Today… our guest is Laura Gassner Otting. She’s one of my favorite humans.

Her life has been a wild ride… BUT that ride has helped her to clarify that her SUPERPOWERS are:

• Identifying greatness in others… 
• Helping them to get unstuck… 
• Achieving extraordinary results…

He’s served in the White House as a Presidential Appointee… she’s been an executive… she’s founded, ran and sold her own global search firm… and now she’s a bestselling author and a speaker on stages around the country!

She’s a frequent contributor to Good Morning America and the TODAY Show, as well as the Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily!  And Laura’s 3 books have all been Wall Street Journal Bestsellers!

Her BRAND NEW BOOK is called Wonderhell - Why success doesn’t feel like it should and what to do about it!”  It’s incredible and I can’t wait to dive into it… so let’s do this!

WHERE TO FIND LAURA:

Website www.LauraGassnerOtting.com [or www.heyLGO.com]  

Facebook @heyLGO 

Instagram @heyLGO

Twitter @heyLGO

LinkedIn: /in/heyLGO

Her book WONDERHELL: 

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Laura’s first time on DREAM THINK DO: https://mitchmatthews.com/laura-gassner-otting/ 

We also talk about Rahaf Harfoush and how she helped Laura flush out the WONDERHELL concept.  It doesn’t surprise me… because Rahaf is brilliant and pure awesome.  Want proof?  Check out her DREAM THINK DO episode too: https://mitchmatthews.com/263

Or check out Episode 215.  My guest is venture capitalist Greg Sands. As you’ll hear… Greg’s got passion… passion for life and passion for entrepreneurship.

LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!

Holy crap! I loved this conversation!  Laura’s insights on navigating the WONDERHELL that comes when you pursue your dreams and goals was freeeegin’ priceless! 

But… I’m curious.  

So… what’s something that clicked with you?  What’s something that resonated?  More importantly… what’s something you’re going to DO as a result?

I want to hear from YOU!  

Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!

And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Mitch

 

Episode Minute By Minute: 

• 0:02 What’s inside of today’s episode!
• 2:22 Why Laura was nervous to be on Dream Think Do!
• 3:51 What is “wonder-hell” and when Laura found herself there
• 9:21 How hard times could be an invitation to greatness
• 14:20 How living abundantly can unlock opportunities
• 19:53 What you can learn from over 100 “ceiling shatters”
• 25:11 A little bit of bravery goes a long way
• 35:50 Why being the optimist will always pay off in the end
• 38:16 What the journey will teach you about yourself
• 40:00 Mitch’s minute and biggest takeaways!

 

My guest is Kindra Hall. Kindra Hall is the President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective which is a consulting firm focused on the strategic application of storytelling. Kindra believes that good storytelling is the answer to so many of today’s communication challenges. She is a speaker and trainer and she’s trusted by global brands like Facebook, Hilton Hotels, Target, Berkshire Hathaway and the Harvard Medical School. Kindra helps these organizations to better communicate the value of their company, their products, and their individuality… all through strategic storytelling. Today, Kindra’s work can be seen at Inc.com, Entrepreneur.com and as a contributing editor for SUCCESS Magazine. Her much-anticipated book called “STORIES THAT STICK” will be released by Harper Leadership later this month.  Get it here. In our interview… we talk about: How stories matter in everyday life How the power of “story” can be applied in branding, selling and spreading of ideas The FOUR keys to telling a good story (whether you’ve considered yourself a good storyteller in the past or not!) Most importantly… Kindra lives in Manhattan with her husband, and their two kiddos and when she is not traveling around the world speaking, Kindra can usually be found at spin class or in Central Park with her family. Quick Episode Summary: 2:03 Welcome, Kindra! 2:39 When Kindra fell in love with stories 8:57 When Kindra brought storytelling to corporate 14:28 What makes a great story 17:25 the different types of characters 19:17 The goal of storytelling 22:19 Implementing authentic emotion 26:00 Having your set of stories 28:54 The thing everyone forgets when storytelling 22:16 Wisdom of the week 35:47 Mitch's biggest takeaways  Connect with Kindra: Instagram Facebook kindrahall.com Connect with Mitch! Go to mitchmatthews.com or check us out on Facebook!

