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Dave Crenshaw Productivity Secret Weapon: FUN (Here's how!) is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have received millions of views. He’s written 4 best selling books on productivity. In this interview, we dig into simple but powerful strategies for becoming more productive that will work for ANYONE! Listen To The Podcast: Dave Crenshaw is a genius at building productive leaders. He’s appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, and Fast Company.  His online courses have millions of views and he’s written 4 best selling books on productivity. What’s ironic is that he was once diagnosed by a clinical psychologist as “off the charts ADHD.” BUT… Dave took that diagnosis as a personal challenge and developed simple systems that fast-paced business leaders worldwide now utilize to improve focus, structure, and stability. Dave’s newest book is called,         “The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks help you to get more done.” In this interview, we dig into simple but powerful strategies for becoming more productive… no matter whether you consider yourself a “naturally organized and productive person” or… you feel like you have the attention of a gold fish. And as an added bonus… some of them they’re are really fun!  Seriously… fun. Comment and let me know which strategy was a favorite.  What’s something you’re going to try?   I can’t wait to hear from you!h Dave Crenshaw Productivity Secret Weapon: FUN (Here's how!) Mitch Mathew!!

Mitch Matthews | The 15-Minute Experiment: A Key to finding your dream job! This week, Mitch talks about a key strategy from his new book, Dream Job: Redefined.  It’s a concept that helped many of the 200+ people he interviewed get unstuck and break out of the rut they were in.  More importantly, it enabled them to get on track to create or find their dream job.  This simple but powerful strategy won’t cost you a penny and you can start in 15 minutes! Listen To The Podcast: We’ve all felt it.  That feeling of being stuck. Maybe things aren’t terrible… but things aren’t right either.    You’re feeling like you’re in a rut. BUT… do you want to know a secret about that feeling?   When I interviewed the 200+ people for my new book, Dream Job: Redefined, many of them told me they’d experienced that exact feeling.   More importantly, they were REALLY grateful for it! Why? Well… that was the feeling that finally made them start to make the changes they needed to make in order to eventually find or create their dream job. That “STUCK-ness” (my word)... was the catalyst for them to start. BUT here’s a second secret. NONE of the people I interviewed wound up taking some crazy blind leap of faith.  Not one.  Nope.  Instead they almost all tried a strategy that I talk about in this week’s episode of DREAM THINK DO. If you want to shake the feeling of STUCK-ness… listen in. It won’t cost you a penny.  You can start immediately.  So… dig in and give it a try. By the way… I shared this concept when I was being interviewed by a podcaster from London.  His response was, “Bloody heck… that’s so simple but I love it.” Okay… he might have said something different than “Bloody heck,” but he did love it. I think you will too. And hey… leave a comment and let me know what you’re going to do with YOUR next 15-minute experiment.  I can’t wait to hear from you! Mitch

Mitch Matthews | Bridge Jobs: The key to finding your dream job This week, Mitch Matthews helps you to answer the question: “How do I get there from here?” In his research for his upcoming book, “Dream Job: Redefined - The New Rules for Creating a Career that Matters and Doing Work You Love,” he found story after story of people either finding or creating their dream job. The key was that they started with what Mitch calls a “Bridge Job.” In this episode, Mitch will explain what a Bridge Job is, why you need one, how to select one and/or how to retrofit your current job into one. This powerful strategy has helped countless people get unstuck and finding a career that matters and work they love. Please share this powerful episode. Listen To The Podcast: He looked polished and professional.  But… deep down... his eyes were sad. His question was, “So how do I get to my dream job from where I’m at now?” My response “Find a Bridge Job.” I understood his question.  He wasn’t in a dream job.  He didn’t love his work and he didn’t feel like his work really mattered.  He longed for a career where he could feel passion for what he did on a day to day basis… but he wasn’t there. More importantly, even though he was unfulfilled in his current work… he didn’t have a ton of spare time or spare cash.  He couldn’t just take a month off to “find himself.”  He couldn’t just quit and take some blind leap of faith.   He had responsibilities.  He had things (and people) he needed to take care of. So… he needed a “Bridge Job.” What’s a “Bridge Job?” I cover it in this week’s DREAM THINK DO episode.  Plus, I talk through how to either find a Bridge Job or retrofit your current job into a Bridge Job… so you can finally get to your next Dream Job.  And don’t worry… this isn’t some airy-fairy approach pointing you to some unrealistic… cotton candy… rainbow-puffy-print type dream job.  (Although cotton candy is pretty tasty.)   Nope.  I used this approach myself to launch my own dream career.  Plus, in all my research for my upcoming book, “Dream Job: Redefined,” I saw this same strategy used by many of the people I’d interviewed who’d either FOUND or CREATED their own dream jobs.   So I wanted to share it with you! Enjoy… and let me know what stands out to you.  Leave a comment and let me know which part of this approach you’re going to try. Keep bringing your awesome, Mitch

