Podcast appearances and mentions of jon stolpe

In this episode, we talk to Jon Stolpe about his new book Rooftop Reflections, his passion for orphans and widows, his big dream for Guatemala, and how to live an extraordinary life.

New year, new look. Did you see the new podcast art? Let's talk about it. New logo defining the show more completely.  That's my FACE on there now!  I feel a bit nekkid putting my face out there for the whole world to see.  It's just one more step to not being holding myself back.  It took about a year for me to get off my duff and do this. Also, you may have noticed that's an elephant topping the "I" in Think.  The elephant runs in a matriarchal order.  Not that I don't appreciate men, I just come from a long line of women taking care of more than their share.  I honor those women, and each of us, who lead families, work teams, organizations, and share our influence with the world in that image. Thank you to my designer, Jason Clement, for helping me put more me into the conversation. Then you see my name a little structured and maybe a bit mischievous. That's me.  I learn more when I'm playful.  It's the balance of the structure and the creative that makes me who I am.   You can find out more from Jason Clement at http://jasonclement.com/podcast-covers/ The 5 Best Books for a Breakthrough This started out as "The end of the year booklist."  But this is more than that.   This is the list for you, you smart, ambitious woman, when you are ready for a breakthrough. But every challenge requires a different kind of breakthrough. I'm not a fantasy reader.  I don't get into to fiction much, because, I have more practical things to take care of.  And that's what my list of books has brought me.  Practical solutions.  Excellent reads.  Lessons and strategies. I like to implement directly.  In fact, I've been told I just run with an idea like a horse out of the gate.  This is the list that helps you crash through that door and stand tall in your place.  Here's my criteria to make it on this list. 1. Every book here I read in 2017.  That means it is fresh and current in my mind. The notes, ideas & lessons are applicable today. 2.  Every book I read at least twice. Most I listened to the audiobook first, then read the Kindle version. (Our family has a daily commute to school and I listen to books on our drive.) 3. Each book listed comes with a direct recommendation for a particular point, challenge or struggle that a woman faces right now.  Year of Yes, Shonda Rhimes Year of Yes, by Shonda Rhimes is a powerful read to help you realize that you are not being sensible, safe or living smart...you could easily be living in fear.  And not even know it.  Shonda shares her insights on how she decides to stop saying no and for one year, just one year, she will challenge herself to say yes. A perfect read for the woman that:  Is ready to start her new year and step out of her comfort zone. She's not quite sure where this will take her. The leap of faith is what she needs. Braving the Wilderness, Brene Brown Brene Brown makes me realize I'm not alone in my challenging thoughts.  Braving the Wilderness is as the tagline reads, the "Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone." If there's one thing we have learned in 2017, it's that people think differently than we do.  That should be okay. Using the internet, we can polarize ourselves on issues and create battlefields that hold us back.  This book helps us find an understanding and be willing to discuss the issues in peace.  People are hard to hate close up. "True belonging doesn't require you to change who you are, it requires you to be who you are." A perfect read for the woman that:  Wants to understand the other side.  She is ready to have a conversation without judgment.  She yearns to be more comfortable standing alone and ready to participate in a bigger conversation. The Big Leap, Gay Hendricks This book had been on my list for over a year. One little nudge from Ray Edwards podcast to get me to read it. Read in the month of November, I've re-read it 3 times now.  That's saying a lot for me.  The Big Leap takes a deep, deep dive to on how each of us can hold ourselves back.  There are many reasons we believe we are unworthy.  A perfect read for the woman that:  Achieves in many facets of life, but continues to struggle with one specific area.  She is ready to cancel all the self-sabotage holding her back.  She seeks opportunity to work in the zone of genius. Wrecked, Jeff Goins In our interview with Jon Stolpe, he mentions this book.  I devoured this book in a couple days. Wrecked touched my spirit. it is so easy to be involved in your own life, that looking out for other's needs doesn't seem to be the top priority. Service, compassion, and giving are great topics at the holidays and sometimes missed throughout the year.  This book shares poignant moments that touched me deeply.  A perfect read for the woman that: Seeking new insights, tools, and find ways to serve & have more compassion in the daily routine. She is ready to "get over herself," and have a more humanistic view of the world, then put her talents to use in some capacity in that.  The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins This is the book a lot of us need.  The 5 Second Rule is the book that helps us overcome that space from, "Yes, I know I need to do this thing..." and "I am doing this thing."  That space is where we can get so stuck.  We think about accomplishing that thing.  We talk about it.  We have a pretty good plan to make it work.    A perfect read for the woman that: Has had the same resolution for the past few years.  She knows precisely what has to happen but she just doesn't feel like it. She wants to change, really change, but gets stuck in her head. What book would you add to the list? 

How to Stretch Yourself to Become Your Best This week I'm delighted to have Jon Stolpe on the show. We discuss: How we connected.  Why STRETCH is such an important term in Jon's life. He's helping men around the country help improve their commitment to fatherhood, family, faith, and work challenges.  See the Stretched Men Group for more info. How Jon first got to Guatemala. The big confirmation that allowed him to go there. Jon and his blog audience brought the finances available to build houses. His book, Rooftop Reflections. How the book, Wrecked, for something good, as Jeff Goins described. The socio-economic status of families in the Guatemalan culture.  How widows struggle amidst the situation. They have built multiple homes in Guatemala to help families of widows in Guatemala.  Jon's vision to build 100 houses in Guatemala before he passes away.  The next step in his journey to impact families and involve the community in the process. What Jon and his family would like from you. How much it costs just to build one house for a family in Guatemala. The life change his family experienced through this. Jon & his wife chose to sell their home to have more margin in their lives to live, give, and save. How they have chosen to live differently to make a greater contribution. "Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone,"  Andy Stanley. "You can be extraordinary right where you live with the people you rub shoulders with every day." Do a little better.  Stretch yourself.  Make an impact. How difficult it is to translate what that experience was like. The Hobbit's parallel and how hard it is to come back to regular life. You are not ordinary.  You have an amazing opportunity right in front of your eyes.  You can change the world for someone else and yourself. Do something today. Cause yourself to stretch.  Become your best.

Jon Stolpe is an author and active blogger. Jon Stolpe's Stretched is focused on "stretching" and challenging others to get out of their comfort zones.        He has a passion for family, leadership development, missions, and personal growth. Jon's organization, H.O.P.E. Helping Other People Everywhere, is doing just that.  In his interview he shared how we can all pay it forward.  As a construction engineer, Jon has helped build homes in Guatemala for those widows with children who were homeless.  On his blog he gives each of us the opportunity to be involved with this mission. During the interview, Jon shared the results of a survey Dr. Anthony Campolo, speaker, author, sociologist took of people who were over the age of 95.  He asked them if they could live their lives over...."What would you do differently?" The response was basically the same: REFLECT MORE -- Take time to listen RISK MORE  DO MORE TO LEAVE A LEGACY Do you ever feel like your life is off track?  If your answer is yes, then Jon's blog and book are for you.  In his book On Track – Life Lessons from the Track & Field, Jon provides practical life lessons anyone can embrace. Jon Stolpe shares his own experiences on and off the track as an athlete, a spectator, and active participant in life You Do Not want to miss this heartwarming and challenging interview    

We all have the same amount of time in each day. It's how we manage it that makes all the difference. Good things don't come to those who wait; good things come to the people who go out there and make good things happen. Today on the Ellory Wells Show, a Joe Pardo asks me […] Click here Social Media Strategy, The Waiting Game, and Coaching with Jon Stolpe [EWS2] to visit Ellory Wells and leave a comment.

How does the 80-20 rule work in your life?  Are you spending your money & time in life the way you want?   In this episode we discuss: The Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 rule.   Defining the 20/30/50 rule.   50% of your income goes to the fixed costs: rent, utilities, food (groceries), and clothes 20% goes to the future costs:  pay off debt, investments, savings, emergency fund and retirement. 30% fun costs:  (lifestyle) cell phone, cable, internet, movie nights, date nights, gym memberships, travel February's challenge is about relationships.  The way we build relationships is shown by how we spend our time. 80% of our time is spent with people you have to spend time with (co-workers, classmates) 20% of our time is spent with people you choose to spend time with (how are we showing our loved ones) How are you spending 20%of your time that you want to spend time with? What does it mean to Think Enriched?  It's not all puppy dogs and rainbows.    Resources mentioned in this episode: Jon Stolpe: the 7 Week Stretch Challenge Pauline Stockhausen, find her episode here. You know about the Think Enriched Crew, but are you in yet? Subscribe in iTunes.  Or Stitcher Radio. Rate & Review the show. Have a question.  Send me an email:  amy@thinkenriched.com.

Interview with Kristin Lindeen, daughter of John Miller. Speaking about growing up in the QBQ home, lessons she learned, and how she is now able to pass it on to her own children. You can find out more about Kristin and QBQ: Twitter: @KristinLindeen Website: qbq.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theqbq?fref=ts Here are some listener submitted questions: What things did John do that had the most impact on kristin in changing how she asked questions? Was there a point in her life when she rememers looking at personal accountability or has it always been ingrained in her thinking. - Wade Thorson "What are you doing to pass down the QBQ legacy that your father has passed along to you?" - Jon Stolpe