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!
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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):
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.
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.
“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.
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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!
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
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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:
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.
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:
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!
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/
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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:
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:
"My life is filled with blessings, I am grateful."
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.”
See if it's you! Click here.
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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!
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:
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!
Leave a comment and let me know. I can’t wait to hear from YOU!
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:
QUESTIONS for each STEP:
STEP 1: Acknowledge 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 :)
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
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!
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:
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:
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!
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:
P: People
Who’s involved?
Question for THEM (TEAMS/OTHERS):
Questions for YOU when it comes to OTHERS::
E: Experiment
How do I/we want to experiment to achieve this?
________
ex·per·i·ment
noun
noun: experiment; plural noun: experiments
/ikˈsperəmənt/
________
EXPERIMENT COACHING QUESTIONS:
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:
D: Determined
How do I want to remind myself I’m committed?
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:
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:
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!
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”:
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:
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:
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.”
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.
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:
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!
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:
SPECIFIC (or more general) TOPICS:
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!”
_____________________________
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
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?
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:
SPECIFIC (or more general) TOPICS:
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!”
_____________________________
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
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?
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:
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:
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.
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!
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:
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:
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:
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!
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:
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!
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:
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:
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!
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:
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:
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!
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:
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!
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:
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:
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!
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:
MORE ABOUT JILLIAN AND THE EPISODE:
Here’s a few more stats and facts about Jillian Michaels:
And...
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:
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!
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:
MORE ABOUT JILLIAN AND THE EPISODE:
Here’s a few more stats and facts about Jillian Michaels:
And...
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:
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!