DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

Ruth Soukup, the author of Living Well, Spending Less talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Are you ready to live your dream, but are worried about the cost??  Whether your financial woes are real or imagined, this episode is for you!!  Join me as I talk with Ruth Soukup, mother, blogger, occasional DYI-er, and best-selling author of Live Well and Spend Less.  Ruth is a self-professed money spending expert and has worked hard and experimented to discover what works the best to stop those impulses.  And now she’s here to share her money saving knowledge with you! “If we’re not telling our money where to go it just goes away. It’s not that we don’t have enough, we’re just not paying attention to it.” Tweet This   Ruth knows firsthand what it’s like to have financial issues, and how it can come between spouses.  In fact, the majority of Americans are spending more than they’re making, so if you walk into Target and then walk out with half the store in your shopping cart: you are not alone! Ruth gives you specific strategies that will help you to curb your spending and track where exactly your money disappears to, starting with the 31 Days of Living Well and Spending $0 challenge. That’s right, spend ZERO DOLLARS for an entire month!!  Find out how to accomplish this, as well as the next steps to take after you’ve succeeded. “Realize that what we have is not as important as who we are as people.” Tweet This Now is the time to take control of where your money goes; so take action and live your dream! Resources LivingWellSpendingLess.com

Popular morning radio show personality Van Harden talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “Meet at the station at 4:50” IN THE MORNING!  Those are the words Mitch Matthews read when he went to meet his current guest, Van Harden. Van is the host of the "Van and Bonnie Show," Iowa's most popular morning radio show. Plus, he's the program director of WHO Radio, Iowa's biggest radio station. In this interview, we turn the mic on Van and ask him some questions. You'll find out how he was able to turn his childhood dream job into a reality that’s lasted nearly 25 years, and has earned 13 Marconi awards from the National Association of Broadcasters, 5 of which were awarded to him personally. “Having fun at work is a choice.” Tweet This But living his dream wasn’t enough, so he is also the inventor of the DayTeller® timepiece and the Van Harden Cheese Crust Pizza, as well as a successful author!  Now you can find out how he accomplished all that and still kept his dream job fun after all these years (and no, you don’t have to wake up before 5 a.m. to do so)! “Diversify your emotions” Tweet This Ever wonder how you’re going to enjoy your job, even after you’ve had it for years?  Van gives you tips on how to sustain your dream by keeping it fun, including what to do when you accidentally receive 50 left shoes.  Plus, Van tells the story of how he prepared for his future career, even when many doubted he could do it.  Then he gives the background behind one of his inventions and his book, Life in the Purple Wedge, both of which have positively impacted thousands of lives. “No matter how many breaths you take, there’s always more oxygen there for you.” Tweet This This episode is packed full of information and tips that you can use every day of your life!  It’s time to be inspired, keep the fun alive, and live your dream!  Resources Find out more about Van at his website: Van Harden

Handicap This creator Tim Wambach talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Taking a road trip from Orlando to Chicago can be an adventure, but a trip from Orlando to Chicago that you RUN is simply inspiring.  That is exactly what Tim Wambach did.  He ran 717 miles in order to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy, but his trip didn’t stop there.  Tim went on to found Handicap This production with his good friend Mike Berkson, which helps shed light on what it’s like living with Cerebral Palsy.  He is also the president of the Keep On Keeping On Foundation, a nonprofit that assists those living with severe physical disabilities.  Tim was able to take his passion and turn it into a meaningful career, and now he’s joining Mitch Matthews to help you do the same! “The reason we’ve come a long way is that we’ve had consistent action.” Tweet This Hear first-hand how Tim met Mike, the person who started it all; and where he got the idea for his incredible run (3:42).  Now you can discover how to bring out your own passion (14:19) so you can create something life-changing with it, or if you have too many ideas, Tim gives you tips on how to filter them to choose the very best ones (18:08).  He even gives you his personal strategies for staying focused and engaged (22:16).  Plus, Tim imparts advice about running a non-profit, including (24:31): “I think one of the most dangerous aspects of success is that you stop trying new things.” Tweet This Don’t forget that you’re a business Have a team of people who believe in your idea Get a good lawyer and accountant “Energy is a choice.” Tweet This Listen in and learn to turn what motivates you into a fulfilling career.  Now you can take your passion and run with it (literally)! Resources Handicapthis.com  KeepOnKeepingOn.com

