Vishen Lakhiani joins us for DREAM THINK DO. Vishen is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley - a leading online personal growth education company. He’s also written TWO New York Times best-selling books and we dig into both. One is “The Code of the Extraordinary Mind” which we’ll tap into at the backend of the interview… to get you a powerful and really useful six-step process to help with daily meditation and prayer. We’ll also be digging into his brand new book, “The Buddha and the Badass, - the s...
Jul 31, 2020•26 min
This episode is for someone who has a big idea but is feeling stuck. The idea keeps getting bigger in your mind, but that’s making it harder and harder to find a place where you can start! Whether it’s writing that book, starting that business, launching that website, or shifting your career… deep down you know it’s time but you’re feeling like you keep running into a brick wall. Well… this episode is for you! I give you 3 simple but powerful strategies in about 15 minutes to help you to get sta...
Jul 23, 2020•16 min
We’re diving into two quick but powerful concepts to help you navigate this wild time. And hey… if we do this right, we can all turn 2020 into one of our best years yet! That’s no small order but I think we’re all up for it. The key is our willingness to ADAPT and pivot (I’ll give you some specific examples of what we’ve done with the show) and to ASK people what they want. This episode is short and sweet… AND we wrap up by asking what YOU want me to focus on as we look to finish 2020 strong! So...
Jul 16, 2020•19 min
This week we’re talking about overcoming COMPARISON! Seriously, have you ever opened up your social media app… you scrolled… scrolled… and then WHAM! It hits you… that wave of COMPARISON. Those feelings of: “I’m behind,” or “I’ve missed it” or “I’m too late” or “I’m not as ________ as them.” Here’s the deal. I think comparison kills more dreams and big ideas than just about anything else. And THAT is why we’re going after it this week. I’m going to get you a six-word phrase that’s helped set me ...
Jul 09, 2020•18 min
We’re talking about what to do AFTER that difficult conversation. Our first two episodes on the CRITICAL subject of having HARD (but RICH) conversations have been huge! In fact, it’s led to some of our biggest download numbers of the year! (Thanks for spreading the word!) That means we’re hitting on a topic that people need right now. That’s why we’re talking about what to do AFTER the conversation. I offer THREE tenets to live by in about 15 minutes. Short and sweet. NOTE: The 2nd will help you...
Jul 02, 2020•21 min
We’re doing an experiment. 3 episodes on the wildly important subject of having HARD but RICH conversations. This is sooooooo important right now. Right? Difficult conversations usually involve a touchy subject but with the right mindset… they can be incredibly RICH and rewarding too. Also, we’re experimenting with our timing. So each episode will be about 15 minutes long. Short… sweet and to the point! So let’s get to it! Listen To The Podcast: RESOURCES: Give the gift of listening: mitchmatthe...
Jun 25, 2020•16 min
Welcome to episode 273 of DREAM THINK DO. We’re doing an experiment over these next few weeks. 3 episodes on the important topic of having HARD conversations. Actually, I want to reframe that as how to have RICH conversations. Because… they really can be both right? Hard conversations usually involve a difficult subject but with the right prep… they can be incredibly RICH conversations too. Right? Oh… and each episode will be about 15 minutes long. YOW… you know me so this is a stretch! But it’s...
Jun 19, 2020•17 min
We’re talking with Fritzi Horstman. She’s the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project. Before that, she was a Grammy Award Winning producer of projects like HBO’s “The Defiant Ones” as well as dozens of television projects, documentaries, and several films. In 2018, Fritzi had the experience of visiting a high-security prison and while she was there her heart broke. She saw some things she thought needed to change, so she dove in to help. A video that demonstrates the ama...
Jun 11, 2020•32 min
We’re talking to Alex Matthews. Alex’s new book is out this week. It’s a 500+ page coming-of-age post-apocalyptic thriller called, “Waking Up: Summer.” Alex is 19 years old… and I’m very proud to say he’s also my son. In the interview, we talk about the book itself and the story behind it. Plus, we dig into Alex’s creative process and some important things he’s learned along the way about going after creative dreams. Listen To The Podcast: Alex Matthews RESOURCES: Find Alex’s Book “Waking Up: Su...
May 27, 2020•37 min
We’re talking to Jennifer Fulwiler. Jen’s a standup comedian, best selling author, and the mom of six kids. She’s also a TRUE Dream Think Do-er! For example, after being told that NO ONE was interested in comedy done by a “minivan-driving woman from the suburbs,” she self-produced her own standup comedy tour and she sold out venues across the country! She’s written several books and her newest one is Your Blue Flame: Drop the Guilt and Do What Makes You Come Alive. The book has received rave rev...
May 19, 2020•35 min
Our guest is Cort Davies. In 2017 Cort was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and he was given just three years to live. That was a scary diagnosis, but instead of shutting down and just accepting it… Cort set out on a mission to defy it. Since then he’s undergone 7 surgeries, several experimental treatments, and numerous challenges. BUT despite all of this... Cort Davies has realized that he now considers cancer and his resulting journey a gift. It’s taught him about life… about healing... ab...
May 12, 2020•36 min
Today… we’re talking with Bob Burg. For 30 years, Bob has been a successful author and speaker. His books have sold millions of copies and he wows audiences… whether it’s a group of 50 or 15,000 — and he’s shared the stage with top thought leaders, celebrities, Olympic athletes, and even former US Presidents. I consider Bob a mentor and a friend, and since I trust his perspectives in the best and the worst of times… I wanted to bring him on to talk about where we are at as a world… and where we ...
May 05, 2020•38 min
This week we’re talking to Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen. They’ve just written a book called, “ASK! The Bridge From Your Dreams to Your Destiny.” In our interview, we talk in-depth about what they’ve learned about the art and the science of asking better questions to transform your life. Specifically, we talk about the 3 questions they ask every day and they walk us through how they apply them to their lives, their relationships, their writing, and their businesses. Listen To The P...
Apr 29, 2020•33 min
My guest is Paula Faris. Paula is a Senior National Correspondent at ABC News. She’s won multiple Emmy Awards as she’s interviewed political leaders, athletes, newsmakers, and celebrities. (Yeah… she’s interviewed ALL of the Avengers and almost ALL of the cast from Star Wars. We will now pause for a moment of silence.) Recently, Paula made the news herself because she chose to walk away from TWO of the biggest dream jobs in her industry. The first was being the Co-anchor of Good Morning America’...
Apr 21, 2020•34 min
We’re talking with Sara Haines and Max Shifrin. Sara’s been a regular on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and The VIEW. She also co-hosts the "Strahan, Sara and KeeKee Show" weekdays on ABC along with Michael Strahan and KeeKee Palmer. Max Shifrin is a lawyer specializing in commercial litigation. He’s killing it and as you’ll hear… he’s an amazing guy doing some great work. Sara and Max got married in 2014 and now have 3 beautiful kiddos… Alec, Sandra, and Caleb who are all under the age o...
Apr 14, 2020•37 min
My guest is Jeffrey Morris. He’s a writer, director, and futurist. Jeff’s next film is a neo-classic space adventure called “Persephone.” It’s starring “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s” Emile Hirsch, “Deadpool’s” Brianna Hildebrand, “Weed’s” very own Mary-Louise Parker, and “A Clockwork Orange’s” Malcolm McDowell. Since a very early age, Morris has been devoted to not only science fiction… but science itself — focusing his passion on space exploration, oceanography, and meteorology. Jeffrey Morr...
Apr 07, 2020•51 min
We’re talking to Rahaf Harfoush about how to identify the signs of burnout (because it can sneak up on you) and we dig into some powerful and unorthodox ways to beat it. Rahaf is a Digital Anthropologist, Best Selling Author, and Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute for Digital Culture. Rahaf Harfoush 's latest book is called “Hustle and Float.” In it, she shows us that a lot of what we’ve been told about “work-life” balance is wrong… but more importantly… she shows us a better way to ...
Mar 31, 2020•41 min
My guest is Dan Grec. He’s a Yukon-based adventurer, snowboarder, and photographer. A few years ago… Dan wanted a more vibrant life… so he quit his day job as an engineer and drove his 2 door Jeep Wrangler 40,000 miles through 16 countries starting in Alaska and ending up in Argentina. That expedition turned into two of the best years of his life. The journey itself… along with the colorful people he met along the way… permanently changed the way he looked at himself… AND the way he looked at li...
Mar 24, 2020•36 min
A “Deep Dive” going after WHY and HOW to dream (and pursue your goals) in tough times! I hate to be “Captain Obvious” but it’s tough to think about our dreams and goals when we’re getting hit with words like “Pandemic” and “Quarantine” on a somewhat normal basis. At the same time… it’s wildly important to continue to look forward, to believe in something bigger, and to continue to take small but significant steps forward on the things that are important to us. Now… this isn’t some “rainbows, but...
Mar 17, 2020•52 min
This week we’re doing a deep dive into “The Art of Powerful Introductions.” Seriously… you’ve worked hard at growing your network of awesome people… but one of the fastest ways to hurt that network is to violate trust and to T-up an unsolicited introduction. It’s like we talk about in the episode, an unsolicited introduction is like giving someone a gift of a surprise puppy. LOL. That’s right… who doesn’t love a puppy? BUT… if you give it to someone who isn’t expecting it… a cute lil’ puppy can ...
Mar 10, 2020•31 min
David C. Baker is an author, speaker, and advisor, working with independently-owned marketing firms around the world. In fact… he’s worked with over 800 firms and has helped them with everything from positioning to lead generation... staffing to systems… and client acquisition as well as retention. He’s been called the “Expert’s Expert” by the New York Times and he’s been featured in the WSJ, Fast Company, USA Today, and Forbes. His newest book, “The Secret Tradecraft of $1M Advisors” is designe...
Mar 03, 2020•45 min
My guest is Brendan Synnott. Brendan co-founded the organic food brand Bear Naked Granola. He wound up selling the brand to Kellogg for $80 Million. Although it was a big win… there was a LOT of ups and downs and Brendan is very open about the fact that he battled depression after the sale. But he got help and started to live life in a new way. In the years since the sale, he’s launched 5 other brands… oh… and he was also on Survivor! Now he’s taking on the $3 trillion apparel industry (the worl...
Feb 25, 2020•30 min
Let’s talk: TIME BLOCKING. As you probably know… “time blocking” is a type of scheduling that helps you manage your time more effectively. 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 ma...
Feb 18, 2020•43 min
We’re talking with Chris Patterson. 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. Interchanges have worked with a wide range of companies ranging from Lamborghini to Palace Resorts to Hard Rock hotels. Chris's true passion is helping people get from where they are in life to where they want to be. That passion came from making a lot of mistakes as a kid but then he...
Feb 11, 2020•27 min
We’re doing a deep dive into a strategy I used to meet 50 interesting people in a year. 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! 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. It helped me to connect with some incredible people and grow some rich relationshi...
Feb 04, 2020•29 min
My guest is Ryan Hawk. 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. He’s interviewed people like ‘Good to Great’ author, Jim Collins, Mythbusters’ Adam Savage and storytelling master and DREAM THINK DO friend… Kindra Hall. Ryan is also the author of the new book, ‘Welcome To Management: How To Grow ...
Jan 28, 2020•32 min
My guest is Erin Rollenhagen. 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. 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. Plus, in her new book, Erin encourages her fellow entrepreneurs ...
Jan 21, 2020•29 min
My guest this week is Tim Campos. 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. 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. We dig into the specific strategies so you can make 2020 your most focu...
Jan 14, 2020•25 min
My guest is Sam Conniff. 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. 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. 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… rewrit...
Jan 07, 2020•36 min
This week is a deep dive into 3 things I’ve learned from doing 250 episodes of DREAM THINK DO. These keys might seem counterintuitive. They are: 1.) Embrace Comparison, 2.) Be a Novice and 3.) March Through the Mess. 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! 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...
Dec 17, 2019•39 min
