is for EVERYBODY… but especially with those folks who wrestle with writing down their dreams and goals. www.mitchmatthews.com/363  You don't have to go into space or to the depths of the ocean for adventure.  In fact, we talked about ways to find adventure… right in your backyard in THIS Dream Think Do deep dive: mitchmatthews.com/334/  Check out this convo with Chris Ward who has cracked the code on being a middle school science teacher, as well as an all-star dad and hubby… while also being an adventurer… podcaster… and now… filmmaker!!!  www.mitchmatthews.com/378  LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! This was so good.  I loved this conversation!  Trent offered up some great stories and some powerful insights! He and Sarah have found THEIR way to live the DREAM THINK DO life!  And I love it! Okay… so now it's YOUR turn.  What stood out to you?  I want to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment and let me know. And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 What's inside today's episode! Adventurers, this one is for you! 3:00 Get to know Trent Anderson 4:00 Turning your life into a life of travel 7:20 How TikTok change everything for Trent Anderson 9:55 How setting a goal that challenges you actually brings out your best! 11:25 Money follows attention: The key to paid ads 16:50 How Trent mastered “scroll stopping” content! 24:15 How Trent keeps his content 28:00 How to explore your state with Trent as your virtual guide! 30:19 Business is a learning process and everything will work together for good! 33:47 Mitch's Minute! Homework and biggest takeaways 36:00 How to know if you will be a good coach!

Dr. Shawna Pandya is our guest. And hey… Dr. Pandya has one of the biggest dreams of anyone we've ever featured on DREAM THINK DO.  She… drum roll please… wants to step foot on Mars.  Yup… Mars! And… when you hear about her background… you'll know that she's actually got a chance of getting this big dream done.  She's a scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), she's a physician and she's also an aquanaut.  Oh… and she skydives… she's a martial artist and she's a pilot.  It doesn't stop there.  Dr. Shawna is also the VP of Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies and she's a medical advisor at Above Space Development Corporation.  And… she's a Fellow of the Explorers Club.  See what I mean?  This Mars thing could really happen! We're going to talk about what it takes to pursue a massive dream.  As we do… we also talk about keys to overcoming the Imposter Syndrome, strategies for breaking free from worry and implementable tactics to increase your resilience as you go after YOUR dreams!  I think you're going to love it! MORE ABOUT DR. SHAWNA PANDYA Find Dr. Shawna on Instagram: instagram.com/shawnapandya/  Find Dr. Shawna on FB: facebook.com/shawnapandyaofficial/  Find Dr. Shawna on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shawnapandya/ Watch Dr. Shawna's Land Rover commercial:     Check out Mitch's NEW Daily PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: We talked about breaking free from the Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Shawna… so check out what bestselling author Jon Acuff had to say on how he address it: mitchmatthews.com/340/  You don't have to go into space or to the depths of the ocean for adventure.  In fact, we talked about ways to find adventure… right in your backyard in THIS Dream Think Do deep dive: mitchmatthews.com/334/  Resilience is important when you want to live on Mars… but it's also critical when your a TV producer.  Listen in as Sarah Yourgrau talks about the practical resiliency strategies she uses as she works with Mike Rowe and as she produces shows like Netflix's Home Edit: mitchmatthews.com/294/  LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! This was so good.  I loved this conversation!  Dr. Shawna shared some great stories and some incredible insights! She's totally living the DREAM THINK DO life!  Love it! Okay… so now it's YOUR turn.  What stood out to you?  I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let me know. And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 How to overcome imposter syndrome 1:11 Get to know Dr. Shawna Pandya 10:30 What it's like to live totally underwater for 6 days 14:26 How Dr. Shawna and her crew broke a world record 18:00 How to push yourself past your limits and planning for success 24:35 The 5 Keys to tapping into Resilience 29:28 Dr. Shawna Pandya's advice for overcoming imposter syndrome 33:17 Final advice for those building their dream! 34:14 Mitch's minute and biggest takeaway!

