A few years ago, my DREAM THINK DO guest, Tom Pietras, asked himself a simple but profound question: “What would I regret if I got run over by a beer truck on the way home from work?“(Hey… he lives in Madison, Wisconsin… so it’s not a crazy question!) &nbsp;His answer (and his next steps) changed everything for the better. By all outward appearances, Tom had everything going for him. He was a successful executive doing challenging work he enjoyed. Plus, he had a happy marriage and was surrounded by some great friends. What more could a guy want? Here’s the thing. When he answered his “beer truck” question, he got hit with a surprise. The surprise… was that he wanted to dig back into a former passion. &nbsp; Music. Drumming to be more specific. He had drummed as a kid. &nbsp;His dad had taught him. &nbsp;He was good too. &nbsp;But then a disagreement made him put down the sticks. &nbsp; They stayed down… for 29 years! But the “beer truck” question and a chance encounter at a dinner party changed everything… for the better. During our convo, we dig into Tom’s story but we also talk through some of the specific strategies he used to set a new course for his life and career. It hasn’t been easy… but the journey has been amazing. Whether you’re 25 or 75… or somewhere in between… &nbsp;I think you’ll be inspired and equipped by hearing from Tom. I loved this convo. &nbsp;I hope you do too! If so, what’s something from Tom’s story that stood out to you? &nbsp;What’s something you could apply? &nbsp; Comment below and let me know. &nbsp;I’d love to hear from you! Also, here’s how you can find out more about Tom and his band, CD, Know My Name by The Ryan McGrath Band is available on Amazon or iTunes. Website: The Ryan McGrath Band for concert and tour dates. Like them on Facebook for updates and information. Now… here are some shownotes for those who are interested in those kinds of things: Summary Even with a successful career and a happy marriage, there can still be something missing in life. The choice then is whether to keep pushing the feelings away or to open yourself up to your long-buried passions. Tom Pietras, a successful executive at American Family Insurance, faced such a choice. He found his answer when he asked himself one question, What would I regret if I got hit by a beer truck on the way home? The answer opened up a new world to him. Time-Stamped Show Notes  [00:00] The second in Mitch Matthews’ new series of three podcasts featuring three very diverse Dream Think Doers, at different points in their lives, who recognized the need to make a change to live more authentically. Introduction of Tom Pietras. [02:48] As a successful leader at American Family Insurance, Pietras had a fulfilling and enviable career. At forty-three he went through “somewhat of a midlife crisis” that led to fulfilling a long-buried passion to pursue drumming. [09:20] How a chance encounter at a dinner function turned into an incredible opportunity. [15:40] Finding a public forum where he could perform every week. [22:30] The Ryan McGrath Band cut their first album, Know My Name, available on Amazon and iTunes. [27:40] Success did not come overnight, but every step along the way, Pietras was planning, setting goals, and moving forward. [32:30] Pietras asked both his wife and employer for their support in pursuing his dream. [40:00] Words of Wisdom: Proceed as if Success Is Inevitable. Envision success.  Dream Think Do – Tom Pietras Midlife Crisis When you’re going through a midlife crisis and you live in Madison, Wisconsin, asking yourself, What would I regret if I got run over by a beer truck on the way home from work, is not an unreasonable question. By all outward appearances, Tom Pietras had everything going for him. He was a successful executive at American Family Insurance doing challenging work with a career he enjoyed. In addition, he and his wife shared a happy marriage...

"Marching to the Beat of Your Own Drum"  I  The art and science of redesigning a career

Mitch Matthews does a deep dive on how to start and run a successful Mastermind Group. He answers listener questions on who you should invite, how to get started, how to run an effective meeting and when to stop. Listen in and then start your own Mastermind Group! Benjamin Franklin swore by his. Thomas Edison too. Napoleon Hill was credited with coining the phrase but the concept has been around since before Socrates. Mastermind groups. The idea is simple. A core group of people who meet on a regular basis with the singular goal of helping and pushing each other to achieve more. This concept is the secret behind countless successful people from many industries. The question is: How can you tap into secret and start up your own mastermind group? That’s exactly what I dig into with this week’s DREAM THINK DO episode. I take specific questions from DREAM THINK DO-ers from around the world and I walk you through the “5 C’s of Effective Mastermind Groups.” These are the practical and powerful step-by-step concepts that have helped my own Mastermind group thrive for 10 years! I want you to have them! We’ll talk about:  Who you should invite How to get started How to run an effective meeting How to create a supportive environment When to quit (this is important too!)  I think you’ll dig it If you’ve ever wanted to achieve more in life… but you felt stuck. The Mastermind Group might be the secret sauce you’ve needed! So let’s get you the ingredients to make it work! After you’ve listened… let me know what stood out to you. And… let me know if you still have questions on the subject. I’d love to hear from YOU! Leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you. Keep bringing your awesome. Mitch

