DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with Lewis Howes you'll discover how to take adversity and let it help you on the path to greatness! Listen To The Podcast: Has life ever knocked you down? Given you that kick in the butt or punch in the face that completely disrupted your plans? Then find out how you can take that adversity and transform it into opportunity! On this episode, I'm joined by former professional athlete Lewis Howes, who faced a career-ending injury and ended up with a multi-million dollar business and wildly successful podcast (after spending over a year on his sister's couch). Now he's here to share how you can get past adversity too! Hear how Lewis stopped himself from going stagnant after hitting a rough patch and allowed his fear to push him towards courage. Discover the three points of mutual connection that he used to relate to the people he admired, and how he was able to learn from them without asking for ANYTHING. Plus, Lewis gives you the 8 principles of greatness from his new book, The School of Greatness. Listen in and discover how you can take a difficult situation and turn it into an opportunity. When faced with adversity don't let it stop you, let it propel you to your next level of success! [Tweet ""Without fear we don't have the opportunity to be courageous." @lewishowes #dreamthinkdo"] Episode Resources The School of Greatness – Podcast The School of Greatness – Book @lewishowes

It's the 50th episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, so we're having a celebration!! And as a present just for you, I'm giving you the 3 steps for getting more done! Listen To The Podcast: This is it, the episode is finally here!! I am so psyched to be doing our 50th episode for Dream. Think. Do. so today is going to be a celebration! A celebration of all you wonderful dreamers and everything you've accomplished so far because you believe in this revolution, and more importantly, you believe in yourself! And, of course, I give you a few strategies on how to organize your day (I just couldn't help myself). Discover this 3 step process for better organizing your day so you can get more done. All of these steps are simple and fairly obvious on their own, but it's when you combine all three that the magic really happens! Learn how to implement all three into your life, and get rid of those monkey brains (That's right. Monkey brains. It will make sense, I promise.) So listen in, join the celebration, and thank you for helping spread the word on how to dream bigger, think better, and do more!! [Tweet ""those who dream big aren't ignoring reality…they are envisioning a reality beyond what others believe is possible" –Jill Friestad-Tate"]

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, I'm joined by Ryan Weimer to discover how he used his passion to give hundreds of kids their magical moment. Listen To The Podcast: A pirate ship, Toothless, and the Frozen ice castle. What do these all have in common? They're magically elaborate Halloween costumes specifically created for children in wheelchairs by my guest, Ryan Weimer. Ryan was simply a dad who wanted his children to be seen as superstars, which led him to start Magic Wheelchairs, a non-profit that constructs costumes tailor-made for kids in wheelchairs. Now you too can discover how to take your passion and use it to improve the lives of others! Learn how Ryan went from a nurse and father of five to the founder of a non-profit, one that puts in hundreds of hours to make a special night for children across the country. You'll find out how he used a Kickstarter campaign to expand his dream, and why it's so important to be willing to ask for and receive help from those who wish to give. You don't have to have it all figured out; you just have to start. Now is the time to find your passion, your love, and take that first step towards living it! [Tweet ""We're capable of doing phenomenal things, but we have to make that effort." @MagicWheelchair"] Resources: Check out: MagicWheelchair.org!

On this deep dive episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, I'll share how you can break through those areas where your inner voice is saying "I can't." Listen To The Podcast: Do you ever have those moments where you simply think, "I can't"? Where there's something you should do, or want to do, but you come up with all these reasons why you can't do it right now? I do. In fact, I had that moment when I was about to start this episode. And the strategies that I give you are the very same ones that I had to use to break through the stuck and get this podcast done. Now I'm so glad I did! Whether you're worn out, or scared, or feel unprepared, you can use these tools to silence the "I can't" and start saying "let's do this". Learn the questions you need to ask yourself, from "what steps can I take?" to "who can I be learning from?". Plus, you'll hear how I hung off a rock ledge to get over my fear of heights. Everyone has those "I can't" moments (even my dog, Lily!), what's important is how you respond to them. Because often the tasks that we don't want to do are the ones that we NEED to do. So listen in and stop letting that voice in your head prevent you from living your dreams! [Tweet ""The world needs you to be YOU.""]

