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TONY (Antonio) Neves is back for a fun and powerful episode! Tony's the founder of the Man Morning community, the author of international bestselling book Stop Living on Autopilot, a success coach to married professionals with kids… and oh… he's one of the best freeegin' keynote speakers in the world. We're talking about A LOT of important subjects to help you maximize this year. But most importantly… we're digging into the "WHY" and the "HOW" of surrounding yourself with the RIGHT people… this year! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch's new podcast called "ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS" anywhere you listen to podcasts. It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides a DAILY dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw MORE ABOUT TONY NEVES: Man Morning: https://www.manmorning.com/ Stop Living on Autopilot: https://amzn.to/3W3n55b Success Coach: https://theantonioneves.com/coaching-for-married-professionals-with-kids/ RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: 3 Keys to Beating a Mid-Career Slump!: https://mitchmatthews.com/241/ Don't Rush The Mountain Top: www.mitchmatthews.com/077 It's Not About Where You Start!: www.mitchmatthews.com/004 LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! I don't know about you but I loved this convo! Tony always brings the wisdom and the heart. I'm curious. What's something that stood out to you? What's something that resonated? More importantly… what's something you're going to try as a result? I want to hear from YOU! Leave a comment and let's hear from YOU! And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!! Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What's inside today's conversation 1:49 Welcome back, Tony Neves for the 5th time! 3:55 How Tony's book is impacting the world 6:00 The books that leave a lasting legacy 6:40 How to set your up for success 11:10 The power of writing and journaling 14:01 Find a reason to make your dreams happen 16:07 A look into the Man Morning newsletter 18:55 The results of community and connection 21:19 Tips for building a strong community 25:07 Ways to find communities to get involved with 30:15 Steps to breaking out of isolation 32:45 Mitch's minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps

We're doing a DEEP DIVE on the Christmas story. More specifically… we're talking about a vantage point on a story that may feel "familiar," BUT still can have some surprises to it! Specifically, we're going to take a deeper look at the story tucked in Matthew 1 and 2 of the New Testament of the Bible. Spoiler Alert: I uncovered some eye-opening elements of the story I'd never seen or thought about before!. And wow… were they ever good surprises! Whether you're a big fan of reading the Bible or not… this episode has something for you. At the VERY least… you'll hear some things you can use to impress your friends at Christmas parties! But… if you listen in and stay open… I think you might really appreciate unwrapping these surprise gifts as much as I did! So let's get to this! RELATED POSTS & DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: This episode talks about some OTHER surprises I found from the Manger story: https://mitchmatthews.com/345/ Melissa (my bride) joins me and we talk about some fun prayer stories: www.mitchmatthews.com/207 I talk about 3 Keys to Having Your Best Holiday Season Yet: www.mitchmatthews.com/105 REMEMBER: YOU can Mitch's new DAILY podcast called "ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS" anywhere you listen to podcasts: Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!? What stood out to you? Drop a comment and let me know! And PLEASE share this episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What's inside today's episode 5:14 Let's continue our conversation about traditions 7:30 Why Christmas is special to Mitch 12:08 Hope, direction, and an invitation to rest. 16:44 New insight Mitch got on the Christmas story 26:22 When Joseph was visited by an Angle 32:06 How to find your next best step 34:46 What happened on Christmas Eve 20 years ago 44:08 Miracles can still happen (Here's proof!) 48:48 The only one more excited about your dreams than you are

Today we're talking with Stan Gibson. Stan is a Corporate Executive turned Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Success Coach. He's passionate about People-Centric Leadership and helping seasoned and emerging leaders pivot and elevate to new levels! His passion for leadership inspired his best selling book Living a Rich and Intentional Life. He's an avid researcher regarding the neuro and physiological science and helping leaders create abundant energy through better sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, productivity, routine, and healthy relationships! Most importantly, Stan is married to his best friend and wife of 40 years (and they met in 3rd grade!). Let's get to this! HELPFUL RESOURCES ABOUT STAN GIBSON: Stan Gibson's website: oxygen-plus.net Stan's book: Living a Rich and Intentional Life. Stan's LinkedIn: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Busting Free from Paralysis: Amanda Zwanziger - Click here What's your MISSION? Strategies for LIFE and LEADERSHIP with Dr. Michael Patterson - Click here Driven By Curiosity - An interview with Founder and CEO of DigDeep, Georg McGraw - Click here