Start a Mastermind Group - The 5 C's of Effective Masterminds

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Mark Henson, founder of Sparkspace, a business retreat center in Columbus, Ohio. Sparkspace is designed to help teams come and escape the normal while collaborating and creating together. Mark is also the author of Ordinary Superpowers: Unleash the Full Potential of Your Most Natural Talents and a former radio DJ and design firm copywriter.&nbsp;Have you ever had a big setback that ruined your confidence? Or maybe you started a business doing something that you’re great at..but then over time the needs of the business took you away from those unique talents? It’s not uncommon - in fact many entrepreneurs and leaders to experience a gradual progression where they are taken away from the role that they excel in, and are put in a position that doesn’t use their gifts and best talents. Mark is helping people rediscover their ideas, talents and skills that increase the most positive change in their lives, and also the lives of others. He calls them “Ordinary Superpowers” and everyone has them. In this episode, you will… &nbsp;  Learn the 4 steps to uncovering your Ordinary Superpowers   Hear how Mark found his ideas for helping others accomplish their goals   Gain insight into how Mark found his way back after “losing his superpowers”   Learn the 6 questions you need to be asking to activate your own Ordinary Superpowers  Episode Resources: Sparkspace.com Share this episode and use the hashtag #OrdinarySuperpowers and enter to win a free copy of Mark’s book, Ordinary Superpowers: Unleash the Full Potential of Your Most Natural Talents!! MitchMatthews.com/140 DREAM. THINK. DO.

Mark Henson | Uncover YOUR Super Powers!

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Scott Alan Turner, a self-proclaimed “money moron” who is now a self-made millionaire. He’s the author of a book called 99 Minute Millionaire. Scott has been featured in Money Magazine, Forbes, U.S. News &amp; World Report and Business Insider. Now his focus is on using his financial knowledge to teach others how to break free from debt and build the wealth they dream of. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; PODCAST PLAYER &nbsp; Wouldn’t you love to be a millionaire by the time you’re 35 or 40 or even 50? &nbsp; Even if you’re currently up to your eyeballs in debt and can’t see a way out right now, it IS possible to get back on track and achieve your financial goals - even becoming a millionaire. &nbsp; Scott Alan Turner, my next guest on this episode of DREAM THINK DO, knows what it is like to be scraping the bottom. By the time he was only 22 years old, he was struggling with massive debt because of his financial illiteracy. &nbsp; Then one day some wise financial advice changed everything for him and he did a complete 180 degree turn and his life has never been the same. &nbsp; Scott shares what the pivotal moment was in his life and the tough choices he needed to make to climb out of debt. &nbsp; It took a lot of hard work and some time, but after applying some key financial strategies Scott achieved financial freedom. By age 35 he was completely debt free, had no mortgage and was a self-made millionaire. &nbsp; His focus is now on teaching others how to achieve financial freedom and the wealth they want. So listen to this episode to learn the specific strategies you can use immediately to save more money, break free from debt and create the wealth you desire. &nbsp; &nbsp; In this episode, you will… &nbsp;  Learn how your values shape the financial decisions you make   Hear how you can stay focused and on track to achieve your financial goals   Gain insight into the most helpful money strategy - you might be surprised   Learn about the key strategies that can help you grow wealth  &nbsp; &nbsp; Episode Resources &nbsp; scottalanturner.com/dtd (Go to his website for some exciting freebies, including: 11 Habit of Millionaires, a free email course on how to save $1000 in 1 week, and a free audiobook of his book the 9 Minute Millionaire) &nbsp; MitchMatthews.com/143 &nbsp; DREAM. THINK. DO.

Scott Alan Turner | From Money Moron to Self-Made Millionaire

This week Mitch Matthews interviews The VOICE’s Jon Mero. &nbsp;He’s been lighting up the stage with Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus all vying to have him on their teams. &nbsp;(He went #teamAdam) &nbsp;His story appears to be one of an “overnight success” because he looks so at home on the national stage, but his journey is anything but. &nbsp;In this interview, Mitch and Jon talk about the road to the VOICE and some specific strategies he used to break through fear, take the steps he needed to take and to stick with his dream… even during the hard times. Jon Mero has been lighting up the VOICE since his blind audition.  He’s been winning fans from around the world as he continues to learn from his coach Adam Levine and take the stage with new performances. Jon looks like he’s having the time of his life as he sings, dances and under this national spotlight. His singles have also been setting iTunes sales records too. It would easy to think that his story is one of overnight success. But Jon has been pursuing this dream for years. In this interview, Mitch and Jon talk about some of the specific things Jon has done to get clear on his dream and to stay on track to make it a reality. Plus… of course… we also dig into some of YOUR questions like… What is Adam Levine REALLY like? How do you get invited to be on the VOICE How do you stay with a dream when you’re tempted to give up? And more… Oh… and they also talk about how Jon’s experience at a BIG Dream Gathering back in 2011 played a part in Jon taking some needed steps towards his dream. [Here’s a video from that BIG Dream Gathering.]  Listen in.&nbsp; We think you’l dig it… and be inspired (whether you’re a music fan or not).

