DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

A full-time job doesn’t mandate ignoring your passion. By routinely reviewing your purpose and engaging in honest self-evaluation, you can incorporate both a fulfilling vocation and avocation into your life. Started three years ago, the movie review blog Russelling Reviews is the brainchild of American born Russell Matthews and is his contribution towards "creative dialogue between church and the entertainment culture".  Now living in Australia with his wife and four children, Matthews works full-time as the Engage Manager in a Christian outreach ministry, City Bible Forum, and part-time as a movie reviewer. Listen To The Podcast:                         Time-Stamped Show Notes [04:26] How the blog Russelling Reviews started. [11:14] Finding the time for a full-time job and part-time business. [20:01] Three points for figuring out your purpose. [25:50] The three upcoming films Matthews is excited to review. [31:28] How to harness your passion and start a part-time business. Do What You Love But Keep Your Day Job Starting a sideline business can be challenging on its own, but when you are juggling it with a full-time job, as well as with a wife and four children, challenging becomes somewhat of an understatement. Russell Matthews has worked full time with a Christian outreach ministry,City Bible Forum, in Sydney, Australia for the past ten years. He’s the Engage Manager, which is all about community outreach. With only 5% of the Australian population being regular church-goers, he has his job cut out for him. Three years ago his blog started as a result of two things he loves. Christianity is very important to him and he is crazy about movies. Matthews grew up in a family that adored movies. A favorite family past time over the years was viewing movies together followed by rousing discussions afterward. These fond memories encouraged him to continue as a movie buff throughout adulthood. It was not a stretch then when he decided that reviewing movies in relationship to Christianity would be a good niche for him. His blog, Russell Reviews was well-received when it was first published on the Insights website and it continues to grow in popularity. His reviews appear in Insights Magazine and Entertainment Fuse. Matthews is passionate about his blog and his mission to "tie in the movie to a faith component and spark dialogue around it." It doesn't hurt that he gets tickets to see the movies before they are open to the general public, or that it is his job to watch movies. Then he works to "pinpoint the quality of a film and write a quality review." His reviews also appear on Reel Dialogue, which cites its purpose as "engaging with films, without disengaging your faith." Three Key Evaluation Factors Checking in with his motive and purpose regularly is a priority for Matthews. In doing so, there are three key components he must examine to be sure he is on course. He likes to stay grounded and "keep it real" by starting each day off by having a talk with God. No day is too busy to skip this all-important step. It's a way of being honest with himself about what he is doing, why he is doing it, and evaluating whether he needs to think about changing course. Read commentaries and ideas regarding the Bible. Examine ideas and review their validity with regards to the written word. Submit to honest self-evaluation. Is this all worth it? Is my course of action the best thing for my relationship with God and my family? Favorite Memory So Far Often Matthews receives only one pass to a film preview, but sometimes he gets a pair. He loves it when he does, because that means he can take his wife or one of his children. He recently had the pleasure of viewing a film with his eleven-year-old daughter, Carolyn. When he asked her what she thought of the film, she replied, "Well Dad, I was thinking about the different levels in this film..." It took him back to his childhood and discussi...