Mitch Matthews | Should You Quit? This week, Mitch Matthews helps you to answer the question: “Should I quit my job?”   This is one of the biggest questions people ask Mitch as they consider whether they should quit in order to pursue a dream of turning a side business into their full time work.  He’ll help you to figure out what your “Leap Number” is so you can make the decision to LEAP for the dream with confidence!  This strategy will also help you to have discussions with the important people in your life about this big decision.  Please share this powerful episode. Click Here For Leap Number PDF Download!  Listen To The Podcast: I was speaking at a conference.  After my keynote, a woman approached me. She smiled and then asked, “So… do you think I should quit my job?”  Click Here to Download   It was the first question out of her mouth and it set me back.  I think she picked up on my surprise but she continued.   “You talk about going after your dream job and I’ve got a side business that I love.  I’m just not sure I’ll be able to pay the bills with it if I go full time.  But with my day job, I don’t really have enough time to devote to it.  So, what do you think?  Should I quit my current job to pursue my dream?” My response was quick.   I simply said, “You need to figure out your LEAP NUMBER.” She was a little puzzled but asked, “What’s a Leap Number?” I explained that your ‘Leap Number’ is an equation I use to help people figure IF and WHEN they should quit their job to pursue a dream.   I used it.  In fact, my Leap Number helped me to decide when I should quit my safe-but-bad-fit job and pursue my own business full time.  My Leap Number helped me to make the decision with confidence and to know the time was right!  (And remember… I’m a recovering-worrier… so that REALLY helped!) I’ve also shared this Leap Number strategy with tons of my coaching clients who were making the same decision and it helped them to not only decide when the time was right… but it also helped them to have conversations with the important people in their lives. In this episode… I walk you through: What is a Leap Number? Why do you need one? How do you calculate yours? One other key concept that can make or break this decision! Listen in, download the PDF and figure out YOUR Leap Number. Also, if you know someone who is weighing out this decision… please share it with them.  They’ll thank you! And hey… if you have any questions or feedback on this Leap Number equation… leave a comment below.  I LOVE hearing from YOU! Enjoy. Mitch

This week, Mitch talks with Chandler Bolt.  Chandler is the host of the Self-Publishing School podcast & the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.” He’s also the founder & CEO of Self-Publishing School, which is one of the best resources for people wanting to write their first book.  They talk about 3 key strategies for successfully publishing your first book!   Click here for Chandler’s Webinar     Listen To The Podcast: It’s in there. Deep down inside… you know it is. A book. YOUR book. It’s been on your mind to write it. It’s been on your heart. You’ve got some wisdom to share. Some strategies that could help people. Stories that need to get out there. What if 2018 was your year? I think it is. Plus, I want to help! My guest… Chandler Bolt has written and published 6 bestselling books. SIX! He’s helped countless other people do it too. Chandler will be the first to tell you that he was a C-level English student and didn’t like to write. BUT… he had a message. He saw the opportunity. He went for it. And it’s made all the difference. Click here for Chandler’s Webinar In our interview, we talk about the 3 keys to publishing your book. Plus, we do a round of rapid-fire questions that will get you thinking and fire you up! In fact, during that segment… Chandler lays out THE best reason for writing a book… I’ve ever heard! (You’ll have to listen to hear what it is.) Chandler has been on DTD before… but this interview is my favorite. I think you’ll dig it too! Listen in and then leave a comment with the idea/strategy/story that stood out to you. I can’t wait to hear from YOU! Mitch Click here for Chandler’s Webinar