We're talking with Rebekah Scott.  Get this.  She sews purses and accessories from her home in rural South Dakota!  She got her start as a poor newlywed and she needed Christmas gifts for her friends and family so she decided to make some purses out of her living room curtains.  Then she started getting phonecalls with people wanting her designs!  15 years later… she has four kids and the business has grown to a team of over 20 women who all work from home so they can spend time with their families!  They make hand sewn bags that are designed by YOU so you can express your own unique personality and style!  And her company… Rebekah Scott Designs is on it's way to becoming the biggest hand-made business in the country.  How freeeegin' cool is that!!!??? Plus… with all that Rebekah had going on… she had a wake up call a few years ago that made her realize she needed systems in her life so she could take care of her family AND take care of her business. As she started to create and use these systems… people started to take notice and ask her about them.  That led to Rebekah launching The Encourager Podcast and Encourager Academy training so she could bring tools to women who want to go from overworked, overwhelmed and unsuccessful to confident, clear and decisive. As you can already tell… this is an awesome conversation!  So let's get to it! MORE ABOUT REBEKAH SCOTT: Rebekah Scott's Podcast: Encouragerpodcast.com Encourager Academy: encouragerpodcast.com/academy Rebekah's Luxury Leather Brand: 1948leather.com Rebekah Scott Designs: designyourownpurse.com Check out Mitch's NEW Daily PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: We've gotten to work with clothing and apparel designers before on DTD.  One of my favorite conversations was with the creator of the “WIN EVERYDAY” clothing line… Jake Thompson. We dig into his specific time management strategies for managing work and life. Click here: mitchmatthews.com/357/  I also loved my conversation with Britton Murdock Nunn.  She's the entrepreneur behind “The Biggest Little Fashion Truck” based in Reno, Nevada. My team and I got to meet Britton when we hosted a Big Dream Gathering at the University of Nevada.I will let her tell her story, but the very short version is she was on a career track that wasn't a good fit. But she decided to make some changes, and that led her to launch an innovative, crazy-cool business involving fashion, fun and a big pink truck!  Click here to check out the episode. Speaking of creativity… let's not forget my conversations with Oscar-winning special effects artist Howard Berger.  I've interviewed him THREE times and we've had so much fun each time… talking movies… creativity… and holding it all together. Option 1: Don't blow up the house! Option 2: Starting small & Dreaming BIG Option 3: The Masters of Make Up Effects  LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!  Rebekah shared some great stories and some powerful insights! She's soooo living a DREAM THINK DO life!  Love it! So… now it's YOUR turn.  What's something that resonated with you?  What stood out to you?   I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let me know. And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 What's inside today's episode! 1:40 Get to know Rebekah Scott 7:30 Mitch's honest review of Rebekah's handbags 8:58 The power of building with your customers  14:51 The wake-up call that changed it all 17:57 How Rebekah transformed her life and business with systems  24:02 Creating your own “me” time every week 31:48 There is way to have total wholeness and joy  33:15 Mitch's Minute and biggest takeaways! 

Alex Weber is our guest!  Alex and I shared the stage at a conference recently and this dude blew the room away! He's an International Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Peak Performance.  And he's speaking to audiences around the country.   Plus… Alex is a NINJA!!!  That's right!  He was a commentator on American Ninja Warrior… but then he's the only person to both HOST… and then COMPETE in the show's long history!  How freeeegin awesome is that!!??!!   He's a World Record Holder, and one of the youngest Coaches ever to win US Lacrosse Coach of the Year Honors.  Now… he's a speaker… a coach… an acclaimed author… of the book FAIL PROOF: Become the Unstoppable You.  We're going to be talk about his journey and what it takes to become unstoppable!  Let's do this! MORE ABOUT ALEX WEBER: Alex Weber's Website: www.imalexweber.com Alex's Book: Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You   Check out Mitch's NEW Daily PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: We've actually had another American Ninja Warrior on the show!  Her name is Mckenna Haase and she's wildly inspiring!  Check out her DTD interview here: mitchmatthews.com/mckenna-haase/ We've also had another Alex on DTD who's also pursuing a BIG Dream in LA!  That's right. My son, Alex Matthews!  In this episode, we talk about Alex's novel “Waking Up” and we talk about what it's like to be a working actor in LA.  mitchmatthews.com/271/  Speaking of LA… I talk with Laura Gassner Otting about a wildly important LA meeting that was Divinely timed in THIS episode: mitchmatthews.com/377/  LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation!  Alex dropped a ton of wisdom and so much heart!  He's got a total DREAM THINK DO story cooking! I'm curious.   What's something that resonated with you?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch

Guest: Dr. Eric Recker - Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur & Dentist, Eric Recker. Dr. Eric Recker is our guest! I consider Eric a modern day Indiana Jones. Check this out: He's a dentist, elite success coach, pilot, speaker, author, mountain climber, and recovering triathlete.  And… his favorite roles are as husband and father. He's pushed his life to the limit and discovered that what he was searching for wasn't at the top of the mountain.  In fact, true success was a lot closer than he thought!  Today... in addition to running a thriving dental practice he loves... Eric is committed to helping people learn to #WINtheNOW and discover the life they were meant to live through his talks and coaching.  Eric loves to offer stories and strategies that equip people to live with hope, to have a plan, and believe that good days are ahead! It's an awesome convo… so let's get to it. MORE ABOUT ERIC: Eric's website: www.ericrecker.com  Eric's book: Click here Check out Mitch's NEW Daily PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation so much but… I'm curious.  What's something that clicked with you?  More importantly… what's something you're going to DO as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch  

We're talking with Chris Ward.  He's an adventurer… podcaster… and now… filmmaker!!!  Chris is also a middle school science and leadership teacher in Colorado.  He's also an awesome husband and father to 3 kiddos. Chris has a fun podcast called, “Like a Bigfoot.”  where he interviews inspiring people and adventure athletes on topics like Adventure, Motivation, Mindset, Positivity, Endurance, Health, Perseverance, and Possibility!    Most recently… Chris is the co-director of his very first movie called, “A Long Way From Nowhere."  It's the powerful story of a 150 mile “Desert Rats” Stage running race in the Utah desert. He made this incredible film with his friend… and experienced screenwriter/showrunner Paul Scheuring. It's so powerful… and inspiring… and we'll add a link in the show notes so you can watch it. I'm so excited to have this conversation… so let's get to it! MORE ON CHRIS: Check out Chris's Documentary: A Long Way from Nowhere Check out Mitch's NEW Daily PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw   RELATED PODCAST DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: If you like THIS interview… you might also enjoy: The episode Chris and I talk about with Calvin Johannsen: 75 Summits in 75 Days! This episode with Adventurer and Cancer Survivor Rob Marsh: How to Live in the Moment… No Matter What! LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I loved this conversation so much but… I'm curious.  What's something that clicked with you?  More importantly… what's something you're going to DO as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch

Today… our guest is Laura Gassner Otting. She's one of my favorite humans. Her life has been a wild ride… BUT that ride has helped her to clarify that her SUPERPOWERS are: Identifying greatness in others…  Helping them to get unstuck…  Achieving extraordinary results… He's served in the White House as a Presidential Appointee… she's been an executive… she's founded, ran and sold her own global search firm… and now she's a bestselling author and a speaker on stages around the country! She's a frequent contributor to Good Morning America and the TODAY Show, as well as the Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily!  And Laura's 3 books have all been Wall Street Journal Bestsellers! Her BRAND NEW BOOK is called Wonderhell - Why success doesn't feel like it should and what to do about it!”  It's incredible and I can't wait to dive into it… so let's do this! WHERE TO FIND LAURA: Website www.LauraGassnerOtting.com [or www.heyLGO.com]   Facebook @heyLGO  Instagram @heyLGO Twitter @heyLGO LinkedIn: /in/heyLGO Her book WONDERHELL:  Click Here Please insert the image for her book: Her book LIMITLESS: Click Here MITCH'S NEW PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw   RELATED PODCAST DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: If you like this episode… we think you'll dig these too!   Laura's first time on DREAM THINK DO: https://mitchmatthews.com/laura-gassner-otting/  We also talk about Rahaf Harfoush and how she helped Laura flush out the WONDERHELL concept.  It doesn't surprise me… because Rahaf is brilliant and pure awesome.  Want proof?  Check out her DREAM THINK DO episode too: https://mitchmatthews.com/263 Or check out Episode 215.  My guest is venture capitalist Greg Sands. As you'll hear… Greg's got passion… passion for life and passion for entrepreneurship. LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! Holy crap! I loved this conversation!  Laura's insights on navigating the WONDERHELL that comes when you pursue your dreams and goals was freeeegin' priceless!  But… I'm curious.   So… what's something that clicked with you?  What's something that resonated?  More importantly… what's something you're going to DO as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 What's inside of today's episode! 2:22 Why Laura was nervous to be on Dream Think Do! 3:51 What is “wonder-hell” and when Laura found herself there 9:21 How hard times could be an invitation to greatness 14:20 How living abundantly can unlock opportunities 19:53 What you can learn from over 100 “ceiling shatters” 25:11 A little bit of bravery goes a long way 35:50 Why being the optimist will always pay off in the end 38:16 What the journey will teach you about yourself 40:00 Mitch's minute and biggest takeaways!  