REMEMBER: YOU can Mitch's new DAILY podcast called "ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS" anywhere you listen to podcasts: Find it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouraging-the-encouragers/id1652168710 Find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OqXYYif08gdLQCJKkHSkN Find it on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/encouragingtheencouragers Find it on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iZDI2NzNhOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw MORE ABOUT Coach Darrell Mudra: Darrell E. Mudra was an American football coach and his nickname was "Dr. Victory." He served as the head football coach at: Adams State College (1959–1962), North Dakota State University (1963–1965) University of Arizona (1967–1968) Western Illinois University (1969–1973) Florida State University (1974–1975) Eastern Illinois University (1978–1982), and the University of Northern Iowa (1983–1987) His career college football record of 200–81–4. And since I attended the University of Northern Iowa, I will share a little of his story from UNI. Seeking to turn around another struggling program, Mudra resigned from Eastern Illinois in December 1982 to accept the head coaching position with the University of Northern Iowa. They had finished their previous season with a 4–6–1 record. BUT under Mudra, the Panthers went on to win the Gateway Football Conference in their 1985 and 1987 seasons. Get THIS!: He led the Panthers to the NCAA Division I-AA semifinals TWICE! Mudra was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2000. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this conversation? Drop a comment and let me know! And PLEASE share this powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch

Let's talk "Mission, Goals and Roles!" Plus, I get to share an update about my brand new podcast called, "Encouraging the Encouragers!" That's right! First… we're going to be talking about getting clear on YOUR "mission" and I'll be sharing a story of how I got hit with a "clarified" mission… in the mountains of Oregon a few years ago. (We'll talk about how that led up to my NEW podcast too! Did I mention… I have a new podcast? :)) Then we'll talk about Goals and Roles! By the way... we'll dig into a dangerous little secret that can happen with goal-setting... and how to avoid it. Obviously... we've got A LOT to talk about... so let's do this! Find the ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS Podcast: Find it on Apple Podcasts: Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here Find it on Amazon: Click here This is a podcast for the "Encouragers!" It's a daily message (around 10 minutes) to encourage those of you who encourage others! I'm also really going to focus on people who are mentors, coaches, speakers and content creators who have a passion for seeing others thrive and live their best lives! I'll be sharing stories and strategies for staying encouraged AND for building businesses around encouraging others! Because... if you're working hard to help others THRIVE... then I believe you also deserve to become what I call... a "Well-Paid Encourager." If that sounds good to you... I "encourage" you to check it out. Not only that but PLEASE subscribe and share it! Let's encourage the encouragers... together! If not... no harm no foul! It's not going to be for everyone. Additional Resources from THIS episode: I mentioned two books: James Clear - Tiny Habits Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Find it on Amazon) BJ Fogg Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything (Find it on Amazon) Related Dream Think Do Podcasts: Setting Goals that STICK: https://mitchmatthews.com/purpose-driven-goal-setting-set-goals-will-stick Pursuing "Experiences" TOGETHER: https://mitchmatthews.com/363 What's YOUR Mission - Strategies for Life and Leadership with Mike Paterson: https://mitchmatthews.com/341 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this episode? Are you excited about Encouraging the Encouragers? Do you have questions? Comment and let me know! Plus... I hope this inspired you to think about YOUR mission and some of your roles and goals! If it did... let me know! I'd love to hear at least one of the "roles" that came to mind for YOU! Comment below and let's keep this conversation going! And hey… no matter what... know I'm rooting for you! #stayencouraged Mitch 0:02 What's in today's episode 1:22 Mission, goals, and rolls. 2:04 Have you heard the HUGE news!? 4:37 Mitch's definition of an "encourager" 6:16 A huge hole Mitch sees in the coaching industry 9:24 How Mitch is challenging himself 13:40 How Mitch found his "flow" state 18:55 What's your mission in the world? 26:00 Defining your "roles" in your life ' 31:00 Your homework from today's conversation