Mitch Matthews | On Track to YOUR Dream Job! This week, Mitch dives into some of the most important concepts from his new book, “Dream Job: Redefined - The New Rules for Creating a Career That Matters and Doing Work You Love.” The book is based on hundreds of interviews Mitch did with people who had found or created dream jobs. Listen in and get on track to creating a career you love.   Listen To The Podcast:   The subject of “Dream Jobs” can make some people bristle. I get it. With so many people unhappy and unsatisfied in their work situation, it’s easy to assume that “Dream Jobs” are as real as unicorns, little fairies and rainbow-colored pixie dust. But… Dream Jobs exist. How do I know? I’ve interviewed 200+ people who have them. People doing work that matters to them. Real work. Real careers. I LOVED hearing their stories and their strategies so much… I just had to write a book on the subject. It’s called, “Dream Job: Redefined - The New Rules for Creating a Career that Matters and Doing Work You Love.” In this week’s DREAM THINK DO episode, you and I will do a deep dive into some of the most important concepts in the book. PLUS… I offer you a way to get an advanced copy of the book for FREE! So listen in and be sure to grab your free copy. I believe THIS is your year for either FINDING or CREATING your dream job! So let’s get to it. By the way… comment below and let me know your thoughts. What’s an aspect of YOUR Dream Job? I’d love to hear from YOU!

Mitch Matthews | The 3 Secret C's of Rest This week, Mitch talks about The 3 Secret C's of Rest. More importantly, he offers 3 keys to being able to rest, relax and be fully present. These strategies won’t cost you any money. They won’t take much time. But they’ll be priceless in helping you to stay inspired, motivated and focused. Listen in for these surprising, powerful and fast concepts and start to rest on your own terms.   Listen To The Podcast:   It’s a little ironic… isn’t it? We’re in the middle of the holiday season.  It’s a time that is supposed to be reserved for fun, friends, family and celebration.  BUT… what a lot of us wind up experiencing is long to-do-lists, full schedules and total exhaustion. And let’s be honest.  This isn’t just the holidays.  Most people feel stressed most of the time.  (A recent study found roughly 80% of Americans we’re “stressed to highly stressed” on a weekly basis!)  Yow. So… Dream Think Doer… this week… we’re going to talk about REST. We’ll talk about HOW to do it.  I’ll offer you 3 QUICK and POWERFUL strategies you can start using IMMEDIATELY! They won’t cost you a penny. They won’t take much time. But they will help you to REST. Right now. Let’s get to it. And hey… leave me a comment.  What stood out to you?  What are you going to do to help yourself to rest?  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!

Rob Harsh | Don't Miss It! (How to live in the moment... no matter what!) This week, Mitch interviews adventurer Rob Harsh: Don't Miss It! (How to live in the moment... no matter what!). Harsh has traveled the globe on climbing, kayaking, and mountain biking expeditions.  He’s summited mountains on five continents and participated in over fifty of the toughest adventure endurance events in the world.  He also recently survived stage 4 cancer.  Rob‘s lived a life of adventure.  And he’s learned a lot.  One of the most important lessons though… is all about how to live in the moment.  No matter what.  They dig into some great stories as well as some strategies to help YOU live in the moment too. Listen To The Podcast: It’s THAT time of year. I’m guessing you’re gearing up for the holidays with family gatherings, road trips, and jam-packed schedules.  It can be a crazy time… right? And although we may not be hanging off the sides of mountains or navigating class IV rapids on a river somewhere… we can all learn a thing or two about: Living in the moment. Being fully present. Not missing out on the important things. Adventurer, Rob Harsh has some great stories and some practical strategies to help on this front. Rob has been guiding people in business, outdoor adventure and personal growth for twenty years. He helps people to make positive shifts in their lives, as well as… overcome adversity in any area of life and discovering how to live in alignment with who they authentically are. I’m stoked to hear about some of Rob’s experiences… but also dig into some of the practical steps he uses to push through the challenges that get thrown at you on mountain tops… and in life… so you can live more in the moment AND live more of the life you were put on the planet to live! Listen in and then let me know what stood out to you.   Comment below and join in the conversation.