Jon Mero | Sticking With A Dream!

Being Bilingual in the 5 Love Languages

My guest this week is James Miller. James is the creator of Adamantine Yoga. He’s also one of the most innovative thinkers I’ve ever met. James has been bringing his unique thinking and approach to the world of yoga… and I believe… he’s on the verge of a huge breakthrough. We’ll talk about that more in the episode. Plus, I can tell you he’s already pulled off at least one miracle… and that’s getting ME to practice yoga… and I’ve actually been loving it. &nbsp; RESOURCES: Adamantine Yoga: www.adamantineyoga.com &nbsp; MORE INFORMATION: James came to yoga after being a Marine. When he first started, he would be the first to tell you that he could do 30 pull-ups and 100 pushups but he couldn’t touch his toes. Now… he’s one of the most flexible people I’ve ever met, and at 48 years old he’s in the best shape of his life. Since I turn 50 next year… and I’ve said that is one of my goals is to be in the best shape of my life in my 50th year and beyond, so James and his approach really grabbed my attention. Apparently… I’m a little late to the game with yoga. A recent study found that over 20 million Americans practice yoga on a regular basis and that continues to grow each year. Plus, I hear from a number of you that you practice it and I know you love it. So we’ll be talking about some of the strengths of yoga and some of the big misperceptions and big questions too. BUT... whether you have ever practiced yoga or not… I think you’ll benefit from hearing about James’ outlook on life and the 4 tenets his school is based upon. Those tenets are:  Integrity Non-violence Surrender Gratitude  We’ll talk about why they matter to the school, to the practice of yoga and… most importantly… how they build on each other to help us to live a better life. I want to hear from YOU! What stood out to you from this conversation?  And… tell me about YOUR experiences with yoga. What are some of the things YOU have learned so far? I can’t wait to hear from YOU! &nbsp; Quick Episode Summary:  0:02 What to expect today 1:54 Who is James Miller? 4:18 How James started doing yoga 8:08 When James started to understand yoga 11:23 The push back James endured 13:18 How James is reforming the yoga space 16:15 The four tenets of yoga 20:44 What makes James a great teacher 23:47 The spiritual&nbsp;side of yoga 27:47 How James is taking his message to the world 30:26 The best way to learn yoga 31:16 How to learn more about James  &nbsp; Listen to Mitch Mattews&nbsp;Top Podcast here &nbsp;

The 4 Tenets for YOGA & LIFE

Give the gift of “Intentional Listening.”&nbsp; That’s right! This week we’re doing a deep dive into the subject of giving one of the best… most sought after… most coveted gifts a person can give.&nbsp; It’s the gift of being fully present and listening intently. I know… I know… it’s almost too simple. But in our busy world… I think we can all agree that feeling like someone is truly listening is a rare thing.&nbsp; All the distractions… pings… bings… and alerts… can keep us from being fully engaged. So, at this time of year… when everyone is looking for that PERFECT gift… I thought it would be good to review some simple but powerful strategies to help you listen more effectively!  Click here to download the DREAM THINK DO “Listening Cheat Sheet.” MORE INFO: So… I think we can admit that we’re all guilty of not listening at times in our lives. We tune people (even the important ones… sometimes) out when we’re trying to concentrate on something we’re doing, while we’re binging on Netflix, while we’re being bombarded by all the pinging, dinging and ringing distractions… or when we’re exhausted at the end of a long day.&nbsp; Listening can impact us at home and… of course… at work too. Recently, The Harvard Business Review reported on a story involving the top executives of a large manufacturer based in Chicago.&nbsp; These execs were asked to reflect on the role listening has played within their work. Then those same leaders participated in a seminar on intentional listening.&nbsp; After being exposed to some specific listening strategies (like what we’re covering in this episode), the participants shared some epiphanies and “light bulb” moments around listening:&nbsp;  “Frankly, I had never thought of listening as an important subject by itself. But now that I am aware of it, I think that perhaps 80% of my work depends on my listening to someone, or on someone else listening to me.”   “I’ve been thinking back about things that have gone wrong over the past couple of years, and I suddenly realized that many of the troubles have resulted from someone not hearing something, or getting it in a distorted way.”   “It’s interesting to me that we have considered so many facets of communication in the company, but have inadvertently overlooked listening. I’ve about decided that it’s the most important link in the company’s communications, and it’s obviously also the weakest one.”  Can you relate? It’s true.&nbsp; Listening is critical to our relationships and to our business success. Again… the good news is that  listening is a skill just like speaking, writing, typing or learning to play tennis (or pickleball… cuz… yeah… it’s fun to say “pickleball!”).&nbsp; That means we can learn to be better listeners and we can unlearn some of the bad habits we’ve all developed.&nbsp;&nbsp; And that’s why we’re digging into this crucial topic today… especially around the holidays. We’re going to talk about HOW you can listen more effectively and intentionally.&nbsp;&nbsp; So you can give it as a gift to the important people in your life! &nbsp; Quick Episode Summary:  0:20 What to expect today! 2:50 Mitch's favorite weird gifts 6:00 The best gift to give 7:50 What everyone truly wants 9:44 Mitch's free gift to you 10:30 Who has been a good listener to you? 11:52 What body language&nbsp;does to listening 19:03 Limiting distractions 20:14 How to show someone you're listening 21:28 The big FU questions 25:28 What do you want to work on? 25:45 What's coming up next  &nbsp; Listen to Mitch Mattews&nbsp;Top Podcast here

