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Dec 21, 2021

We’re doing a DEEP DIVE this week on 3 surprise gifts from the Manger story.  That’s right!  You and me.  We’re talking about a story that may feel “familiar,” BUT there’s a danger when something feels familiar… right?  The danger is that we might tune out or we may miss some of the surprise gifts that can still be tucked inside.  I was reminded of this recently, when I was asked to teach on the shepherds from the Nativity story and the birth of Jesus.  Specifically, I was asked to dig into Luke 2:8-18.  As I did… and I went deep… I uncovered some elements I’d never seen or thought about before… even though it was a very familiar story.  And wow… they were 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 post helps to explain some of why I believe what I do: mitchmatthews.com/our-6-miracle-story/ 

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

MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE:

We’re diving into a familiar (awesome) story from Luke 2:8-18.  Yup.  We’re talking about the Shepherds from the Nativity story and the birth of Jesus.  Here are the specific verses we’re referring to from the New Living Translation (emphasis added):

The Shepherds and Angels

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others-the armies of heaven—praising God and saying,  “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished…

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In the episode, I also refer to one of my other favorite stories from the Bible. It’s the story of David and Goliath.  Now, THAT is also a “familiar” story… so it might be easy to dismiss.  But trust me… it’s stories like this that kept those Shepherds (and us) inspired and OPEN to the crazy cool stuff God was going to invite them into.  

And since I’m referring to elements of it in the episode, I’ll include the full story here too.  

1 Samuel 17-12-51 - New Living Translation… emphasis added.

Jesse Sends David to Saul’s Camp

Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem in the land of Judah. Jesse was an old man at that time, and he had eight sons. Jesse’s three oldest sons—Eliab, Abinadab, and Shime—had already joined Saul’s army to fight the Philistines. David was the youngest son. David’s three oldest brothers stayed with Saul’s army, but David went back and forth so he could help his father with the sheep in Bethlehem.

For forty days, every morning and evening, the Philistine champion strutted in front of the Israelite army.

One day Jesse said to David, “Take this basket of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread, and carry them quickly to your brothers. And give these ten cuts of cheese to their captain. See how your brothers are getting along, and bring back a report on how they are doing.” David’s brothers were with Saul and the Israelite army at the valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.

So David left the sheep with another shepherd and set out early the next morning with the gifts, as Jesse had directed him. He arrived at the camp just as the Israelite army was leaving for the battlefield with shouts and battle cries. Soon the Israelite and Philistine forces stood facing each other, army against army. David left his things with the keeper of supplies and hurried out to the ranks to greet his brothers. As he was talking with them, Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, came out from the Philistine ranks. Then David heard him shout his usual taunt to the army of Israel.

As soon as the Israelite army saw him, they began to run away in fright. “Have you seen the giant?” the men asked. “He comes out each day to defy Israel. The king has offered a huge reward to anyone who kills him. He will give that man one of his daughters for a wife, and the man’s entire family will be exempted from paying taxes!” David asked the soldiers standing nearby, “What will a man get for killing this Philistine and ending his defiance of Israel? Who is this pagan Philistine anyway, that he is allowed to defy the armies of the living God?”  And these men gave David the same reply. They said, “Yes, that is the reward for killing him.”

But when David’s oldest brother, Eliab, heard David talking to the men, he was angry. “What are you doing around here anyway?” he demanded. “What about those few sheep you’re supposed to be taking care of? I know about your pride and deceit. You just want to see the battle!”

“What have I done now?” David replied. “I was only asking a question!” He walked over to some others and asked them the same thing and received the same answer. Then David’s question was reported to King Saul, and the king sent for him.

David Kills Goliath

“Don’t worry about this Philistine,” David told Saul. “I’ll go fight him!”  “Don’t be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.”

But David persisted. “I have been taking care of my father’s sheep and goats,” he said. “When a lion or a bear comes to steal a lamb from the flock,  I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animal turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death.  I have done this to both lions and bears, and I’ll do it to this pagan Philistine, too, for he has defied the armies of the living God! The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!”

Saul finally consented. “All right, go ahead,” he said. “And may the Lord be with you!”

Then Saul gave David his own armor—a bronze helmet and a coat of mail. David put it on, strapped the sword over it, and took a step or two to see what it was like, for he had never worn such things before.

“I can’t go in these,” he protested to Saul. “I’m not used to them.” So David took them off again. He picked up five smooth stones from a stream and put them into his shepherd’s bag. Then, armed only with his shepherd’s staff and sling, he started across the valley to fight the Philistine.

Goliath walked out toward David with his shield-bearer ahead of him, sneering in contempt at this ruddy-faced boy. “Am I a dog,” he roared at David, “that you come at me with a stick?” And he cursed David by the names of his gods. “Come over here, and I’ll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!” Goliath yelled.

David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the Lord’s battle, and he will give you to us!”

As Goliath moved closer to attack, David quickly ran out to meet him. Reaching into his shepherd’s bag and taking out a stone, he hurled it with his sling and hit the Philistine in the forehead. The stone sank in, and Goliath stumbled and fell face down on the ground.

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We’re going to talk about 3 surprise gifts.  And as you’ll hear… I needed them, and you might too!  

NOTE: If history is your jam… and you’d like to dig into more of the historical dialogue around the manger that I mention, you can click here and here and here to start THAT journey.  If you go down this trail… enjoy!  Heck… nerd out!  My encouragement is that as you dive deeper into the information… it builds your sense of awe and wonder around the humble beginnings of Jesus’ entry into this world as well as the very tangible historical aspects of this amazing story.

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 - What to expect today
  • 1:57 - Conversation begins 
  • 2:48 - How Mitch found these 3 surprise gifts
  • 4:08 - This is a safe place
  • 7:10 - What Mitch learned in his Jeep classroom
  • 8:14 - What Luke tells us about that time
  • 16:35 - The beauty of story 
  • 28:25 - A clue you don’t want to look over
  • 36:19 - Miracles can happen even at your day job
  • 40:03 - An introverts prayer
  • 48:02 - The third and most important question
  • 58:49 - The power in a prophetic act
  • 1:02 - Merry Christmas! See you in 2022.

I want to hear from YOU!

What do YOU think?  What resonated with you?  Which gift (question) did you need?  Where could you apply one of those questions… this week?  Let me know because I’d LOVE to hear from YOU!

And hey… if it clicked with you… please share this episode with a friend!

Dec 15, 2021

Travis Crutcher is my guest.  Travis is a Success Coach and Speaker who helps dynamic people get clarity, increase impact, and live a life they love!  He’s a Retired Army Ranger - with some amazing stories of heroism and leadership thanks to multiple tours in the Middle East!  After retiring and spending some time in the corporate space as an executive… he launched his coaching and speaking business.  I’m VERY proud to say that he’s a member of Acceleration… my mastermind for coaches and speakers.  And that’s given me a front row seat to see him killing it with his business and more importantly… he’s making the world a better place!  His podcast “The Above Average Podcast with Travis and Jess” is now in the top 1% of all podcasts!  (By the way… his bride Jess is pure awesome!)  Travis has a true passion for helping people live their best lives… and as you’ll hear… he’s had to make some decisions to let go of some things in order to live HIS best life.  So we’re going to talk about 3 KEYS TO BREAKING FREE FROM THE PAST!  Because… let’s be honest… we ALL have things we need to let go of and move past… in order to live our best life!  And this DREAM THINK DO episode is going to help you do it!

RELATED DTD EPISODES:

GUEST: Jilian Michaels “This Might Surprise You” https://mitchmatthews.com/323

A Deep Dive with Mitch: “Dealing with the B.S. of your Blessings” https://mitchmatthews.com/339

GUEST: Amanda Zwanziger* “Busting Free From Paralysis”  https://mitchmatthews.com/338

NOTE: I’m honored to say both Amanda (Episode 338) and Travis are amazing members of ACCELERATION - my Mastermind for Coaches and Speakers.  

If you’re interested in finding out more about ACCELERATION send us a note here.

MORE ABOUT TRAVIS CRUTCHER:

Travis’ Website: www.TravisCruther.com 

The Above Average Podcast with Travis and Jess: www.traviscrutcher.com/aap 

Travis on the Instas: https://www.instagram.com/travis__crutcher

PHOTOS OF STRYKER BRIGADE:

Travis mentioned that BEAST of a vehicle the Army Rangers were tasked with learning and maximizing!  Well, here it is!  BOOM! (Literally!)  CLICK HERE!

SPOILER ALERT:  

The 3 Keys To Breaking Free are:

  • “Question everything” 
    • Be sure to listen to the interview to find CRITICAL ingredients you have to add to the “Question Everything” strategy to make it work! (It might surprise you!)
  • “Decide” 
    • This might sound TOO simple… but listen to the episode to find out how to walk it out... no matter what!
  • “Rewrite the script”
    • Travis and Mitch both had to apply this KEY and it made all the difference, but be sure to listen to the episode to hear about a potential pitfall to avoid!

I want to hear from YOU!

What do YOU think?  What’s something that stood out to you from what Travis shared?  Heck, what’s something that has helped YOU to let go of the past?  Let me know what YOU think!  Drop a comment below.  I can’t wait to hear from YOU.

Dec 8, 2021

We’re welcoming Chandler Bolt BACK to DREAM THINK DO!  

If you know him… you love this guy.  Chandler Bolt is the host of the wildly popular Self Publishing School Podcast and he’s the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.”  He’s also the founder & CEO of Self-Publishing School… which is an INCREDIBLE online resource for writing your first book.  And in recent news… Chandler was just named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 list due to SPS’s success with helping more than 6,000 authors to write… publish and market their books!  He’s doing a lot of good in the world… and since I know A LOT of you want to write books… I wanted to have Chandler back to help us to dig in and figure out the steps needed so you can finally get your BEST SELLER done!

 

HELPFUL LINKS: 

The first 50 People can grab their FREE copy of Published here: www.publishedbook.com/published

Check out Self Publishing School here: http://self-publishingschool.com 

Watch Self Publishing School training videos here: http://bit.ly/SPS-YT 

OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES MENTIONED:

3 Keys to Publishing your FIRST BOOK (with Chandler Bolt): www.mitchmatthews.com/160 

Write and Publish YOUR Best Seller (Part 1): www.mitchmatthews.com/061 

From Sky Slopes to Bestseller (An interview with Chandler Bolt): www.mitchmatthews.com/006 

New Perspectives, Simple Truths & Tree Houses (An interview with Chandler’s brother, Seth Bolt from NEEDTOBREATHE): www.mitchmatthews.com/043

MINUTE-BY-MINUTE:

  • 0:02 Spoiler Alert! We have a gift for you.
  • 2:11 Welcome back Chandler Bolt
  • 4:07 How Chandler and Mitch met
  • 5:22 Who? not, How?
  • 8:20 Why Chandler is republishing his book
  • 12:51 The best advice for beginner authors
  • 16:36 How to overcome overthinking in your writing
  • 18:00 Never deal with imposter syndrome again
  • 21:38 The importance of niching down
  • 28:43 Chandler ideal writing day
  • 33:30 Start before you’re ready
  • 34:44 Mitch’s minute

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

What did YOU think?  What stood out to you?  What helped?  What got you thinking you could do this (which you can!!!)?  Drop a comment below and let me know.  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!

Nov 23, 2021

This week we’re talking about GRATITUDE!  Why?  Well… gratitude is our brain's superfood.  If we can feel gratitude... it helps us to feel happier, less depressed, more creative, and more abundant. Heck… it can even work in our brain’s memory centers to help us remember more! 

ALL the good stuff!  BUT... how do we stir it up?  Especially on those days when it might be a little hard to feel grateful?  On those days circumstances make it a real stretch to feel gratitude?  We know we want to… but how do we get there? 

In this episode, I share some science and a few of my own favorite strategies.  BUT I also share 12 tips from YOU…

Dream Think Doers who answered the call… “How do YOU get to gratitude?” It makes for a very special episode that I think you’re going to love.  Most importantly… we’re going to help YOU to find YOUR “Gratitude Secret Weapon!”  So let’s get to this!

RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:

The “Christmas Carol Method” of getting to Gratitude: https://mitchmatthews.com/304/

The “Rest vs. Restoration” Experiment: https://mitchmatthews.com/330/

DREAM BIG… No Matter What (with Amberly Lago): https://mitchmatthews.com/310/ 

The FIVE Non-Negotiables for an Ideal Day (with Sarah Yourgrau): https://mitchmatthews.com/294/

MORE ABOUT THE The Gratitude Secret Weapon EPISODE:

Gratitude is our brain’s SUPERFOOD.  (The upside is that it doesn’t taste nasty like Kale. LOL!)  There’s PLENTY of science to show that when we intentionally stir up Gratitude… it makes a BIG difference IN our bodies and WITH our perspective on the day and our world!  BUT the question is: HOW do you get there?

With this episode, I’m going to walk you through 14 different strategies to help you fill your Gratitude ToolBox!  The extra-special part of this episode is that 12 of those ideas come from YOU!  That’s right!  I posed the question on Facebook and you guys BROUGHT IT!  (By the way… if we’re not connected on Facebook… make sure to reach out there! Let’s friend it up… friend!)

The "Gratitude Secret Weapon" is a simple two-step process:

 1.) Acknowledge the importance of Gratitude

 2.) Find YOUR way to stir it up!

My GO-TO Gratitude Strategy:  “Gratitude… NOW!”

Listen to the episode to get the full story, but I like to ask the simple question: “What can I be grateful for... RIGHT NOW?”

Melissa’s GO TO Gratitude Strategy:  “Gratitude for YOU!”

Again… listen to the episode to get the full story, but my bride finds that her “Secret Weapon” for stirring up true gratitude is to relay her gratitude to someone else.  She LOVES to tell others how she’s grateful for them.  It’s a true gratitude win/win!

SO… I asked YOU what YOU do to stir up gratitude… to get your brain some of that superfood!  And you BROUGHT it!!!  You submitted ideas… and I’ll admit I added names to make them a bit more memorable!  But here are the ideas… in your own words.  So… here we go!

1.) "Snooze Bar" Gratitude

Denise Griffitts: “What a lovely idea! I used to be one of those people who would hit the floor running and as my mom would say, oh crap she’s awake. But over time I have learned to stay in the bed, breathe, and examine what I am so grateful for. It starts the morning in a perfect kind of way. There’s a lot to be said for quiet moments of reflection.”

2.) The "Tuck the Day Away" Strategy:

Annie Caves: 

“Honestly I think it was realizing it is good and bad in every day- and what you focus on is made bigger. I heard that how you end your day is how you “tuck it away” in your mind- so I ask the questions:

  • What good thing happened today?
  • What am I grateful for tonight?

It helps me to tuck each day away as a good day!

It is truly a practice - and when life SUCKS is when I am more mindful of finding what I’m grateful for.”

NOTE: A LOT of people suggested keeping a Gratitude Journal.  Chuck Thuss brought his to our recent “Next Level Speaker Event” and he showed folks how he’s been doing this for YEARS and it’s made a HUGE impact on his life.

3.) "Dinner Table" Gratitude

Dan Zehner: 

“Every night with our kids, everyone in the family shares at least one thing we're grateful for. My 3-year-old is constantly grateful for pre-school (too cute). Sometimes it's a favorite toy, time with mom and dad, or just getting to watch their favorite show. It's a great time as a family!”

4.) Find It and Turn it UP!

Denny Ransom: 

“My daily(ish) practice: 

  • I pull up mental images of the people and things in my life that I'm most grateful for. 
  • I cycle through those images until I feel a sense of gratitude in my body. 
  • Once I have that feeling, I turn all of my attention to how gratitude feels in my body, which tends to amplify it. 
  • Once I have that feeling 'turned up as much as I can get, I start repeating a little mantra I have:

            "My life is filled with blessings, I am grateful." 

  • Through repetition with this process, I've pretty much anchored the feeling of gratitude to that phrase. 
  • If I'm struggling, or need quick access to a state of gratitude, now I can just say that phrase a few times and the feeling of gratitude comes alive in me almost instantly. 
  • This practice was a game-changer for learning how to quickly access resourceful states.”

5.) "Happy Memory" Gratitude

Julie Thompson: 

“I learned recently to think back on a happy memory and remember the feelings of gratitude and joy I had. I might think about a family vacation, a special holiday, or a time that I experienced joy while in nature, like standing on a mountain and being captured by the view. I also name things out loud for which I am grateful, and I use Ann Voskamp's monthly gratitude list of ideas from her website.”

6.) The "Gratitude Together" Strategy:

Cheryl Swisher: 

“I am part of a group and we submit 1 thing daily that we are grateful for the next 30 days.”

Create a group and start doing this!

7.) The "It's Not ALL Me" Strategy:

Patricia Ortega: 

“I can be a little prideful, so I start with what I’m most proud of (big success at work, owning a home, good marriage...) then I stop and think about how it was NOT all me who made that happen (sometimes it’s not me at all!)... I have been blessed by other people, circumstances, resources, that made these things possible. 

For example my husband’s amazing grace, patience, love, and leadership play a major/primary role in making our marriage great, and it’s what I’m soooo grateful for ❤️.  So my little activity works on both my gratitude and humility. Because God knows we need both. :)”

8.) The "It's a Wonderful Life" Strategy:

Nicholas Andrew:

“For me, gratitude starts with selflessness. I meditate on what I have and then picture my life specifically without those things. 

I get deep into what it would feel like to not have who and what I have. I then look again at what I have In my life and the fact that I wake up every morning to it. I thank God for waking me up and then just have a moment of silence with myself.

But going deep on the emotions of what life would be like if you lost everything puts what you do have in perspective. I don't take little things for granted as much. My Attitude is Gratitude!  For me, it starts and ends with Flip'n your mindset to Flip your Reality.”

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9.) The "Grateful TOGETHER" Strategy:

LeeLee Genovese:
“Gratitude is the single most important practice I have ever taken on. I do it daily, usually in my journal, but also focusing on things I am grateful for, happy about, excited about, proud of, committed to, who I love, etc.. to mix up the focus. 

I also have categories to spread the grateful love around and think about my mind, body, spirit, family, nature, experiences, beliefs, friends, tangibles, and intangibles, ohhh Love it so. 

***BUT, the single most exciting part of my gratitude practice is that at the beginning of last year my husband and I started one together. 

Simple and sweet and my favorite part of the day. It is also a blessed way to end the day as we do it just before we go to bed, pillow talk gratitude if you will. 

I started asking my husband what he was grateful for and he loved it so much we often race to be the first to ask. Just the asking warms my heart. The things we share always fill my heart with happiness and love.

Communication is powerful as we often learn about each other, or are reminded about the wonderful things we both like doing together, dream together, set goals and intentions together. It is surely a powerful practice for any relationship, I highly recommend it. I'm addicted and can't sleep without it.”

10.) The "Random Acts of Gratitude" Strategy (RAGS):

Heather Medford:

“I practice random acts of kindness. I’m pretty good about doing that often, but especially if I am in a funk, I will go out and intentionally share smiles and kindness! It’s the best way to snap myself back into gratitude!”

11.) The "Write a Letter" Strategy:

Aree Bly: If I really want to go big, I write a letter. 

Full-size paper. 

Pen. 

Envelope with a stamp. 

It’s like writing a journal entry about how an individual has impacted me, and also letting them know it. 

So I get my own gratitude and I get to share it with them. Win-win.

12.) The "Send it Ahead" Strategy:

Sonja Sorenson Arnold:

“In the morning I send my gratitude ahead of me. I think about (sometimes write them down) what is happening today that I will be grateful for.  I think about who I will see and activities I will engage in and let myself feel that gratitude. Then when they happen I can add a second layer of gratitude... even when if they play out differently than expected!  I’m still thankful and move into gratitude!

So there you have it.

12 + the two from Melissa and me.  

14 different ideas for sparking gratitude.

REMEMBER: The key is:

  1. Recognize the power of gratitude in our lives
  2. Find YOUR secret weapon 

a.) That thing that YOU do!

b.) Maybe it’s one of these 14

c.) Or maybe you adapt one of these

d.) Find YOUR way… and that will be YOUR “Secret Weapon”

One last note… In the end… I’ve found that having a number of different tools to get to gratitude is my secret weapon… because I like to mix things up AND I have a short attention span… so I need to keep things fresh!  If you can identify with THAT… I hope these 14 added some new tools to the toolbox!

Okay… well… if you’re in the US… I hope you have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!  And no matter where you are listening from in the world… know that I’m GRATEFUL FOR YOU!  Seriously!!!

Please share this episode with someone who might need it!  And if you haven’t already… please leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast!

LASTLY… I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Let’s keep the conversation going!  What’s one of YOUR favorite tools for getting to GRATITUDE?  Big or small… comment and let me know!  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!

And until next time… keep bringing your awesome!  Because the world needs it! 

Episode Minute By Minute:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 2:02 Episode starts
  • 2:12 The scientific truth behind gratitude
  • 6:28 What sparked the inspiration for this episode
  • 12:22 Step up to the gratitude buffet
  • 14:23 The snooze bar strategy
  • 17:53 Keep a gratitude journal
  • 18:59 The dinner table strategy
  • 20:01 The Find it and turn it about strategy
  • 26:17 The it’s not all about me strategy
  • 30:31 Shout-out time!
  • 33:17 The grateful together strategy
  • 34:04 The random acts of gratitude strategy
  • 36:07 The write a letter strategy
  • 38:03 What’s your secret weapon?
Nov 17, 2021

Dr. Mike Patterson is a lifelong learner dedicated to helping leaders and teams get stuff done!  He’s the author of the book, “Mission First, People Always: The Definitive Guide to Balancing People and Performance.”  I can say that Mike is a leader you want to learn from… because he was actually a leader for me when I first entered the corporate world YEARS ago… and his leadership style had a huge impact on me.  That’s why I’m so excited to introduce him to YOU!  In addition to an impressive pedigree in education, Mike has also been an officer in the Army; and he’s been a leader in sales, marketing, and training with the corporate world.  More recently… he’s teaching doctoral programs AND doing consulting and speaking… that allows him to work with leaders and teams from many of the world’s top organizations. We’re talking about what it takes to be “Mission Focused” and how we can get there as individuals and as leaders!

RESOURCES:

Mike’s Website: drmikepatterson.com

Mike’s book: https://www.missionfirstpeoplealwaysbook.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaellpatterson

Mike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrmikepatterson

OTHER RELATED EPISODES:

Lindsay Strage: Someone who’s living her MISSION: https://mitchmatthews.com/337

Is being a SPEAKER part of YOUR mission: https://mitchmatthews.com/332

Jess Ekstrom: Someone else who’s LIVING her MISSION: https://mitchmatthews.com/242

MORE ON ARTHUR GUINNESS:

During our conversation, we mention that Mike pointed to the founder of the Guinness Brewery as an example of someone who LIVED true to his MISSION.  Here’s a few fun (and inspiring) facts you probably didn’t know!

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/facts-arthur-guinness

https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/content/pdf/archive-factsheets/general-history/arthur-guinness.pdf

MORE ON MIKE PATTERSON:

Mike teaches in the doctoral programs at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology and California Baptist University. 

Other academics: 

  • Wheaton College on a 4-year Army ROTC scholarship
  • While on active duty in Germany, Mike earned a MPA from Troy University. 
  • A few years into his business career, he earned a MA in organizational leadership with high honors from Biola University.
  • Followed by a Certificate in Biblical Studies from Biola’s Talbot School of Theology. 
  • Then Mike completed his doctoral work at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. 

His consulting firm is Ambassador Associates. Their goal is to help clients bridge the gap that sometimes exists between people and performance. 

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 1:20 Conversation starts
  • 2:17 How Mitch and Mike met
  • 6:23 The importance of “seeing” people
  • 9:55 Why your mission truly matters
  • 18:27 You are blessed to be a blessing
  • 19:42 How to get more clear on your vision
  • 24:48 Conflict triggers and how to use them
  • 31:09 Help your team (and yourself) staying on mission
  • 38:31 What Mike wishes he understood sooner
  • 40:05 Mitch’s minute

NOW… I want to hear from YOU!

Comment and let me know what stood out to YOU from my convo with Mike.  

More importantly… what might be your MISSION for 2022 and beyond?

Here’s some questions to guide you:

  • What do you want to see more of in 2022?
  • What change do you want to be a part of in 2022?
  • What’s a small but significant step you can take towards THAT… today?

Comment and let us know.  

What’s YOUR mission for life and/or leadership?  And/or why do YOU think it’s important to get clear on your mission?  Or… why do you think it’s not?  Or… how do YOU get clear on your mission?  What questions do you ask yourself?  What questions do you suggest for people to help them get clear on THEIR mission?  Let me know your thoughts.  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!

Nov 11, 2021

Jon Acuff is a creative force for good.  Heck, I’d even call him a creative juggernaut.  He’s written 7 NYT bestselling books in the last 11 years… including “Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done,” and “​​START: Punch fear in the face, escape average and do work that matters.”  His most recent book is “Soundtracks - The Surprising Solution to Overthinking.”  (It’s crazy good!)  Guys… 7 books in 11 years?  Creatively… that’s like having 7 babies in 11 years.  Not only that… but he’s talking with and creating content for a lot of people.  He's an INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and companies around the world.  Plus, he’s creating content for his “robust” (total understatement) social media following.  Oh… and he’s got his podcast too… “All it takes is a goal.”As he delivers all of this amazing content… he brings powerful tools and strategies… with some serious doses of humor… truth and hope.  During our conversation… we’re going to talk about how he creates all of this content AND how he has to apply the strategies from his own book… to bust through the overthinking trap that can shut us all down!  It’s a powerful and fun conversation I think you’re going to love!  So let’s get to it!

FIND JON ON THE WEBS:

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/authorjonacuff/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonacuff/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonAcuff

Websites: https://acuff.me 

https://www.amazon.com/Soundtracks-Surprising-Overthinking-Jon-Acuff/dp/1540900800 

 

EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 1:27 Episode begins
  • 4:30 A look into Jon’s creative process
  • 10:02 Why speaking is perfect for introverts
  • 15:41 Jon’s journaling routine
  • 20:36 How Jon sets his week up for success
  • 27:11 Your key to stop overthinking for good
  • 32:02 Finding your “broken soundtracks”
  • 41:12 Jon’s Doppelganger
  • 42:48 How to add more honest humor to your life
  • 44:43 A new project Jon is working on
  • 50:26 Mitch’s Minute 

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Okay… so I shared some of my biggest takeaways during my Mitch’s Minute (which may have been a little bit more like 10 minutes!).  How about YOU!?  What’s something that struck you from this conversation?  I want to hear from YOU!  

 

  • Somewhere you’ve been overthinking and you need some new “Soundtracks”
  • Something you needed to hear
  • Something that resonated (big or small)
  • Something you TOTALLY agreed with
  • Or… something you DIDN’T agree with at all
  • Or… what’s a NEW “soundtrack” that you’re playing after listening to this convo

 

 

 

 

Leave a comment and let me know.  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!

Oct 27, 2021

With a podcast called “DREAM THINK DO,” it’s not a surprise that we talk a lot about the keys to ACCOMPLISHING our goals and dreams.  But recently, I realized that we don’t talk a lot about what happens when we actually ACHIEVE some of those goals and dreams.  And let’s be real #realtalk.  We need to celebrate those blessings and be grateful when a goal is achieved and a dream is realized.  AND at the same time... we need to recognize that there can be some challenges that come when we actually receive some of the blessings!  We can experience some discomfort… heck... even some problems… when some of our dreams are realized.  The very things we'd wanted... the very things we'd prayed for...  can… at times... cause some "stuff." You know what I’m talking about.  Those blessings can also sometimes bring some new challenges to navigate. It’s something we’re calling the B.S. of your blessings.  It’s critical… and we need to talk about how to acknowledge the BS and then what to do with it!  Oh… and we need to have some fun as we do all of this too!  Let’s get to it!

RESOURCES & PODCASTS REFERENCED:

The NEXT SEASON: https://mitchmatthews.com/331

From FREE to FEE: Becoming a PAID Speaker: https://mitchmatthews.com/332

A Hiro’s Journey: What I’ve learned from our Akita puppy so far: https://mitchmatthews.com/322/

MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Okay… if full transparency… when I say "BS" I may not be talking about the "BS" that might come to mind. LOL!  But… I did that to have some fun... and to make this concept even easier to remember.  

The BS I'm talking about is something I've started calling: "Blessing Shift."

What is BLESSING SHIFT?

Blessing Shift is what happens when we experience some discomfort… some change… some pain… after we’ve achieved a goal or a dream.  We all have to acknowledge that sometimes… some “tough stuff” can come with the “good stuff.”  Right?  

The big thing is we need to ACKNOWLEDGE it and then decide what to DO with that BS.

I give some examples in the episode… of some recent BS that I’ve experienced (with one story involving Hiro) as well as BS some friends and other Dream Think Doers have been experiencing lately.  Then… we’ll dive into the steps to deal with the BS.

STEPS to DEAL with the BS:

  • STEP 1: 
    • Acknowledge the BS
  • STEP 2:
    • ACCEPT the BS
    • ADAPT to the BS 
    • or...
    • ALTER the BS

QUESTIONS for each STEP:

STEP 1: Acknowledge the BS

  • What are some of the blessings in my life currently (big and small)?  - Feel the gratitude
  • What are some of the possible "blessing shifts" that I might be experiencing right now?
  • Where do I need to acknowledge some of the blessing shifts?
    • Now… pick one to walk through STEP 2 with
  • STEP 2: ACCEPT, ADAPT and/or ALTER the BS
    • Where do I need to ACCEPT the Blessing Shift? (Maybe even celebrate them?)
  • Where do I need to ADAPT TO the Blessing Shift?
    • How could I make some small but significant changes to help adapt?
    • Where could I get some additional training to help me adapt?
    • Who could I be learning from to help me to adapt?
    • Where might I need to give myself a little grace AS I/we adapt?
  • And where do I need to ALTER them?
    • Where do I need to set some new boundaries?
    • What’s something (small or big) I need to STOP doing because of this BS?
    • What’s something (small or big) I need to START doing because of this BS?
    • Do I need to just sell the Mercedes?  
      • (As in… do I need to dump, ditch or delegate the BS?)

NOW… I want to hear from YOU!

Comment and let me know where you're seeing a "Blessing Shift" right now in your life.  Big or small… what’s an example of some BS for you right now?

Then… let’s keep this convo going.  If you’re up for it... let me know how you are either ACCEPTING it... ADAPTING to it... or ALTERING it.  I can’t wait to hear from YOU on whether this resonated WITH you… helped you or offended your delicate sensibilities. (LOL!) 

Let’s have a BS CHALLENGE!

As we’re ramping up for the big THANK YOU DAY of Thanksgiving here in the US… I thought it might be a good time to explore the potential BS in our lives.  I mean… what if we got people talking about what they’re grateful for AND we got them talking about how they’re either ACCEPTING, ADAPTING to or ALTERING any BS they’ve been experiencing this year.  Heck… it could be gooooood.  Right?

So… invite a friend or some family to this episode and have a little discussion about the BLESSINGS from this year as well as some of the BS that may have hit too!  Then talk about some of the ways you want to Acknowledge... Accept... Adapt and/or Alter those amazing freeeegin' blessings in your life!  

Tag me... and/or share the link for the episode and include a hashtag #blessshift and let's see where this goes!  You in?  I hope so!  #letsdealwithourBS :)

Oct 20, 2021

Amanda Zwanziger is the author of the bestselling book, "The Paralyzed Movement." She’s also a speaker and coach focused on helping people to chase their dreams and change their lives. She’s both an entrepreneur as well as… as she calls it... a ministry"preneur!”  Since she’s a long-time friend… AND a long-time coaching client… I can tell you she walks her talk.  We’re going to dig into strategies to help you to break through paralysis and the things that can cause us to feel stuck.  She knows because she’s needed these strategies herself.  Plus, she and her amazing husband Todd, also learned a lot about breaking through literal paralysis… after he was healed from a spinal cord injury that had left the entire right side of his body paralysed.  As you can imagine… that experience taught Amanda what it takes to go from being paralyzed to moving in the ways you’re called to move… physically… spiritually… vocationally… relationally… all the “lly’s” really.  And she’s fired up about this.  So… if you've got a crazy cool idea stirring deep down inside you, AMANDA has a passion for helping you to move past those places where you feel stuck… so you can make it happen!

RESOURCES:

Amanda’s website: www.amandamotivates.com

Amanda’s author page on Amazon.

Amanda’s book on Amazon.

Francesca Battistelli’s “It’s Your Life” song: click here

Amanda and Todd’s Miracle Journey:  https://mitchmatthews.com/338

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 1:55 Get to know Amanda
  • 4:14 A snapshot into Amanda’s career
  • 10:00 The day everything changed
  • 16:11 Lessons from miracles
  • 20:10 What can move us towards paralysis
  • 27:17 Amanda’s tips for getting started
  • 35:42 How to connect with Amanda’s content
  • 37:00 Wisdom of the week
  • 42:02 Mitch’s minute

MITCH’S MINUTE:

So a number of things struck me from our conversation, but one of the biggest may have also been one of the simplest.  (Isn’t that how it often works?)  I mean… hey… I LOVE the story of Todd’s miraculous healing story and where it’s taken them since.  Plus, I love that Amanda has broken through some of her own paralysis in life to step out in faith… launch her own business… and write a book too!  So cool.  BUT one of the key things I needed to be reminded of is that we need to have a breakthrough mindset.  We need to set our mind towards breaking through.  Sure… we need to acknowledge it’s going to be tough… and maybe even scary at times… BUT if we set our minds towards breakthrough… there’s a MUCH greater chance we will in fact experience that breakthrough!  And THAT is the epitome of dreaming BIGGER, thinking BETTER and doing MORE of what you were put on the planet to do!  Right?  So that’s what I needed to hear.  How about you?  Comment below and let me know.  What struck you… and what stuck with you?  A story?  A strategy?  A thought?  Post and let me know!

Oct 13, 2021

We’re talking with Lindsay Wrege.  Lindsay is the co-founder and CEO of 321 Coffee… which is a coffee shop and roaster in Raleigh, NC that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Get this gang… 80% of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unemployed.  But Lindsay is doing something about this!  Her staff, features amazing people with down syndrome, autism, and other neurodiversity.  Together… they are modeling inclusion for other companies to follow. And THAT is inspiring.  But what is ALSO inspiring is to find out that Lindsay started this as a freshman in college with ZERO dollars, some folding tables from the student union and a few friends and it’s blossomed into something amazing!  (Oh… and by the way… Lindsay is just 22 years old!)  Whether your 15, 35 or 75… I think you’ll be encouraged by her story, her heart and some of her specific steps to making this all happen!  So, let’s get to it!

RESOURCES:

WEBSITE: https://321coffee.com/

321 Coffee’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Drink321Coffee/

321 Coffee’s IG: ​https://www.instagram.com/Drink321Coffee/

An Episode of Matthew’s Minute:  https://mitchmatthews.com/337

OTHER DREAM THINK DO MENTIONED:

Finding the Bright Side (In a Bad News World) with Jess Ekstrom: https://mitchmatthews.com/242/

5 Keys to Journaling When Life Feels a Little Crazy with Jess Ekstrom:

www.mitchmatthews.com/328 

The NEXT Season - A Deep Dive with Mitch: https://mitchmatthews.com/331/

MORE ABOUT THE 321 Coffee:

Again… Lindsay Wrege is the co-founder and CEO of 321 Coffee, a coffee shop and roaster in Raleigh, NC that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 321 Coffee is a nonprofit coffee shop that employs adults with IDD. Their mission is to provide meaningful employment for adults with IDD and to model inclusion for other businesses to follow. 

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 1:37 Episode starts
  • 3:29 A look into 321 Coffee
  • 10:06 How and why Lindsay decided to experiment
  • 18:21 One of the scariest decisions Lindsay had to make
  • 22:37 Lindsay advice for anyone building something
  • 26:51 Tips for being more inclusive
  • 31:40 The power of speaking your dreams out
  • 33:51 Mitch’s minute

MITCH’S MINUTE… & LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!

I’m blown away by Lindsay’s story and her get it done approach to this.  When she said, “Dream BIG but start small” I just wanted to give her a big ol’ high five!  (You could probably hear it in my voice!)  I think that is THE way to start pursuing our dreams and goals.  Find those small but significant ways to START and then… well… START!  Experiment and figure it out as you go!!!  

How about YOU?

What do you think?  What was something that stood out to you from Lindsay’s story and her outlook?  What did it inspire YOU to… dream about… think about… or DO?!?  Leave a comment and let me know!

And PLEASE share this one because the world needs to hear stories like Lindsay’s!  You agree?  If so… spread it!!!  Thanks in advance!

Oct 6, 2021

Our self-talk is key. The questions we ask ourselves… minute by minute…  are critical.

How we make decisions (BIG and small) have a huge impact on our lives.  In short… if we do it right… we WIN more.  If we do it wrong… we lose more.  I don’t know about you… but I want you to WIN more.  I bet you're right there with me!  So… today… I’m going to walk you through a decision making process that can take you 5 minutes or less… but can make all the difference.  It’s a series of some of my favorite coaching questions put into a powerful sequence.  These are questions I love to ask my coaching clients AND when they start to use them… they see results!  And… OF COURSE… we have an acronym to help us remember.  S.P.E.E.D.  That’s it. Better decisions… faster.  Winning more.  You in?  I hope so.  Let’s get to this!

RESOURCES:

PAST EPISODES WE MENTION:

Rock Thomas: “60,000 thoughts a day!” https://mitchmatthews.com/rock-thomas/

Melissa Johnson-Matthews: “Being Bi-Lingual in the 5 Love Languages” https://mitchmatthews.com/being-bilingual/

TWENTY Really Good Questions: https://mitchmatthews.com/245/

The THREE Questions that Change Everything: https://mitchmatthews.com/7-the-3-questions-that-change-everything/

 

MORE ON THE EPISODE:

Researchers debate a little on this… but people who dive deep on this say that we have somewhere between 50,000 and 100,000 thoughts a day.

We’re aware of some… not aware of others… BUT as you can imagine… our self-talk is CRITICAL!  So… we have to get intentional about this!

As a “recovering-worrier” I know alllllll about this!  If we’re not careful: We can lose the day… even before it starts.  We need a better way to be INTENTIONAL about our thought life.  So we can WIN the day more.  That is what we’re digging into today.

S.P.E.E.D.

It’s a simple acronym that helps us be INTENTIONAL about our inner-thought life… and the decisions we’re making on a day to day basis.

Made up of some of my favorite coaching questions… put into a specific order.

Here are the elements:

S: Success 

What does success look like?

Examples: 

  • What does success look like for today?
  • What does success look like for my business in 5 years?
  • What does success look like for me as a dad?
  • What does success look like for this meeting? 
  • What does success look like for dinner with my family tonight?
  • What does success look like for this Saturday?

P: People

Who’s involved?  

Question for THEM (TEAMS/OTHERS): 

  • What does success look like for them?
  • What does success look like for this meeting?
  • What does success look like for our vacation?

Questions for YOU when it comes to OTHERS:: 

  • How do you want to treat them?  
  • What do you want people to experience around you?

E: Experiment

How do I/we want to experiment to achieve this?

________

ex·per·i·ment

noun

noun: experiment; plural noun: experiments

/ikˈsperəmənt/

  1. a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

________

EXPERIMENT COACHING QUESTIONS:

  • What do I/we want to try?
  • What’s a small but significant step I/we could take?
  • How could we improve this incrementally?
  • How could we tweak it to make it better this time?

A QUICK SHOUT OUT TO DREAM THINK DOers who are contributing reviews, sharing and commenting!!! 

Click here to see if you were featured:  https://mitchmatthews.com/336

E: Evaluate

How do I/we want to  evaluate this? 

EVALUATE COACHING QUESTIONS:

  • What worked?
  • What would I do again?
  • What would I want to change?
  • What’s something I learned?
  • What do I want to try next time?
  • What’s something I want to remember when I do this again?

D: Determined

How do I want to remind myself I’m committed?

  • Calendar blocks
  • Involve other people
  • Reminders 

Example from Mel and my world!

Review the elements again.

Point them to Parkinson’s Law!

 

PARKINSON’S LAW:

This process could take 5 hours… and in the beginning… it will take longer.  BUT remember “Parkinson’s Law:”

 “A task expands to fill the time it’s given.”  

So… you can do a version of this in 5 minutes… as you start your day… and end your day… as you get ready for a meeting… and as you create a vision for you life.

Taking the elements of the S.P.E.E.D. approach can make all the difference!

MITCH’S MINUTE:

When I teach on this… people will sometimes ask… “Where does prayer fit into this?”  The added BONUS of the S.P.E.E.D. approach can also be a prayer.  How cool is THAT?  For those of you who LOVE prayer and for those of you who are curious about prayer… and/or anyone in between… have at it and see where it takes you!

That’s one way I’ve adapted S.P.E.E.D.  So… how about you?  How do YOU want to apply it?  Where are you already using questions like these?  What’s working for you?  What’s something small but significant you’re going to try as the result of listening in?  Leave a comment below and let me know.  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!

Episode Minute By Minute:

  • 0:02 If you want to WIN more, this episode's for you
  • 2:16 Episode starts
  • 4:45 Let’s talk about S.P.E.E.D
  • 8:40 What does success look like?
  • 13:19 P is for people
  • 17:39 The freedom in experimenting
  • 19:53 Shout out to a few Dream Think Do-ers!
  • 24:00 What every great experiment must have
  • 29:23 How Mitch is living this acronym out practically
  • 40:39 A refresher on Parkinson's law
Sep 29, 2021

Singer and entertainer Jon Mero is with us! His voice is incredible… his musical acumen is nothing short of astounding… but his heart… and who he is as a human... is even more impressive.  He was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa… and now resides in Atlanta, Georgia building an incredible career.

He’s been a finalist on NBC’s The Voice. He’s gotten to sing on movie soundtracks like Pitch Perfect 3 (alongside Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson).  And most recently… a single he did with LONIS… was featured on the ABC tv show “Station 19.”  He’s walking out a true story of talent, grit, faith and entrepreneurial spirit and I can’t wait for this conversation!

RESOURCES:

Jon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonmero/

Jon’s Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/jonmero

Jon Mero’s The VOICE Blind Audition:  https://mitchmatthews.com/335

Jon’s first appearance on DREAM THINK DO: www.mitchmatthews.com/151

“3 Keys for Sticking with a Dream (in 15 minutes or less): mitchmatthews.com/320/ 

“Dreaming BIG No Matter What” with Amberly Lago: https://mitchmatthews.com/310/

“True Grit: Stories you didn’t hear in History Class but should have!” with Ben Stein: www.mitchmatthews.com/173 

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 1:30 Get to know Jon
  • 7:00 What gave Jon the confidence to sing
  • 15:24 Looking within and bettering yourself
  • 23:30 Developing a life of continual growth
  • 26:58 What success looks like for Jon
  • 31:27 Mitch’s favorite The Voice moment
  • 35:30 Tips for staying in the moment
  • 46:36 Jon’s little known dream
  • 53:32 Mitch’s minute

MITCH’S MINUTE:

I loved this convo.  

One of my favorite moments was Jon’s quote:

“The reason why we miss today is because we think there is a moment in the future that’s more important than today.”

Whew… that’s wisdom.  AND a cautionary tale… right?

I love how Jon says he’s still working on living in the moment, BUT that understanding was at the core of him KILLING his blind audition for The Voice.  He was in THAT moment… fully.  And you could TOTALLY tell.  True joy.  Fully there.  No matter the outcome.  Okay… it didn’t hurt that 4 chairs turned and they almost got in a fist fight over him… BUT living in the moment helped.  HA!

How about YOU?  What stood out to you?  Was it something Jon said?  Was it the vibe?  Was it a thought or a memory that this convo sparked?  Let me know.  I shared some of my favorites… now I want to hear from YOU!  Leave a comment below and let’s do this!

Sep 23, 2021

In this episode we are going to talk about the importance of injecting a little adventure into our lives.  C.S. Lewis once said, "Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny."  Sure, adventure can mean climbing peaks in Peru or Nepal… but there are other ways that we can inject a little novelty and adventure in our daily lives… even if you live in the burbs, like I do!  In fact, I make the case using some good ol’ research-backed arguments, but I also share a way that I’ve been experiencing a little “adventure” lately.  And it doesn’t cost me a thing… but it’s been a way that I’ve been finding some rest and restoration.  And as you’ll hear… it’s also been teaching me A LOT about life and business.  Check it out… and then join me in finding a little “adventure” no matter where you live!

EPISODES MENTIONED:

Ruth Soukup | Surprising Secrets For Living the Good Life - (click here) 

Beating the "MEH" with LAURA SANCHEZ-GREENBERG - www.mitchmatthews.com/308 

A Hiro’s Journey - mitchmatthews.com/322

The Rest vs. Restoration Experiment - mitchmatthews.com/330

MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

For some ADVENTURE might mean a trip to the big city... or it might be going to the other side of the planet.

"Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny."

- CS Lewis 

Amelia Earhart once said, "Adventure is worthwhile in itself."

"You can't define adventure... and what it means to you... until you've wrestled with it.  True adventure happens beyond what you might think is safe... or obtainable.  That's where you see miracles happen.  Adventure is the distance between the present and the fulfillment of your dreams!  And how you navigate the "in-between" is the great unknown.”

- Clay Croft - Creator of the Expedition Overland 

(Find out more here:  www.xoverland.com)

BUT... you might be saying... 

"THAT IS NOT ME!!!  I LIVE in the burbs... I have a house filled with kids, schedules, dogs, cats and a bird... I can't be traipsing around the globe looking for ADVENTURE!!!"

I get it... I'm right there with you!!!  

Here’s a brief history of “Adventure and me”:

  • I grew up a scared kid... but I learned a motto... "I may be scared... but I'm going to do it anyway!"  Or... a shorter version is... "Do it scared!"
  • I grew up afraid of heights... but at the same time... I've climbed the tallest mountains in Montana and some of the tallest in Colorado!
  • I was afraid of leaving home... so I hated my first summer camp experience... BUT when I got older... I moved to England at 18 and went back when I was 20.
  • When my bride and I lived in Montana (two places)... we'd camp in the mountains countless weekends… then we had cubs... and decided to move back closer to family.  We first spent a year in Chicago... and then we landed back in Des Moines and we've been here for over 20 years!

ADVENTURE NOW:

As a result… I live in a suburb of a moderate sized city... in a state where the highest elevation is 1,670 feet.  Literally, it’s: Hawkeye Point Hawkeye Point which is the highest natural point in Iowa at 1,670 feet (510 m). It is approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Sibley on the eastern side of SR 60 and approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of the Iowa-Minnesota state border.

My favorite part is the directions say, 

“The high ground lies 100 feet (30 m) due south of an old silo.”

But remember: 

ADVENTURE isn't a location... it's a mindset!

Also remember…

"Stay curious. It will lead to a life of adventure!"

- Mitch Matthews

It's sooooo important... and this is backed up by SCIENCE!!!

I’m betting you remember Episode 308 - Beating the "MEH" with LAURA SANCHEZ-GREENBERG. www.mitchmatthews.com/308  (More from Laura below.)

In that episode, we talked about how novelty is critical.  Mixing things up.  Trying new things.  Stretching yourself.  Growing.  

So sure... if you can go climb a mountain... DO it!!!

BUT if you’re in a suburbs in the flat lands… (like me)... you need to find other ways to experience adventure!

DEFINING ADVENTURE

For OUR purposes, let’s define adventure as:

  • Staying curious
  • Pursuing novel experiences 
  • Stretching... growing... putting yourself in situations from time to time... where you might actually fail.

Yvon Chouinard... rock climber, world adventurer and founder of Patagonia once said,

 "It's not truly adventure until something goes wrong."

You might get some of that at work... or at home.  You might say... I've got a teenager... stuff goes wrong all the time! LOL! BUT seriously... what if you introduced some adventure WITH your teenager.  What if?