Finding your passion can take a bit of searching. When you identify it, don’t wait for permission from someone else to act on it. Kristina Kuzmic embodies this mindset, going from down-and-out to a social media sensation that Huffington Post calls “parenting comedy at its finest.” Listen To The Podcast:                         Time-Stamped Show Notes [02:00]  How Kuzmic's new career began [05:20]  Coming from hard times [07:45]  How to find your passion [09:45]  Live your life paying attention [11:21]  Recognizing that sometimes passion is fueled by anger [13:00]  Don't wait for permission from others act [18:24]  On posting a video with no sound [19:56]  The creative process [23:33]  Kuzmic’s followers view her as a friend [25:00]  Dealing with insecurities and fears [28:00]  Monday Wine Milkshakes [30:15]  Final words of wisdom [33:07]  Contact info An Avalanche of Change Success rarely comes fast and easy. The process of identifying your passion, finding a way to act on it, and sustaining follow-through can be tough. No one knows this better than social media sensation Kristina Kuzmic. She’s received rave reviews from People Magazine for her fun, parenting videos on YouTube and has upwards of a quarter of a million followers on Facebook. Her confidence shines through her smile and you'd never guess that just a few years before, she was recovering from a marriage break-up and living in one room with her two kids. She bought them bunk beds and slept on the floor next to them. They got by on food stamps and her three part-time jobs. Though she dreamed of better things, she had no idea of what dramatic changes were about to happen. Kuzmic wanted to find meaningful work but had no idea where to start, so her new husband handed her the car keys and said, "Go. Take a drive and figure it out." Her career goals, it turned out, were not lofty. She wanted to create fun videos for YouTube. So she did, and people loved them. When a friend encouraged her in 2010 to submit an application to The Oprah Network contest for a new show, she did. Less than a month later she got a call from the producers and ended up with her own cooking show, “The Sticky Cook”. She also ended up with a brand new car courtesy of Oprah. Kuzmic's head was spinning from the rapid-fire change in her life and she remarks, "Instead of giving me a glass slipper, Oprah gave me a car!" Something about that struck home, and Kuzmic says, "I had been feeling like a loser and a failure, but when I got the Oprah show I realized that Oprah believed in me more than I believed in myself. It hit me like a ton of bricks, but the good kind of bricks, not the bad ones." Finding Your Passion People often have difficulty pinpointing their passion or purpose. Kuzmic's advice for that is to “try just paying attention to what gives you goose bumps. Write that down. I had a whole list of random notes in my phone.” When you have accumulated 100 notes or so, review them and look for a common thread. "That is your passion," Kuzmic says, "build on that." In working with her own passion, Kuzmic found her vision unfolding and realized that she wanted her videos to support and encourage moms. Don't Wait for Permission The only problem with the video idea was that Kuzmic didn't have a good camera and she didn't know how to edit. All around her she saw people waiting for permission, for some third party to tell them their idea was good and it was okay to move forward. In her own life that wasn't happening, so she decided to put her videos out herself. "No more excuses. I'm just going to get this done," she said. With her do-it-yourself attitude Kuzmic made plenty of mistakes, but she kept moving forward. She realizes there must be others like herself, who berate themselves for making mistakes. "If that person is out there," laughs Kuzmic, "just remember that I have a video I posted where you can't hear me talking....

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, let's figure out how to create your best year ever! Listen To The Podcast:                         Click here to get Hyatt's free ebook --> "Achieve What Matters in 2017: The 8 Strategies Super-Successful People Are Using Now to Accomplish More Next Year"   Have you ever wanted to reinvent yourself? Have you ever wanted to break out of a rut and try something new? Would you love to make 2017 your best year ever? Well… if you answered “heck yes” to any of these questions… my DREAM THINK DO guest, Michael Hyatt can help! After being the President of a top publishing company, Michael Hyatt reinvented himself by first giving himself permission to try some new things.  He went on to launch his own organization which is now a multi-million dollar online leadership development company which provides training and useful tools for high achievers. Plus, as a success coach, Hyatt helps people to remove the roadblocks to their success, and intentionally move towards achieving their dreams. His blog is ranked by Google in the top 0.5% of all blogs. He is the author of 8 books, including his highly acclaimed Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, which was a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestseller. And I’ll say that Michael is one of my heroes because of his extraordinary success and the classy way he’s achieved it. This week, we discuss: [03:30] How Hyatt began his first blog, Working Smart when he was the President and COO of Thomas Nelson Publishing. [13:30] We talk about some of the surprises that came when he published his book, Platform [14:50] How the concept of "The Best Year Ever" was born. [17:40] The invisible fence story. (You're going to love this one!) [20:00] Hyatt shows how reframing fear can change your life. [23:00] We talk about the trap of setting too many goals, plus Michael explains how to avoid it. [25:44] We dig into how you can avoid letting your past trip you up. [32:25] Final words of wisdom from Hyatt. EPISODE RESOURCES "Achieve What Matters in 2017: The 8 Strategies Super-Successful People Are Using Now to Accomplish More Next Year"   Here's some additional information about Michael and our conversation: Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World Michael Hyatt is one of the world's top business bloggers and most sought-after speakers. He is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, a multi-million dollar online leadership development company which provides events, online training, and other useful tools for high achievers. As a success coach, Hyatt helps others remove the roadblocks to their success, and intentionally move towards achieving their dreams. His blog is ranked by Google in the top 0.5% of all blogs. It is no wonder that his powerful book Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World hit the top bestseller lists. A concise roadmap for anyone who wants to use social media to build a business, the pages of this highly reviewed book contain Hyatt’s step-by-step plan for building a powerful platform. He discusses why, with social media, this is the best time in history to get noticed. From personal experience, Hyatt advises, "It has never been easier, less expensive, or more possible than right now." 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever Hyatt’s video course concept was born out of a personal assessment that he began in his own life in the year 2000. He made it a practice to take the time between Christmas and New Year's Day to ask himself one question, "How can I make the upcoming year the best year ever?" Looking at his personal life, business, health, finances, goals, and dreams, Hyatt formulated a plan to make the upcoming year the best one ever. He continues the practice every year. The assessment works so well for him that he decided to share the idea with others to help them do the same. Most people drift from one year to the next and wonder where the ti...