Scarlett Cochran is our guest! She's an attorney, financial expert, and an entrepreneur with an amazing story!  In fact, it's an incredible example of a true DREAM THING DO story! As a teenager… Scarlett was a Marine who also became a single mom living below the poverty line. As you can imagine… it was a tough season… but she got bold and audacious.  Specifically… she gave herself permission to DREAM and get clear on the kind of life that she REALLY wanted to create for her daughter and her. Then she went to work.  Scarlett found a way to start her college degree by going to night school. She also found a way to buy a home at 20.  And she kept dreaming… thinking and doing… and that led her to eventually leave the Marines and go to school full time.  In fact, she was the first in her family to attend college! But she didn't stop there. Next… she set her sights on law school.  Not only that but she decided to try to get in one of the top 14 law schools in the country.  And guess what?  She got into YALE (one of the prestigious law schools in the world!) and graduated with multiple job offers waiting. She graduated… worked hard… figured out that she wanted to have some quality of life… so she worked as a banking and consumer finance attorney for: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (where she worked on fair lending and equity issues).  In the past few years though… her story started to get out and people wanted to learn how she created a completely new life. Since then… she's touched the lives of millions by being featured by Good Morning America… Forbes… CNBC and Oprah, as well as her own YouTube channel. Her brand new book called “IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY - A PROVEN PATH TO BUILDING WEALTH AND LIVE THE RICH LIFE YOU DESERVE” was recently released and people are loving it! So… we've got a LOT to talk about… so let's get to this!   MORE ABOUT SCARLETT: Scarlett's site: www.Onebighappylife.com   Scarlett's book: https://onebighappylife.com/its-not-about-the-money-book/ Scarlett's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZVIcIg Scarlett's IG: https://www.instagram.com/onebighappylife/ MITCH'S NEW PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw RELATED PODCAST DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: If you like this episode… we think you'll dig these too! Oscar Winner - Howard Berger: “Don't blow up the house!” - Mitch Matthews (Click Here) Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels: “This Might Surprise You!” (Click Here) Sheri Salata - Oprah's Executive Producer for 20+ years on Finding the Love for Life [Again]: https://mitchmatthews.com/312/ 5x NYT Best Selling Author - Jon Acuff - Stop Overthinking & Get it Done!: https://mitchmatthews.com/340/ LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I don't know about you but I loved this conversation!  Scarlett's journey is an example of someone truly living the DREAM THINK DO life!  I love it. But… I'm curious.   So… what's something that clicked with you?   What's something that resonated?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch Episode minute-by-minute recap: 0:02 What's inside today's show 2:40 Get to know Scarlett Cochran 4:14 How Scarlett Cochran learned how to Dream! 7:00 What led Scarlett to the military 12:50 Overcoming the victim mentality 14:41 How Scarlett's journey led to Yale University 19:07 The power of personal relationships 24:00 Becoming an “Accidental” Entrepreneur 29:04 How to grow in an abundant mindset 31:28 The real problem with debt and overspending 38:00 You don't need permission to dream big 41:44 Mitch's minute! Biggest takeaways and action steps