Breaking Through with Mitch Matthews Welcome to episode 230 of DREAM THINK DO. This episode is a deep dive. Here's our focus, we're going to go after those areas where there is an inner voice that’s saying “I can’t.” Maybe one area for your brain knows you want to do something, but another area is saying “I can’t.” And you know those “I can't” are getting in the way of something BIG you’re wanting to do! Listen To The Podcast: TRANSCRIPT:  Maybe those “can't” are based on experiences. Maybe they’re based on setbacks, and maybe they’re just based on some fears, right? We're going to talk about a way to break through those “I can't.” Most of it is just going to involve a story of my puppy. How about that? We're going to focus in on a particular area because for us in the United States, I know we've got a dream, think, doers all around the world and I love you all, but specifically this week in the United States, it's 4th of July. Time to be with family, celebrate all of those things. It's great. I always, always think the Independence Day is a good day to question yourself and say, "Okay, what's something I want to break free of?" Right? Whether you live in the United States or not, it's a good question to ask and to be able to say, "All right, you know, this time next year, whether it's July 4th or even July 1st that's fine because that is also in the midpoint of the year, right?" “What's something I want to be doing differently by this time next year?” “What's something I want to break free from?” “What's something I want to experience, do, achieve all of those things?” These are great questions to ask. It's an important time to ask, but at the same time, when you start to think about doing something new or taking something to the next level, there's a very good chance there's a part of your brain that might start to scream, “BUT I can't do that.” Maybe those “cant's” are based on experiences. Maybe you've tried something new and it didn't go so well, or maybe you've tried that exact thing and it didn't go so well. Maybe you went down in flames in front of friends and family, whatever it might be, or maybe it's just straight-up fear of trying something new. Just fear that it won't go well. Fear that you might make a fool of yourself, those kinds of things, but there's a part of your brain that's screaming, "I can't." Well, I want to go after that part of your brain today as we're talking together. The way that I'm going to do that is to tell you a story involving our puppy, our dog Lily. That's right. Because I believe in puppies and dogs and the power of such, I will include multiple pictures of Lily on my website. You can go to mitchmatthews.com/230 because if you're a dog person, there's nothing better than puppy pictures, right? Now, Lily is an Australian Shepherd. She's absolutely a gorgeous dog, and I've been a dog person almost all of my life, well, I've been a dog person all of my life, and I've had dogs much of my life. I grew up with a Samoyed, have had multiple huskies, a Labrador Husky mix, which was an oops, but a beautiful, beautiful dog. Let's just say that one of our huskies and one of our neighbor's Labradors had relations. It wasn't planned, but it made beautiful puppies, I can tell you. Now we have Lily, our Australian Shepherd. See what I do? I go off on these tangents. That's why these podcasts get to be longer than maybe they should be. Breaking Through with Mitch Matthews Anyway, all right, so Lily, when we got Lily, Lily is an Australian Shepherd. If you're familiar with this breed, they're wicked smart. I've had multiple dogs. Again, been a fan of dogs for years, but this dog breed is incredible. I mean, within days of having her, she was tiny. We could hold her in her hands, but yeah she was starting to respond to voice commands very early on. I mean, I've taken Labradors and huskies to obedience training and it didn't always go so well,

Best-selling author Dondi Scumaci shares how to find your purpose on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with Mitch Matthews Listen To The Podcast:    If you're like 70% of the workforce... you're unsatisfied with your current career. Plus... there's a very good chance that you'd like to make some changes... but you're not sure where to start. If that sounds familiar... it's time for you to learn from Dondi Scumaci, best-selling author and mentoring expert.  This Texan, with a heart as big as her state, travels the world  speaking about simple but powerful concepts that will equip you to... as she says... "design your own career." That might sound like a big promise... but Dondi delivers. “Batteries aren’t included. You have to open your gifts and practice them and develop them, be intentional and deploy them.” Tweet This When Dondi became dissatisfied with her job in banking, she took a leap and left to be a consultant, leaving her "glamorously unemployed."  But then she started to reinvent herself, and built the path that led to the raging success she now enjoys. This episode is full of important tidbits that helped her to succeed; including key concepts such as the Right Road Grid, which will help you navigate the gaps from where to are in your career to where you want to be.  Discover the right questions to ask, as well as how to find the answers that will make you more than just a commodity, they’ll make you an asset. “The brink of breakthrough look a lot like a brick wall.” Tweet This So listen in to learn how to bring your best game and design the career you’ve always dreamed of!  It’s time to be a part of our movement.  It’s time to dream bigger, think better, and do more!! “We’re all one choice away from greatness.” Tweet This Resources Dondiscumaci.com

In this deep dive episode, Mitch shares how you can navigating difficult conversations in your life. Listen To The Podcast:    Recently, a listener asked me a really great question that was really worth digging into: How do you navigate a difficult conversation?  Hey... we’ve all had them. Tough conversations where you either feel like you're walking on eggshells... OR you're a bull in a China shop because you're hoppin' mad! These conversations are tough... but it's critical to handle them well.  Amen? So...  if you want better handle those situations...  this DREAM. THINK. DO. episode is for you! I’ll discuss the 4 Steps to Navigating a Difficult Conversation and break each step down to give you some easy-to-follow guidelines.  And of course, I'll also share some stories of how these steps have played out in my own life.  (I'll even share one that's a bit embarrassing for me, but it will help me to make my point.) Plus, you’ll find out how to avoid "combat mentality" and the infamous "G.L.F." (Don’t know what that is? You’ll soon find out!). “The real enemy is not your conversational counterpart, but the combat mentality itself.” Tweet This So whether the person you’re conversing with is your spouse, your best friend or just a total jack weed at the office, you’ll know how to navigate the situation and reach a satisfying outcome! Resources Click Here For The Handout