Mitch Matthews discusses the secret weapon that introverts have in this week's DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    Are you an introvert, but know that you need to go out and meet countless new people in order to achieve your dream?  Take heart!!  Join Mitch for a deep dive, where he gives his personal strategies for introverts like himself to use when building their networks.  And the extroverts out there can use the same strategies to become more effective at what they’re already good at: building relationships. “You’re trying to be interesting; be interested.” Tweet This Not sure which category you fall under?  Think about how you like to recharge at the end of a hard day; do you like to get revved up by a group of people or enjoy some peace and quiet?  If you fall under the second, learn the secret weapons you can use to calm your anxiety while still making authentic connections with a large group of people.  The key is to be interested.  Find out the best questions to ask others that will both help you learn and make them remember you.  Or you can turn a conference into a real life game of connect the dots! This episode also shares Mitch’s survival strategy for those dreaded meetings with an open floor plan.  And you receive the extra bonus of hearing how he stalked a bike shop, and turned it into a valuable lesson.  So it’s time for you to stop thinking of being an introvert as a weakness to overcome, when it’s actually a strength to build you up.  Go out there, start making those connections and living your dreams!

Branding expert John Michael Morgan talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “I just knew what I did not want, and I was unwilling to accept other people’s expectations to be thrown on me.” Tweet This Are you feeling the pressure from those around you?  Do you make life decisions based on what you “should” do?  Stop right now!!  In this episode, Mitch Matthews is joined by John Michael Morgan, successful author of "Brand Against The Machine," entrepreneur of three online businesses, and the man who gave himself permission to break expectations and live out his dreams! “We’re never going to outperform our own self-image.” Tweet This Now you can learn about John’s whopping four minutes of college life (2:44) and his tips to help you figure out what you truly enjoy (11:09).  But do you still have doubts that maybe what you dream of isn’t the best decision? Don’t let fear be your excuse!  John gives you the tools to push through your fears (17:29) and get clear on your results (14:46), so you can stride towards your dreams with confidence. “Everyone is self-made, but only the successful will admit it.” –Earl Nightingale Tweet This It’s time to stop living someone else’s expectations and start living YOUR dream!! So listen in and find out how to begin today!  Resources JohnMichaelMorgan.com

Mel Abraham talks the Entrepreneurial Solution with Mitch Matthews on the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    A DREAM. THINK. DO. special offer: Get Mel's new book for FREE (for a limited time) by clicking here. “When you put the plan in place, it’ll never go as planned.” Tweet This Have you built your legacy?  Now is the time to start!! Mel Abraham joins Mitch Matthews to give you an action plan for living life YOUR way.  Mel was working as a CPA when he realized that he wasn’t living the life he wanted, so he quit that very night and never looked back.  Since then, Mel has created and sold several multi-million dollar businesses, and helps people all across the world discover how to live the entrepreneurial life.  He even released a book explaining how to do just that: The Entrepreneurial Solution. “Fate is what’s happened to me, destiny’s what we do about it in the future, but legacy is created in the moment.” Tweet This Mel shares his story about how he switched to living a truly entrepreneurial life (3:52), and gives you suggestions for doing the same (9:09).  He also discusses the concept of work/life balance, and why the entire idea is a myth (12:46).  Plus, you will discover the difference between fate, destiny, and legacy (17:01); tips on how to start living your legacy; and the questions you need to be asking yourself (19:28), including: What do you want to stand for? How are you going to show up? Did you do it? “What are your abilities and what are your interests, and in between there lies your passion.” Tweet This You were put on this earth to do something, now it’s time to live that legacy.  Listen in to Mel and discover how to live life your way! Resources Get Mel's new book for FREE (for a limited time) by clicking here. MelAbraham.com  The Entrepreneurial Solution Podcast The Entrepreneurial Solution Book