George McGraw is joining us. He's a leading expert on water and sanitation in the United States and around the world. He's the Founder & CEO of DigDeep which is the only WaSH (water, sanitation and hygiene) organization solely focused on the USA. Now… that might seem weird… but did you realize that over 2.2 million Americans live without clean tap water or without a toilet in their homes? Amazing… right? George McGraw is hoping to dramatically change that stat… within his lifetime! Under George's leadership… DigDeep has grown to serve remote areas in the US… such as the Navajo Nation, which spans New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah), in other areas in Appalachia and Texas. In addition to his work with DigDeep… George is an avid speaker and writer. He's guest lectured at universities around the world and spoken at events hosted by WeDay, the Atlantic and Ford Motor Company and he's been published by the New York Times, the Nation and several law reviews. RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Lindsay Wrege - Founder and CEO of 321Coffee: mitchmatthews.com/337/ Shawn Askinoise - Founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate: mitchmatthews.com/195 Jamie Kern Lima - Bestselling Author and former CEO to IT Cosmetics: mitchmatthews.com/315 CONNECT WITH GEORGE: DigDeep: www.digdeep.org George's Website: https://georgemcgraw.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/george-mcgraw-195ab527/ WATCH SOME OF GEORGE'S STORY: Head to https://mitchmatthews.com/368 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this interview? Was it the thought of 2.2 million Americans not having clean… running… water? Did that stir something in you? Did you want to DO something about it? Or… maybe it was George's personal story of seeing a need… and doing something about it? Or… maybe it was one of the stories along the way. Comment and let me know your thoughts! And hey… know I'm rooting for you! Mitch

Travis Crutcher is back. THIS time we're talking about Professional SPEAKING. More specifically… we're digging into 6 things we wish we'd known earlier… when it comes to getting paid to speak… and being a professional speaker. If you're a Dream Think Doer… there is a VERY good chance… you've got a message the world needs to hear! Because you're taking time out of your week… to listen to stories and strategies that help you to dream bigger… think better… and do more. You're investing in yourself. And my guess is… you also want to see OTHERS dream bigger… think better and do more! That means… you've got a message to share. You've got stories and strategies in you that need to get out… because they can help other people! So let's get you some specific strategies to help make that happen! INFO ABOUT MITCH'S NEXT-LEVEL SPEAKER LIVE 2022! Click here: www.mitchmatthews.com/nextlevelspeaker to find out more about this LIVE 3-day event with Mitch. If you've got a message in you the world needs to hear… if you've got a heart for speaking and it's time to get paid for that message… if you want to make a positive impact on the world and you know it's time to take it to the "Next Level" then join us! www.mitchmatthews.com/nextlevelspeaker RELATED EPISODES: Lisa Even from episode 366 attended last year's NEXT LEVEL SPEAKER and it was a game changer! She's had incredible "Ripple Effect" ever since! From FREE to FEE: 5 Specific Strategies to help you become a PAID Speaker: mitchmatthews.com/332/ 8 Tips to Get Over the FEAR of Public Speaking: mitchmatthews.com/076 MORE ABOUT TRAVIS CRUTCHER: Travis's Website: traviscrutcher.com Travis's Podcast: Above Average Podcast MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: Now… some of you have NO interest in being a PAID professional speaker… because… maybe… you don't really like public speaking. Heck… that's understandable… because studies show that more people are afraid of public speaking then they are of dying! So yeah… if you bristle at the thought of being a speaker… let alone a PAID speaker… you're not alone. BUT… what if? What if you could get over that fear… and you could step in front of a group of people… and bless their socks off? What if… the words you shared shifted people's lives? What if… something you said inspired someone to make a change they've wanted to make or live more of the life they were meant to live? What if? I think everyone can learn strategies to overcome fear… and then speak more effectively… and even have fun with it! But I also believe that some of you should get paid well to do that too! And THAT might be closer at hand than you might think! Heck… we've got a lot of listeners that are paid speakers… and if that's you… WELL DONE! BUT with today's episode… I wanted to get to brass tacks and give you even more to help you take your ideas and your abilities to speak to the next level… and… if you chose… to help you get PAID well as a speaker! To do that… I've enlisted my friend Travis Crutcher! I'm betting you remember Travis from episode 344… AND 352. Travis is a Success Coach and Speaker who helps dynamic people get clarity, increase impact, and live a life they love! Now… he also has a podcast called the Above Average Podcast… which he hosts with his amazing bride Jess… and they've gotten their show into the top 1% of all podcasts in a very short time! He's a Retired Army Ranger and he spent some time in the corporate space as an executive too. A few years ago… Travis joined Acceleration… my mastermind for coaches and speakers… and he launched his dream business and now he's killing it! And a big part of that is being a PAID speaker… and he's getting paid well to speak to audiences and make a big impact! By the way… he's such a leader… and his business is growing like crazy… so he's now helping me to run Acceleration and I'm loving it! With this episode… we're diving into speaking and specifically 6 things we wish we'd known earlier when it comes to speaking and being PAID to be a speaker. And we're going to talk about heart stuff… mental stuff… business strategy and life strategy and I think you're going to dig it! Especially if you're wanting to make an impact on the world in some small or big way… and potentially get paid well to do it! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this conversation? Also, let me know if you have questions (big or small) about being a speaker! I want to hear from you!!! And PLEASE share this very fun/powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 Let's talk about speaking! 7:12 Welcome back Travis 8:53 How Travis wrote his keynote 9:44 How Mitch got into speaking 13:07 The 3 types of audiences 18:07 Overcome the fear of the audience 20:44 Mitch's most embarrassing/funny moment on stage 23:12 The Paid and Pastor speaking model 29:08 How Travis connects with an audience 33:24 The importance of speaking with empathy 43:38 What's a "one sheet" 47:45 Why charging for a keynote can help the audience 50:42 Why NOW is the best time to start speaking 51:11 Mitches Minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps

LISA EVEN is joining us! She describes herself as a corporate-world junkie… turned entrepreneur. Lisa offers one-on-one coaching, keynote speaking and workshops… with the goal of helping individuals and organizations to have good ripple effect! She grew up in a small town in Iowa… and she credits a lot of her success to the things she learned schlepping tables at a little cafe… and she said she didn't even know how some of THOSE things prepped her to lead large teams in the corporate space… In full disclosure… she's a coaching client of mine and we've been working together over this past year. I tell you this because THAT has given me a front row seat to the awesome things she's been up to and how she LIVES her brand… by creating a good ripple effect everywhere she goes! Two more fun facts… Lisa has a monthly joy calendar and she's on a mission to meet 1 million people. MORE ON LISA: Lisa's site: www.LisaEven.com Lisa on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/even.lisa Lisa on the Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/lisaeven11 Lisa on LinkedIn: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Episode 255 - Meet 50 Interesting People This Year… even if you're an Introvert: Click here Episode 198 - 3 Keys to Meeting New People: Click here Episode 342 - The Gratitude Secret Weapon: Click here MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What's inside episode 366 1:28 Get to know Lisa Even 3:40 What the "ripple effect" means to Lisa 8:30 What led Lisa to the Ripple Effect 16:45 What if JOY was your job? 24:31 How Lisa is connected back 32:40 How Mitch felt at Lisa's event 35:05 The importance of getting your thoughts out 38:08 Don't overthink it, just start messy! 40:55 Mitch's Minute and biggest takeaways I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this conversation? Also, let's hear YOUR thoughts, tips and strategies for having good ripple effect and/or experiencing a sense of JOY more often? What's something that works for YOU? And PLEASE share this very fun/powerful episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch

Howard Berger and Marshal Julius are with us! You probably remember Howard from episodes 74 and 284. He's the co-founder of the KNB EFX Group AND he's an academy award and emmy award winning special effects artist. It's hard to do this guy justice… because he's been involved with over 800 feature films and television shows. He's worked with some of the biggest names in show business. He and his business partner Greg Nicotero are responsible for allllll of the zombies in the Walking Dead. He's done All of Quentin Tarantino's movies. He's Mark Wahlberg's go-to guy for special effects. He and his team did the Chronicles of Narnia… for which they won the Academy Award for Best Make Up. He got another academy nomination for his work on HITCHCOCK. And just about every horror movie that's scared the crap out of you over the past 20 to 30 years… there's a VERY good chance Howard had something to do with it. And just try to wrap your mind around this… for ONE tv show… The Orville… they have created over 1000 designs… that's just ONE show!!! Now… let's talk about Marshall Julius. I'd classify him as a modern day renaissance man! He's an author… he's an artist. By the way… his art has been purchased and shared around the world. He kills it on the Twitters and most importantly… he's made an impressive career and business out of being a professional fan and self-proclaimed nerd. Now THAT's the best… when you can make a career out of something you love! Okay… so we're talking today… because these two long-time friends have teamed up to write one of the most anticipated and fascinating books written for film fans and geeks… called, Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic. It's already a #1 new release and it doesn't come out until next month!!! We're going to be talking about the book… and some of the great stories that they remembered and uncovered as they wrote it. I can't wait for this… so let's get to it! MORE ABOUT HOWARD BERGER AND MARSHALL JULIUS: Their new book: Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic Click here to find it on Amazon! Want to be blown away? Visit Howard's IMDB Page: Click here Be sure to follow Howard on Insta: hoops511 Find out more about Howard's Company: KNBE ​​www.knbefx.com/howard-berger Find Marshall on Twitter: twitter.com/MarshallJulius Find Marshall on the Instas: instagram.com/vintagegeekcentral Find Marshall's other books on Amazon: Click here RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: "Don't Blow Up the House - And other great stories about Zombies, Aliens and Following Your Dreams!" My FIRST interview with Howard Berger: www.mitchmatthews.com/074 "Starting Small, Dreaming Big and Making Movie Magic!" My SECOND interview with Howard Berger: www.mitchmatthews.com/184 Starting your OWN PODCAST: 5 Keys to Make it Work!: www.mitchmatthews.com/350 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this conversation with Howard and Marshall? More importantly… what's something that stuck with you? What's one of YOUR favorite movies? What's a movie set YOU would have loved to be on when they were making it? Also… what's a goal YOU want to pursue? What if you went after it with a friend like Howard and Marshall did? Lastly… what questions do YOU still have? Comment and let me know! Let's keep this convo going! And PLEASE share this special episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch Quick Recap: 0:02 What to expect from episode 365 2:27 Get to know our TWO amazing guest 5:00 A little back story behind Howard Berger and Marshal Julius' project 13:25 Howard's favorite story from the journey 26:00 The thankless profession of journalism 28:35 The importance of having fun along the way 34:44 How to work better with a team 40:40 What movie Howard and Marshall wish they were apart of 49:37 The hardest part of starting something new 51:54 Mitch's minute! What do you think?

Wm. Paul Young is back! And I'm so excited for this first "Friends of Dream Think Do" episode! We're throwing out the clock… as we dive into important subjects and topics I'm curious with friends who have perspectives I think you'll appreciate! And Paul… did not disappoint! Wow! We talk about everything from what's the difference between happiness and joy… but more importantly… how Paul walks in a true sense of joy… almost constantly. We talk about family relationships and the importance of grace (and some specific "how-tos" to achieve it more often). Plus, we dive into some of YOUR questions! Everything from "What's something that you wish you'd done differently with the Shack (the 24M+ bestseller)?" to… "How did you craft the Trinity as you were writing the book?" to… "What's next?" to… "How do you handle criticism?" and SOOOO much more. I think you're going to love it! So let's get to it! Paul's Most Recent DTD Episode: JOY as a Constant Companion: mitchmatthews.com/william-paul-young My interview with Paul's Daughter Lexi: Overcoming Fear and Dreaming Big with your Kids! https://mitchmatthews.com/329 My interview with The Chosen's George Xanthis: Life As John - An Actor's Journey: https://mitchmatthews.com/333 A Deep Dive on Prayer: https://mitchmatthews.com/314/ MORE ON THE AUTHOR: Wm. Paul Young's Website: https://wmpaulyoung.com His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wmpaulyoung His Facebooks: https://www.facebook.com/TheShackOfficial His books on Amazon: Click here DREAM THINK DO MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What Mitch has been up to this Summer 3:24 Welcome back the amazing Paul Young 9:14 Making the conscious decision to stay present 20:05 The difference between asking for forgiveness and apologizing 28:18 What wholeness really looks like 33:28 What love really looks like 41:49 What goodness really looks like 55:45 How to start writing your first or next book 1:01:00 How Paul chose to craft the physical entities of the Holy Trinity 1:10:38 One of the biggest surprising things for Paul with "The Shack" 1:16:20 Mitch's minute and recap REVIEWS: Since we're coming up on 365 Episodes… would you take this opportunity to leave a review on Apple Podcasts? Click here and be taken to the show. Simply give it an honest rating and… if you're willing… a quick review. Share something you'd want others to know about Mitch and the show! Every review counts and each one helps us to reach more people! That makes a BIG difference because… as you know… we want to help the world to dream bigger, think better and do more of what each person's put on the planet to do! So… THANKS!!! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! How about YOU!? What stood out to you from this "Friends of Dream Think Do" episode? More importantly… what's something that stuck with you? Also, let's hear YOUR thoughts, tips and strategies for experiencing a sense of JOY more often? What's something that works for YOU? And hey… what questions do YOU still have? Comment and let me know! And PLEASE share this very special episode with someone who YOU think would appreciate it and/or might be needing it… right now! They'll thank you! Know I'm rooting for you! Mitch MORE ON THE EPISODE: When William Paul Young turned 50, his wife Kim asked him to write down some notes about his outlook on God, life, love and grace. It was supposed to be for their kids. He obliged. (He did it while on a train as he commuted to his 3 different jobs.) But those "notes" turned into a book that became the international bestseller, 'The Shack.' This week, I talk with Paul about his experiences with writing the book (and his 3 other bestsellers). But more importantly… we talk about his outlook on grace, love, the pressures of life, God, facing criticism and controversy… and we even talk about what he's working on next. Plus… we answer a number of YOUR questions!