My Invitation:

  • Pursue some adventure...
  • Try something new
  • Do something where you might fail
  • Stay curious.
  • Walk in awe.
  • See where it takes you!

Dreaming BIGGER... thinking BETTER and doing MORE is all about living an amazing life and that's what I want from you... if you're living in Nepal... or Fiji... NYC… or a really nice little  suburb.

Adventure is out there... we just have to find it.

Amen?

RESOURCES:

In the episode, I mention that past DREAM THINK DO guest Laura Sanchez-Greenberg had provided some SCIENCE and RESEARCH to back up today’s episode… so I wanted to provide it here… in her own words.

She shared...

“Novelty and “sustainable happiness” studies suggest that doing new things is good for our well-being and some authors have suggested that fulfilling our need for novelty is a basic requirement for optimal functioning (Gonzalez-Cutre et al 2016).  

Research here tied to the self-determination theory (SDT is the so-often-attributed to Daniel Pink’s Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose triangle from his book “Drive” – this model is actually research by Deci and Ryan (1980, 2000) which Pink translated.)  The research notes that novelty is a basic tenant of being self-determining.  Without novelty, then you wouldn’t know if you were self-determining as it would just be more of the same.  In simpler terms: How do you know if you are choosing for yourself (autonomy), if you are competent (mastery) if nothing changes?

Some suggested things to read: 

Laura continues…

“I’d say pointing to Barbara Fredrickson’s work “Positivity” is also good.  

The bottom line is, although there is novelty specific research, the word itself takes on all the research that’s there and gives it name.  

When we change our view, our brain activates, it learns, it absorbs.  

So the important role that awe plays in happiness, that nature plays in happiness, importance of learning in happiness… all of these are related to novelty – we change our environment, learn something new, feel awe… all novelty.  

So “novelty” is a catch all for so much of the research (I use the word as a shortcut). 

Super nerdy research:

 In the Suburbs… grab your lip smacker… put out a bird feeder and let that Cardinal surprise you; better yet, let the seeds call it to you in winter where the red pops on the snow background (they don’t migrate). Smell coffee. Take a peek at a chipmunk… take a walk and for a minute, check out how bark on a tree can form art… all sorts of novelty.”

  • 0:02 Let’s go on an adventure
  • 1:24 Episode starts
  • 5:30 Mitch’s background in adventure
  • 14:34 One adventure you can take every day
  • 19:58 How Mitch gets his adventure in
  • 26:25 Mitch’s Narnia moment
  • 36:06 Adventure is a mindset
  • 39:23 Closing thoughts 

I want to hear from YOU!

What do YOU think?  Is finding some adventure… some novelty important?  Did you need to be reminded of that?  (I know I do!!!)  What’s one way you want to inject some adventure into your world?  What’s a way to experience a little novelty?  Share something you love to do… or something you’re going to try!  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!  Comment and let me know.

Sep 15, 2021

George H. Xanthis is our guest.  He’s an amazing actor from Australia who plays John in the TV Series, “The Chosen.” You’re probably aware… but if not… The Chosen is the first ever multi-season TV series based on the life of Jesus.  It’s a phenomenon… from a spiritual sense but also from an entrepreneurial perspective.  In fact, it’s the #1 crowd funded media project of all time!  With over $10 million raised… two seasons done and available… and as of today… over 270 million views in over 180 countries.  Incredible.  And George is in the middle of all of that!  Plus, he’s a force for good inside AND outside the show.  We’ll talk about how he got his start in acting, how his journey with “The Chosen” began, what it’s been like playing such a significant role and what he’s learned about life, work and faith… as a result.  Plus, this represents our first interview in this NEW season.  So I take a slightly different approach with the conversation… and I think you’re going to dig it. So, let’s get to the conversation!

 

RESOURCES:

Would you like more info on The Chosen?  Click here

George’s Instagram:/www.instagram.com/georgehxanthis

If you’re an actor and/or you know someone who is… be sure to check out George’s “ACT UP!” Podcast: Click here

Check out George’s efforts to help the Sydney Children’s Hospital on Cameo: Click here

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: George’s NEWEST role is in FX’s newly announced “American Crime Story” called “Impeachment” where he plays George Stephanopoulous.  (NOTE: We couldn’t talk about this during our interview because he wasn’t released to announce it yet.) Check it out here: Click here.

 

Other “RELATED” episodes:

A Prayer for YOU and YOUR dreams! www.mitchmatthews.com/314

Hiro’s Journey [so far].  What a Puppy’s been teaching me about pursuing dreams and living life: www.mitchmatthews.com/322

DREAM BIG… no matter what! (With Amberly Lago): www.mitchmatthews.com/310 

The Gift of Being Fully Present [Part 3]: www.mitchmatthews.com/304 

 

More about THIS episode:

George Xanthis came through acting training, comedy and improv as well.  He even spent some time with the The Groundlings Improv troupe in LA.

He’s had a lot of different experiences… and he’s also got a heart for helping other actors… so he has his own podcast called “Act Up” where he and his guests discuss their craft and specific strategies to navigate everything from the audition room, day-to-day on set as well as performing in front of live audiences.  

He also believes in giving back… so he’s on CAMEO… where he’s doing video messages to fans… but he’s also raising money for The Sydney Children’s Hospital.  Plus, he and some of his fellow cast members just did a marathon session on instagram to help raise funds for people who are hurting in Afghanistan.  

Plus, I asked YOU for your input via Facebook and we got a LOT of response… so I’ll be peppering them in during our convo!  (Click here to follow me… so YOU can get in on our next “Listener Lightning Round Questions!”)

I love the guy… and I think you will too!  Let’s get to this.

 

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 Welcome to 333 and what to expect
  • 4:33 Get to know George
  • 8:52 How George got started acting
  • 14:43 What gave George the courage to move to LA
  • 33:31 What life is like on the set
  • 37:30 George’s favorite moment filming
  • 49:10 One of the most powerful in The Chosen
  • 52:40 George’s final thoughts and advice 
  • 58:17 Mitch’s minute 

MITCH’S MINUTE & NOW… I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Okay… obviously… we’re doing things a little differently in THIS season.  I’ve added the official “Mitch’s Minute” at the end to offer my thoughts.  I got fired up… so I think it was more like 7 minutes… but I really wanted to share some of my favorite take aways.

How about YOU!?  What’s something that stood out to you?  What’s something that grabbed you?  What did you think?  I’d love to hear from you.  Drop a comment below and let me know!

Sep 8, 2021

You asked for it… so I’m digging into it!  How do you go from being “interested in becoming a speaker” to actually building a speaking business?  It’s not easy… (run from anyone who tells you it is) BUT the steps to get there are a lot clearer than you might imagine.  In today’s episode we’re going to get you the 5 keys to becoming a PAID speaker!  The EXTRA good news is that ANYONE can start to implement these steps IMMEDIATELY!  So, if you’ve got a message that’s burning in you… something you know would help people… something that could make an impact… then THIS episode is for YOU!  We’ll show you a path to start speaking more AND increase your chances for being paid well as you do!

RESOURCES:

To find out more about Mitch’s “Next-Level Speaker Event 2021” Click Here.

This event will help you get the marketing pieces in place to reach more of the people you want to reach, score the stages you want to speak on and get paid well to do it!

Download the PDF at https://mitchmatthews.com/332

 

MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE:

While I was on sabbatical… I’d asked YOU… the DREAM THINK DO family… about what you’d like me to dig into once I got back.  I listed off a number of themes and topics:

 

THEMES: 

  • Entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial mindset
  • Speaking and building a speaking business
  • Podcasting and growing YOUR OWN podcast
  • Coaching and mentoring

 

SPECIFIC (or more general) TOPICS:

  • Faith in the workplace and “real world” convos about that stuff
  • How do you get back up… when you’re knocked down
  • How do you have the guts to go after a big idea
  • Time management in an era when no one seems to have boundaries 
  • Really cool people with really inspiring stories
  • AND/OR… YOUR suggestions too 

Well… I heard from you and one of the big areas that many of you wanted to hear about was “Speaking and building a Speaking Business.”  

I wanted to go after that right away… so we’re digging in today!

5 Keys to go from “FREE” to “FEE” as a Successful (and profitable) Speaker.

 

Key 1: START!

It’s not a surprise, but when people ask me about the best ways to get started as a Speaker… my response is always short, sweet, accurate and to the point.  I say, “Get started!”

It’s not a throw away answer.  It's the absolute truth.  The best way to start… is to start.  

_____________________________

“START where you are.  Use what you have. DO what you can.” - Arthur Ashe   

_____________________________

In the episode, I share some of my “humble beginnings” stories but I also explain how those speaking events… where it felt no one was looking… led to my first paid gig with a Fourtune 100 company!

Key 2: Create a Tangible Talk

That’s right.  Before you ever get paid… get started by creating a talk.  In the episode, I explain why… but I also introduce you to the  strategy of Creating an Idea Map.  (Make sure to download the Participant Guide… above.  It will give you an example of what I’m talking about!)

 

Key 3:  Deliver that Tangible Talk

Once you have your tangible talk… find ways to deliver it.  We’ll talk about ways to do it AND I’ll share a story of how giving a “free” talk in a public library led to a $20K gig!

_____________________________

“Getting STARTED gets you needed practice and it gets you into what we call

“The Speaker Jet Stream!” 

  • Mitch Matthews 

_____________________________

KEY 4: Know The Process!

This was something that was totally in my blindspot!  I didn’t know the process for being selected as a speaker for bigger events and stages.  And since I didn’t know… I wasn’t confident.  And Event Planners and Selection Committees could pick up on it… so I didn’t get the opportunities.  

BUT once I started to understand the process… and more important… the BIGGEST concern of decision makers (which surprised me)... I was able to secure the types of stages and events I’d hoped for! 



KEY 5:  Create a One Sheet!

You want to make it easy for the Search Committees to SELL you to the final decision-makers.  Having a solid One Sheet will help you to do that.  More importantly… the process of putting an effective One Sheet together will help you get all your KEY marketing in place!

 

MINUTE BY MINUTE 

  • 0:02 - You asked, I’m going for it! What to expect today
  • 1:34 - Conversations tarts
  • 3:23 - Let’s talk about public speaking
  • 7:00 - If you want to be a speaker, this parts for you!
  • 14:00 -  Where to start
  • 16:02 - Where to test your talk
  • 17:55 - What an idea map is and why you need it
  • 22:00 - The real power behind stories 
  • 28:33 - You have to put in the reps
  • 35:50 - The perks of hosting your own event 
  • 46:15 - Two things you need to impress any search committee 
  • 53:33 - 5-key recap 

 

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

What stood out to you?  What’s something small but significant you are going to try?  Let me know by dropping a comment below.  I want to hear from you! 

Maybe it’s just giving yourself permission to START!  Maybe it’s putting together a talk on a subject you LOVE.  Maybe it’s scheduling a space to give that talk.  Maybe it’s reaching out to organizations who might need your help and your message!  Maybe it’s joining us for our Next Level Speaker event so you can get a powerful ONE SHEET in place and done in one weekend!  Whatever it is… BIG or small… BOLD or more subtle… take a step. 

And hey… one step would simply be to comment below and say, “I’m IN!  I’m going to START!”  I can’t wait to hear from you… because hey… I know the world needs to hear from YOU!  (You’ve got wisdom and stories in you the world needs!!!  So let’s do this!)  Amen?

Sep 8, 2021

You asked for it… so I’m digging into it!  How do you go from being “interested in becoming a speaker” to actually building a speaking business?  It’s not easy… (run from anyone who tells you it is) BUT the steps to get there are a lot clearer than you might imagine.  In today’s episode we’re going to get you the 5 keys to becoming a PAID speaker!  The EXTRA good news is that ANYONE can start to implement these steps IMMEDIATELY!  So, if you’ve got a message that’s burning in you… something you know would help people… something that could make an impact… then THIS episode is for YOU!  We’ll show you a path to start speaking more AND increase your chances for being paid well as you do!

RESOURCES:

To find out more about Mitch’s “Next-Level Speaker Event 2021” Click Here.

This event will help you get the marketing pieces in place to reach more of the people you want to reach, score the stages you want to speak on and get paid well to do it!

Download the PDF at https://mitchmatthews.com/332

 

MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE:

While I was on sabbatical… I’d asked YOU… the DREAM THINK DO family… about what you’d like me to dig into once I got back.  I listed off a number of themes and topics:

 

THEMES: 

  • Entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial mindset
  • Speaking and building a speaking business
  • Podcasting and growing YOUR OWN podcast
  • Coaching and mentoring

 

SPECIFIC (or more general) TOPICS:

  • Faith in the workplace and “real world” convos about that stuff
  • How do you get back up… when you’re knocked down
  • How do you have the guts to go after a big idea
  • Time management in an era when no one seems to have boundaries 
  • Really cool people with really inspiring stories
  • AND/OR… YOUR suggestions too 

Well… I heard from you and one of the big areas that many of you wanted to hear about was “Speaking and building a Speaking Business.”  

I wanted to go after that right away… so we’re digging in today!

5 Keys to go from “FREE” to “FEE” as a Successful (and profitable) Speaker.

 

Key 1: START!

It’s not a surprise, but when people ask me about the best ways to get started as a Speaker… my response is always short, sweet, accurate and to the point.  I say, “Get started!”

It’s not a throw away answer.  It's the absolute truth.  The best way to start… is to start.  

_____________________________

“START where you are.  Use what you have. DO what you can.” - Arthur Ashe   

_____________________________

In the episode, I share some of my “humble beginnings” stories but I also explain how those speaking events… where it felt no one was looking… led to my first paid gig with a Fourtune 100 company!

Key 2: Create a Tangible Talk

That’s right.  Before you ever get paid… get started by creating a talk.  In the episode, I explain why… but I also introduce you to the  strategy of Creating an Idea Map.  (Make sure to download the Participant Guide… above.  It will give you an example of what I’m talking about!)

 

Key 3:  Deliver that Tangible Talk

Once you have your tangible talk… find ways to deliver it.  We’ll talk about ways to do it AND I’ll share a story of how giving a “free” talk in a public library led to a $20K gig!

_____________________________

“Getting STARTED gets you needed practice and it gets you into what we call

“The Speaker Jet Stream!” 

  • Mitch Matthews 

_____________________________

KEY 4: Know The Process!

This was something that was totally in my blindspot!  I didn’t know the process for being selected as a speaker for bigger events and stages.  And since I didn’t know… I wasn’t confident.  And Event Planners and Selection Committees could pick up on it… so I didn’t get the opportunities.  

BUT once I started to understand the process… and more important… the BIGGEST concern of decision makers (which surprised me)... I was able to secure the types of stages and events I’d hoped for! 



KEY 5:  Create a One Sheet!

You want to make it easy for the Search Committees to SELL you to the final decision-makers.  Having a solid One Sheet will help you to do that.  More importantly… the process of putting an effective One Sheet together will help you get all your KEY marketing in place!

 

MINUTE BY MINUTE 

  • 0:02 - You asked, I’m going for it! What to expect today
  • 1:34 - Conversations tarts
  • 3:23 - Let’s talk about public speaking
  • 7:00 - If you want to be a speaker, this parts for you!
  • 14:00 -  Where to start
  • 16:02 - Where to test your talk
  • 17:55 - What an idea map is and why you need it
  • 22:00 - The real power behind stories 
  • 28:33 - You have to put in the reps
  • 35:50 - The perks of hosting your own event 
  • 46:15 - Two things you need to impress any search committee 
  • 53:33 - 5-key recap 

 

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

What stood out to you?  What’s something small but significant you are going to try?  Let me know by dropping a comment below.  I want to hear from you! 

Maybe it’s just giving yourself permission to START!  Maybe it’s putting together a talk on a subject you LOVE.  Maybe it’s scheduling a space to give that talk.  Maybe it’s reaching out to organizations who might need your help and your message!  Maybe it’s joining us for our Next Level Speaker event so you can get a powerful ONE SHEET in place and done in one weekend!  Whatever it is… BIG or small… BOLD or more subtle… take a step. 

And hey… one step would simply be to comment below and say, “I’m IN!  I’m going to START!”  I can’t wait to hear from you… because hey… I know the world needs to hear from YOU!  (You’ve got wisdom and stories in you the world needs!!!  So let’s do this!)  Amen?

Sep 3, 2021

Have you been feeling like you’re wanting to make some changes?  A new day?   Some new perspectives?  A shift that YOU create as opposed to something that you’re told to do.  A new mission.  Me too!  Seriously… I’m BACK and as you’ll hear... I’m fired up!  That’s right… after a sabbatical… I’m excited to be back.  And in this episode, I’m going to invite you into what’s NEXT!  We’re going to get “R.E.A.L.” to talk about where we’re headed with the podcast but also (maybe even more importantly) where I’m wanting to go with my own life.  And as you hear it… you believe this is going to be really encouraging for YOU on YOUR journey into YOUR next season too. Of course... I tell some fun stories along the way… like what happened when a potential client told me to “toggle it back.” (It was a kick to the gut at the time… but it was also a true turning point!)  I’m so excited for you to listen to this one and join me as we move into what’s NEXT.  Strap in and I guarantee it’s going to be an ADVENTURE!  Let’s do this!!!

STUFF and FORMER EPISODES MENTIONED:

I mentioned my son Alex’s new book was just released.  Check it out here.

Here’s my interview with Alex when his FIRST novel was published: https://mitchmatthews.com/271/

I talked about my sabbatical (and why it was needed) along with rest and restoration here: https://mitchmatthews.com/330/

 

MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

I’m so excited to be back!  We’re talking about where I’m feeling called to take DREAM THINK DO in this next season.  We’re going to be talking about being REAL and taking that to new levels.

And hey… I’m a speaker and a teacher… so I HAVE to work an acronym into things.  Job hazard.  LOL!  So, when I say, “Being R.E.A.L. at new levels,” this is what we’re talking about:

The “R” stands for being REAL and AUTHENTIC.

“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day.  It’s about the choice to show up and be real.  The choice to be honest.  The choice to let our true selves be seen.” - Brene Brown

We’re going to talk more about what THIS actually means for us DREAM THINK DOERs… especially as we move ahead.  But we’re taking the REALNESS to new levels and it’s going to be goooooood!

The “E” reminds us that we’re going to be ENTREPRENEURIAL and ENTREPRENEURIALLY-MINDED as we move forward.

You don’t have to be an entrepreneur to benefit from some of the things that we’ll be talking about… but I want to encourage you to be entrepreneurially-minded!  And hey… I heard from you all loud and clear that it’s time to start bringing entrepreneurial concepts and strategies back into DTD and I can’t wait!  

 “Learn to sell.  Learn to build.  If you can do both, you will be unstoppable in ANY role or position you find yourself!” - Naval Ravikant 

The “A” stands for ADVENTURE.

With all of the wildness in life… it may feel a little wild and overwhelming at times.  BUT you were MADE for adventure.  We were made to do incredible things.  And sometimes the best way to deal with some of the craziness and unpredictability that can come in life… is to inject some ADVENTURE that you choose!  Intentional… calculated… risk.  Being a novice.  Trying something.  Taking a step.  You agree?  You in?

“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” - T.S. Eliot 

 The “L” stands for… well… you’re going to have to listen to the episode to hear THAT one.  

It may or may not surprise you… but it may be the MOST IMPORTANT principle as we move forward into this next season!

Lastly… an INVITATION:

If you’re IN (woot woot)… please do one of the following:

  • Hit subscribe wherever you listen… so you don’t miss a future episode!
  • Leave a review on Apple (www.dreamthinkdo.com) and let me know you’re IN!
  • Take a screenshot of the episode and share it on social media!
  • Invite a friend to join us (by sharing this episode) as we move into what’s NEXT!

It’s time to dream bigger dreams… it’s time to think even better… it’s time to do more of what you were put on the planet to do AND it’s time to be more YOU than you’ve ever been!!! 

You in?  I hope so!  Let’s do this!!!

THE EPISODE AT A GLANCE:

  • 0:02 - What to expect today (and thank you!)
  • 2:53 - Episode starts
  • 5:37 - Life on sabbatical 
  • 13:23 it’s about to get R.E.A.L
  • 20:02 - E: Let’s talk Entrepreneursh!p
  • 34:04 - A: Achieving new levels of adventure
  • 36:59 - Find out what the “L” stands for
Jul 22, 2021

In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into the subject of “Rest and Restoration.”  As in… “How can you feel more rested?” And, more importantly, “How do we move past rest into full restoration?”  We’re talking specific ways to help YOU find the right mix of strategies and activities that work for you.  So you can feel more rested and restored… more often.  That means your energy levels and your “inner gas gauge” can be FULL more often!  You can be your best self… more loving… more present… more kind… more fun… and be all those things more often.  As you know… this is wildly important.  And… true confession… it’s been easy to let my gauge get dangerously close to “E” lately.  Can you identify?  I bet you can relate… because it’s been this way for a lot of people that I’ve been talking to.  So, I thought it was time for us to dig into this… and get us specific strategies (big and small) to help you feel more rested and restored.  So, invite a friend and let’s get to some experimenting!!! 

RESOURCES:

Here’s a few of the studies and articles I mention in the episode:

The “Awe Walk” Study from Virginia Sturn: Click here

The 7 Types of Rest from Inc.: Click here

Why it takes 60 days to create a new habit: click here.

Dream Think Do Episodes Referenced:

330 Episodes at a Glance: Click here

Hiro’s Journey (so far) - What  a Puppy’s been teaching me about pursuing dreams and living life: Click here

Being Fully Present and Cultivating “AWE” Click here

Let’s Connect!

I’m always asking for YOUR input for Dream Think Do episodes, especially on Facebook.

In fact, here’s the post that kicked things off on FB: https://mitchmatthews.com/330

MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE:

This week, we’re diving into specific strategies to help you move to “RESTORATIVE Rest” more often.  

Rest vs. Restoration:

Rest: “To cease work or movement in order to relax or refresh oneself.”

Restoration: “The act of restoring. A return of something to its former or unimpaired condition.”

Dr. Caroline Leaf does a deep dive on this subject.  You can check it out here: Click here

What do YOU think?  Are rest and restoration different things?  Can one exist without the other?  Does it matter?  

60 Days to Create a New Habit:

Some say it takes 21 days… others 28.  But science-backed research shows it takes 60.  Want to learn more on the WHY and the HOW… click here.

BEST MIND vs. ANXIOUS MIND:

Like I said in the episode… I’m working on being intentional about trying to be in my “Best Mind” more often and my “Anxious Mind” less and less.  Your “Best Mind” intentionally focuses on things like gratitude, hope, love, strength, generosity and kindness… as a result… our ability to love and serve goes up… our innovative and creative thinking go up… our ability to be in the moment and fully present are much easier.  BUT we have to be intentional about being in that state… right?

What are some ways that you’ve found to stay in your “Best Mind?”  Small things?  Big things?  Let’s keep the “experiments” and the idea share going.  Comment and let me know below! 

Creating Guilt-free “White Space” in your Calendar:

White Space is dedicated time (preferably scheduled into your calendar in advance).  The intent is to allow (and sometimes force) guilt free time for you to take a breath, look at things from a different perspective, reflect, relax, and refuel.  It doesn’t need to take hours.  In fact, intentionally taking 15 minutes… a few times a day… can make all the difference.   

If you’re looking for additional reasons WHY to do it… and some specific strategies for HOW to do it… you can click here.

I’m curious.  What works for you when it comes to creating a few windows of “White Space?” Does it make a difference?  Does it help you? How do you get it done?

7 Types of Rest:

Saundra Dalton-Smith writes that too many people think that rest is limited to the amount of sleep we get.  But, she says, "In reality we are missing out on the other types of rest we desperately need." In her TED article, she points to seven types of rest that are essential for us to thrive. 

1. Physical rest

2. Mental rest 

3. Sensory rest

4. Creative rest 

5. Emotional rest 

6. Social rest 

7. Spiritual rest 

What do you think?  Do you agree?  Which of these are easiest for you?  Which are the most difficult?  Which are the most important?  Comment below and let me know what you think!