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., our guest is Ray Edwards, will share how he has built a dream career writing words that sell for some amazing clients AND he will teach you to do the same! Listen To The Podcast: If you want to get your product or ideas to as many people as possible, you have to sell it! In order to get the right people on board, the ones for whom your idea will be the right fit, it's essential to be able to communicate persuasively. That's why today I'm joined by world-renowned copywriter, Ray Edwards. Ray has sold over $100 million worth of products, and worked with big-name entrepreneurs like Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, and Jeff Walker; and now he's here to help YOU!! Ray shares with you the tools and strategies for writing persuasively, as well as the biggest mistakes that communicators make and how to avoid them. You will also learn the Pastor Framework, his sequence for writing a speech that you can prepare in just 5 minutes and jump up on stage like you've been preparing for months! Plus, Ray discusses how being open about his faith through a business has brought him peace, and why it's so important to be genuine about your beliefs. Listen in and discover the importance of persuasive marketing, so you can sell your products and promote your freakishly cool ideas. They're your dreams, learn to present them in the best way possible! [Tweet ""Whatever is at the core of you as a person, the thing that you're most sensitive about…that's probably where your power lies." @RayEdwards"] Would you like to learn more from Ray? Get access to Ray's FREE Copy Writing Academy Videos. (Plus you'll get free templates for powerful and persuasive emails and headlines too) Click here: Copy Writing Academy Here are some other great resources mentioned during the interview: RayEdwards.com MichaelPort.com Joel Osteen

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., our guest is Michael Port, who has the dream job doing what he used to hate: public speaking. Whether getting up on stage makes you terrified, excited, or simply wishing you were better prepared, this episode can help take you to the next level! Listen To The Podcast: This episode's guest currently has a dream job doing what he used to hate: public speaking. Whether getting up on stage makes you terrified, excited, or simply wishing you were better prepared, this episode can help take you to the next level! Joining me today is none other than Michael Port, best-selling author, marketing/sales guru, and actor on hit shows like Sex and the City and 30 Rock. Michael is here to give you inside tips and tricks from his newest book, Steal the Show. Even if your career doesn't require you to go up on stage, communication is critical all throughout life. Michael shares the Performers Paradox, why it's so important to focus on persuadable, and how to ask the RIGHT questions for audience involvement. Plus, learn how to discard the armor of your persona and allow your authentic self to pull people in; be you, because that's who your audience came to see. [Tweet ""The best way to reduce anxiety about public speaking is to be well prepared." @michaelport @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] So listen in and discover how to gain confidence as a speaker and get more people to say "YES" to your ideas and dreams! RESOURCES Stealtheshow.com Heroicpublicspeaking.com

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., I'm joined by Hal Elrod, author of "The Miracle Morning". Hal shares the secret sauce for morning rituals and waking up happy. Listen To The Podcast: It's time to wake up and get ready to have your best day ever! Keynote speaker and author of the best-selling book The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod, joins me to share his expertise on creating phenomenal morning routines. This book has spent months as a chart topper on Amazon, with well over 1,000 reviews; and now you can discover the strategies that will help you start the day off right! Hal shares how he first came up with the SAVERS technique and the huge impact it had, not just on his mornings but throughout the entire day. Don't consider yourself a morning person? That's okay! You'll learn the steps to make waking up easy (hint: think Christmas). Plus, you can tweak this technique so it fits YOUR schedule, whether you have one hour or just six minutes. [Tweet ""It's not about waking up early, it's about waking up better." @HalElrod @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo "] A morning routine helps you become energized and focused for the day, gets all your pistons fired up and running. So listen in and discover how to create a routine that helps you dream bigger, think better, and do more! "The essence of success is not about what you're doing so much as it is about who you're becoming." RESOURCES Halelrod.com Email Mitch with your updates and questions at: mitch @ mitchmatthews.com!