Author Chris Reimer joins Mitch Matthews to discuss his book Happywork: A Business Parable About the Journey to Teamwork, Profit, and Purpose on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    We'll admit it.  "Happy work" might sound a little “touchy-feely” but this book is built on solid science and hardcore business case studies. Plus it weaves in Chris’s spot-on (and often hilarious) observations from his years as a leader in the corporate world. “You find your purpose in life by finding and paying attention to the clues around you.” Tweet This During their conversation, Chris and Mitch talk about specific strategies YOU can use to make your own workplace happier (and more effective), whether you’re a member of the team… or leading it. And since you’re a member of the DREAM. THINK. DO. family, we know you’re all about inspiring those around you to dream bigger, think better and do more... and a happy workplace helps people to do just that! "Once you have respect and find a way to have empathy for people at work, you are equipped to solve the problems of business." Tweet This So let’s get to it! Resources Happywork: A Business Parable About the Journey to Teamwork, Profit, and Purpose ChrisReimer.com Drive by Daniel Pink To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink Tony Robbins TED Talk: Why we do what we do

Self-discipline strategist Rory Vaden joins Mitch Matthews to discuss how you can multiply your time in this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Are you tired of all those books that tell you how to manage your time?  Do you feel like they never really work for you?  Yeah, me too.  So now, instead of managing your time, it’s time to multiply it!! Rory Vaden joins me on this episode to tell you how to do just that!  Rory is a self-discipline strategist and New York Times bestselling author of the book, Procrastinate on Purpose. “Anytime you say yes to one thing you are simultaneously saying no to an infinite number of others.” Tweet This It’s no longer about managing your time, or even prioritizing it; a new generation of multipliers has arrived, and they are masters at investing time in order to get more in the future.  At its foundation is a simple equation that combines importance, urgency, and significance.  Learn the difference between all three, and discover the convenient diagram, known as the Focus Funnel, to help you decide what you should be spending your time on. “Success is never owned. Success is only rented, and the rent is due every day.” Tweet This Plus, if you’re like most people and have difficulty saying the word “no”, Rory gives you great tips on how to Navigate the No so you can say “yes” to what’s truly important. You’re going to do great things, so give yourself the time to do them! Resources Free webinar! ProcrastinateOnPurpose.com RoryVaden.com Procrastinate On Purpose

In this deep dive, Mitch discusses how to overcome the difficulties of starting a business!  It's the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “I’m not a big fan of blind leaps of faith, I’m a much bigger fan of small steps of faith over time.” Tweet This Have you been thinking about starting something; a new job, your own business, or even a new hobby?  You feel that excitement for it and can’t wait to start, but holy cow, taking that leap can be overwhelming!  There’s the need to get a perfect plan lined up and in place so you can jump in… and then you don’t, because doing all that at once is paralyzing. If you've felt that.. then you’ve experienced the "New Start Paradox." “Sometimes it’s about the outcome, but often it’s the experience.” Tweet This If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone! As a Success Coach over the past 12+ years... Mitch has seen the "New Start Paradox" stop countless people in their tracks. But in this DREAM. THINK. DO. episode, Mitch has the tool for you to break through this paradox and start (or re-start) your dreams!! Listen in and learn how to incorporate this  simple but powerful strategy into your life.  You will be able to gain confidence as you break through the New Start Paradox and begin to achieve those new dreams and goals! “Start small; but start.” Tweet This Now all you have to do is start!  

Top youth motivational speaker Cara Filler talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    You’ve probably heard the old cliché, that every cloud has a silver lining.  On this episode I’m joined by a woman who has dedicated her life to turning a cloud into an entire rainbow!  Cara Filler is one of the most sought after female speakers in the world; she has spoken to over 2 million people across 5 countries, and her fun and lively programs help people discover how to make everyday choices count.  Now you can be inspired by this remarkable woman and her wonderful life philosophy! “It’s not about what happened to you, it’s about what you do with what happened to you.” Tweet This Cara shares her story: how a tragedy that could’ve easily broken her instead led her to become a speaker who empowers millions.  Learn how to conquer negativity and make conscious choices; don’t let choices be made for you.     She even gives you her road map for making good choices, from having a GPS to choosing your travel companions (whether they’re Winnie the Pooh or Tigger), you will be fully prepared for the trip. “Everyone’s allowed to have a pity party, just don’t stay there. It’s not the party I want to attend.” Tweet This So buckle up and listen in!  You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be ready to take on whatever comes your way!! Resources CaraFiller.com  

