DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy

What are you waiting to feel "ready" to do? Write the book? Make the career move? Start the project? Finally put something you've created into the world? And what if you could move forward BEFORE you knew exactly how it was all going to turn out? In this episode, Mitch sits down with actor, author, podcaster and his son, Alex Matthews, for a funny, honest conversation about creativity, rejection,...

What if you got invited to speak in front of 2,000 people tomorrow? Would you say YES? Or would your heart start racing as you tried to figure out a gracious way to say, "Thanks... but NO THANKS!" Here's the good news: being nervous about speaking doesn't mean you shouldn't speak. It might just mean you're human... AND you have something important to say. In Episode 467, Mitch shares 5 simple, pra...

In episode 466 of DREAM THINK DO, we're diving into one of my new favorite words and a concept that's been a game changer for me and my coaching clients: OPTIONALITY. Optionality is the intentional creation of more options. Not waiting to get picked. Not waiting for permission. Not blowing up a perfectly good life just because you're ready for something new. It's intentionally creating more possib...

Kurt Avery didn't set out to solve the global water crisis. He simply wanted to build great outdoor products. But over time, the founder of Sawyer Products realized the same water filtration technology trusted by backpackers could also transform entire communities around the world. Today, Sawyer partners with more than 140 nonprofits across 80 countries, helping provide clean water to millions of...

Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything looked good... but something just felt off? You were getting things done. The calendar was full. The projects were moving. From the outside, everything looked fine. But underneath the surface? Your patience was wearing thin. Your peace was harder to find. Your joy had quietly been replaced by pressure. If you've ever been there... you're not al...

How do you stay calm when the conversation gets hard? Whether you're leading a team, raising kids, serving clients, or navigating conflict with someone you love, your ability to stay calm may be your greatest leadership advantage. In this powerful return to DREAM THINK DO, bestselling author Bob Burg shares why genuine influence doesn't begin with convincing others. It begins with mastering yourse...

What if everything you've been taught about mental toughness is wrong? Most of us think confidence comes from pushing harder, being tougher, and proving ourselves. But bestselling author and elite performance coach Jim Murphy believes the opposite. In this conversation, Jim shares why authentic confidence isn't something you force - it's something you discover when you let go of fear, ego, and the...

Andrew Kroes joins Mitch to share the incredible story behind The Shoe That Grows - an innovative product that's now helping children in more than 100 countries. But this conversation is about far more than shoes. Andrew shares how one observation in Kenya sparked years of innovation, perseverance, and purpose. Together, Mitch and Andrew explore what it really takes to build solutions that last, w...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, create, and communicate. But here's a question most people aren't asking... Who gets to shape what AI becomes? This week, Mitch sits down with executive coach, bestselling author, and AI thought leader Erica Rooney for a conversation that's about much more than technology. Together they explore why everyday users, especially women, have a unique...

What if one of the most important skills for your next chapter isn't leadership, strategy, or even communication? What if it's negotiation? Whether it's asking for what you want, setting healthy boundaries, leading a team, or navigating a new season of life, you're negotiating more often than you realize.  In this episode, Mitch sits down with negotiation expert, attorney, bestselling author, and...

What do a Marine, SWAT leader, entrepreneur, CEO, bestselling author, investor, and podcast host all have in common? In this episode, you'll find out... because they're all the same person. This week, Mitch sits down with Adam Contos, former CEO of RE/MAX Holdings and host of the Start With A Win podcast, for a conversation about success, purpose, reinvention, and why your best chapter may still b...

Ever feel like something is shifting… but you can't quite explain it? Not because anything is wrong. Not because you've failed. Not because life is falling apart. In fact, maybe the opposite is true. Maybe you've built a good life. You've worked hard. You've accomplished meaningful things. You're grateful for what you've created. And yet… lately you've felt a tug. A pull. A tension. A whisper that...

What if the dream you worked so hard to build… is now also the thing slowly draining you? DREAM THINK DO favorite Jess Ekstrom returns to the podcast for her THIRD appearance - and this might be our deepest conversation yet. You probably know Jess as the founder of Headbands of Hope, the company she launched out of her dorm room that went on to impact millions of lives around the world. Since then...