Ron Friedman, Ph.D. is the author of the new best selling book, “The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace.” He's also an award-winning social psychologist who specializes in human motivation. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, let's figure out how to create an Extraordinary Workplace. Listen To The Podcast:                             So what if you were to uncover some simple but powerful strategies to help you to take your leadership to the next level? This week I talk with Ron Friedman, Ph.D. about the psychology of engagement as well as the science and the art of creating extraordinary workplaces It’s a fascinating conversation. This week, we discuss: The key factors that lead people to be happy and successful Breaking the established rules on the carrot and the stick Why "employee of the month” strategies don't work Ways to design (or change) your office design to promote productivity and connectedness How to avoid things like "Appearance Bias” in interviews His new book: The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace To get the first chapter of Ron Friedman’s new book, visit Bestplacetoworkbook.com and don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes. [Tweet "“Having friends at work makes us better at our jobs.” - Ron Friedman"] EPISODE RESOURCES @MitchMatthews The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace Bestplacetoworkbook.com Ignite 80

Some Surprising Things I’ve Learned From 100 Episodes of DREAM THINK DO In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, let's talk about the things I've learned from 100 episodes. Listen To The Podcast:                           Can you believe it? It’s the 100 Episodes of DREAM THINK DO! In this episode, I look back on the lessons we’ve learned so far… and talk about some of the surprising truths (and funny stories) that have emerged. I dig into: The myth of the “blind leap of faith” The specific type of fear that has impacted almost all of my guests… and a specific strategy for overcoming that fear The surprising and inspiring never-before-told story from one of my guests that could have gotten us into a heap of legal trouble How to know when to leave your job to pursue a dream Amazing parenting strategies from someone who almost blew up their house as a kid And a whole lot more... I wish I could say something about every episode.  All of my guests have left a lasting impression.  From best-selling authors to celebrities to entrepreneurs and people doing really cool stuff... we’ve learned a lot from our guests in 100 episodes. I hope you enjoy this review of some of my favorite moments as well as some of the most helpful, powerful (and funny) insights! [Tweet "“I want to help launch a million dreams in my lifetime.” - Mitch Matthews"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Mitch Matthews on LinkedIn Episode 2: “Punch Worry in the Face.” Episode 11: “Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power.” Episode 21: “Turning a Boyhood Dream Into a Career of a Lifetime!” Episode 64: “From the Court Room to Crime Novels.” Episode 59: “Is this your LEAP Year?” Episode 14: “Navigating Sharks & Ships.” Episode 049: “One Wheelchair at a Time.” Episode 81: “Will Your Big Idea Fly?” Episode 10: “Pushing Through Fear to Land Your Dream Job.” Episode 32: “Overcoming the Comparison Trap.”

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, learn about to beating decision fatigue. Listen To The Podcast:                           Do you find yourself mentally exhausted at the end of the day? If you’re like most… the answer is, “Heck yes." That might be due to something called “Decision Fatigue.” So how you can learn about to beating decision fatigue. I’ve been getting a lot of questions on this subject… so I dug into the topic (and some real-world solutions) for this week’s deep dive! Decision fatigue affects everyone… but some learn to beat it. Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and others have taken it seriously… and have learned to overcome it by using the simple but powerful strategies we’ll discuss. We’ll discuss: What is DF and why does it matter Simple strategies for thinking clearer and making better decisions throughout your day How to “stack" your day to be productive Hacks for "decision clearing” Ways to better manage your to-do list Whether you have a demanding career, a stressful schedule, a busy family or even a big purchase in your future… you’re probably getting pounded by decision fatigue. Let’s help you beat it! [Tweet "“One of the best ways to do decision clearing is to simply keep your email closed.” - Mitch Matthews"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Rory Vaden “Don’t Manage Your Time, Multiply It!” on Dream.Think.Do. Mitch Matthews on LinkedIn Sworkit Sworkit on iTunes

