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  Podcast Highlights: What Dean’s wife said when he announced his desire to resign from his job? What race is he most proud of completing? How the classroom of running has translated to lessons for life and business? How you can join Dean for a run at a North Face Endurance Challenge? What races did he not finish the first two times? Why he wanted you to come join him during his 50 Marathons, 50 States in 50 Days?

  Podcast highlights: What does it mean to be remarkable in an ordinary world? How Tess’s life was forever changed when she delivered a thirty-five minute speech. How this journey has forced her to decouple the intertwined elements of her identity as a person being tied to her job. What it’s been like for Tess to leave her job that she loved. “You jumped now you can’t even tell people what you want to do”.

  Podcast highlights: •   You have to read her Letter to CEO's, COO's, CIO's •   You have to do work that lights you up •   If you meet her at an event why you should start talking about yourself quickly? •   What is a Less Experienced Equal? •   How Pam could kick your xxxx if your ran into her in a dark alley? •   How Pam started developing her voice picturing an imaginary thought bubble? Keep going...  

  We are not machines and the creative process cannot be treated like one Being creative is not limited to only artists Learn how Todd started the Accidental Creative on accident Hear how being healthy should be apart of every plan Insights into Todd’s newest book Die Empty set for September 2013 release What causes people to end up in the place of mediocrity? Learn what Todd does for fun How to not run out of your creative juices by age 30 Ask yourself what are you disproportionately good at? Buy Todd's book-The Accidental Creative.  I've been listening to it from Audible.com  

In today’s podcast you will hear my interview with Gabriella Calicchio, CEO of the Walt Disney Family Museum. The museum is absolutely amazing. It is located in the Presidio in San Francisco. You will hear me describe a magical day that my family and I had riding tandem bikes from downtown to the museum and then across the Golden Gate Bridge. Highlights: Learn how the Walt Disney Family Foundation created the museum How Walt took $40 and a cardboard suitcase to began Walt Disney Studios How Mickey Mouse was named How Walt's life can inspire you to do more in your life How Walt Disney started tinkering in the garage How the merchandising of Mickey Mouse was as important as the animation How no one believed that a full length animated movie would be successful  

In this podcast I provide some of the back story to writing my recently released ebook, Don't Quit Your Job. Fire Your Boss. I started writing it over the course of last year.  I underestimated the amount of time and energy it would take. I understand now why writers say that once they are finished with a project they are long since "over it". I almost quit numerous times. I felt like maybe it was just important that I write it down for myself, but did not need to go through the exercise and investment to make it a market-ready released book. In some ways the love of the story lessened as I neared the end. If I had to guess, I would say I invested 150 hours into the writing, editing, and revising process. My creative team easily put in another 100+ hours as well. I am really proud of the yield, the end result. Read what Seth Godin and Jeff Goins wrote about my ebook.   In today's Podcast: Hear additional storyline to a couple of key sections of the ebook. What it took for me to break th

Walk-n-Talk meetings How Nilofer started walking meetings instead of coffee sit-downs. As a result how she is logging between 20 and 30 miles per week. You will want to read her Harvard Business Review article about how today Sitting is the smoking of our generation. And check out the Los Angeles Times Article on her TED 2013 talk. Recommendation: Don’t be sitting while you read her article.  

  This is not your traditional “How to” podcast. We discuss topics ranging from what iPhone application to use for tracking calories to how fitness can be used as medication covering up deeper questions in your life. If you are a competitive athlete or a couch potato wanting to get started, there is a nugget of wisdom for you. In this podcast episode, Jon Dale and I discuss how we have navigated our fitness journeys.  

  How Mario started IdeaMensch after moving from Germany to the US at age 16. Why he packed up with three friends and drove to all 48 states holding IdeaMensch meet-ups so entrepreneurs could share their ideas together. Why failing and giving up are not the same thing. Some of the most inspiring interviews have been from a rickshaw driver and a college student from Penn State .  

  In today's show Jon Dale and I have a discussion about living the truest version of your instead of trying to figure out what people want. There are pitfalls to this: What if no one likes what you create? What will people think if you are authentic instead of entirely polished? How do you know when to mix topics e.g. Business, Sport, Family? Do you pay attention to metrics or follow your heart's leading? Highlights: 24 HR digital fast -How & Why? How to compete with the 160M other bloggers. As you live the truest version of yourself other people will be liberated to do the same. How to start ignoring graphs and charts and increase your impact.  

Podcast Summary Mike Field-Sport. Life. Art. In this interview you will enjoy Mike's humble almost bashful view of his story. But don't be fooled.  He lives in a beautiful story of wealth. Not necessarily of worldly monetary wealth but one of passion and art and friendship. Why we believe we need to consume more in order to be happy. How to live a simple lifestyle. How billionaires want to get back Life-Sport-Art  

In today's episode you will hear from Paul Farmiga, Bill Self and Jim Fitzpatrick. Each were members of last year's Medicine Ball three-day intensive with Seth Godin. You will enjoy hearing about how their thinking was re-shaped and how that has woven into their careers these last twelve months.  

  Highlights: How they differentiate Earwolf podcasts from 300,000 other comedy podcasts. How Jeff left the world of finance to start Earwolf with no podcast or live media experience. Hear how they changed the rules of the game of selling advertising.

Today my interview is with Lisa-Marie Cabrelli.   We were in a small breakout group at Seth Godin’s Medicine Ball and really hit it off.   I love Lisa's mantra no excuses make a living from anywhere in the world.  I think you will too.   No nonsense power punch  

In this interview Erica and I discuss: Why you should stop asking for permission from others? Choosing a life of impact instead of following the herd. The power of unleashing human potential. How Erica got into Seth Godin's Medicine Ball session after she was rejected. Erica Dhawan is a globally recognized leadership expert and advisor to Fortune 500 companies. She is a Gen Y keynote speaker and researcher at Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership, working to bridge generational differences and drive business results.

  A Quick Breakdown Stefan Loble did not inheret $1M and quit his job. He did not go raise VC (Venture Capital) or Angel investment capital. He did not have twenty years of experience in the men’s apparel industry. What was his qualification for greatness? Passion.  

 Here are some of the highlights from the show: How I found and developed my writing voice What it takes to connect with influential people online When I stopped acting the amateur and finally turned pro with my craft The 1000-hour rule of proficiency and practice Why artists need to claim their craft before they create their best work How to serve your way into influential relationships and get people to take you seriously