398. 5 Ways to be DRIVEN but still experience more INNER PEACE!
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Release Date: 03/28/2024
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422: Harnessing Everyday Courage [& Breaking Through What’s Holding You Back!] Bestselling Author & Founder of Scare Your Soul – Scott Simon
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
This week, Mitch sits down with Scott Simon – author, speaker, and the driving force behind the global movement Scare Your Soul. From a bullied, quiet kid to the leader of a courage revolution, Scott shares his journey of facing fear head-on, one small brave step at a time. You’ll hear how a trip to Israel, a panic attack, and a spiral notebook launched a life-changing practice… and how one viral Facebook post helped ignite a global mission. Scott unpacks the science behind fear and how small acts of bravery can radically shift our lives. He also walks us through his powerful daily...
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421: Navigating Life’s Seasons, Trusting the Right Things & The Sequel to “The Shack” An Interview with Bestselling Author William Paul Young
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
William Paul Young is back—and this convo is a true gift. If you know The Shack, you already know Paul has a way of sharing stories that stretch your heart and soul. In this episode, we go deep on navigating life’s seasons—the expected ones, the surprising ones, and the hard ones too. We talk about letting go of pressure, trusting God in the now, and why Paul says a “purpose-driven life” might be the wrong goal. (Yep, he goes there—and it’s powerful.) Plus, we break some big news: Paul is working on a sequel to The Shack… and the inspiration came from an unexpected place! (The...
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420: Behind the Monsters! - Movie Legends, Inspiring Stories & Surprising Keys to Creating a Career You Love! - with Academy Award Winner Howard Berger and Best Selling Author Marshall Julius
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
In this monster-packed reunion… Mitch Matthews is interviewing old friends… Howard Berger (the co-founder of KNB EFX, Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, Orville creature extraordinaire — with over 900 + 1,000 creatures and characters to his name!) and fan‑turned‑pro critic/author Marshall Julius (BBC, Sunday Times, and co‑author of Masters of Makeup Effects). They’re back to DREAM THINK DO to dive into their new book, Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Creatures. Howard and Marshall tell some incredible Hollywood behind-the-scenes...
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419: Rethinking Goals AND How We Achieve Them! – Curiosity, Neuroscience & Doing Life Differently GUEST: Neuroscientist and Bestselling Author - Anne-Laure Le Cunff
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Okay, DREAM THINK DOers… get ready! Because today’s guest is creating a new and inspiring path when it comes to embracing curiosity, thinking differently, and doing life in bold and unconventional ways. We’re talking with Anne-Laure Le Cunff. Anne-Laure is a powerhouse neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and the brilliant mind behind Ness Labs—a platform dedicated to helping people to think better, learn faster, and work happier. Her weekly newsletter inspires over 100,000 curious minds, diving into the science of creativity, lifelong learning, and mindful productivity. But that’s...
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418: Forget the Grind: The Secret to Sustainable Success GUEST: Joe Byerly - Writer, Podcaster & Creator of “From the Green Notebook”
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Today’s guest is Joe Byerly. He’s a rising voice in leadership and the founder of: “From the Green Notebook” — a podcast and blog that’s been inspiring leaders inside and outside the military for over a decade. Joe spent 20+ years in the U.S. Army, earning prestigious honors like: the Legion of Merit, multiple Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award… all while leading teams in high-stakes environments. But what sets Joe apart is his philosophy: leadership isn’t about grinding harder or always pushing to extremes. ...
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417: Finding Your Joy In the Journey!
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews welcomes back the incredible Amberly Lago! Amberly is a true powerhouse of resilience, inspiration, and grit. She’s been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, and in magazines like Shape, Fit Pregnancy, and Health & Disability Magazine—all because of her amazing journey of overcoming adversity. After surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, enduring 34 surgeries, and navigating the challenges of chronic pain, Amberly has redefined her life with perseverance, faith, and radical self-care. Now, she’s back with a...
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416: Bold Moves, Big Dreams & the Power of Journaling Author, Entrepreneur & Multilingual Content Creator - Jo Franco
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Jo Franco is a powerhouse multilingual content creator, writer, and entrepreneur who’s all about turning curiosity into action. You might know her as one of the lead travel presenters on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, where she helps us to explore the globe through the lens of understanding… cultural connection… and crazy cool rentals. But that’s just the beginning! Jo’s a self-taught language maestro who’s conquered seven languages—yep, seven! AND she’s used her love of words, language and culture to inspire over a million...