The Gift Of Listening

This week is a deep dive into 3 things I’ve learned from doing 250 episodes of DREAM THINK DO.&nbsp; These keys might seem counterintuitive. They are: 1.) Embrace Comparison, 2.) Be a Novice and 3.) March Through the Mess.&nbsp; We’ll dig into what each of them mean… the stories and strategies (and science too) behind them… AND how they can help us make 2020 our best year yet!&nbsp; Also, I want to say THANK YOU for being with my on this DREAM THINK DO journey. Whether this is your first DTD episode or your 250th… I’m so glad we’re in this together! &nbsp; RESOURCES: &nbsp; Episodes Mitch Mentions:  BRING YOUR AWESOME! with Neil Pasricha. - Episode 247  Beating the Comparison Trap - Episode 183 Overcoming Comparison with Good Morning America’s Sara Haines - Episode 32 The Four Tenents for Yoga and for Life with James Miller - Episode 248&nbsp;  PTG - Post Traumatic Growth - Episode 172&nbsp;  &nbsp; More Info on the episode: In this episode, we talk through 3 key things I’ve learned from doing 250 episodes of DREAM THINK DO. &nbsp; MAJOR THEMES:  Embrace Comparison Become a Novice March through the Mess   EMBRACE COMPARISON: &nbsp; Obviously, comparison is something we have to be VERY careful with.&nbsp; Great thinkers have warned us about it since the dawn of time: &nbsp; [Tweet "“Comparison is the thief of joy.” - Theodore Rosevelt"] &nbsp; [Tweet "“Never compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.&nbsp;&nbsp; Comparison is poison.” &nbsp; - Jon Acuff"] &nbsp; [Tweet "“Personality begins where comparison leaves off.&nbsp;&nbsp; Be unique.&nbsp; Be memorable.&nbsp; Be confident. Be proud.” &nbsp; - Shannon Alder"] &nbsp; So you might wonder why I would ever say… “Embrace Comparison.” But this idea was sparked when I interviewed Neil Pasricha - for DTD Episode 247 - “Bring Your awesome!”&nbsp;&nbsp; He had 6 best selling books and two of those books have spent 100 weeks on the NYT best seller list!&nbsp; Amazing. Before I hit “record” for our interview, we got to talk for a bit.&nbsp; As we were chatting I congratulated him about the success of his books and I asked him what it felt like to have a NYT Best Selling book.&nbsp; Without skipping a beat, he said, “Do you know what happens the minute you get a NYT best selling book?” I said, “What?” He said, “You start to see all the people who have TWO NYT best selling books, and you start to feel pressure to get your second!” We wound up talking about how he shakes that feeling off… and just keeps doing his thing.&nbsp; BUT he confessed that’s something he really had to watch out for. That was a powerful moment and I really appreciated his transparency.&nbsp;&nbsp; It’s something I NEVER have to deal with… ha!&nbsp; Just kidding… of course. In fact, we dove into this subject in depth in episode 183. For me, negative comparison can creep up… as I interview people who have done amazing things!!!&nbsp; Especially if those achievements involve things I aspire to do too! I can feel it sneaking up and it threatens to steal the job of having a great conversation with an awesome person. So I need to look to evolutionary psychology for a little awareness… so I can keep things healthy.&nbsp; As you probably know… “evolutionary psychology” is the theoretical approach in the social and natural sciences that examines psychological structure from a modern evolutionary perspective. It seeks to identify which human psychological traits might actually be evolved adaptations - that is, the functional products of natural selection or sexual selection.&nbsp; &nbsp; In this episode, we’ll talk about “Upward” and “Downward” comparison and how to stay on the helpful side of going “tribal!”&nbsp; One of the best ways I can do that is by asking questions like:  How can I be learning from this person? What are they doing that I want to do? How can I be helping this person?  &nbsp; These simple but powerful...