Scott Siepker is back!  That's right. We're talking with the Actor, Writer and Executive Producer! Scott's well-known for his great creative work as well as his viral “Iowa Nice” videos!   Plus, this might be episode 375… but Scott joined us way back for episode 82 of DTD!   He's been working on some exciting projects since our last conversation! One of the biggest updates is that Scott and his team have put together an INCREDIBLE documentary called “KINNICK.” It's the story of Nile Kinnick - who was a child of the depression who went on to win the Heisman Trophy and became a pilot in World War 2.  Not only that… he became one of the best known people in the country. In fact, Ronald Regan once reflected that if Nile Kinnick hadn't died in WWII… “he could have gone on to become the President of the United States.”  Plus, if you've ever walked through the main gate of the University of Iowa's fabled football stadium… you've passed by a beautiful bronze statue of young Nile.  But hey… whether you're a sports fan or not… I can tell you… THIS is a powerful story!  We're going to talk with Scott about Nile's journey… as well as Scott's own journey as he worked on the dream of creating this documentary for 10 years!  And… as you'll hear… he's just getting started!   Find out more about Scott:  His website: www.scottsiepker.com The Kinnick Documentary: Click Here   Scott's original DTD episode: CULTIVATING CREATIVITY, FINDING FOCUS AND BEING IOWA NICE with Scott Siepker - www.mitchmatthews.com/082     MITCH'S NEW PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!  Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw   LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I don't know about you but I loved this conversation!  Scott's AND Nile's journeys are both inspiring and packed with pearls of wisdom we all can use!  I'm curious.   So… what's something that stood out to you?   What's something that resonated?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch   Episode Minute By Minute:  0:02 What's inside this inspiring episode  1:11 Get to know Scott Siepker 6:40 The importance of tweaking and testing ideas 8:47 A few things all Dreamers have to do as we grow 15:30 The main inspiration Scott wants everyone to receive today 22:00 The speech and stories that took Scott's breath away 30:24 A look into the family letters that will warm your heart 35:45 What's next for Scott and the documentary  41:19 Wisdom of the week - Listen to this before you give up 44:26 Mitch's Minute and biggest takeaways 

Our guest today is bestselling author and performance coach, Stefan Falk.   I first heard about Stefan when Dan Pink talked about him in the book DRIVE. (BTW: Drive is one of my favorite books of freeeegin' all time!)   Dan pointed to his unique approach to leadership… and specifically coaching and delivering performance reviews at Green Cargo… as a key way to motivate people in the RIGHT way.  Well… fast forward a few years… and Stefan has written his own book called “Intrinsic Motivation - Learn to LOVE your work and succeed as never before.” So we're going to dig into that! Stefan is an internationally recognized leadership and human performance expert.  He's been a C-suite leader at several global companies and has been a part of 4 successful turnarounds and generated billions of dollars in revenue. He's a McKinsey & Company alumnus… and as an executive coach who's helped thousands of leaders and client organizations across North America and Europe. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT STEFAN FALK HERE: WEB: www.learntoloveyourwork.com  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT STEFAN: learntoloveyourwork.com/about-stefan-falk GRAB THE BOOK: Intrinsic Motivation MITCH'S NEW PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw  RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: If you like this episode… we think you'll dig these too! Antonio Neves: 3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump! (Click Here) Jamie Kern Lima: Dump The Doubt! - Mitch Matthews (Click Here) Howard Berger | “Don't blow up the house!” - Mitch Matthews (Click Here) Jillian Michaels: “This Might Surprise You!” (Click Here) Dr. Donny Jackson: “Bet On Yourself!” (Click Here) LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I don't know about you but I loved this convo!  Stefan's stories and strategies really resonated with me and gave us some great strategies we can all use.  I'm curious.  What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that resonated?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch

Jennifer Kathryn King is our guest! She grew up a soccer playing military kid. She went to Stanford University.  While there… she started to work at NIKETOWN (to make ends meet) and she wound up wowwing NIKE execs with her innovative strategies and creative leadership!  After graduating… she got offered a job a NIKE Headquarters and went on to become Senior Director for Global Brand - Team Sports. And then… Global Senior Creative Director for Brand Creative.  THEN… in 2018… Jen founded her own digital marketing agency called Invictus Media and she's been killing it there… by creating high quality digital marketing assets for  businesses of all shapes and sizes.  We're going to talk about tenacity, leadership, and the constant evolution of creativity!  I think you're going to love it! MITCH'S NEW PODCAST:  ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw WHERE TO FIND JEN: Website: https://www.invictusmediadsm.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkathrynking Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@invictusmediadsm  Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/invictusmediadsm   RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: If you like this episode… we think you'll dig these too! Jon Acuff - Stop Overthinking & Get it Done!: https://mitchmatthews.com/340 Amanda Zwanziger - Busting Free From Fear & Paralysis: https://mitchmatthews.com/338 Jamie Winship - Identity, Purpose and Living Fearless: https://mitchmatthews.com/354 Sheri Salata - Oprah's CEO - Finding the Love for Life [Again]: https://mitchmatthews.com/312 LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I don't know about you but I loved this convo!  JKK's journey is inspiring and packed with pearls of wisdom we all can use!  I'm curious.  What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that resonated?   More importantly… what's something you're going to DO as a result? I want to hear from YOU!   Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Mitch   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 Create a constant evolution of creativity! 1:11 Get to know Jennifer Kathryn King 4:53 Growing up a military kid 6:45 When Jennifer worked for Nike 10:00 The journey from surviving to thriving 16:38 Telling a powerful story through video marketing 21:11 When Jennifer found the courage to go out on her own 27:27 What makes Jennifer's leadership style unique 32:22 Jennifer's advice for every Dream Think Do listener 38:08 Mitch's minute and biggest takeaways!