For me… they’re all important BUT I probably forget about the “Sensory Rest” most.  Because I do a LOT of my work in front of a computer… it’s easy to forget about the importance of shutting things OFF and chilling out without electronics.  Yup… just being honest.  That’s why those “awe” walks have been so important lately.  How about you?

Listener Lightning Round Ideas:

Here’s some awesome ideas from other Dream Think Doers!

1. Intentional Breathing Exercises 

2. Getting out into nature (even for 15 minutes)

3. A 30 minute bath 

4. Noise-cancelling headphones + Dark Space + favorite tunes

5. Making sure you’re getting enough sleep

6. A good 15 minute “Power Nap” in the middle of the day

7. And Beth’s “I’d never say no to a taco in a quiet car!”  Amen sista. Amen.

What would YOU add to this list of favorite ways to rest and restore? Comment and let’s keep sharing the ideas!

NEXT STEPS:

So, here’s the “Experiment” if you choose to join me.  (And I hope you do!)

Over the next 60 days, let’s do something small but significant each day to rest and/or restore.

And let’s get specific:

  • Pick a day you want to start
  • Invite a friend (or two) to join you
  • Experiment with different strategies to find the right “mix” for you
  • Share with your friends what’s working and what’s not (and encourage each other to learn and adjust as you go)
  • Leave a comment below and let us know how it’s going!
  • And of course… check out some of the other Dream Think Do Episodes to keep you on track!

I can’t wait to see what the next 60 days (and beyond) will do for all of us!

Who’s in?  Let me know in the comments below and/or on social media.

Let’s do this!

INSERT EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE HERE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 2:40 Episode starts
  • 3:13 The need for rest is real
  • 10:00 How to rest and restore everyday
  • 17:50 Working on the micro habits
  • 21:10 Moving into the best part of your mind
  • 28:08 The power of awe
  • 37:50 The 7 types of rest
  • 46:00 What to expect over the next few weeks
Jun 29, 2021

We’re talking with children’s author, Lexi Young Peck. Even as a young girl, Lexi was known far and wide as the "baby whisperer."  She’s just always been incredibly gifted at calming babies and connecting with kiddos. She took that passion and natural gifting and got her degree in psychology... and focused on childhood development.  Now, her heart is to create easy, straightforward ways for parents to navigate the complexities of raising kids. We’re talking about her new book and specific ways to navigate fear with your kiddos and for yourself.

RESOURCES:

Lexi’s Website: www.lexiyoungpeck.com 

Lexi’s Book: What Do You Say to a Dragon?

MORE ABOUT LEXI AND THE EPISODE:

Lexi’s heart is to create practical and useful tools and strategies for parents to navigate the complexities of raising kids.  

She’s doing that in a number of ways… but one of the most recent… and the most powerful… is her new children’s book, “What do you say to a Dragon?”

It’s a refreshing take on what to do when your kiddos… and frankly… when YOU… are facing fear and anxiety. 

So, we’ll be talking about THAT… because who doesn’t need some new tools for the tool box when it comes to overcoming worry.

Especially…  that temptation to freak out… when a dragon… real or imagined… walks in the room!

By the way… Lexi is not handing out advice without having to apply these strategies herself… on a daily basis. 

She and her husband, Josh, have two young children, Vivian and Xander.  

And speaking of kiddos… Lexi is the daughter of my friend and former DTD guest… William Paul Young.  Paul is also a successful author who’s written many books, including The Shack and Crossroads.

In fact, Paul pointed me to the book and I was instantly hooked and wanted Lexi to come on immediately!

That’s why I’m so excited for this convo so let’s get to it!

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 1:20 Quick announcement
  • 2:53 Get to know Lexi
  • 4:58 Why Lexi decided to write a kids book
  • 10:03 Engaging your fear
  • 13:33 How Lexi helps kids overcome fear
  • 17:59 How Mitch handled fear with his youngest
  • 20:16 The feedback Lexi has received
  • 25:53 Meeting your kids where they are
  • 27:31 Mitch’s biggest takeaways

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

So… what did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  

What are some of your favorite strategies for helping kiddos face their fears?  What’s worked for you?  What hasn’t?  Where do you struggle?  And most importantly, what are some ways you inspire the kiddos in your life to dream big? 

And as for THIS convo with Lexi... what’s something you’re going to try?  What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  

What’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?  

Let me know in the comments below. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Jun 22, 2021

Jess Ekstrom is back and we’re talking about strategies to help you journal, especially when life feels a little crazy!  You probably remember Jess from episode 242.  She’s the founder and CEO of “Headbands of Hope.”  And check this out, that for every headband Jess sells... a headband is given to a child with cancer… and almost a million headbands have been given away so far.  How awesome is THAT!?

Since founding Headbands of Hope… she’s also become a best selling author with her amazing book, “Chasing the Bright Side” AND she has her own awesome podcast called “Business on the Bright Side.”  By the way…  Jess has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and the VIEW… as well as in Forbes, Seventeen, Vanity Fair, and People Magazine.  After all of that… you might wonder how Jess does it all.  And that’s something we’re going to dig into today… because one of the most powerful tools in her toolbox is journaling.

It helps her to dream bigger, think better and do more of what she’s put on the planet to do.  So we’re going to dive into exactly what she does… so you can be doing it too.  

RESOURCES:

Jess’s first appearance on DTD: https://mitchmatthews.com/242/ The episode is called, “Finding the Bright Side in a Bad News World.)

Jess’s Bright Pages site: www.brightpages.com 

Grab a month for free at: www.brightpages.com/dtd

Jess’s site: https://jessekstrom.com/

Jess’s book: https://jessekstrom.com/buy-the-book

EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 2:11 Welcome back Jess!
  • 5:17 New problems need new solutions
  • 6:55 Mitch’s experience with journaling
  • 11:16 How to know it’s a good business idea
  • 12:47 How journal can help you dream bigger
  • 18:00 Creating conversation with yourself
  • 22:22 How Jess  practically uses journaling day-to-day
  • 29:13 Jess’s advice for anyone starting or starting again with journalling
  • 30:34 Mitch’s closing thoughts

What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  

Do you journal now?  Has it ever gotten stale for you?  Are you needing something to bring some fresh ideas?  I know I did and I loved this convo!

Which of Jess’s strategies for journaling… and heck… for life… stood out to you?  What’s something you’re going to try?  What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  

What’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?  

Let me know in the comments below. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Jun 8, 2021

Kim Kaupe is my guest and she’s one of the hardest people to introduce… because her background is sooooo diverse and freakishly cool… it’s hard to encapsulate.  BUT… I’m going to try.  In short… she's a dynamic female entrepreneur.  She has her marketing agency called “Bright Ideas Only.”  Through that… Kim has helped people and brands like Oprah, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, The New York Mets, ACE Comic Con, Miller Coors and KISS to create raving fans!  Now… she’s taking what she’s learned and applying it to help individuals to grow their networks and relationships.  Call it an updated and revised approach to “Winning Friends and Influencing People.”  We dig into her specific strategies so you can spread your ideas, grow relationships and get your dreams done!  Let’s get to this.

RESOURCES:

Kim’s website: https://kimkaupe.com/ 

Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe/

Mitch on Kim’s Podcast: https://kimkaupe.com/mitch/

OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY:

Antonio Neves - A Bolder Happier You: https://mitchmatthews.com/307/

Mitch Matthews - How to Meet 50 Really Interesting People This Year: https://mitchmatthews.com/255/

3 Keys for Meeting New People: https://mitchmatthews.com/nice-to-meet-you-3-keys-to-meeting-new-people/

 

MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

With all the wildness that COVID brought… Kim Kaupe uncovered a superpower. 

In addition to helping celebrities and major brands grow a relationship with their audience… she’s also started to help individuals harness the power of building relationships and influence.  

Not by generating millions of followers on Instagram… but by being intentional about what you’re putting out on social media and online… as well as how you’re showing up for people in day to day life.  I think of a lot of what she’s doing as “How to win friends and influence people… version 2.0.”

She’s doing all sorts of innovative things… like her weekly LIVE podcast called “Coffee with Kim.”  Which by the way… I was recently on and I loved it!

Kim also has created courses that run in partnership with LinkedIn… and about 200,000 people have utilized those!!!  So THAT’s huge.

Plus… I’ve got to say… that if name-dropping past clients like Oprah and Katy Perry isn’t enough to establish her street cred… Kim’s also been named to:

  • Forbes 30 Under 30, 
  • Ad Age 40 Under 40 
  • Inc. 35 Under 35
  • PLUS… she’s been on Shark Tank 
  • & a judge on the Miss USA Pageant

Lastly… I’ll just say that friend and past Dream Think DO guest Antonio Neves introduced us a few months ago… and since that time Kim’s become one of my favorite humans on the planet!  So I can’t wait to get to this!

EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:01 What to expect today
  • 1:39 Get to know Kim
  • 4:18 Conversation starts
  • 6:46 How entrepreneurship found Kim
  • 11:50 Two winning strategies to build influence 
  • 16:31 The importance of growing in influence 
  • 20:57 How Kim is helping high-performers convert more
  • 27:57 I know my superpower - now what?
  • 32:40 Get quite and get away from the noise
  • 35:18 Why you need to be on LinkedIn now
  • 44:15 Helping others always helps you
  • 46:48 Mitch’s biggest takeaways



I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!:

What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  

Which strategies stood out to you?  Where are you needing/wanting to work on your growing your influence and being more intentional about building your network and developing new relationships?  

What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  And… most importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?  

Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Jun 2, 2021

May marked the 15th Anniversary of the BIG Dream Gathering! It's been a wild ride since that first “accidental” Gathering at our house... but we’re wildly blessed to say it inspired countless events and thousands and thousands of dreams too!  And we have loved DREAMING BIG with so many of you over the years.  So, we wanted to have a special episode of DREAM THINK DO where we celebrate with YOU!  My bride, Melissa joins us!  Plus, we have some surprise guests who have inspiring stories to tell about pursuing and achieving BIG dreams.  Oh… and... we’ll be sharing some behind the scenes stories we’ve not shared before… and we’ll answer audience questions too!  It’s time to celebrate.  Who’s in?  Let’s do this!

RESOURCES:

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BIG DREAM GATHERING and WATCH SOME OF THE VIDEO SERIES: www.BIGDREAMGATHERING.com 

 

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS:

Adam Carroll: www.AdamSpeaks.com 

Mandy Franje: www.instagram.com/mandyfranje/

Lindsay Palmer: www.hirealindsay.com

 

UPCOMING BIG DREAM GATHERING:

BIG Dreams happen in small towns!  That’s why we’re teaming up with the innovative people in Earlham, Iowa to hold a BIG Dream Gathering this summer!  

WHEN: Saturday, June 26th - 10am to noon. 

Click Here to find out more and register!

THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE!

It’s designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality!  

So… HERE ARE THE STEPS:

  • STEP 1: Download the app.
    • Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE
    • Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE
  • STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo
  • STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two!
  • STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER!

MORE ABOUT THE BIG DREAM GATHERING:

The back story is in 2006, one of Mitch’s big dreams was on the ropes and he was about to give up.  As a last ditch effort… he decided to host something he called a “BIG Dream Gathering” at his home.

It was an opportunity for friends to come and write down their dreams and goals, and then post them on the walls of his family home. Next everyone could read all the dreams and see if they could help with encouragement, connections or support.

It was supposed to go for a few hours… but it wound up lasting a full week!

And as a result… all sorts of dreams were launched. Everything from helping kids in Africa to a couple of dreamers scoring a contract with NIKE!

These BIG Dream Gatherings have continued and Mitch and his Dream Team have seen this revolution take off with countless dreams reawakened and incredible connections made.

To find out more about the BIG Dream Gathering, visit: BIGDreamGathering.com.

To follow along with the adventures and to help inspire YOUR dreams, join Mitch and the BDG team on Facebook by clicking here.