3 Things I’ve Learned from 250 Episodes of DREAM THINK DO!

My guest is Sam Conniff.&nbsp; His new book is called “Be More Pirate… how to take on the world and win.” In it Sam’s all about helping you revolutionize the way you think… live… and work.&nbsp; This entrepreneur for South London dug into history to be inspired by some of the most innovative, inclusive, and successful thinkers the world has ever known.&nbsp; That’s right! He got his playbook for life from the golden era of pirating. In this conversation, we dig into ways to rebel against the status quo… rewrite the rules... and make 2020 the best year yet. MORE INFO ABOUT SAM CONNIFF:  SAM’S WEBSITE: www.BeMorePirate.com SAM’S BOOK: Be More Pirate&nbsp;  &nbsp; MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: So Steve Jobs once said… “I’d rather be a pirate than join the navy.” When you think about it… it’s often the rebels who changed society, change the way we do business and make a difference in the world. If you’re a DREAM THINK DOer… that means… you’re willing to dream bigger… think differently and DO the stuff others might not have the guts to do.&nbsp; That’s who we are! Well… my guest today… Sam Conniff gets that. His new book is called “Be More Pirate… how to take on the world and win.”&nbsp; In it… Sam’s all about helping you revolutionize the way you think… live… and work. He started his first company when he was 19 and has now become an award-winning social entrepreneur.&nbsp; Sam has launched and led several companies, mentored thousands of young entrepreneurs… and with organizations like Forbes Magazine saying he’s one of the sharpest thinkers on the planet… he’s now a sought after thought leader and is speaking around the world… and helping organizations like Google and Facebook.&nbsp; Leave a comment below and let me know what ideas and stories stood out to you! Quick Episode Summary:  0:02 What to expect&nbsp;today! 1:58 Welcome Sam to the podcast 5:35 The history of pirates 7:20 The most famous female pirate 12:48 The biggest mistake we can make 13:56 The unexpected thing you can learn from pirates 16:01 How pirates are agents of change 13:59 What risk can do for a team 19:14 How Sam is bringing piracy to big companies 24:32 Formulating a new code 27:10 What three principles can you fight for? 28:26 How you can become more pirate 31:14 Wisdom of the week 34:14 Mitch's final thoughts

Be More (Pirate)

My guest this week is Tim Campos.&nbsp; While Tim was Chief Information Officer of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg called him into his office and challenged him to fix things and make Facebook more productive.&nbsp; Tim took that challenge and doubled their overall productivity in a year - making it one of the most productive companies in the world. Not surprisingly… the biggest shifts all had to do with how people were using their calendars.&nbsp; We dig into the specific strategies so you can make 2020 your most focused and productive year yet! RESOURCES:  TIM’S COMPANY:   &nbsp; MORE OF THE STORY: Here's a question:&nbsp; Did you ever have a sense that something was killing your productivity?&nbsp;&nbsp; Maybe… you get to the end of a long-day… you worked hard… you’re exhausted… but you look back and you’re not sure what the heck you got done? Or maybe you’re listening to this particular episode while you’re driving to work… and your brain is already buzzing and you’re tempted to feel overwhelmed… almost like you’ve got a bunch of monkeys jumping around in your head.&nbsp; (Maybe that’s just me. LOL!) Well… today, we’re going to be talking with the man who helped the employees of Facebook to double their productivity. He did it in a surprising way. Mainly… he went after their calendars.&nbsp; Wild right? Well… that’s why we’re calling this episode “Why calendars are killing your productivity.”&nbsp; I think you’re going to dig it.&nbsp;&nbsp; By the way, Tim is now the CEO of Woven.com, which is an intelligent calendar for busy professionals. His personal motto is “Take the work out of work.”&nbsp; He’s used that motto and approach to life to help a lot of people and a lot of organizations. As CEO of Woven, Tim's taking the lessons he’s learned to reimagine how people use their calendar, so they can spend time on what matters most to them. Since it’s early 2020… and we’re wanting to help you make 2020 your best and most productive year yet… I wanted to have Tim on to talk about specific strategies to help you take your own productivity to the next level! Comment below and let us know which strategy stood out to you.&nbsp; Plus, I would love to hear from you on what’s working best for you.&nbsp; Share your best PRODUCTIVITY tip and/or your favorite hack for beating the calendar and getting things done! &nbsp; &nbsp; Quick Episode Summary:  0:02 What to expect&nbsp;today! 1:21 Meet Tim 2:49 How your calendar is ruining your productivity 4:28 Our most valuable&nbsp;asset 6:50 Making appointments with yourself 9:35 You will become what you spend time on 11:50 How to make your calendar smarter 16:49 No meetings Wednesday 18:47 How long the average&nbsp;meeting is 21:40 How to connect with Tim 22:02 Wisdom of the week 23:25 Mitch's biggest takeaways 34:14 Mitch's final thoughts  &nbsp; Listen to Mitch Mattews&nbsp;

Why Calendars are Killing Your Productivity

My guest is Erin Rollenhagen.&nbsp; Erin is the CEO of Entrepreneurial Technologies and author of the new book, “Soul Uprising.” Erin made a name for herself at 14 when she gained national media attention as she led a protest at her middle school.&nbsp; And she’s been living by a different set of rules ever since! She carried that rebel spirit into her career, founding her company on the premise that tech doesn’t have to be cold and heartless.&nbsp; Plus, in her new book… Erin encourages her fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders to trust their purpose and embrace impact as the true measure of success. We talk about what it means to be STRONG and AUTHENTIC in a word that pushing back on both! &nbsp; RESOURCES:&nbsp;   ERIN’S WEBSITE:   &nbsp; MORE OF THE STORY: Founding and building a successful tech business isn’t easy. It’s especially difficult when you launch in the late 2000’s on the cusp of one of the most destructive recessions in U.S. history!&nbsp; Not to mention, also getting diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease! Plus, you can also throw in not looking like how a tech entrepreneur is ‘supposed’ to look.&nbsp; But Erin Rollenhagen has always defied the odds and established her own set of rules.&nbsp; In fact, she went against the grain and at age 14, led a protest against misogynistic behavior at her middle school and drew national media attention (and almost got kicked out of middle school too!).&nbsp;&nbsp; Erin carried that “fist in the air” stand up for what you believe in spirit into her career as a tech entrepreneur, by founding a company on the belief that technology doesn’t have to be heartless and cold.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Recently, she released ,” which encourages business leaders and entrepreneurs to trust their purpose and embrace impact as the true measure of success. We talk about what it means to be STRONG and AUTHENTIC!&nbsp;&nbsp; Leave a comment and let us know what stood out to you from the interview! &nbsp; Quick Episode Summary:  0:02 What to expect today! 1:30 Meet Erin 2:41 Why Erin held a protest in middle school 5:59 When Erin started her business 10:43 Strategies for being strong and authentic 16:47 Avoiding emotional pricing 20:57 Do you have faith in your purpose? 21:30 Purpose vs. plans 22:30 How to find what you love doing 26:10 How to connect with Erin 26:37 Wisdom of the week 27:16 Mitch’s biggest takeaways  Listen to Mitch Mattews&nbsp;

Be Strong And Authentic

My guest is Ryan Hawk.&nbsp; Even though it sounds like the name of a superhero’s alter ego… Ryan is actually known as an advisor to Fortune 500 companies, a keynote speaker and the host of The Learning Leader Show… which is a top-rated podcast with millions of listeners.&nbsp; He’s interviewed people like ‘Good to Great’ author, Jim Collins, Mythbusters’ Adam Savage and storytelling master and DREAM THINK DO friend… Kindra Hall.&nbsp; Ryan is also the author of the new book, ‘Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader.’ RESOURCES:   . Ryan’s website:   &nbsp; MORE OF THE STORY: Ryan Hawk is a lifelong student of leadership, and he’s been able to experiment with that knowledge as a professional quarterback, and VP of Sales at a multibillion-dollar company. Now he works with teams from Fortune 500 companies… teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, as well as he facilitates “Leadership Circles” that offer structured guidance and collaborative feedback to new and experienced leaders around the country. Okay… so on DREAM THINK DO, we talk about concepts that help people to dream bigger, think better and do more of what they were put on the planet to do. That means we have incredible people who are moving and shaking and making a difference.&nbsp; What that also means is that we’ve got a lot of rock stars who aspire to move up within their organizations, take on leadership roles and have even more impact. BUT…&nbsp; often when top performers are promoted to management-level positions―they find the tactics and strategies that got them promoted are not the tactics and strategies that will make them effective in their new role.&nbsp; So in this episode, we talk about the 3 keys to moving from a top performer to an Indispensable Leader.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We’d love to hear from you!&nbsp; Leave a comment and let us know which strategy, story or concept stood out to you!&nbsp; &nbsp; Quick Episode Summary:  0:02 What to expect today! 2:22 Meet Ryan Hawk 4:55 Why Ryan started his podcast 8:00 Why you should pursue curiosity 8:55 Why you need Ryan’s new book 12:33 Why you need to be exceptional 18:29 The role of a manager 22:47 Creating your own personal advisors 26:12 Become a leader you want to follow 27:49 How to connect with Ryan 28:11 Wisdom of the week 30:55 Mitch's biggest takeaways  &nbsp; Listen to Mitch Mattews&nbsp;

3 Keys to go from Top Performer to an Indispensable Leader

We’re doing a deep dive into a strategy I used to meet 50 interesting people in a year.&nbsp; It came at a REALLY important time. I had just moved to a new area. I was trying to launch my business but I didn’t know anyone and no one knew me!&nbsp; I HATED (and still do) typical “networking” style meetings, so I needed to find a different way. I uncovered a strategy along with 5 specific questions that made all the difference.&nbsp; It helped me to connect with some incredible people and grow some rich relationships. Plus, this “people-meeting” strategy was sustainable for me… even though I’m a PROUD introvert! In this episode, I will walk you through the story, the strategy and the questions that I still use every week!&nbsp; We all know that if we want to make an impact in the world… we can’t do it alone. This strategy will help you to build your tribe, make some new friends and have a positive impact on the world in the process! RESOURCES: PREVIOUS DTD EPISODES DEALING WITH THE IMPOSTER SYNDROME:  “3 Questions to Break through Fear” with  - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “Getting out of Your Own Way!” with  - &nbsp; “Beating the Fear of Public Speaking” with  - &nbsp;  &nbsp; THE FIVE QUESTIONS TO GET YOU STARTED: &nbsp; “Tell me something I should know about you.”&nbsp; “What’s something you’re working on right now? “What’s something you’re excited about?” “Who are you needing to meet?” “Who else should I meet?” &nbsp; TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE: &nbsp; All right. I'm excited about this. It's been a while since we've done a deep dive where it's just you and me talking, so I'm excited about this.&nbsp; I'll tell you what, the topic for this particular episode came from one of my coaching clients. He's a newer entrepreneur doing some really cool stuff, really trying to grow his business in different ways. He's got something that he's growing that I believe is going to be global, but he is new to his area, really kind of trying to establish himself. He's trying to establish his brand. He came to me, and one of the things we were talking about was how do you do that? How do you grow your network? How do you grow your connections? It really led to an interesting conversation and a memory, maybe an insight, that I've realized is at the core of my business, but sometimes don't you need to just have conversations that help to draw out some of that stuff out? It's like those core beliefs that are always around you. You're living by them, but maybe you don't always recognize that, right, until you have a conversation or somebody asks you a question. Well, that was definitely the case, and one of the things we started to dig into is this strategy that has really been foundational for me as an entrepreneur, but it's also been really important over the last almost two decades, it's crazy to think about, for growing my business, but also more so, maybe more so, growing rich relationships in my life. Because I believe it's important to have a good, solid network. It's good to know people. It's good to be connected, all of those things. If you're just doing that for networking sake, that's pretty gross. You know what I mean?&nbsp; I'm an introvert, so there's going to be a lot of biases that I share with you that might just totally be biased towards the introvert, but I can tell you, it's one of those having a bunch of relationships where I kind of know one or a few things about a lot of people, but not have any rich relationships. Doesn't sound all that satisfying to me. Plus, I look back on how my business got started and kind of where it is now, and I've realized, one of the ways that I've grown what I'm wildly blessed to say is a business that I love is really trying to provide value. Meeting people, connecting with people, and providing value where I thought maybe my skillset, the things that I do, could really help somebody out. When I look back, and also when I look back on my own...

How to meet 50 Interesting People

We’re talking with Chris Patterson.&nbsp; Chris is the Founder and CEO of Interchanges, a strategic digital marketing agency, that has generated over a Billion dollars of revenue for their clients over the past 19 years.&nbsp; Interchanges has worked with a wide range of companies ranging from Lamborghini to Palace Resorts to Hard Rock hotels. Chris' true passion is helping people get from where they are in life to where they want to be.&nbsp; That passion came from making a lot of mistakes as a kid but then he met Zig Ziglar. Their life-changing relationship helped Chris shift his perspective so he could achieve incredible success and help others to do it too! &nbsp; RESOURCES: &nbsp;  Chris’s strategic digital marketing agency: &nbsp; Chris’s coaching site: .&nbsp;  &nbsp; Chris began life from very humble beginnings in Windsor, Ontario Canada. &nbsp; He grew up poor and was forced to figure out how to survive at a very young age.&nbsp; As a result, Chris will be the first to tell you that he made lots of mistakes. He experienced severe depression after getting mixed up with the wrong crowd and being fired from multiple jobs.&nbsp; Things weren’t looking good. &nbsp; Patterson's life took an incredible shift in 1995 when he reluctantly attended a success seminar with his dad.&nbsp; Zig Ziglar was the featured speaker and he blew Chris away with his message of hope, success, and positivity. That interaction with Ziglar started a sequence of events that would change Chris forever.&nbsp; He started to listen to his “tapes,” yes… tapes. And more importantly… started to apply Zig’s strategies for living a full and successful life. Fast forward 3 years and Chris was managing a fitness club.&nbsp; Low and behold, his hero… Zig Ziglar walked in the door. Through some quick thinking, Chris made Zig an offer that he couldn't refuse.&nbsp; &nbsp; "I will work on your physical health for free 3 hours per week&nbsp; as your personal trainer if you agree to work&nbsp; on my mental health for free just one hour per week."&nbsp; Zig accepted the offer and changed Chris’s life forever.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fast forward to today, Chris has become a very successful entrepreneur who runs two successful businesses. Chris is grateful to say he’s become a multi-millionaire from the wisdom he learned from Zig and many of the other mentors in his life. Now, he’s passionate about sharing stories and strategies to help others break through setbacks and tough histories… to live a life they love.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In our conversation we talk about:  0:02 What to expect today! 1:30 Get to know Chris Patterson 2:20 Chris’s hidden superpower 5:07 How Zig Ziglar impacted Chris 9:01 How Chris landed Zig as a client 12:30 The biggest nuggets Chris took away from Zig 19:01 The power of authenticity 21:27 The art of knowing when to stop 22:24 How to connect with Chris 23:36 Wisdom of the week 25:08 Mitch’s biggest takeaway’s  &nbsp; What stood out to YOU?&nbsp; Leave a comment at  with your favorite tip, story or strategy from the episode.&nbsp; Can’t wait to hear from YOU!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mentored by Zig - A Multi-Millionaire's Story

Let’s talk: TIME BLOCKING.&nbsp; As you probably know… “time blocking” is a type of scheduling that helps you manage your time more effectively.&nbsp; The key is scheduling specific blocks of time for certain tasks on a routine basis. These blocks enable you to focus on finishing big and small tasks… one at a time. This helps limit distractions, get things done faster, and leaves you feeling less overwhelmed. This is especially powerful if you’re working on something new or a side hustle, and you need to make/find time to get things done.&nbsp; In this episode, we do a DEEP DIVE on the 5 keys to effective time blocking. Plus, we throw in a case study with one of my coaching clients who’s been experimenting with TB for a few months. We’re going to talk with him about what he’s learned and what he wishes he’d known earlier! &nbsp; RESOURCES:  DOWNLOAD the  for this episode. To find out more about Mitch’s concept of “Calendar-Driven To-Do Lists,” check out:  Find out more about Justin Aldridge at&nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; MORE ABOUT EPISODE: &nbsp; As we’ve said, “time blocking” is an approach to scheduling that enables you to prioritize your time more efficiently.&nbsp; The core concept is scheduling specific blocks on your calendar for specific types of tasks on a routine basis.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; These rhythms help you to focus and it helps limit distractions.&nbsp; That way you can get things done faster, and have more clarity as you do!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; This is incredibly powerful if you’re wanting to focus on a big project, launching something new or working a side hustle.&nbsp; It will help you to make/find time to get things done. I’m going to walk you through the 5 Keys to effective time blocking plus, we’re going to hear from one of my coaching clients who’s been killing it with these strategies for the last few months.&nbsp; We’re going to talk about what’s worked and what he wished he’d known earlier1 &nbsp; Here are the KEYS to EFFECTIVE Time Blocking: &nbsp; KEY 1: Decide on HOW MANY hours you want/can work on your project/hobby/business MOST weeks. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; When we dig into this KEY, we’ll discuss the importance of involving other key players in your life in this decision.&nbsp; Plus, we talk about why this is so important early on. (And… why that number may be smaller than you’d like… but it’s still CRITICAL!!!) &nbsp; KEY 2: Decide on WHEN you want to SPEND those hours MOST weeks. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The key here is sustainability and consistency.&nbsp; It’s sooooo easy to try to force 5 lbs of almonds into a 2 lbs bag… but you’ll get more done in less time… if you block out appointments with yourself to get key work done in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; We talk about one strategy to help with those especially wild weeks and how to bring those back into check too.   KEY 3: Then SCHEDULE protected “meetings” with yourself to protect your TIME BLOCKS.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This is imperative and takes some time to get used to, but it will make all the difference.&nbsp; It’s as simple as going to your calendar and making appointments with yourself for specific tasks.&nbsp; You’ll need to check things against your day-to-day schedule… and then establish strategies for protecting your time blocks as the “wildness of life” comes.&nbsp; (Because… as we all know… it will come!)&nbsp;&nbsp;    KEY 4: DECIDE on some “rules” to guide you on when you would cancel a time block and when you’d protect it! &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This “key” is included because we’re using TIME BLOCKING in the real world.&nbsp; As we said, “wildness of life” will come, but now’s your chance to prep for it.&nbsp; You’ll want to involve other key players and stakeholders… so everyone can be on the same page when you’re making decisions to switch or stick with a time block.&nbsp; Plus, you’ll want to decide on some...

TIME BLOCKING: Doing MORE in LESS time!

Mitch Matthews is a Keynote Speaker, Success Coach and Author.  He's also the creator of the BIG Dream Gathering.  

He helps individuals and organizations to "DREAM. THINK. DO."



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