Ruth Soukup, the author of Living Well, Spending Less talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Are you ready to live your dream, but are worried about the cost??  Whether your financial woes are real or imagined, this episode is for you!!  Join me as I talk with Ruth Soukup, mother, blogger, occasional DYI-er, and best-selling author of Live Well and Spend Less.  Ruth is a self-professed money spending expert and has worked hard and experimented to discover what works the best to stop those impulses.  And now she’s here to share her money saving knowledge with you! “If we’re not telling our money where to go it just goes away. It’s not that we don’t have enough, we’re just not paying attention to it.” Tweet This   Ruth knows firsthand what it’s like to have financial issues, and how it can come between spouses.  In fact, the majority of Americans are spending more than they’re making, so if you walk into Target and then walk out with half the store in your shopping cart: you are not alone! Ruth gives you specific strategies that will help you to curb your spending and track where exactly your money disappears to, starting with the 31 Days of Living Well and Spending $0 challenge. That’s right, spend ZERO DOLLARS for an entire month!!  Find out how to accomplish this, as well as the next steps to take after you’ve succeeded. “Realize that what we have is not as important as who we are as people.” Tweet This Now is the time to take control of where your money goes; so take action and live your dream! Resources LivingWellSpendingLess.com  

Popular morning radio show personality Van Harden talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “Meet at the station at 4:50” IN THE MORNING!  Those are the words Mitch Matthews read when he went to meet his current guest, Van Harden. Van is the host of the "Van and Bonnie Show," Iowa's most popular morning radio show. Plus, he's the program director of WHO Radio, Iowa's biggest radio station. In this interview, we turn the mic on Van and ask him some questions. You'll find out how he was able to turn his childhood dream job into a reality that’s lasted nearly 25 years, and has earned 13 Marconi awards from the National Association of Broadcasters, 5 of which were awarded to him personally. “Having fun at work is a choice.” Tweet This But living his dream wasn’t enough, so he is also the inventor of the DayTeller® timepiece and the Van Harden Cheese Crust Pizza, as well as a successful author!  Now you can find out how he accomplished all that and still kept his dream job fun after all these years (and no, you don’t have to wake up before 5 a.m. to do so)! “Diversify your emotions” Tweet This Ever wonder how you’re going to enjoy your job, even after you’ve had it for years?  Van gives you tips on how to sustain your dream by keeping it fun, including what to do when you accidentally receive 50 left shoes.  Plus, Van tells the story of how he prepared for his future career, even when many doubted he could do it.  Then he gives the background behind one of his inventions and his book, Life in the Purple Wedge, both of which have positively impacted thousands of lives. “No matter how many breaths you take, there’s always more oxygen there for you.” Tweet This This episode is packed full of information and tips that you can use every day of your life!  It’s time to be inspired, keep the fun alive, and live your dream!  Resources Find out more about Van at his website: Van Harden

Mitch Matthews discusses the secret weapon that introverts have in this week's DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Are you an introvert, but know that you need to go out and meet countless new people in order to achieve your dream?  Take heart!!  Join Mitch for a deep dive, where he gives his personal strategies for introverts like himself to use when building their networks.  And the extroverts out there can use the same strategies to become more effective at what they’re already good at: building relationships. “You’re trying to be interesting; be interested.” Tweet This Not sure which category you fall under?  Think about how you like to recharge at the end of a hard day; do you like to get revved up by a group of people or enjoy some peace and quiet?  If you fall under the second, learn the secret weapons you can use to calm your anxiety while still making authentic connections with a large group of people.  The key is to be interested.  Find out the best questions to ask others that will both help you learn and make them remember you.  Or you can turn a conference into a real life game of connect the dots! This episode also shares Mitch’s survival strategy for those dreaded meetings with an open floor plan.  And you receive the extra bonus of hearing how he stalked a bike shop, and turned it into a valuable lesson.  So it’s time for you to stop thinking of being an introvert as a weakness to overcome, when it’s actually a strength to build you up.  Go out there, start making those connections and living your dreams!  

Branding expert John Michael Morgan talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “I just knew what I did not want, and I was unwilling to accept other people’s expectations to be thrown on me.” Tweet This Are you feeling the pressure from those around you?  Do you make life decisions based on what you “should” do?  Stop right now!!  In this episode, Mitch Matthews is joined by John Michael Morgan, successful author of "Brand Against The Machine," entrepreneur of three online businesses, and the man who gave himself permission to break expectations and live out his dreams! “We’re never going to outperform our own self-image.” Tweet This Now you can learn about John’s whopping four minutes of college life (2:44) and his tips to help you figure out what you truly enjoy (11:09).  But do you still have doubts that maybe what you dream of isn’t the best decision? Don’t let fear be your excuse!  John gives you the tools to push through your fears (17:29) and get clear on your results (14:46), so you can stride towards your dreams with confidence. “Everyone is self-made, but only the successful will admit it.” –Earl Nightingale Tweet This It’s time to stop living someone else’s expectations and start living YOUR dream!! So listen in and find out how to begin today!  Resources JohnMichaelMorgan.com  