What happens when you wake up one day and realize you've spent years helping build everyone else's dream… but quietly lost yourself in the process? This week, Mitch Matthews sits down with entrepreneur, designer, craftsman, and Imperfects founder, Mike Lynch... for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, creativity, entrepreneurship, identity, and what it really means to build something meanin...

What if you could actually train your brain to perform better… no matter your age, background, or current memory struggles? This week, Mitch Matthews sits down with 6-time USA Memory Champion, world-record holder, speaker, and bestselling author for a fascinating (and wildly practical) conversation on how to train your brain for peak performance. And here's the surprising part: Nelson says he wasn...

What if your team's biggest problem… ISN'T behavior? What if it's belief? Seriously. Because in this conversation, workplace culture expert Dr. Jessica Kriegel drops one of the most important leadership truths we've heard on DREAM THINK DO in a LONG time: "People act in alignment with their beliefs." BOOM. And once you hear her unpack that idea… you'll never think about leadership, accountability,...

Tap on the top of your head, my friend. (Yes. Seriously. Right now. Unless you're driving.) That right there… is either your best friend or your worst critic. Your greatest cheerleader or your worst enemy. And YOU get to decide which one. Nobody else. In this powerful conversation, Wendy Valentine breaks down how the voice inside your head is either building you up or quietly tearing you down… and...

Trust is the new currency. And in today's world - whether you're leading a team, building a business, or navigating relationships - your ability to build and sustain trust might be your most valuable asset. In this powerful conversation, Mick Hunt breaks down how emotional intelligence leadership is the foundation for creating real trust… and real impact. Mick is the host of the top 0.1% podcast M...

450 episodes. Over 337 hours of conversations and interviews. Thousands of hours of research. And if Mitch Matthews had to boil all of it down to one game-changing practice?  It would be this: The Subtle Art of Noticing. In this milestone solo episode, Mitch reflects on what 450 episodes of Dream Think Do have taught him and he lands on a concept that's been quietly showing up in almost every DTD...

If you've ever gone from calm… to full-blown "Formula 1-level" worry in 2.6 seconds flat… this episode is for you. In this powerful (and very personal) solo episode, Mitch opens up about his lifelong battle with worry - from illnesses as a kid… to becoming really good at hiding anxiety as an adult… to the wake-up call that finally made him say, "Enough." But this isn't a "just don't worry about it...

She's back! In this episode, I'm joined once again by Jheri South, a master ADHD coach, mom of 7 neurodivergent kids, and passionate advocate for helping people turn ADHD into a true superpower.  This time, we're going deeper - talking about how ADHD impacts emotional regulation, especially when our dreams don't happen as fast as we'd hoped. We explore how to recover from disappointment, how the A...

What if the biggest thing holding you back from your next breakthrough isn't a lack of strategy… but a lack of attention ? In this powerful and deeply moving episode of DREAM THINK DO , Mitch sits down with Mae Yoshikawa - writer, yogi, teacher, TEDx speaker, and founder of Kizuki Journaling - for a conversation that challenges how we think about awareness, action, and big dreams. Mae shares how t...

What do you get when you mix adventure, leather, legacy, and a black lab named Blue? You get today's incredible guest: Dave Munson , founder and CEO of Saddleback Leather Co. Dave's story is as rugged and wild as the bags his company is known for. It all started with a single sketch in a Mexican leather shop and has grown into a globally recognized brand with customers who are passionate about qua...

We're talking with executive coach, entrepreneur, and all-around epic human Travis Ensley about how to design a life you actually want to be living .  And guess what? It all starts with 4 deceptively simple - but powerful - questions that Travis has been using with himself, his family, and now the high-level leaders he coaches. We dig into: What these 4 questions are Why they actually work (no flu...

We're kicking off the new year with something that's become a DREAM THINK DO tradition: RESET WEEK! That's right - this isn't about boring resolutions that barely last 48 hours. This is about real, sustainable momentum. In this solo episode, Mitch Matthews is back at the mic (refreshed from some unplugged "cabin" time!) and walking you through a 5-step strategy to reset your mindset, your goals, a...