In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with odds-defying adventurer Erik Weihnmayer. Diagnosed with a rare eye disease that claimed his sight as a teenager, Erik Weihnmayer has now become the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest.  Plus, he’s the first blind person to kayak the 277 miles of river running through the Grand Canyon. He shares how he defied the odds and now lives a life of empowerment, not disability. Listen To The Podcast: Do you ever feel trapped by the things holding you back from your dreams? Or you’re going through life and a big set back happens? Erik Weihenmayer shares in this DREAM THINK DO episode how he turned a life-changing circumstance into a life-empowering foundation for a life of adventure and helping others break through their own barriers... In this episode, you will… Hear why your mind is the most important hurdle to overcome Learn how to make gradual steps toward achieving your goals Gain insight into how to stay positive when times are tough Learn about how to start breaking through your own barriers Episode Resources: MitchMatthews.com/136 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with returning guest and globe traveller Lindsay Palmer. She’s travelled across the USA to 25 states and has been to 15 countries around the world. Most recently, Lindsay returned from a European adventure where she visited Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. She reveals the strategies she uses to have amazing experiences without breaking the bank.  Listen To The Podcast: Are you thinking about taking a vacation this summer? Or is travelling one of your big dreams but you’re not sure if you can afford it right now? Lindsay Palmer returns on this DREAM THINK DO episode to dish out the personal strategies she uses to see the world on a small budget. It’s possible to have an adventure of your life while on a budget or even to have repeat adventures if you are bitten by the travel bug. You just need the right strategies and that’s where Lindsay’s expert advice as a globetrotter comes in.    This episode is packed full of real travel stories and strategies you can use to help you see the world and check off those adventures on your bucket list while making it affordable. In this episode, you will… Hear about how to choose the best travelling companion Learn the best strategies for making your dream adventure possible Gain insight into how to make the trip affordable and stick to the budget   Learn about finding safe places to stay Episode Resources: MitchMatthews.com/135 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with successful entrepreneur Matt Miller. After 9 years as an Air Force pilot, Matt transitioned to the private sector where he bounced around in the advertising and medical device industries before finally pursuing his dream of starting a business. It was only after hitting rock bottom that he finally was able to achieve this dream and learned to develop the right mindset to get him there. Listen To The Podcast: Not all of us have the dream figured out. In fact, sometimes trial and error is the only way to get there. On the next DREAM, THINK DO episode, I speak with successful entrepreneur Matt Miller who started out knowing only that he wanted to spend his time doing what he is passionate about, and spending that time with the people he is passionate about. After a series of ups and downs over 10 years, and no small amount of trial and error, Matt has been able to reach his dream of starting a successful business and now helps others achieve their own goal of financial independence.    It’s not enough for Matt to teach the moms and dads how to become entrepreneurs; he’s also passionate about teaching kids an entrepreneurial mindset as a central focus of his vending machine franchise business.   If you aren’t sure how to accomplish your dream, or maybe don’t even know what your dream is, you should check out this inspiring story. In this episode, you will… Hear how to develop the mindset to start your own business Learn about the importance of passive income Gain awareness of how duplication can help you Learn how to accomplish your goals by focusing on each day at a time Episode Resources: How to Live Your Dream - Matt’s free ebook on getting started in the vending business MitchMatthews.com/134 DREAM. THINK. DO.

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Tim Sanders, a best-selling author, consultant to Fortune 100 companies and one of the most highly sought after speakers around the globe. He’s the author of a number of books, including the New York Times best-selling book Love Is The Killer App: How to Win Business And Influence Friends. Tim talks about why developing these three intangibles - knowledge, network, and compassion - is key to winning. Listen To The Podcast: My next DREAM THINK DO guest, Tim Sanders, shares how knowledge, network, and compassion are three key tenets that can help you accomplish success by promoting the success of other people first. It may seem backward to some, that by helping other people, you are actually building up your own wins at the same time. But Tim believes in the power of strong relationships and what better way to build these kinds of connections than by helping others succeed?     And Tim knows what he’s talking about. He’s a best-selling author, consultant to Fortune 100 companies and one of the most requested speakers in the world. He’s written a number of books, including the one that he dives into during this episode, a New York Times bestseller: Love Is The Killer App: How to Win Business And Influence Friends.    The smartest entrepreneurs and leaders understand the value of the relationships they’re building each day. No one wins on their own. And Tim discusses how to use knowledge, network, and compassion to strengthen these relationships.   Listen to this episode to learn about the power of helping other people succeed and practical strategies to put into practice in your own life to give more knowledge, network better and be more compassionate. In this episode, you will… Hear  about the strategy that was the most difficult for Tim Sanders to breakthrough Learn how you can share your knowledge to help other people solve problems and why it’s important Gain insight into why reading one book a month can be one of your best investments   Learn the difference between being a common networker and a super connector Episode Resources: timsanders.com/dtd Love Is The Killer App: How to Win Business And Influence Friends MitchMatthews.com/133 DREAM. THINK. DO.