Mel Abraham talks the Entrepreneurial Solution with Mitch Matthews on the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    A DREAM. THINK. DO. special offer: Get Mel's new book for FREE (for a limited time) by clicking here. “When you put the plan in place, it’ll never go as planned.” Tweet This Have you built your legacy?  Now is the time to start!! Mel Abraham joins Mitch Matthews to give you an action plan for living life YOUR way.  Mel was working as a CPA when he realized that he wasn’t living the life he wanted, so he quit that very night and never looked back.  Since then, Mel has created and sold several multi-million dollar businesses, and helps people all across the world discover how to live the entrepreneurial life.  He even released a book explaining how to do just that: The Entrepreneurial Solution. “Fate is what’s happened to me, destiny’s what we do about it in the future, but legacy is created in the moment.” Tweet This Mel shares his story about how he switched to living a truly entrepreneurial life (3:52), and gives you suggestions for doing the same (9:09).  He also discusses the concept of work/life balance, and why the entire idea is a myth (12:46).  Plus, you will discover the difference between fate, destiny, and legacy (17:01); tips on how to start living your legacy; and the questions you need to be asking yourself (19:28), including: What do you want to stand for? How are you going to show up? Did you do it? “What are your abilities and what are your interests, and in between there lies your passion.” Tweet This You were put on this earth to do something, now it’s time to live that legacy.  Listen in to Mel and discover how to live life your way! Resources Get Mel's new book for FREE (for a limited time) by clicking here. MelAbraham.com  The Entrepreneurial Solution Podcast The Entrepreneurial Solution Book

Mitch Matthews offers a DREAM. THINK. DO. "deep dive" and introduces a powerful strategy that enables you to tie big dreams to daily tasks to help with productivity, focus and loyalty. “People want to believe that you’re sincerely interested in them as persons’, not in what they can do for you.” Tweet This Listen To The Podcast:    You've probably seen the statistics that say company loyalty is out the window. Now, studies show us that the number one reason an employee will stick with an organization is because of their direct boss. So... it's true. Leadership has always been important... but it's more important than ever! But as a leader, how do you motivate your team? How do you help them to deliver their best work? How do you inspire them to stay engaged and loyal? What if the secret was hidden in helping them to dream bigger, think better and do more? In this episode Mitch will give you the "Tie It" strategy. If you're a leader... you can use this strategy to ignite your team's passion, performance and productivity. If you're on your own... you can use the "Tie It" strategy to help you to stay focused, motivated and determined as you work towards achieving your goals! “The number one reason millennials stay on a job is their boss, their direct leader.” Tweet This RESOURCES: Click here for your "Tie It" Question Resource Guide   Additional Background: The Tie It strategy is built on the premise that a person is more engaged in their work if they can tie what they are currently doing to their personal dreams or goals.  This is a wildly effective strategy that takes very little time and effort, as long as that effort is sincere. Mitch imparts basic tips on how to establish these connections with your team members (31:26) so you can determine what their goals are, in order to then relate those goals to their daily assignments.  You will also learn about the success assumption (11:29), why it’s so detrimental and how you can avoid it. And, of course, discover the numerous questions you can ask your employees in order to understand their needs on a more personal level (27:37), including: Where would you love to be in one year? What are some things you’d like to experience? What would you like to learn? “Every generation expects the other generations to define success and work to achieve it in the same way that they do.” Tweet This Now you can use this strategy to ignite your team member’s passion, even in their everyday tasks.  Help them to make the connections that will ramp up their positivity and drive. Be ready to see an outstanding increase in engagement, productivity and loyalty!  

Self-Made Side Hustle Expert Lise Cartwright talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “You’re a relative expert in pretty much everything you do on a daily basis.” Tweet This Do you have a dream, but you don't have the money to pursue it? No problem!  Joining Mitch Matthews is New Zealand's own Lise Cartwright.  Lise is a self-made expert on the art of working the side hustle. When she felt unsatisfied with her job, Lise started freelance writing to exercise her creative muscles and earn some extra money.  After 18 months of continually expanding her clientele, she handed in her resignation at her "bad fit" job and became a full time writer.  Now Lise has found her true passion... writing books (she’s published 6 books in just 5 months!).  Plus, she's dominated the Amazon charts!  Now, she wants to help you find success with your own "side hustle." “Done is better than perfect.” Tweet This Money is an obstacle that often trips up a person before they ever take a step towards their dreams.  Fortunately, Lise is a pro at teaching people the art of the side hustle, so you can make extra money through skills you already possess!  Now you can discover how Lise first got into writing (4:30), and how she knew when the time was ripe to break away from her former career (9:55).  She also: Clearly defines her leap number (14:23) Gives the run-down on writing a book (24:36) And discusses the benefits of being a relative expert You can easily talk yourself out of anything, especially when it involves money.  But even if your side hustle doesn’t directly involve your dream, it can be used to fund it.  So beat that "money excuse" before it has the chance to stop you in your tracks!  And learn the fine art of the "side hustle" to supplement your income today!  Resources OutsourcedFreelancingSuccess.com LiseCartwright.com Special Gift For DTD Listeners Twitter Facebook LinkedIn about.me oDesk.com Elance.com