In this MICRO-episode… we're digging into the strategy of creating what we call, an "EXPERIENCE LIST." This is for EVERYBODY… but especially with those folks who wrestle with writing down their dreams and goals. And trust me… that's a LOT of people. Yes… we ALL know that writing down our goals is important and the studies have shown that. BUT… for a lot of people… that feels intimidating and/or overwhelming. Plus, it can cause an inner-wrestling match over whether something qualifies as a "big dream" or an "important goal" or whether it's as cool as someone else's dream or a "SMART goal." Well… screw that noise! Nope… we're going to use a different word to guide us. Yup… we're going to ask, "What are some EXPERIENCES… (big or small) I'd like to have in my lifetime?" And with that… you'll create your EXPERIENCE LIST. Oh… and this is a MICRO-episode… because it's less than 15 minutes!!! So… let's get to it! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES & LINKS: Speaking of DREAMING with your Significant Other… check out THIS episode with Ana Gabriel Mann and John David Mann and "LOVE IS A PRACTICE: https://mitchmatthews.com/361/ Let's talk about "Setting Goals that Stick" here: https://mitchmatthews.com/purpose-driven-goal-setting-set-goals-will-stick/ Speaking of "Zip-Lining," check out when Mitch and his team went zipping through the trees of Southern Illinois! Click here DREAM THINK DO - MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 What to expect in this "micro" episode 1:44 A new adventure that Mitch is getting ready for 2:40 Your assignment from today's episode 6:55 How to create dream "categories" 9:19 One of Mitch's favorite quotes 11:49 How to start creating a reacher life today MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: I'm getting ready to take a couple of weeks off for our younger son's graduation in LA. Melissa and I are heading out to celebrate with him and have some great "experiences" along the way! Plus, we've set some specific time aside to create a NEW "Experience List." So I was inspired to share an idea with you! BACKGROUND: Recently at an event, someone approached me after my keynote. It was a woman in her mid-thirties. She looked smart, successful and put-together but she quickly admitted she was wrestling with writing down any dreams and goals because she wasn't sure if her dreams were BIG enough and she wasn't sure their goals were SMART enough. She was caught in something I call the "SMART Trap" because she wasn't sure if the ideas that were coming to her head were actually goals because she didn't know if they were specific enough... or measurable... or realistic... or… you get the picture. As a result… she felt stuck. And she was in the "COMPARISON Trap" because she was trying to compare the size and the validity of her dreams to others in the room. Ever been there? I sure have! So, instead of her trying to come up with "Dreams" or "goals," I suggested a different question. Here's the question: What are some "experiences" you would like to have? I've found that "EXPERIENCE" is a lower pressure word. So instead of asking about your DREAMS or you GOALS, ask yourself about the kinds of experiences you'd like to have in your lifetime. Because… experiences matter! "The purpose of life, after all, is to live it. To reach out eagerly and without fear for new and richer experiences." - Eleanor Roosevelt HOMEWORK: STEP 1: Ask... what kind of experiences (big or small) would I like to have? STEP 2: List at least 10 "I think we should count our age by number of life experiences we've had instead of years!" - Unknown THINK IN CATEGORIES: TRAVEL Examples: I'd love to have coffee at a sidewalk cafe in Paris I'd like to go white water rafting in Colorado I'd like to take my family to Disney I'd like to go zip-lining in Illinois.. or Costa Rica! PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Examples: I'd like to learn to cook better I'd like to be happier... more often. I'd like to be in the moment more. RELATIONSHIP Examples: I want to really slow down and enjoy a meal 3 times a week I want to find two great friends and really treasure them I want to cultivate my friendship with X and do small things to really celebrate it CAREER Examples: Lead a team See someone on my team thrive To celebrate with my team when we win big OTHER CATEGORIES: Health Fitness Sports Media - music, movies, and publishing Education Relationships Service Spiritual "People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built." - Eleanor Roosevelt CALL TO ACTION: Create an EXPERIENCE LIST... and just see where it takes you! And hey… share this with a friend! Invite someone to do it with you! And just see where it takes you! Also… leave a comment and let us know about something you've put on YOUR "Experience List!" I can't wait to hear from YOU!