Backstage w/ Matt Stone

A study shows that of 25,000 people who decided on a life change based on a coin flip, those who landed on change ended up much happier. (article reference: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/22/people-who-choose-change-more-satisfied-with-decision-study.html ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Repetition may be the mother of skill, but mere repetition of behavior is not enough to learn and grow at speed.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Extending some grace to others almost always benefits the giver just as much.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Battling coronavirus has provided an important reminder about how quickly we can settle into a new normal, complete with limiting beliefs.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

The quality and alignment of our communities is important to our ability to succeed and thrive.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

New research points to relationships as key to upward mobility, a useful lesson for anyone one a reinvention or big leap journey. (article reference: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/briefing/economic-ladder-rich-poor-americans.html?smid=url-share ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

An encore presentation of my conversation with Shannon Hernandez about her incredible journey from public school teacher in Brooklyn to successful entrepreneur.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

In an era of pandemic-fueled isolation and remote work, the phone can sometimes be the best tool for connection and trust building.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Turns out that it takes a bit longer than 21 days to form a habit, despite the myth that has been broadly accepted. But it also doesn't take forever. (Source mentioned during episode: https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/bsh/2012/06/29/busting-the-21-days-habit-formation-myth/ ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.s...

Going all in requires letting go and bringing others in to help you.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Managing self-talk is key to acceleration to any new future. One technique is to choose a 'new idea' that you're willing to entertain, even if you don't fully believe it yet.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

I met Dalia Feldheim around the time she was helping to create Proctor and Gamble's blockbuster ad campaign Always #likeagirl. Now she's written the definitive playbook for people-center leaders, Dare to Lead Like a Girl. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

It's easy to be derailed emotionally by the way others react, but practicing "radical humility" helps you increase your power and move with more freedom and joy through times of uncertainty and disruption.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

A big leap journey includes many unforeseen frustrations along the way. Playing the long game is a way to allow for unforeseen challenges and not be derailed by them.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Sometimes accelerating toward my goal requires recognizing what I'm actually doing.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

A new week begins with a fresh perspective after a huge reset over the weekend.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Weekends offer a great opportunity to reset our perspective about the people we work with, if we know the right question to ask ourselves... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Meet Shannon Hernandez -- founder of Joyful Business Revolution and Business Growth Strategist for coaches and consultants. In this long-form video version of the daily Accelerate w/ Matt Stone Podcast, you'll hear Shannon's big leap story from public school teacher to thriving entrepreneur. She shares the about the pivotal moment when she knew it was time to leap, and the strategies and support s...

The Arnold Schwarzenegger story is a great example of how no one is self made, and how we all can be grateful for the teachers, mentors, and supporters that get us to where we are and help us accelerate toward our potential.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Decision fatigue is real, and when contemplating or executing a Big Leap, lack of routine can slow you down. Routines are critical for acceleration and can add joy to your day.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

It is important to remember that if we want something we've never had before, we need to do things we've never done before.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

It's time to step away from our desks and our big leap projects to get perspective and let new insights emerge while we recharge.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

We've all heard the phrase "what gets measured gets managed," but a big leap requires rigorous honesty because what gets acknowledged gets fixed.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

It's easy to lose touch with your self mid week. Now is a great time to find creative ways to express yourself to stay grounded in what is true to yourself, reconnect with your purpose, and amp up the joy.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Big leaps can lead to extended periods of frustration, but there are a few things we can do to weather the storm and come out of the other side feeling even better.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com