Extreme Swimmer - Kevin Haugh talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “I think about it every time, but I never allow myself to turn around. If I do it that once I think it would be easy to do that every single time.” Is there something you’ve always wanted to do or try, but you haven’t because it wasn't practical or realistic? What if you tried it anyway?! So often we push our dreams to the side because they don't seem reasonable or maybe they even feel a little random. Well, it’s time to kick that kind of thinking to the curb, so you can get out there and try something new! To help you do that Mitch Matthews has brought you his friend Kevin Haugh.  From a professional standpoint, Kevin is leading a successful life.  He’s the Vice President for tax counsel at Union Bank.  Before that he was a manager at KPMG, and a senior at Arthur Anderson. But Kevin isn't joining this episode to talk about his career. Nope. He's on to talk about swimming.  That's right.  Swimming. “It’s all mental, you’ve just got to commit to it and just do it.” Tweet This More specifically, Mitch and Kevin are going to talk about "extreme swimming." Kevin loves extreme swimming; an activity that is exactly as it sounds.  It's swimming in the ocean… over incredibly long distances, often against the current, while being on the lookout for ships and sharks.  Although it might not seem "practical," the experience of this type of extreme swimming lights Kevin up!  And it changes the way he lives, loves, works and leads! Let Kevin inspire you with his stories of how pursuing his dream makes a difference in his life (16:42), and how it creates a positive impact on his entire family (20:16). Plus, you can hear his love for the sport as he discusses: How he first developed his dream (2:45) His achievements (5:45) The risks of bay swimming (8:48) And why he loves it (11:09) Your dreams are meant to be anything that makes you come alive; so don’t constrain your dream pursuits to just the things that are practical or profitable. Listen in and find out how going after your dreams (even when they don't always make sense) can have a positive and powerful impact on your life and those around you! “If you’re crazy, the best way to feel normal is to surround yourself with other crazies.” Tweet This  

Mitch Matthews does a DREAM. THINK. DO. deep dive on the biggest risk you can take!  (But if you take the risk it will improve the way you live, love and lead!)     Listen To The Podcast: “There’s this huge temptation to look like we’ve got it 100% together.” Tweet This In today's DREAM. THINK. DO. episode, Mitch talks about one of the biggest but most important risks you can take. What is it? Well, when you take this risk, it helps you to build trust and connection. It's something that has a huge impact on your ability to achieve your dreams and goals. Taking this risk also enables you to live more of a rich and full life. But... even though there's all this upside to taking this risk... many don't. What's the risk? It's being authentically you. In this episode, Mitch dives deep on the science of why being "authentic" feels like a risk.  (And he shares a few stories where he's struggled with it too).  But most importantly, he gives you some simple but proven strategies for being more authentic and real in your own life! “Be real, because being real works.” Tweet This It’s easy for us to take on a persona, especially when we’re in any type of leadership role.  We use a mask to try to be someone we’re not.  We do it to try to build trust, but it winds up having the opposite effect, doesn't it? Discover how using a persona negatively affects you and how you can recognize it in yourself or others (11:54).  Mitch also gives you the science behind something known as "The Imposter Phenomenon." (13:38)  According to research, if you've been successful in anything... there's a 70% chance you've felt the negative effects of the "I.P."  Mitch will show you how to beat it! Plus, he'll share three strategies for helping you to be more authentic as a leader, a globe changer and as a friend. (18:33). Adopting personas is an approach that nearly everyone is guilty of, but it often has the exact opposite effect of what we hope.  Listen in to learn how to take off the mask! One of the best ways to achieve your dreams and bring your awesome is by being authentically YOU. “Being human is a strength, not a weakness.” Tweet This

Justin Wise (author & social media ninja) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast on Finding Your Voice. Listen To The Podcast: What do experiments have to do with your dream job?  Everything! In this bonus episode Mitch Matthews is joined by his good friend, Justin Wise.  Justin is the founder of Think Digital, a social media training company.  Some of his clients include Triple X Church, Compassion, Bethel University, and super blogger Michael Hyatt.  Justin’s current dream job as a social media ninja is one that he created for himself through hard work, impressive stick-to-it-ness, and yes, some serious experimenting. “Going after your dream job is messy, you pay dues for it, you work hard, and you take risks” Tweet This Listen to Justin’s stories and strategies so you can learn how to get your dream job from someone who knows the journey.  Start with a day in the life of Justin (4:13) as he shares the rhythm that works for him and how he was able to find one that’s sustainable.  Having this structure allowed him to discover the time when he’s at his most creative, when he can crank out his best quality writing (8:11).  And, of course, find out Justin’s tips for experiments, such as: Past experiments that led to his current job (12:11) How to experiment with limited risks (15:43) Why you need to push through fear (21:53) Justin knows that there is no secret formula that only successful people have the recipe for.  To get your dream job you have to start!  There’s no one to tell you when it’s your turn to go, so listen in and then start your experiments today!! “The only thing I’ve done different is that I started” Tweet This   Resources: Want to learn more about Justin Wise & ThinkDigital.co then check out these sites. Think Digital Academy JustinWise.net  

