DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Whether it's right now or 10 years from now, that job you want or company you'd love to work for is in your reach, on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast with JT Fox. Listen To The Podcast: Is it "realistic" to want a dream job? Do they even exist? If they do… how do you get one? Well, it's possible. Just ask J.T. Fox. I first met J.T. at Chicago O'Hare when we were both traveling to the same conference. While we were chatting, I uncovered that J.T. had a dream of working for Fox Racing. It seemed impossible at the time. But after our conversation, J.T. decided to pursue it anyway. Now, 20 months later, JT is joining me on the DREAM.THINK.DO. podcast. AND… get this: He did the interview from Fox Racing's headquarters, where he now works! I can tell you that this is one of my favorite D.T.D. interviews! In it, J.T. shares his inspiring story of getting in the door at Fox Racing. Plus, we dig into some practical strategies YOU can use too! [Tweet ""The more people you tell, the more people are going to remind you day to day." - J.T.Fox, @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] Are you obsessed with Prada, and you'd love to help them work their magic? Do you swear by your Mathews bow, and you'd love to help them make it even better? Heck, maybe you LOVE the mission of Tom's shoes and want to help them spread more of their "good stuff" around the world? These types of dream jobs may seem impossible. But listen in, get inspired, get equipped and turn YOUR dream job into reality! J.T. did and you can too! RESOURCES Text: dreamthinkdo to 33444

Today is a deep dive on the 5 W's of experimenting with your dreams, on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Listen To The Podcast: DON'T follow your dreams. Yeah, you read that correctly. And yes, this is still the same podcast. I don't want you to follow your dreams because your dreams aren't something that you should chase. It shouldn't sound as if they're almost always out of reach. Instead, I want you to experiment with your dreams! That's what this episode is about: a deep dive on the 5 W's of experimenting with your dreams. As you probably know, the entire Dream. Think. Do. revolution is modeled after the scientific method, so of course I encourage you to experiment! Experimenting allows you to learn quickly and limit risk so that your dream is even more attainable. Therefore, I'm giving you 5 easy questions that will help you investigate effectively. [Tweet ""When you figure out your why, your how will come." @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] What, When, What, Who, and Why. These 5 W's (and yes, I'm aware that I used "what" twice) are the simple questions you can answer to start your experiment and keep it going even in the face of doubt and excuses. I break down each W and give you personal examples that you can apply to your own dreams. Are you sick of following your dreams everywhere but never getting to catch them? Then take control! Listen in to discover the 5 easy questions that will help you test your dreams and find the best way to make them a reality. Don't follow; experiment! "Make experimenting with your dreams the new mindset." RESOURCES Text: dream5w to 33444

Joining me today is none other than John Lee Dumas, the podcasting sensation! Are you ready to take command of your day? To figure out what you want and go for it? Then you're ready for this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast. Listen To The Podcast: Joining me today is none other than John Lee Dumas! His podcast, "Entrepreneur on Fire," has gone global with over 1 million listeners. Plus, the podcast generates over $250,000 in revenue every month! Most importantly, John is having a positive impact on the tribe he feels called to help... entrepreneurs! "If you want to be, then do." What inspired him to begin this successful venture? How does he continue setting new goals? How can he fit 8 back to back interviews in one day? What keeps him motivated as his business continues to grow? You'll learn the answer to all of these and more! John talks about his strategies for getting clear on goals and then following through for the optimal chance of success (which incidentally is the subject of his new book, The Freedom Journal). Success can be blinding; that's why it's important to ensure you're doing something the right way, not just the way that's worked well in the past. Plus, John discusses how having a system in place allowed him to crank out more products while still giving him more free time than ever before. [Tweet ""If it's not a hell yes, it's a no." @johnleedumas @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] Are you ready to take command of your day? To figure out what you want and go for it? Then you're ready for this episode. You're ready to dream bigger, think better, and do more!! "Have patience, have fun, trust in what you're doing, and IGNITE." RESOURCES Text: ignitebook to 33444

Author of 30 Days to 1K, Adam Carroll shares the importance of financial literacy on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast Listen To The Podcast: Let's face it. Money is one of those things that can limit people and their ability to pursue their big dreams! Can I get an amen? That's why I've asked financial ninja and wealth-building expert, Adam Carroll, to join us for this week's DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast! Adam is a great friend of mine, he's the host of the "Build a Bigger Life" podcast, he's the author of the best selling book "30 Days to 1 K", and he's spoken at over 500 different colleges across the country. Plus, recently he was asked to speak at a TEDx event in London! Personally, I use his strategies every day to help me be more financially savvy, and now you can too! [Tweet ""I think there's a big difference between being risky and taking calculated risks." @AdamCarroll"] Adam's passion for finance stemmed from his desire for freedom and flexibility, which I believe is something we can all get behind. His strategies are simple and easy to follow. Plus, he offers concepts that you can start to use immediately... no matter where you're at financially. Money is so often the factor that causes people to delay their dreams or to not pursue them at all. Don't let that happen to you! Build financial awareness and confidence so you can take that trip or start that new career. Plus, with this episode, you'll gain some awesome strategies for helping your children to be financially literate too. Listen in to learn how to fund your dreams, and get started right away! RESOURCES Here's Adam's talk from the TEDx event in London: Additional Resources: Adamspeaks.com Build a Bigger Life podcast Text: dreamthinkdo to 33444