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., we take a deep dive and look at the IMT Model, or the "Better Thinking" Planning Tool. We'll look at how this model can help you fulfill your dreams. Listen To The Podcast: When it comes to making plans in order to reach goals, keeping it simple is usually the best way to go. If you're like me, then it's easy for the planning stage to trip you up, to get in your head, make you feel overwhelmed, and maybe even cause you to dream a little smaller. We need a way to think better! That's why I'm doing another deep dive; this time it's to talk about the IMT Model. The IMT Model breaks up tasks into three categories, so you can get clear, get "un-stuck" and get results! In this episode I explain each category, giving you examples and questions to guide you. You'll even learn how to get a FREE pdf for The Better Thinking Planning Tool that will walk you through to model, so you can always have it on hand when inspiration strikes! [Tweet ""Working toward a goal for just 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week, adds up to 62 hours a year." @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] Don't stumble over the planning stage. You have an amazing dream, and it's time for you to reach it. Now with this model you can get there faster than ever!! "If you were going to focus on one of your big goals over the next three months, what would you pick?" RESOURCES Mitch@MitchMatthews.com

On this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast., I'm joined by Seth Bolt, one of the founding members of the award-winning band NEEDTOBREATHE and an awesome businessman. Let's talk simple truths and tree houses. Listen To The Podcast: My guest for today's episode has definitely been living the "DREAM.THINK.DO." life. At 16, he started his own recording label. He's a founding member of one of the best bands on the planet... NEEDTOBREATHE. He's played his heart out on Ellen, Letterman, and Kimmel. And now, he's written a best-selling book that is literally saving thousands of lives. That's right. Today, I'm joined by none other than Seth Bolt. During our convo, Seth shares some great stories and some freakishly awesome tips to help you dream bigger, think better and do more! Please check out this episode and share it with a friend too. SPECIAL NOTE: Also be sure to check out Seth's book, Breaking Out of a Broken System. All of the proceeds go towards purchasing malaria fighting medicines around the world. Grab a copy and you can save a life while you learn to live your dreams! [Tweet ""You've got to be in fertile soil for your dreams to take root." @DrSethBolt @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] During our conversation, Seth shares a few of his highs and lows while being with the band, and gives us the inside scoop on how childhood friends grew up and became rock stars! Believe it or not, Seth was already making nearly $50 an hour while he was still in high school! And now he's here to teach you how to see money as a tool, and use it to achieve your dreams and hopefully make other's lives a little better in the process. "I feel alive when I'm doing something that feels like it's outside myself or is going to inspire other people." Seth also discusses how important it is to surround yourself with the right people and learn from those who inspire you. Sometimes all it takes is a dinner date. Plus, you'll discover the tools you need to create the right environment so your dreams can flourish! There are so many amazing achievements that you can accomplish, all you need are the strategies that will get you started. "When you give money away, when you help people… it comes back around." RESOURCES Click here to check out two free chapters of Seth's book. Text: dreamseth to 33444

Where are we heading? What's the newest trend? Find out on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with Jeffrey Slayter. Listen To The Podcast: Where are we heading? What's the newest trend? Find out on this episode as I'm joined by Jeffrey Slayter, one of the world's leading social forecasters! Jeffrey is a speaker, author, and consults with the leaders of many Fortune 500 companies; he's here to give you the scoop on how to be successful and give you a head's up on what to expect down the road. [Tweet ""If I don't do something different, my life is going to be filled with traffic." @JeffreySlayter @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] Jeffrey shares several of his personal stories, from what drove him to do something different with his life to his first entrepreneurial win, and he gives you the tidbits he learned along the way. You'll discover how to gain the lifestyle you want but still remain grounded in the here and now. Plus, get a glimpse of the future! "If I ask for what I want I'll have a better chance of getting it." Successful corporations are no longer leaving their humanness at the door, they're transforming. Find out what the CEO's are doing to remain successful, sustainable, and bring about change, then learn how you can create a transformational experience for yourself! The way leaders look at the world is changing; listen in and act so you can be at the forefront of this shift! "It's a mistake I've made: shooting for the stars but leaving Earth." RESOURCES Jeffreyslayter.com