TONY (Antonio) Neves is back for a fun and powerful episode! Tony's the founder of the Man Morning community, the author of international bestselling book Stop Living on Autopilot, a success coach to married professionals with kids… and oh… he's one of the best freeegin' keynote speakers in the world.   We're talking about A LOT of important subjects to help you maximize this year.  But most importantly… we're digging into the “WHY” and the “HOW” of surrounding yourself with the RIGHT people… this year!   ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.  It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides a DAILY dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw MORE ABOUT TONY NEVES: Man Morning: https://www.manmorning.com/ Stop Living on Autopilot: https://amzn.to/3W3n55b Success Coach: https://theantonioneves.com/coaching-for-married-professionals-with-kids/ RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: 3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump!: https://mitchmatthews.com/241/ Don't Rush The Mountain Top: www.mitchmatthews.com/077  It's Not About Where You Start!: www.mitchmatthews.com/004  LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I don't know about you but I loved this convo!  Tony always brings the wisdom and the heart. I'm curious.  What's something that stood out to you?  What's something that resonated?   More importantly… what's something you're going to try as a result? I want to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What's inside today's conversation 1:49 Welcome back, Tony Neves for the 5th time! 3:55 How Tony's book is impacting the world 6:00 The books that leave a lasting legacy 6:40 How to set your up for success 11:10 The power of writing and journaling 14:01 Find a reason to make your dreams happen 16:07 A look into the Man Morning newsletter 18:55 The results of community and connection 21:19 Tips for building a strong community 25:07 Ways to find communities to get involved with 30:15 Steps to breaking out of isolation 32:45 Mitch's minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps

We're doing a DEEP DIVE on the Christmas story.  More specifically… we're talking about a vantage point on a story that may feel “familiar,” BUT still can have some surprises to it! Specifically, we're going to take a deeper look at the story tucked in Matthew 1 and 2 of the New Testament of the Bible.  Spoiler Alert: I uncovered some eye-opening elements of the story I'd never seen or thought about before!.  And wow… were they ever good surprises!  Whether you're a big fan of reading the Bible or not… this episode has something for you.  At the VERY least… you'll hear some things you can use to impress your friends at Christmas parties!  But… if you listen in and stay open… I think you might really appreciate unwrapping these surprise gifts as much as I did!  So let's get to this! RELATED POSTS & DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: This episode talks about some OTHER surprises I found from the Manger story: https://mitchmatthews.com/345/  Melissa (my bride) joins me and we talk about some fun prayer stories: www.mitchmatthews.com/207  I talk about 3 Keys to Having Your Best Holiday Season Yet: www.mitchmatthews.com/105 REMEMBER: YOU can Mitch's new DAILY podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts: Find it on Apple Podcasts:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!?  What stood out to you? Drop a comment and let me know! And PLEASE share this episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What's inside today's episode 5:14 Let's continue our conversation about traditions 7:30 Why Christmas is special to Mitch 12:08 Hope, direction, and an invitation to rest. 16:44 New insight Mitch got on the Christmas story 26:22 When Joseph was visited by an Angle 32:06 How to find your next best step 34:46 What happened on Christmas Eve 20 years ago 44:08 Miracles can still happen (Here's proof!) 48:48 The only one more excited about your dreams than you are