Brendon Burchard (Best Selling Author) talks with Mitch Matthews about his book "The Motivation Manifesto." Listen To The Podcast: “At any given moment, we are acting from a state of mind driven by fear or freedom.” Tweet This Would you like to break through your doubt and fears, and launch your motivation to levels that are out of this world?! Then this episode is for you! Mitch Matthews talks with NYT best-selling author Brendon Burchard, who is considered one of the top motivation and marketing trainers in the world.  Brendon has shared the stage with high impact people like the Dalai Lama, Tony Robbins, Sir Richard Branson, and Steve Forbes. He is one of the top 100 most followed public figures on Facebook, and is a New York Times Bestselling author several times over.  Now he’s here to share with you details on his latest book, The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power. “They look so forward to the future that they don’t realize it's here.” Tweet This This book is an empowering call to arms that has already been at the top of the New York Times Bestseller list for multiple weeks!  It's flying off the shelves faster than it can be restocked.  This is your opportunity to hear some of the surprising and inspiring stories behind the book.  (These stories haven't been shared before!) Plus, you'll get a close up look at a few of its declarations.  Brendon gives you strategies for being fully present in your life (16:45) and for dealing with self-doubt (31:44), both of which have major impacts on your ability to live life to its fullest.  He also describes the three declarations that he has to intentionally choose to act on and his tips on how to improve them (43:12), including: Stop saying yes to more than you can handle You can wish the best for others even if they’ve hurt you Heighten your awareness to slow time Plus, you will hear about Brendon’s own battle to simply publish this book (48:49).  The world is full of hidden traps that will hold you back and inhibit your personal freedoms.  This is your chance to learn from an outstanding motivator about how to take back your freedom and go after your dreams! “Let us advance with abandon!”  Tweet This Resources: Find out more about Brendon by visiting his site: BrendonBurchard.com.  

ABC's Sara Haines talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast in she discusses Pushing Through Fear to Land Your Dream Job.   “I love every time I conquer fear.” Tweet This It’s bonus time again!!  In this episode I talk with the incredible Sara Haines. Sara worked her way up from being a temp to being a correspondent on the Today Show. Now she's currently an anchor for Good Morning America. On top of her success with GMA and the Today Show, Sara also has the distinction of being named one of the ten pioneering women changing the field of communication, and received the NYC Women of Communication Award. "No one can stop you from doing what you’re passionate about.” Tweet This Sara gives you the inside scoop on what her “typical” day is like (4:31) and talks about some of the more challenging (and funny) parts of her job. She also shares her favorite aspects of the job (17:25), from learning people’s stories to conquering fears, and she gives you advice for achieving your dream career.  Plus, you will discover the series of events that led her to where she is today, including: Being a "creative stalker" on the train Taking comedic acting classes And the extra jobs that got her THE job Sara knows all about pushing through fear and taking on challenges. Don’t let fear stop you; let her story inspire you to strive for your own epic job, the one that you’ve always dreamed of.  You’ve got the dream, now it’s time to live it!     Subscribe To The Podcast       

Scot Pankey (the teacher who danced with his students and accidentally created an YOUTUBE sensation) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. “That’s so important to all of us, to know that we’re heard.” Tweet This Unless you shun technology, there’s a good chance you’ve seen or heard of the “Uptown Funk” video project from the students at the A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School.  It is a fun, highly choreographed, and fabulously executed dance to the popular Bruno Mars song that immediately went viral.  In just the first week it received over 8 million views.  Scot Pankey, the teacher behind this project (and in the front of the video) has already been interviewed by Good Morning Britain, The Today Show in Australia, and E! News; and now he’s joining Mitch Matthews! “Even if no one had seen this video, then it would have been a success because my kids had a successful experience through it.” Tweet This Scot gives you the story behind the video, which simply started as a way to get students out of their comforts zones and away from their computers, and transformed into a worldwide inspiration.  Learn the amazing impact that this project had on Scot, his students, and the millions of viewers (14:10), as well as what the experience taught them (20:38).  You will also discover: The original goals for this assignment (2:52) How the choreography was created (17:14) And how Scot ushered students out of their comfort zones (4:29) This became more than just a video or a project.  This became a teaching moment that stretches from fostering support to the importance of bettering yourself.  Scot was able to dream bigger, think better, and do more.  Now it’s your time to take those great ideas and turn them into reality! “You have to do 3 things to succeed: you have to work hard, have a positive attitude, and always be trying to better yourself.” Tweet This   Subscribe To The Podcast    A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School- "Uptown Funk" with Scot Pankey & Students   