This week, Mitch interviews Caitlin Pyle, a 30-year-old former freelance proofreader turned multimillion-dollar media-preneur. Caitlin turned a subject (proofreading) she was passionate about into a successful business. PLUS… she did it on her terms. As the founder of the ultra-niche, multi 7-figure blog called: Proofread Anywhere, Caitlin has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company and Business Insider. She talks with Mitch about her story and the steps she took to turn her passion into a 7-figure business. Listen To The Podcast: I love it when I meet people who surprise me.  And… Caitlin Pyle is one of those people. Caitlin took her interest in proofreading and turned it into a blog.   That’s right… I said, proofreading! That blog became a 7-figure business.   See what I mean????   SURPRISE! I don’t know about you but when I first heard about someone with a blog for proofreaders, I thought to myself, “How could that possibly be a business?”  But as I dug into Caitlin’s story… she continued to surprise me! Surprise 1: She had some of the same doubts I did.  She wondered, “How could I turn THIS into a business?”  (Her family and friends wondered too.) Surprise 2: She experimented.  Some things didn’t work.  Some things did.  And the things that did work were a surprise too!   Surprise 3: Caitlin has helped other people take their passion for various subjects (some mainstream… and many not-so-much) and turn them into profitable businesses. Surprise 4: Well… you’ll have to listen to the interview to get THIS one. Plus, Caitlin offers some free resources that will help you to think through your next steps.   HERE’S THE LINK TO GET THE PDF! Grab this free (and awesome) resource… especially if you’ve ever had a passion for something and wondered, “Could I turn this into a business?” I think you’ll dig it. And hey… whether you’ve ever thought about turning an idea into a business or not… I think you’ll be inspired by Caitlin’s story and her approach to life. Listen in and then leave a comment. Let me know what stood out to you. Can’t wait to hear from you. Mitch

Avoid the Success Assumption This week, Mitch Matthews takes a deep dive into something he calls, the “Success Assumption.”  If you don’t understand it, the Success Assumption is something that can hurt your ability to lead, love and communicate.  BUT if you do understand it you can build trust, understanding, and connection.  In the episode, Mitch walks you through what it is and he also offers you key strategies for avoiding it.      Listen To The Podcast:     The Success Assumption is something that can get in the way. It hurts your ability to lead and love others.  It’s something you want to avoid. If you don’t… it can tear at your ability to build trust with your team.  It can hurt your conversations with your significant other.  It can wreck connecting with a friend.   FIND OUT WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO AVOID IT Yup… the Success Assumption is bad news.  BUT… there’s also some good news. If you understand WHAT it is… and HOW it works…  you can use it to be a better leader, spouse and friend! It’s one of the most important leadership and communication concepts I’ve learned about in years!  And I want to share it with YOU this week. Scroll down and leave a comment.  I’d love to hear about a time when you’ve seen or experienced the Success Assumption!   Let’s do this. Mitch   Here are some show notes to those who like those types of things:   Time-Stamped Show Notes [00:00] Introduction to the success assumption with Mitch Matthews. [03:14] The success assumption. [06:00] Generational examples of the success assumption. [11:30] Professional examples of the success assumption. [13:51] Avoiding the success assumption. [18:00] Another angle for asking about success. [19:04] The righting reflex. [21:22] The success assumption and righting reflex from a parental perspective. [25:16] Relationships and the success assumption.   The Success Assumption Understanding the success assumption is particularly important right now because there are so many generations currently in the work force, but it has applications that go beyond management and leadership issues. “The success assumption is that each generation expects other generations to define success and work to achieve success in the same way that they do,” explains Matthews. In fact, what one generation sees as success, another generation might see as failure. For example, Matthews’ mother had been a stay-at-home mother, but when her children were in school, she worked to get a degree and a job. After her graduation, which Matthews’ parents saw as a success and an achievement to be proud of, Matthews’ grandfather took his father aside and started asking questions about whether the family was okay, if they were in financial trouble, or if they needed money. “My grandpa was actually very concerned,” says Matthews. “My parents had shared this good news to everyone, but my grandpa took it in a different way entirely.” For his grandfather’s generation, a wife having to take a job was a failure. However, Matthews’ mother had worked very hard to achieve this goal. “It caused a little bit of a rift for a while,” says Matthews. “It was a little bit of a discouragement, a little bit of a disappointment for my parents.” It was the success assumption at work.   The Success Assumption in the Workplace The success assumption recently harmed a tech company who was about to have public stock offerings. The company had been very generous with bonuses for its employees up to that point, but when getting ready for the IPO, leadership decided to give stock options instead of cash options to their team. Although the stock options were incredibly generous, they went over like a lead balloon. Leadership thought they were giving a great incentive, but the employees wanted cash. The definition of success was different for the team than it was for the leadership.