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415: RESET Week 2025: Starting Fresh… YOUR Way!
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
In this inspiring episode, Mitch Matthews dives into the power of RESET Week 2025 – the third week of January – as the perfect time to refocus, redefine, and realign your goals. Mitch digs into the GET Method – a simple yet powerful framework for creating momentum and making this your best year yet. If you’re ready to start 2025… FRESH… your way… this episode is packed with actionable strategies, uplifting stories, and encouragement to get started! ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS: Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE...
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414: Making Waves: The Art of Leading Change - An interview with bestselling author and entrepreneur Patti B. Johnson
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Today we’re talking with Patti B. Johnson… a renowned expert in change management and strategic communications. Patti is the founder and former CEO of PeopleResults, a consulting firm she launched and led for over 18 years… culminating in a successful private equity acquisition last year. She's also the author of the bestseller… “Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life!” In the book… Patti offers actionable strategies for initiating meaningful change in both your professional life and in your life… life. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors and...
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413. Unlock YOUR Potential: Asking the Right Questions for 10X Results! with Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author Jason Silver
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
We’re talking with… Jason Silver. Jason has founded multiple companies… but he’s also quick to point out that he’s also the proud founder of two kids! (He has two boys!) He was able to play a key role scaling Airbnb in its earlier days. And… his most recent endeavor has been on the forefront of our current AI revolution… and he was in AI before it was the cool thing to do! Jason will tell you that he gets his biggest thrill by helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work. But he’ll also be quick to point out that...
info_outlineIs it possible to be a driven entrepreneur… a high-achieving leader… an industry-changing innovator and… at the same time… have inner peace?
Our guest… Rob Dube believes it is.
In fact, Rob recently wrote a book called “Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom.”
In the book… Rob and his co-author Gino Wickman… talk about 10 simple disciplines… they believe you can use to make a bigger impact while increasing your personal freedom and true creativity.
I haven’t been able to read the book yet… but I’m excited for this conversation… because…
We’re going to talk with Rob about what these disciplines are… why they matter… and most importantly… how you can use them to dream bigger… think better and do more of what you’re put on the planet to do!
Let’s do this!!!
RESOURCES:
Website: robdube.com
Rob’s new book SHINE: Click here
Runs the “donothing” Leadership Retreat
New book: SHINE https://the10disciplines.com/shine
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RELATED PREVIOUS DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:
We’re talking about our BIG… AUDACIOUS… Dream of working together to launch 1 Million dreams… this year! Here are two episodes to help:
WHAT A HORSE TAUGHT ME ABOUT INNER PEACE: Check out this episode on a very special experience and what it taught me: www.mitchmatthews.com/171
A PRAYER FOR YOU (and YOUR big dream)!: Here’s an episode to offer a specific prayer for YOU and to get to experience more peace as you’re working towards your dreams: www.mitchmatthews.com/314
A SIX-WORD PHRASE TO HELP YOU BEAT COMPARISON: We can all experience “comparison” and it can often rob us from feeling more PEACE… so I dive into a specific phrase to hel you to overcome it… once and for all: www.mitchmatthews.com/276
Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS
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 quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!
Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!
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Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
Okay… what did you think of Rob’s outlook and approach to experiencing more clarity and more peace… more often?
And… more importantly… What’s something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing THIS episode?
Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!
They’ll thank you!
And hey… remember… I believe in you!
Mitch
Minute By Minute:
00:00 Welcome to Today’s Conversation on Achieving Inner Peace and Success!
04:58 Introducing Rob Dube: The Man Behind 'Shine'
06:08 The Genesis of 'Shine': A Tale of Friendship and Discovery
10:18 Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom: The 10-Year Thinking Discipline
16:27 The Power of Taking Time Off: Discipline for High Achievers
24:08 Diving into Discipline Number Five: Maximizing Your Time
24:21 The Importance of Knowing Your Limits and Protecting Boundaries
25:13 Finding Your Perfect Work-Life Balance
29:27 Introducing Discipline Number Six: The Power of Saying No
30:24 Applying Discipline Six: Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing
34:46 Reflections and Takeaways: The Impact of Disciplines on Achieving Inner Peace
39:09 Mitch's Minute: Reflecting on the Conversation and Looking Ahead!