Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin

Mark Cuban, Troy Aikman & Scott Harrison. A few of my favorite Why Not Now? snippets from 2016 are inside this episode. Billionaire Shark Tank personality and NBA team owner, Mark Cuban, shares his pivotal story about getting fired, exclusive negotiating tips and how he manages to take zero phone calls a day while reading three hours a day. 3x Super Bowl Champ, Troy Aikman, tells us about the best thing he has ever done for himself and what happened when his daughter told him she wasn't going to be a pro athlete. And Scott Harrison, charity: water founder, talks about how he did a 180 from being someone he didn't like as a club promoter to raising $200 million for clear water efforts. Learn more about Mark: markcubancompanies.com/ Follow Mark: www.instagram.com/mcuban/ Learn more about Troy: www.aikman.com/ Follow Troy: www.instagram.com/troyaikman/ Learn more about Scott: www.charitywater.org/about/scott-harrison-story Follow Scott: www.instagram.com/scottharrison/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Shannon Lee, daughter of global icon Bruce Lee, is responsible for managing her father's legacy. No pressure. She is innovating the lens we use to understand Bruce Lee and his philosophies. Many people know Bruce Lee as the Hollywood star and kung-fu fighting martial artist and Shannon is shedding light on his strong relevance beyond entertainment and martial arts. Shannon is a mom, CEO, entrepreneur, singer, writer and former actress. Show Notes: We talk through Shannon's Why Not Now moment, when her mom asked her if she wanted to manage her dad's legacy. If Shannon could ask her dad or tell her dad one more thing. What would that be? The huge challenge Shannon faced at the very beginning of her role in managing her dad's brand. Shannon's favorite Bruce Lee quote How does the Bruce Lee philosophy apply to entrepreneurs? Shannon talks about harmonious individuality. Shannon's new Why Not Now? (I've been so excited about this!) Books & Websites Mentioned: East of Eden by John Steinbeck Bruce Lee Website Bruce Lee Foundation Bruce Lee Podcast Learn more about Shannon: https://brucelee.com/shannon-lee Follow Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/therealshannonlee/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Emily Nolan found herself lying on an operating table in the middle of a life or death Why Not Now? moment. She had modeled at 16 different sizes and lived a life in pursuit of being "pretty" until she realized that nothing would ever be enough. Emily now practices radical honesty and self-acceptance. We talk through how she got to a point where she feels healthy in her Earth Suit. We discuss the impact our culture around beauty has on society. Emily said, "Our culture wants us to never have an end game. To always buy, consume and to never have enough and to live in the future of an idea of what we could be - and that idea is always better than what we are now. But in truth, is it?" Books Mentioned: You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero The One Thing by Gary Keller Learn more about Emily: https://emilynolan.com/ Follow Emily: https://www.instagram.com/iamemilynolan/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Joel Stein is a journalist known for his comedic and controversial style. He says (and writes) what many of us are thinking but would never say out loud. We discuss the role humor plays in answering the Why Not Now? question. Joel has a sophomoric humor column in TIME that now appears in the magazine every week. He's written for way too many media outlets to list and has been fired from quite a few. Joel shares his gold when it comes to writing tips. (Honestly! Some of the best I've ever heard.) Show Notes: Joel's Why Not Now? moment. Choosing between law school or journalism. The factors that came into play when deciding between the two very difference paths. What happened when Joel interviewed Ellen Degeneres about the lesbian fish in the Finding Dory movie. Joel reached out to an internet troll, who had been trolling him for a long time, and invited her to lunch. They met up! How did it go down? The time George Clooney came to dinner at Joel's home and they ended up in the attic with a flashlight. Joel shares the best writing tips I've ever come across. We discuss writer's block. It's not a thing according to Joel. "It's like workout block." Writers block is actually something else. What does personal branding have to do with a person's funeral? We discuss. Joel's new book. Real talk about the challenges and how Joel works through road blocks. Can a person learn how to writer with humor? Yes. Joel shares how. How to find your writing voice. Incredible suggestion on how to do this. What advice Joel would give to his younger self? Books Mentioned: Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity by Joel Stein Old Age: A Beginner's Guide by Michael Kinsley Learn more about Joel: https://www.thejoelstein.com/ Follow Joel: https://www.instagram.com/thejoelstein/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Natalie Panek is a rocket scientist. (The real kind.) She's also a pilot and an explorer who lives and breathes perseverance. She was rejected from a NASA program four times and then decided to give them a call and ask why. This Why Not Now? moment of bravery helped shape her story. Natalie has accomplished all of these things before the age of 30 and she's just getting started. Next goal? Becoming an astronaut. Learn more about Natalie: https://thepanekroom.com/ Follow Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/nmpanek/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Jon M. Chu is a Hollywood director. You've likely seen some of his work on the big screen. He directed G.I. Joe Retaliation, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Step