In this DREAM THINK DO interview, Peter Nichols joins me to discuss that fateful trip, his tips for pursuing big, audacious dreams… AND we talk about one key to a business that’s changed everything for him. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to reach your dreams! Listen To The Podcast:                           After a fateful afternoon in rainy Guatemala, Peter Nichols found himself with a new pair of boots and a new dream. That’s sometimes how it happens.  You get hit with a new dream… right out of the blue. (Or in Pete’s case… right out of a rain cloud!) Fast forward a few years... Peter Nichols is the founder of WILCOX Boots. His company has over 3000 customers in 27 countries and counting!   We dive into: The story behind how WILCOX Boots got started How he started small with a big dream (ie. he had no $$$) His keys for getting started and staying with it Some critical concepts for successful social media And… we dive into questions from Dream.Think.Doer’s too! [Tweet ""We’re really fortunate to live in a time where anything can be done online.” - Peter Nichols"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Follow Peter Nichols Wilcox Boots

Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a successful entrepreneur and a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review.  She helps successful people from all walks of life to prioritize their day and create a better work-life blend.  In our conversation, she shares some real-world tips and techniques from her best-selling books and coaching sessions. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be ready to manage your time correctly! Listen To The Podcast:                           Guilty?  Overwhelmed?  Stressed out?  You’re not alone. If you’re like many... you’re probably tempted to put more and more on your to-do list every day. The question is: are you managing your time or investing it? Time management coach, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, joins me to talk about the importance of time investment.   We dig into: A secret strategy for protecting your time Keys to understanding “internal commitments" vs "external commitments" Tips for doing a time audit and better focusing your time Resisting the distraction machine Letting go of control with faith If you’ve ever wondered if there was a better way… listen in for this eye-opening AND inspiring conversation about getting your life back! [Tweet "“It’s about living your best life.” - Elizabeth Grace Saunders"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews http://reallifee.com/ Divine Time Management The Three Secrets to Effective Time Investment How To Invest Your Time Like Money Google Calendar Trello Wunderlist

My guest, Patrick Vlaskovits, shares how he feels he “wasted” 7-8 years of his life trying to do what everyone else was doing.  It wasn’t until he allowed himself to explore possibilities outside of those expectations that he really started to hustle. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, be prepared to put yourself into momentum! Listen To The Podcast:                           Have you ever been stuck in the Mediocrity of “Meh”? Have you ever felt like you were losing your momentum? If so... you’re not alone. Patrick is now the CEO of Superpowered and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur.  His newest book is Hustle: The Power to Change Your Life with Money, Meaning, & Momentum. Tune in as Patrick discusses what hustling means to him, how he got to where he is today, and what you can do to find momentum! In this episode you’ll learn: Hacks of the hustle The three unseen laws of the hustle What is the Mediocrity of “Meh” and how you can escape it Tips on pitching and persuading The five different types of stories and when to use them To receive a copy of the first chapter of Hustle: The Power to Change Your Life with Money, Meaning, & Momentum, text DREAMTHINKDO to 33444. [Tweet "“A lot of hustle is actually gaining momentum.” - Patrick Vlaskovits"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Hustle: The Power to Change Your Life with Money, Meaning, & Momentum The Lean Entrepreneur by Patrick Vlaskovits Patrick’s Website Patrick’s LinkedIn Patrick’s Twitter @PV

Find out from today’s guest, HGTV’s Michele Brown. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, start creating the life you want to live! Listen To The Podcast:                           How in the world do you take an idea and turn it into a TV show!? In fact, we dig into Michele Brown story of having no cash to put towards her dream of having her own show… but how she figured out a way! Her creative approach helped her to produce a demo reel that not only got her on HGTV but PBS, DIY and Rachel Ray! Tune in for an inspirational story from an artisan, craftsperson, entrepreneur, and TV personality about how to discover your passion, then build a career on it. In this episode, you will… Get tips on discovering through doing, to uncover your big idea! Hear about one fatal trap that stops people before they even get started (and how to avoid it!) Discover what ‘complementary dreams’ are, and how to leverage them Realize how one key concept made all the difference for Michele Learn how Michele was able to convince Hollywood that she could produce her show right from her backyard! Don’t miss it. [Tweet "“Don’t wait for somebody to tell you it’s a good idea.” – Michele B."] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Michele B.’s Facebook Michele B.’s Instagram Michele B.’s Twitter @SimplyMichele B Organic Remake Life