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This chapter explores the vital practice of 'thinking time' for entrepreneurs, highlighting its role in enhancing mindset and business strategies. By stepping back from daily operations, listeners learn how reflection and strategic planning can drive meaningful growth and success.

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#401 In this episode of the Millionaire University podcast, host Brian Gearin welcomes Matt Drinkhahn, an executive coach and host of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, to discuss the transformative power of 'thinking time'. Drinkon credits this practice, inspired by Keith Cunningham’s method from 'The Road Less Stupid', as a key driver behind his success in becoming a millionaire and sustaining business growth. He explains thinking time as a structured period of distraction-free reflection, aimed at solving problems or generating new ideas, by simply writing down questions and methodically exploring solutions. Drinkhahn shares practical advice for implementing thinking time, including its rules and potential impacts on personal and professional development. Through examples ranging from enhancing business strategies to improving personal relationships, the episode presents thinking time as a versatile tool promising substantial benefits for those committed to its regular practice.

(Original Air Date - 5/10/24)

What we discuss with Matt:

+ The Power of Pausing: Unleashing Your Brain's Potential

+ Introducing Matt Drinkon: The Eternal Optimist

+ The Magic of Thinking Time: A Game-Changer for Success

+ Unpacking the Thinking Time Technique

+ The Impact of Thinking Time Across Life's Aspects

+ Sharing the Success: The Ripple Effect of Thinking Time

+ Closing Thoughts: The Transformative Power of Thinking

Links and resources from this episode:

⁠Eternal Optimist Podcast - Matt Drinkhahn⁠

⁠The Eternal Optimist - It's Never Too Late Book - Matt Drinkhahn⁠