Up 2, Now You See Me 2 and many other blockbusters. In this episode, Jon talks about a profound moment in his childhood when he not only asked himself Why Not Now? but also sold the idea to his mom. It was a conversation that changed the whole trajectory of his life. Jon shares a time when he asked Steven Spielberg how he would know when he's a director. Steven's response has guided Jon since. As for Jon's current Why not Now? - He had to do one thing to nudge him forward. This is something that applies to many of us. Once we pull this trigger, we're off and we have momentum. Jon shares his secret that will help spark action toward your own Why Not Now? Show Notes: Jon shares a critical Why Not Now? moment he experienced in the middle of the night during high school. Instead of writing papers in high school, Jon convinced his teachers to let him submit videos. How Jon has navigated through moments of drought in the early days of his career. The wisdom Steven Spielberg gave to Jon at a young age. The impact growing up in Silicon Valley had on Jon's career as a director. The role social media has played within the process of film making. Literally how Jon has used social media during the production of films. The future of technology and film making. What Jon would tell his younger self. Books Mentioned: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan Follow Jon: https://www.instagram.com/jonmchu/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Dr. Jen Welter is the first female NFL coach. She didn't ask permission or get an invite to be the first, she plowed her way through to making history. Literally. The 5'2" Jen Welter was also the first woman to play a "contact" position in a male dominant sport when she played on the Texas Revolution team. Her story about how she got the job coaching with the Arizona Cardinals is somethings we can all learn from. Someone has to be first. "Why Not Now? Why Not Me?" Oh, and Jen has her PhD in psychology. She's kind of a big deal. Show Notes: Jen shares her journey that led to a history-making Why Not Now? moment. Tales from the time Jen became the first female to play contact position in men's professional football. The role Jen's mentors played in helping her navigate through something that's never been done. Who took a chance on Jen? What was "locker room talk" sound like when she was a player and coach. What advice Jen would give to someone who wanted to do something that hasn't been done. Book & Websites mentioned: War Room by Michael Holley Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley Learn more about Jen: https://www.jenwelter.com/ Follow Jen: https://www.instagram.com/welter47/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Andy is the co-Founder and voice of the fast-growing mediation app that I use daily called Headspace. The former Buddhist monk who also has a degree in circus arts now has more than 10 million users listening to voice through guided meditation. Whether you've never meditated or you practice daily, I think you'll find Andy's approach refreshing, valuable and unmatched. He has a very real-life and innovative way of helping others become more mindful. Show Notes: Why Andy has an unexpected tough time with recalling a Why Not Now? moment. We talk through the moment Andy decided he was going to move and train to become a Buddhist monk. The correlation between minds wandering and unhappiness. The impact meditation has on kids and the new Headspace for Kids offering The difference between exercise and meditation. The difference between praying and meditating. What Andy would tell his younger self. Book & Websites mentioned: The Surfer's Journal Headspace Learn more about Andy: https://www.headspace.com/andy-puddicombe Follow Andy: https://www.instagram.com/andypuddicombe/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Maureen Sherry spent 12 years on Wall Street and became the youngest Managing Director at one of the biggest investment firms in the world. She navigated through the mortgage crisis and frat party, bro-culture environment while being a mother, wife and sole breadwinner in her family. She has stories to tell. Reese Witherspoon has optioned Maureen's book, Opening Belle, and is making a movie out of the book. The story is equal parts fascinating, comical, inspiring and shocking. Reese will play Maureen on the big screen. This tale is a powerful tool in helping women progress in the workplace. vv Show Notes: Maureen talks about spending 12 years on Wall Street as a young women navigating through a bro-culture. Maureen's Why Not Now? moment and why she decided to leave Wall Street. Advice for women. Why Maureen didn't sign non-disclosure when she left her investment firm. How she keeps her mind healthy. Something Maureen has been thinking about doing that would be the first of its kind. What Maureen is reading right now. What keeps Maureen up at night. Book & Websites mentioned: Opening Belle by Maureen Sherry When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Learn more about Maureen: https://www.maureensherry.com/ Follow Maureen: https://www.instagram.com/maureensherrybooks/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

Everyone told Chris he was crazy when he quit his perfect gig at Google, leaving a pile of money behind. He put his first investment on a credit card and trusted his gut all the way to the bank. Twitter, Uber and Instagram are just a few of the gems Chris spotted before they were on everyone's radar. How did he do it? Why did he do it? He shares some of his gold in this episode. Learn more about Chris: https://chrissacca.com/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/sacca/ To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21 Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/ Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades