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Feb 24, 2022

We’re answering a great question from a fellow DREAM THINK DO listener this week.  He asked, “As a Success Coach… what’s one of the most important questions you ask people?”  Whew.  I love that and… as you’ll hear… I get pretty fired up to answer it.

In fact, the question that we dig into is one that you can use to get more clear, build your confidence and help you to stay inspired.  But it’s also a question you can use at work with your teams, your co-workers and… heck, even with leaders above you.  Plus, you can use it with your family and friends too.

I don’t want to sound like I’m trying to over-hype this question… but seriously… it’s THAT powerful!  And it’s sooooooo important to ask (in multiple scenarios)!  So get excited.  Let’s dive in!

RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:

How to WIN more in 5 minutes or less!  (SPEED). - Success, People, Experiment, Evaluate & Determined. www.mitchmatthews.com/336 

Jake Thompson: BEAT Pandemic Fatigue! [A Guide to Survive and Thrive!]: www.mitchmatthews.com/281   

4 Keys to Developing a Confident Mind with Dr. Nate Zinser: www.mitchmatthews.com/349 

5 Keys to Creating a Dream Date: www.mitchmatthews.com/348

Lots of questions come in... especially after episode 346 - RESET WEEK - where I said we'd be spending MOST of our upcoming episodes on:

  • The Abundant Life Playbook
  • The Elite Coach Playbook
  • The Growing Business Playbook

By the way… if you’d like to ask a question and/or give me a suggestion for topics for future DREAM THINK DO episodes, be sure to leave a comment!

One recent question really applies to BOTH the “Abundant Life Playbook” and the “Elite Coach Playbook,” is:  "As a coach... what's one of the most important questions you ask?"

THIS IS A GREAT QUESTION!  And I couldn’t help myself but dive into it!  And as you can imagine… since I’ve been a full-time coach for almost 20 years… I have a lot of favorite questions.  BUT one of my favorites and one of the most important has to be:

“What does success look like”

This is a powerful question if you're a coach or a mentor.  This is a powerful question if you're a leader or a manager.  This is a powerful question if you're a parent or a friend.  It even is important to ask in a romantic relationship.  So yeah… as you can see… it’s a favorite!

It’s a great question to ask others… but it’s also a great question to ask yourself as you’re journaling, meditating, and praying.  

I love this question because it's MACRO and it's MICRO:

  • MACRO - Large scale... EVERYTHING... All-encompassing… BIG PICTURE.
  • MICRO - Minute by minute... the small stuff... the little but important stuff… day-to-day!

Are you sold?  I hope so.  So let’s dive in!

MACRO-LEVEL EXAMPLES:

Let’s talk about some examples of “MACRO” versions of this question.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE FOR:

  • This year?
  • This season of my career?
  • My team... this year?
    • [NOTE: You can sure talk to your team about this and ask THEM too!]

You can use this question as you consider the different ROLES you have in life: 

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE FOR:

  • For me as a parent?
  • For me as a spouse?  (If you’re dating… What does success look like in this relationship?)
  • For me as a leader?
  • For me as a volunteer?
  • For me as a team member?

It can also be a question to ask yourself… when it comes to the way you want to live life:

What does success look like for how I want to LIVE?

Now… let’s talk about the question at a MICRO LEVEL:

As in… how can you apply it TODAY?  How can you use it to help guide you a moment to moment… today?

I like to add the “Rule of 3” here to drill down to some specifics.  So I simply add “three things” to the question.

For example: 

What are 3 things that would make today a success?

If I journal that… I might come up with things like:

  • Engage well with others.  
  • Stay present.  
  • Focus and get XYZ done.  
  • Have gas left in the tank for my family tonight
  • To have FUN as I work today.
  • To show people gratitude throughout the day.
  • To bring my best work as often as possible.

Then… I’d pick the 3 most important for that day.

Or another example is if you’re prepping for a hard conversation, you might ask:

What are 3 things that are within my control that would make this conversation a success?

You might come up with things like:

  • I will be prepared.  
  • I will show the person I love/honor/respect them... no matter what (even in a business situation) 
  • I'm ready to share my perceptions and I'm open to theirs.

Another example is I recently hired a new VA.  So… I asked myself, "What are 3 things that would make my new team member’s onboarding a success?"

Some things I came up with were:

  • Help her to feel welcomed.  
  • Help her to know we believe in her.  
  • Help her to know what success looks like.  (Ironic… right? LOL!)

THIS makes for a great prayer too.  Some of my favorite questions as I pray are:

Lord... what do you want me to know... today?

Lord.. what do you want me to do… today?

Lord… what does success look like... today?

NOTE: The topic of favorite questions I ask during prayer could TOTALLY be its own episode.  So, if you dig that or you’d want me to dig into that more... leave a comment or send me an email and let me know!

TIME TO TAKE ACTION:

Where do you want to apply this question... this week?

  • Work?
  • Life?
  • Relationships?
  • Volunteering?
  • Leadership?
  • Entrepreneurship?
  • Family?

Go big... and ask a MACRO QUESTION or two.

Then be sure to go MICRO too… and experiment with the “Rule of 3” to bring it to something specific... today.

Minute by Minute: 

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 2:22 The new Dream Think Do Playbooks
  • 6:16 The most important question we can ask
  • 13:17 More ways to learn more about this topic
  • 18:04 Clarifying this important question even more
  • 23:30 Listener shout out! Did you hear your name?
  • 25:43 How to practically apply this question today
  • 38:00 Another example of how tangible this success hack is
  • 42:28 Your action step today!

I want to hear from YOU!  

What’s something that stood out to you?  More importantly… what are you going to try as a result? 

Let me know!  And hey… if you have more questions… let me know!  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!

Lastly, don’t forget to share this episode!  Your friends will thank you! 

And when you do either tag me or just include the #dreamthinkdo.

You can find me on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.  (Let’s connect there too!)

Keep bringing your awesome, 

Mitch

Feb 17, 2022

Have you ever thought about launching your own podcast?  You’ve got a topic you’re passionate about or a group of people you really feel called to help… and you’ve wondered, “Should I start a podcast?”  Well… if that’s you (or you just curious about some of the behind-the-scenes on the podcast industry) THIS episode is for you!  By the way… should everyone start a podcast?  The answer is NO!  An emphatic no!  BUT more people should start a podcast than you might think!  We’ll talk about WHO should think about launching a podcast and we’ll talk about HOW to get one started (it’s easier than you might think).  Plus, we’ll help you to beat out 85% of all podcasts almost immediately!  Oh, and since this is episode 350… we’ll also reminisce a bit.  We’ll dig into some of my favorites and some fun behind-the-scenes stories that have gotten us here!  So let’s get to this!

 

OTHER RELATED EPISODES and LINKS:

  • 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)

 

Some Surprising Stats on Starting a Podcast:

At this time, there are still less than 3 million podcasts worldwide, BUT there are over 37 million YouTube channels, and over 1 billion blogs.  (Yeah… that’s BILLION… with a “b.”)  

According to Edison Research... about 65 to 75% of Americans have heard a podcast.

  • 37% of the US listens on a monthly basis
  • 28% of the US Population Listen to Podcasts on a Weekly Basis
  • 70% of all podcasts are listened to via Apple Podcasts

Get this… ONLY 15% of new podcasts make it to 11 episodes.  And only 15% of those podcasts will make it to 100 episodes!  BUT... the longer you stay in... the better the chance you have of finding your audience and thriving!

5 Tips for Starting A Podcast:

  1. Start with WHO
  2. Start small… but start!
  3. Go in with a STARTER PLAN… but commit to figure most things out as you go!
  4. Research for your INTRO and 3 questions!
  5. Honor your Guests and make them feel safe

Minute by Minute:

  • 0:02 Before you tune out, this episode could be for you!
  • 3:17 Conversations starts
  • 7:40 Who should and shouldn't start a podcast
  • 13:14 The story behind Mitch’s first podcast 
  • 19:02 The fun rewards of having a podcast
  • 31:45 Commit to learning as you go
  • 36:26 Th practical tips you need to get started
  • 41:30 What your first 10 episodes should be about
  • 44:01 How often you should release new episodes
  • 47:30 Mind mapping your episode
  • 50:34 The importance of a good introduction
  • 1:00:00 It’s okay to to ask for help

I want to hear from YOU!  

What’s something that stood out to you?  More importantly… are you more excited about launching a podcast… OR… did this episode help you learn that podcasting isn’t for you?  Let me know!  And hey… if you have more questions… let me know!  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!

Lastly, don’t forget to share this episode!  And when you do either tag me or just include the #dreamthinkdo.

You can find me on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.  Let’s connect there too!

Feb 9, 2022

Today we’re talking about what it takes to build a confident mind… no matter what.  Our tour guide for this discussion is Dr. Nate Zinsser… who’s the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He uses applied performance psychology to help cadets prepare for and perform in high-stakes situations.  But he also helps world-class athletes, Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, NHL All-Stars, college All-Americans… as well as countless business professionals and leaders!  In fact, NFL MVP Eli Manning said, “Studying confidence with Dr. Zinsser helped me win two Super Bowls!”  


He teaches people how to overcome pressure and succeed.  By the way… Doc Z has applied these concepts himself… to allow him to deliver consistently… but to also become a world-class mountaineer and accomplished martial artist.. just to name a few.  His brand new book is called, “ THE CONFIDENT MIND: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance.” It’s a book designed to help us all better understand confidence… build it… protect it… and rely upon it when performance matters most!  It’s a powerful conversation I think you’re going to love so let’s get to it!

 

RESOURCES:

  • Dr. Nate Zinsser’s book: “The Confident Mind - A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance” - Click here
  • Dr. Z’s website: www.natezinsser.com/

 

RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:

 

EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 Have you noticed this in people lately?
  • 2:35 Get to know Dr. Nate
  • 4:20 Conversation starts
  • 8:15 The fruit of having higher confidence
  • 11:38 How to avoid becoming overly confident
  • 17:00 The starting point of confidence
  • 20:03 Why Dr. Nate changed the name of his book
  • 27:07 Being ridiculous honest about execution
  • 29:50 How to actually believe your positive self-talk
  • 33:42 How Mitch started to overcome worry
  • 37:37 Keys to upgrade your confidence in the moment
  • 44:14 How to connect with Dr. Nate
  • 44:45 Mitch’s minute

 

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Leave a comment and let me know what stood out to you from this interview with Dr. Z.  

More importantly, let me know which strategy, story, or pearl of wisdom (BIG or small)… inspired you to take action.  What’s something (Big or small) you’re going to experiment with as a result?  

I can’t wait to hear from you!

Feb 2, 2022

Valentine’s day is right around the corner… so today’s subject is CRITICAL!  And hey… it’s always good to find ways to inject some extra romance into a date.  The good news is… it’s a lot easier than you might think!  And whether it’s early in your relationship… or you’ve been together for a while (my bride and I have been married for 29 years!!!)... you can use these strategies to bust out of the norm, and take a ho-hum date to “dream date” status!  We’re going to get you real-world strategies that won’t break the bank and won’t involve a two-week trip to Fiji!  You’ll be able to apply these concepts and have more romance, connection, AND fun!  So let’s get to this!

RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:

Melissa and I talked about the 5 Love Languages in www.mitchmatthews.com/214 

3 Keys to Breaking Free from the Past with Travis Crutcher: www.mitchmatthews.com/344 

"Surprised By Prayer" - Another interview with my bride Melissa: www.mitchmatthews.com/207

 

RESOURCES:

5 Love Languages:

You can find out more at: Discover Your Love Language - The 5 Love Languages®: (www.5lovelanguages.com)

The FIVE Love Languages are:

  • Quality Time
  • Words of affirmation
  • Physical Touch
  • Acts of Service
  • Receiving Gifts

      Grab Mitch’s game: “Q Dates” at www.mitchmatthews.com/store

 

STEPS:

  1. Know YOUR Primary Love Languages
  2. Know your SIGNIFICANT OTHER'S Primary Love Languages
  3. Plan THIS date... around your SIGNIFICANT OTHER’S LOVE LANGUAGES

 

BONUS TIP 1: Create a Mixtape!

Playlist - Mixtape!!!

Put a playlist together of songs that mean something to you as a couple!

Use Apple... Spotify… or put a literal mixtape together!

Examples from “Our History” Playlist:

  • “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton
  • “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel
  • “I will always love you” by Whitney Houston
  • “Crazy Love” by Van Morrison
  • I can't help falling in love with you” by UB40
  • “My One and Only” by John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

Other romantic examples (you’re welcome):

  • “At Last” by Etta James
  • “I want you back” by Colbie Caillat
  • “I'd love you all over again” by Alan Jackson
  • “I won't give up” Jason Mraz

 

BONUS TIP 2: Ask and then REALLY LISTEN!!!

Grab Mitch’s game: “Q Dates” at www.mitchmatthews.com/store 

 

Conversation Starter Questions:

Complete the following sentences:

  • My favorite class in high school was _________? (Why?)
  • A perfect Saturday morning is when I get to ______________________.
  • One of my favorite things about my week is when I ________________.
  • One of my favorite TV shows from my childhood was ______________. (Why?)
  • My favorite season of the year is ____________. (Why?)

Other questions:

  • If you could meet any celebrity, who would you want to meet and why?
  • If you could have a personal assistant do one thing for you, what would you have them do?
  • If you could instantly learn how to play an instrument, which instrument would you want to be able to play?  Where would you want to perform?
  • If you could take a trip anywhere in the world (cost is not an issue), where would you want to go and why?

 

BONUS TIP 3: Be a Tourist:

My friend and coaching client, Lisa Even (www.EvenConnection.com) suggests giving yourself permission to be a “Tourist” in your own town.  Try things you haven't tried.  Go somewhere you haven't gone.  Be willing to risk looking like a “tourist” to see something for the first time.  And/or to see something you’ve seen a hundred times… through new eyes!

 

BIG SHOUT OUT TO SOME NEW REVIEWERS ON APPLE:

Thanks to Aree and Mandy who left reviews on Apple Podcasts!  We couldn’t do this without you guys!  If you haven’t already, please leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast.  You can get to the show on Apple here: www.dreamthinkdo.com.

 

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 A new topic for Dream Think Do
  • 2:58 Let’s start planning your next dream date
  • 7:50 Focus on romance even if you’re busy
  • 13:24 One resource every couple needs 
  • 19:10 Date night example from Mitch and Mel
  • 26:32 Having fun with acts of service 
  • 28:21 Mitch’s romance playlist
  • 34:30 Shout-outs! Did you hear your name?
  • 37:53 Ways to love your significant others
  • 43:11 Little things can make every day better
  • 46:00 What’s coming up next on Dream Think Do

 

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Leave a comment and let me know what stood out to you from this episode.  More importantly, let us know a favorite way to take a date to the next level?  BIG or small… what’s some of YOUR special sauce?  I can’t wait to hear from you!

Lastly, don’t forget to share this episode!  And when you do either tag me or just include the #dreamthinkdo and we’ll send 5 lucky sharers a copy of “Q Dates!” 

You can find me on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  Let’s connect!

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