Matt Decelles (co-founder of William Painter Sunglasses) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. “Anyone in the world is only one person away.” Tweet This Would you like to be able to make a business deal with a $50 million company, while you’re still in college??  That’s exactly what Matt Decelles did!  Matt is the co-founder of William Painter, a company that has made a symbol out of its revolutionary sunglasses.  Plus, they've been featured in Maxim, US Weekly, and Cosmopolitan.  Now he’s joining Mitch Matthews to share with you the strategies he used for attaining his dream job. “Figure out why you’re reaching out and then have the guts to do it.” Tweet This Matt is a master at building relationships, and he wants to give you the keys to creating an ironclad network!  He shares how networking plays out in his daily life (13:49) whether it’s with mentors or his core group of friends, because both play a significant role in his continued success.  If you want to find a mentor but aren’t sure how to reach out, start with a few of Matt’s tips (18:53): Figure out your values Look for people who are already mentoring others Ask them to simply tell you their story You can also discover what it’s like during a day in the life of Matt (4:54), as well as how he handled the push back when he was working towards his dreams (10:55).  If you want to score your dream job, then listen in to learn from others who have already won theirs. The dream is yours; go make it a reality! “Stack your life full of mentors so they can help you get your dream faster.  And then build a group of friends who are going to motivate you.” Tweet This This BONUS interview came from Mitch's Project Dream Job interview series.  The audio isn't as high of quality as normal, but the content was so good we just had to run with it!  We hope you enjoy it!   Subscribe To The Podcast      Leave A Review And Enter To Win! If you leave an iTunes review before February 8th you can enter to win some great prizes. Find out more by clicking here.

Mitch Matthews does a DREAM. THINK. DO. "deep dive" to talk through the 3 questions that changed his life!  If things like affirmations haven't worked for you in the past, Mitch will show you why AND offer these 3 questions to help you to achieve more of the life you want to live! Subscribe To The Podcast   Do you want to start thinking better?  You have your big dreams and goals, but at the same time... are your worries constantly weighing you down? Now you can discover the strategies that will launch your mindset to the next level! Mitch Matthews gives you a tried and true concept that he personally uses and frequently recommends to his audiences and coaching clients.  So it’s not just a theory, it’s a promise. “When you point yourself towards gratitude, you release your body’s natural antidepressants.” Tweet This You’ve probably heard that affirmations are the key to banishing that negative voice in your head.  However, Mitch has found that for him, affirmations just don’t cut it.  It’s because the brain is a truth-seeker, and any time it detects something you don’t fully perceive as the truth it takes that affirmation and kicks it to the curb.  So Mitch discovered that the key is to occupy your truth seeker in a much more productive way: asking it questions. Want to jump to the questions?  Here's a short cut: Question 1 (10:18) Question 2 (16:42) Question 3 (26:41) Listen in to find out exactly why these questions will work for you, and how you can apply them to any aspect of your life. This is just one more way for you to punch worry in the face; so you can dream bigger, think better, and do more!

Chandler Bolt (best selling author and someone who's helped others to become best selling authors) talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Subscribe To The Podcast “We went from book idea to bestseller in two and a half months.” Tweet This Everyone has at least one book in them.  It’s time for you to write yours!!  Join Mitch Matthews and his friend Chandler Bolt as they tell you how to start writing that book you’ve been thinking about, and then get it published.  Chandler has been an entrepreneur nearly all his life; at 11 he sold snacks at scout camp, at 17 he hired friends and made $10,000 in his landscaping business, and by age 20 he was teaching other students how to run a successful business, which earned him the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from Young Entrepreneurs Across America.  He also hit Amazon like a freight train with his breakout book 'The Productive Person,' which went from an idea to a bestseller in just two and a half months! “Normally I dream, think a little bit, do a lot, and then really evaluate.” Tweet This This episode is bursting with excellent tips and strategies for getting your book out there.  Find out the most common thoughts that hold people back so you can bust through them (14:38), and learn how to navigate back end publishing (20:51).  Then discover the two key strategies for capturing your audience in an online market (27:20) while keeping in mind the 20-60-20 concept (19:06).  Or do you have so many ideas that you don’t know which to choose?  Narrow your focus by asking: What’s the fastest way to the cash? Will I enjoy doing this? What am I most likely to finish? And can I outsource? “We had success because we just put it out there.” Tweet This Chandler will also share how his success first began, as well as his lowest valley and highest peak along the way.  Listen to this episode so you can move from dreaming about writing your book... to actually doing it! Resources Find out more about Chandler's free training by clicking here.