Today is a deep dive; just you and me getting to the nitty-gritty of masterminds groups and how to make yours a successful one, on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast Listen To The Podcast: You've asked, we've listened! This episode is a deep dive. That's right. Just YOU and me getting to the nitty gritty of what mastermind groups are and how to make them work for you. If you don't know, a Mastermind Group is a small group of like-minded people who meet on a regular basis to discuss and encourage each other's goals and dreams. Masterminds are an incredible tool. In fact, Ben Franklin (YES... THAT Ben Franklin) credits his own mastermind with much of his success. But how do you do it? How do you make it work in YOUR world? Well, that's what we go after in this week's DREAM.THINK.DO. episode! "Deliberately seek people who influence you to think and act on building the life you desire." - Napoleon Hill Since I want you to experience the fulfillment of an effective mastermind, I'm giving you the "5 C's of a Successful Mastermind." These are 5 keys to making a mastermind work your world. [Tweet ""If you want that kind of relationship, first you have to offer it." @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] Mastermind groups can definitely help you to dream bigger, think better and do more of the amazing things you were put on the planet to do. So let's dig into how you can use this and make it work for you! RESOURCES Text: dream36 to 33444 To download the "Cheat Sheet" click here.

Front Row Foundation's Jon Vroman gives you tips for how to think big, to take charge of your life and accomplish your dreams, on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast Listen To The Podcast: Do you have a great idea, but feel like you don't have what it takes to accomplish it? Like you don't know the right people, don't have the right family name, or maybe even don't have the right number in your bank account? If so ...your big dreams are being crippled by that small thinking. It's time to change those thoughts! But how do you do it? That's what this week's DREAM.THINK.DO. episode is all about. This week, I talk to Jon Vroman. Jon Vroman used to live small, literally. In 10th grade, he was 4'10" and weighed just 85 pounds. To put that in perspective, by the time he was driving to school there were 9-year-olds who were taller than him… And it didn't stop there, because he was living his life based on small thinking until an experience at a Jason Mraz concert changed everything. [Tweet ""You're not here for everybody but you are here for somebody." @jonvroman @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo "] Jon shares his story of how this experience led to the development of the incredible Front Row Foundation, which gives seriously ill children and adults the chance to have amazing experiences in the front row of their dream event. Whether it's a concert, a Broadway play or a NASCAR race! During our conversation, Jon offers you tips for how to think big, to take charge of your life and accomplish your dreams. From advice on how to stay true to your commitment to choosing who's in the row beside you, Jon provides the strategies you need to make your dreams a reality. You will also learn how you can create your own charity, even if with no experience or prior knowledge. "When our why has heart, our how gets legs." You can't change how big you are physically (although Jon did finally grow), but you can change how big you think. It all comes down to your outlook, to decide how you want to experience your life. It's all up to you. Do you want to live in the front row? Let's do it! "We don't just want to be a hero for a day, we want that day to be a metaphor for how they can live the rest of their lives." RESOURCES Text: dream34 to 33444 To find out more about Jon, you can visit his site: Frontrowfoundation.org

Social media master, Justin Wise, is here to give you tangible tips and tricks in order to help you reach your Social Media A-game, on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast Listen To The Podcast: Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. These days, most people are social media maniacs; they're frequently posting and following on multiple channels. But are you truly using social media in the best way possible? Does it promote you? Or your business? Social media master, Justin Wise, is here to give you tangible tips and tricks in order to help you reach your A-game. Justin is a best-selling author, college professor, pastor, and founder of Think Digital. He knows the value of social media; how it allows you to connect with people and gather a community around your product or idea. Except now you can do it on a global scale because you're no longer limited by geography. In this episode, Justin shares several stories about the impressive power that these channels have for bringing people and ideas together (including the reason he ONLY flies with Delta). There are three keys questions to answer when starting a dedicated social media platform: What do you care about? Who are you serving? And where are your natural inclinations in terms of media creation inclination? Then you can begin! You will also learn about the full spectrum (know, like, trust, build) that you will use social media to promote, as well as simple hacks that will enable you to use your time efficiently. [Tweet "Social media is a natural extension of connecting to people, but on a larger scale. @justinwise @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] It all comes down to relationships, in both size and strength. In one place you can pitch an idea to thousands of people at one time, or you can have a one-on-one chat with someone you would've never met otherwise. That's the wonder of social media! Isn't it time to make it work for you? [Tweet "Don't sell on social. Use it to build and grow relationships. @justinwise @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] RESOURCES To get access to the special offer Justin talks about, click here: Mitchmatthews.com/justinwise To find out more about Justin, you can visit his site: Thinkdigital.co