Mitch Matthews offers a DREAM. THINK. DO. "deep dive" and introduces a powerful strategy that enables you to tie big dreams to daily tasks to help with productivity, focus and loyalty. “People want to believe that you’re sincerely interested in them as persons’, not in what they can do for you.” Tweet This Listen To The Podcast:    You've probably seen the statistics that say company loyalty is out the window. Now, studies show us that the number one reason an employee will stick with an organization is because of their direct boss. So... it's true. Leadership has always been important... but it's more important than ever! But as a leader, how do you motivate your team? How do you help them to deliver their best work? How do you inspire them to stay engaged and loyal? What if the secret was hidden in helping them to dream bigger, think better and do more? In this episode Mitch will give you the "Tie It" strategy. If you're a leader... you can use this strategy to ignite your team's passion, performance and productivity. If you're on your own... you can use the "Tie It" strategy to help you to stay focused, motivated and determined as you work towards achieving your goals! “The number one reason millennials stay on a job is their boss, their direct leader.” Tweet This RESOURCES: Click here for your "Tie It" Question Resource Guide   Additional Background: The Tie It strategy is built on the premise that a person is more engaged in their work if they can tie what they are currently doing to their personal dreams or goals.  This is a wildly effective strategy that takes very little time and effort, as long as that effort is sincere. Mitch imparts basic tips on how to establish these connections with your team members (31:26) so you can determine what their goals are, in order to then relate those goals to their daily assignments.  You will also learn about the success assumption (11:29), why it’s so detrimental and how you can avoid it. And, of course, discover the numerous questions you can ask your employees in order to understand their needs on a more personal level (27:37), including: Where would you love to be in one year? What are some things you’d like to experience? What would you like to learn? “Every generation expects the other generations to define success and work to achieve it in the same way that they do.” Tweet This Now you can use this strategy to ignite your team member’s passion, even in their everyday tasks.  Help them to make the connections that will ramp up their positivity and drive. Be ready to see an outstanding increase in engagement, productivity and loyalty!

Self-Made Side Hustle Expert Lise Cartwright talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “You’re a relative expert in pretty much everything you do on a daily basis.” Tweet This Do you have a dream, but you don't have the money to pursue it? No problem!  Joining Mitch Matthews is New Zealand's own Lise Cartwright.  Lise is a self-made expert on the art of working the side hustle. When she felt unsatisfied with her job, Lise started freelance writing to exercise her creative muscles and earn some extra money.  After 18 months of continually expanding her clientele, she handed in her resignation at her "bad fit" job and became a full time writer.  Now Lise has found her true passion... writing books (she’s published 6 books in just 5 months!).  Plus, she's dominated the Amazon charts!  Now, she wants to help you find success with your own "side hustle." “Done is better than perfect.” Tweet This Money is an obstacle that often trips up a person before they ever take a step towards their dreams.  Fortunately, Lise is a pro at teaching people the art of the side hustle, so you can make extra money through skills you already possess!  Now you can discover how Lise first got into writing (4:30), and how she knew when the time was ripe to break away from her former career (9:55).  She also: Clearly defines her leap number (14:23) Gives the run-down on writing a book (24:36) And discusses the benefits of being a relative expert You can easily talk yourself out of anything, especially when it involves money.  But even if your side hustle doesn’t directly involve your dream, it can be used to fund it.  So beat that "money excuse" before it has the chance to stop you in your tracks!  And learn the fine art of the "side hustle" to supplement your income today!  Resources OutsourcedFreelancingSuccess.com LiseCartwright.com Special Gift For DTD Listeners Twitter Facebook LinkedIn about.me oDesk.com Elance.com

Extreme Swimmer - Kevin Haugh talks with Mitch Matthews for the DREAM. THINK. DO. Podcast. Listen To The Podcast:    “I think about it every time, but I never allow myself to turn around. If I do it that once I think it would be easy to do that every single time.” Is there something you’ve always wanted to do or try, but you haven’t because it wasn't practical or realistic? What if you tried it anyway?! So often we push our dreams to the side because they don't seem reasonable or maybe they even feel a little random. Well, it’s time to kick that kind of thinking to the curb, so you can get out there and try something new! To help you do that Mitch Matthews has brought you his friend Kevin Haugh.  From a professional standpoint, Kevin is leading a successful life.  He’s the Vice President for tax counsel at Union Bank.  Before that he was a manager at KPMG, and a senior at Arthur Anderson. But Kevin isn't joining this episode to talk about his career. Nope. He's on to talk about swimming.  That's right.  Swimming. “It’s all mental, you’ve just got to commit to it and just do it.” Tweet This More specifically, Mitch and Kevin are going to talk about "extreme swimming." Kevin loves extreme swimming; an activity that is exactly as it sounds.  It's swimming in the ocean… over incredibly long distances, often against the current, while being on the lookout for ships and sharks.  Although it might not seem "practical," the experience of this type of extreme swimming lights Kevin up!  And it changes the way he lives, loves, works and leads! Let Kevin inspire you with his stories of how pursuing his dream makes a difference in his life (16:42), and how it creates a positive impact on his entire family (20:16). Plus, you can hear his love for the sport as he discusses: How he first developed his dream (2:45) His achievements (5:45) The risks of bay swimming (8:48) And why he loves it (11:09) Your dreams are meant to be anything that makes you come alive; so don’t constrain your dream pursuits to just the things that are practical or profitable. Listen in and find out how going after your dreams (even when they don't always make sense) can have a positive and powerful impact on your life and those around you! “If you’re crazy, the best way to feel normal is to surround yourself with other crazies.” Tweet This

Mitch Matthews does a DREAM. THINK. DO. deep dive on the biggest risk you can take!  (But if you take the risk it will improve the way you live, love and lead!)     Listen To The Podcast: “There’s this huge temptation to look like we’ve got it 100% together.” Tweet This In today's DREAM. THINK. DO. episode, Mitch talks about one of the biggest but most important risks you can take. What is it? Well, when you take this risk, it helps you to build trust and connection. It's something that has a huge impact on your ability to achieve your dreams and goals. Taking this risk also enables you to live more of a rich and full life. But... even though there's all this upside to taking this risk... many don't. What's the risk? It's being authentically you. In this episode, Mitch dives deep on the science of why being "authentic" feels like a risk.  (And he shares a few stories where he's struggled with it too).  But most importantly, he gives you some simple but proven strategies for being more authentic and real in your own life! “Be real, because being real works.” Tweet This It’s easy for us to take on a persona, especially when we’re in any type of leadership role.  We use a mask to try to be someone we’re not.  We do it to try to build trust, but it winds up having the opposite effect, doesn't it? Discover how using a persona negatively affects you and how you can recognize it in yourself or others (11:54).  Mitch also gives you the science behind something known as "The Imposter Phenomenon." (13:38)  According to research, if you've been successful in anything... there's a 70% chance you've felt the negative effects of the "I.P."  Mitch will show you how to beat it! Plus, he'll share three strategies for helping you to be more authentic as a leader, a globe changer and as a friend. (18:33). Adopting personas is an approach that nearly everyone is guilty of, but it often has the exact opposite effect of what we hope.  Listen in to learn how to take off the mask! One of the best ways to achieve your dreams and bring your awesome is by being authentically YOU. “Being human is a strength, not a weakness.” Tweet This