 

THE EPISODE - MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 Welcome! It’s time to celebrate.
  • 1:59 Download the Dream Together App
  • 3:11 Episode starts
  • 3:41 What to expect from the event
  • 4:11 Welcome, Melissa, and a look back at the first Dream Big Gathering.
  • 13:47 Start messy but try your best
  • 16:42 Melissa’s dream to own a farm
  • 21:19 The week-long instigator: Meet Andy
  • 27:30 The role of prayer in Mathew’s journey
  • 29:19 Some of the Matthew' favorite dreams over the years
  • 35:28 Granting permission to dream
  • 40:37 The power of encouragement
  • 42:00 Meet one of our first dreamers, Mandy!
  • 46:51 You never know where your dreams will take you
  • 53:07 Meet the women behind the scenes, Lindsey Palmer!
  • 59:28 How Lindsey’s dreams have evolved
  • 1:03:31 Q&A with Mitch and Melissa
  • 1:14:27 Closing thoughts







I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!:

Leave a comment and let me know what stood out from all the great stories!  What do YOU think?  How important is it to go after dreams?  How do YOU decide which dreams to go after? Why do you think it’s important to encourage other people to go after their dreams?  Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

May 25, 2021

Rachel Rodgers joins us! Rachel is the founder of Hello Seven, a multi-million dollar company that teaches women how to earn more money and build true wealth. Her dream has been to teach women—especially women of color—how to end the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and financial stress, once and for all. She’s the creator and host of the wildly successful “Hello Seven Podcast.” And her brand new book was just released and it has been an instant BESTSELLER. It’s called “We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power. Rodgers has been featured in Time, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company… just to name a few. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and four kids on their 53-acre ranch!  How awesome is THAT? She’s truly living the DREAM THINK DO life and I can’t wait to dive into her story… so let’s get to this!

RESOURCES:

Rachel Rodger’s Website: https://helloseven.co/

Rachel’s Book: “We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power.

Rachel’s Instagram: instagram.com/rachrodgersesq/

Hello Seven’s Instagram: instagram.com/hello7co/

OTHER DREAM THINK DO EPISODES TO HELP WITH YOUR MILLIONAIRE MINDSET:

DTD Episode 194: Frank McKinney - Philanthro-capitalism, living life, making money and giving back!

DTD Episode 233: Jaime Cross - She asked for a Billion Dollar Idea

DTD Episode 228: J Lee - Let me go do it like it’s never been done before

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today
  • 2:24 Welcome Rachel
  • 3:40 Conversation starts
  • 6:05 What life was like for Rachel growing up
  • 11:16 Giving yourself permission to make a career change
  • 15:48 Don’t let people talk you out of your ideas
  • 17:30 Why we should all build wealth
  • 23:40 Becoming a millionaire stats with your mindset
  • 33:11 Practical tools you can use to start making the money you want
  • 41:15 What Rachel wishes she would have known sooner
  • 43:42 Mitch's biggest takeaways

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!:

What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  

Which stories stood out to you? Where are you needing/wanting to work on your money mindset? 

What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  

And… most importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?  

Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

May 18, 2021

Erin Rollenhagen is joining us!  Erin is the founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial Technologies - which is a people friendly-tech company based in Des Moines, Iowa.  She’s also the author of “Soul Uprising - which is an incredible book that encourages entrepreneurs and business leaders to trust their purpose and embrace IMPACT as the true measurement of success.  Erin joined us back in episode 253…where we talked about how you can be strong AND authentic.

It’s a powerful episode and one of our most popular of 2020… so I encourage you to go back and check it out.  Since that time, Erin has continued in her leadership at Entrepreneurial Technologies… AND she’s also found herself consulting entrepreneurs and other business leaders to navigate the wild emotional ride of entrepreneurship and leadership… in life in general… as well as during crazy times.

We recently reconnected and as I heard about that work… I wanted to have her back on the show to talk about some of the strategies she uses herself… and well as what she suggests for her clients… especially when it comes to our emotions… and thriving at any time… but especially during unpredictable times.  So let’s get to it!

RESOURCES:

Erin’s first DTD appearance: https://mitchmatthews.com/253

ERIN’S BOOK: “Soul Uprising”  

Please link to: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Uprising-Erin-Rollenhagen/dp/0578531860/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1578696966&sr=8-1

ERIN’S WEBSITE: erinrollenhagen.com

ERIN’S INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/erollenhagen

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 Can you resonate with this?
  • 3:36 Welcome back Erin!
  • 5:54 One myth about emotions that most leaders believe
  • 9:26 The most common answer to “How are you?”
  • 10:14 How to start freeing up your schedule
  • 14:45 Categorizing your schedule
  • 20:38 Practical tools that make your schedule easier
  • 25:35 Is your ego running your schedule?
  • 32:18 How Erin avoids burnout
  • 38:10 What Erin wishes she knew earlier
  • 39:25 Mitch’s biggest takeaways

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!:

What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  

Which strategies stood out to you?  Where are you needing/wanting to work on your emotions and being more intentional about your emotional state?  

What’s something that really resonated with you (big or small)?  And… most importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO (big or small) as a result?  

Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today!
  • 2:39 Jillian ‘Juggernaut’ Michaels
  • 5:28 What Jillian wanted to be when she grew up
  • 6:11 Jillian’s journey to finding her dream job
  • 11:56 Why Jillian almost turned down The Biggest Loser
  • 15:11 The downside of being a reality tv star
  • 20:33 Holding both your dreams and reality
  • 25:43 Why Jillian hates social media
  • 35:55 Dream Think Do-er Q&A
  • 36:14 What drives Jillian
  • 37:52 Bring it back to your ‘why’
  • 39:16 How Jillian balances a healthy lifestyle with her family
  • 42:40 Jillian’s hope for the future
  • 47:31 Wisdom of the week
  • 29:21 Mitch’s biggest takeaways

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!:

What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  

What inspired you about Jillian’s story?  What stood out to you about her journey?  What resonated?  What made you wonder?  What’s something that you heard?  What’s something you’re going to do as a result?  Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

May 11, 2021

Jillian Michaels is our guest this week.  As you probably know… Jillian is one of the world’s leading fitness experts.  She’s also a renowned nutritionist.  And… you may or may not know this… but she’s an incredible entrepreneur.  Listen to this… in the past decade… her company, Empowered Media has become a juggernaut within the wellness industry… providing products and solutions spanning all aspects of... living a healthy life… as you live your best life.  One of their most recent huge successes has been their app.  It’s simply called:  Jillian Michaels: The Fitness App.  It’s one of the top rated fitness apps and it’s won multiple awards from Apple and Google!  You’ll want to check it out… because it is impressive… and incredibly helpful!Plus… and let’s just bullet point a few more things here… she has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs, she has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels), she’s released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.  There’s so much more too!  But the biggest thing is that she’s a big believer in dreaming bigger, thinking better and doing more of what you’re planet to do.  So we talk about THAT and how she’s done those things in her own life.  I think you’re going to love this one so let’s get to it!

What’s that piece of wisdom you wish you’d known earlier when it comes to getting clear and going after dreams and goals?

RESOURCES

Her newest book: The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now on Amazon.    

ABOUT THE FITNESS APP BY JILLIAN MICHAELS:

It’s so comprehensive.  Customizable fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness features in one single, seamless platform. There’s a free trial and variety of premium subscription options available at: https://www.jillianmichaels.com.  (FYI: We don’t receive any payments for this endorsement.)

 

THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE!

Speaking of apps… the DREAM TOGETHER app is here!  It’s designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality!

So… HERE ARE THE STEPS:

  • STEP 1: Download the app.
    • Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE
    • Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE
  • STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo
  • STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two!
  • STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER!

MORE ABOUT JILLIAN AND THE EPISODE: 

Here’s a few more stats and facts about Jillian Michaels:

  • She has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs
  • She has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels) 
  • She’s released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.

And...

  • Jillian’s the author of EIGHT New York Times bestsellers… including her most recent book… The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now.   

Most importantly…  

She’s the mom to two amazing kiddos… and she’s an incredible human.  Jillian is living the DREAM THINK DO life… so it’s a true honor to have her on the show!  Let’s do this… Jillian Michaels… welcome to DREAM THINK DO.

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today! 
  • 2:39 Jillian ‘Juggernaut’ Michaels
  • 5:28 What Jillian wanted to be when she grew up
  • 6:11 Jillian’s journey to finding her dream job
  • 11:56 Why Jillian almost turned down The Biggest Loser
  • 15:11 The downside of being a reality tv star
  • 20:33 Holding both your dreams and reality 
  • 25:43 Why Jillian hates social media
  • 35:55 Dream Think Do-er Q&A
  • 36:14 What drives Jillian
  • 37:52 Bring it back to your ‘why’
  • 39:16 How Jillian balances a healthy lifestyle with her family
  • 42:40 Jillian’s hope for the future
  • 47:31 Wisdom of the week
  • 29:21 Mitch’s biggest takeaways

 

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!:

What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  

What inspired you about Jillian’s story?  What stood out to you about her journey?  What resonated?  What made you wonder?  What’s something that you heard?  What’s something you’re going to do as a result?  Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

May 11, 2021

Jillian Michaels is our guest this week.  As you probably know… Jillian is one of the world’s leading fitness experts.  She’s also a renowned nutritionist.  And… you may or may not know this… but she’s an incredible entrepreneur.  Listen to this… in the past decade… her company, Empowered Media has become a juggernaut within the wellness industry… providing products and solutions spanning all aspects of... living a healthy life… as you live your best life.  One of their most recent huge successes has been their app.  It’s simply called:  Jillian Michaels: The Fitness App.  It’s one of the top rated fitness apps and it’s won multiple awards from Apple and Google!  You’ll want to check it out… because it is impressive… and incredibly helpful!Plus… and let’s just bullet point a few more things here… she has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs, she has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels), she’s released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.  There’s so much more too!  But the biggest thing is that she’s a big believer in dreaming bigger, thinking better and doing more of what you’re planet to do.  So we talk about THAT and how she’s done those things in her own life.  I think you’re going to love this one so let’s get to it!

What’s that piece of wisdom you wish you’d known earlier when it comes to getting clear and going after dreams and goals?

RESOURCES

Her newest book: The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now on Amazon.    

ABOUT THE FITNESS APP BY JILLIAN MICHAELS:

It’s so comprehensive.  Customizable fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness features in one single, seamless platform. There’s a free trial and variety of premium subscription options available at: https://www.jillianmichaels.com.  (FYI: We don’t receive any payments for this endorsement.)

 

THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE!

Speaking of apps… the DREAM TOGETHER app is here!  It’s designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with others so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality!

So… HERE ARE THE STEPS:

  • STEP 1: Download the app.
    • Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE
    • Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE
  • STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo
  • STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two!
  • STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER!

MORE ABOUT JILLIAN AND THE EPISODE: 

Here’s a few more stats and facts about Jillian Michaels:

  • She has over 100 million followers worldwide on the interwebs
  • She has a top rated podcast  (Keeping it Real with Jillian Michaels) 
  • She’s released 20 fitness DVDs that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.

And...

  • Jillian’s the author of EIGHT New York Times bestsellers… including her most recent book… The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, is available now.   

Most importantly…  

She’s the mom to two amazing kiddos… and she’s an incredible human.  Jillian is living the DREAM THINK DO life… so it’s a true honor to have her on the show!  Let’s do this… Jillian Michaels… welcome to DREAM THINK DO.

MINUTE BY MINUTE:

  • 0:02 What to expect today! 
  • 2:39 Jillian ‘Juggernaut’ Michaels
  • 5:28 What Jillian wanted to be when she grew up
  • 6:11 Jillian’s journey to finding her dream job
  • 11:56 Why Jillian almost turned down The Biggest Loser
  • 15:11 The downside of being a reality tv star
  • 20:33 Holding both your dreams and reality 
  • 25:43 Why Jillian hates social media
  • 35:55 Dream Think Do-er Q&A
  • 36:14 What drives Jillian
  • 37:52 Bring it back to your ‘why’
  • 39:16 How Jillian balances a healthy lifestyle with her family
  • 42:40 Jillian’s hope for the future
  • 47:31 Wisdom of the week
  • 29:21 Mitch’s biggest takeaways

 

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!:

What did YOU think?  I want to hear from YOU!  

What inspired you about Jillian’s story?  What stood out to you about her journey?  What resonated?  What made you wonder?  What’s something that you heard?  What’s something you’re going to do as a result?  Seriously… let me know. I can’t wait to hear from you!

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