Join my conversation with Good Morning America's Sara Haines to help you avoid the comparison trap on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast Listen To The Podcast: There are many reasons why we don't pursue all of those awesome dreams that we have, but one of the biggest happens when you compare yourself to others. You see how incredible your friend's life looks on Facebook, believe you don't measure up, and get sucked into a downward spiral of negativity. It's time to stop! And here is where you can discover how. Joining me on this episode is my hometown gal pal, the amazing Sara Haines. Through lots of hard work and some conquering of fear, Sara earned her way up a television network to become one of the most adventurous contributors on Good Morning America. She's here now to give you her personal techniques on how to combat comparisons and fight fear. [Tweet ""Get mad, get annoyed, but then get perspective."@sarahaines @mitchmatthews #dreamthinkdo"] "I think the second you believe ... you're entitled to something, you've just lost it. You've lost the magic." Discover a day in the life of Sara Haines (sneak preview: it involves the Rock). Then learn her strategies for stopping the comparison game, including the importance of staying humble and how to put on horse blinders. Sara also dives into the pitfalls of fear, and how she overcomes her fears as a regular part of her dream job. "The thing that reminds me I matter is the reflection back in someone else's eyes." Comparing yourself to others is a temptation that we all face, but that doesn't have to bring you down. Find out how to fight the temptation so your dreams can thrive. Listen now so you can gain the confidence to do all of the cool stuff you were put on this planet to do. They are YOUR dreams, and only YOU can accomplish them!

Jonathan Levi shares his strategies for speed reading and remembering more with Mitch Matthews on this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast Listen To The Podcast: My guest for this week's DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast is Jonathan Levi. When I first heard about Jonathan, I was blown away. By his mid-twenties he'd started multiple companies. (Some went down in flames and some were freakishly successful.) He'd traveled the globe. (He lives in Tel Aviv now.) He'd created products and helped other companies to do the same. So yeah... I was impressed. But as I dug into his story I found out that one of the secrets behind his success was how he had trained himself to read faster and remember more. (Plus, I found out he was teaching other people how to do that too!) So I just had to interview him... because we can all dream bigger and think better... if we're able to remember more! Listen in as Jonathan gives you tangible strategies that focus on improving memory; reading faster and living bigger! "We're trained to think in terms of specialization, but the world doesn't work that way." Tweet This Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, Jonathan knows what it takes to be successful in the business world. But after selling his company he took an internship in Israel where he met a speed reader, and it's been full speed ahead ever since! Now, Jonathan gives you tangible strategies that focus on improving your memory; because what good is reading fast if you can't remember what the heck you read in the first place?! A picture is worth a thousand words, which is why markers (images that represent memories) are so essential to reading comprehension. You'll also discover what kind of images work best and how to incorporate them into your reading, as well as the trick to minimizing eye motion. Plus, find out the key to learning languages like a pro! Learning is a bridge skill that can be an enormous help in achieving nearly any goal, so the faster you learn then the faster you arrive at your dream. This episode demonstrates your capacity to retain knowledge and, most importantly, gives you Jonathan's credit card number. So listen in and reap the benefits of learning how to learn!! "Most people in our generation are going to have multiple careers. Therefore, learning becomes the single biggest game changing skill for success." Tweet This Resources JLE.vi

In this deep dive episode of the DREAM.THINK.DO podcast, Mitch shares his life coaching strategies. Listen To The Podcast: I asked for your input on this podcast, and was thrilled with your response! Therefore, this episode is going to be on a subject chosen by you, my wonderful listeners. This is a deep dive that focuses on coaching and mentoring strategies for your team. But it can also be used for life. So whether you're dealing with a marketing think tank or an unruly teenager, this episode is for you! Being a great mentor or coach can be broken down into three major points: Driving Ownership, Asking GOOD Questions, and Engaged Listening. In this episode I dive into each step, highlighting real-life situations where these can be utilized as well as useful tips for putting them into practice. Find out how to overcome the Intellectual Immune System and integrate the Power of Might, both of which are simple concepts that can create a massive difference in how people respond to you. Plus, you will discover the story behind the Mother-In-Law Question. No matter if you have an official title or not, everyone has to take on a leadership role in their life. Will you be ready? Listen in so you can help your team thrive!