Running Through My Mind

Episode 30 in which we do NOT spoil what happens in any zombie tv shows whose new season may have premiered last night, and we discuss ways of carrying the "no spoilers" philosophy into the world beyond television and movies and books... you know... the one we LIVE in. All this and a way to guarantee your mornings won't be spoiled -- by starting it with a hot cup of delicious coffee from our sponsor, #DripJoy !Mentioned in this episode...1. Sponsor: DripJoy coffeewww.dontheideaguy.com/dripjoy2. Gary V-shirtshttps://www.teepublic.com/user/garyvee3. The Walking Deadhttp://amzn.to/2eMdaxy

Episode 29 in which we discuss the benefits of daydreaming, revisiting olds ideas once ahead of their time in order to see if their time has come, and the tasty medium roast coffee from our sponsor DripJoy coffee -- appropriately named "Dark Bean Daydream".Mentioned in this episode:1. My friend and favorite brainstorming partner Chuckwww.takeandbakemarketing.com2. Daydreaming soundtracksJohn Wayne westernshttp://amzn.to/2epSSOwhttp://amzn.to/2efm62LBatman Beginshttp://amzn.to/2eBpKzNPirates of the Caribbeanhttp://amzn.to/2eP63biAnything by David Arkenstonehttp://amzn.to/2efqzT93. DripJoy Dark Bean Daydream (our sponsor! Please show them some love and tell them you heard about them in the show!)www.dontheideaguy.com/dripjoy

Episode 28 of Running Through My Mind is supported by French Elation dark roast from @DripJoyCoffee! In this episode we talk about the whiners and the complainers and a rarely-almost-never-fails solution to get them to go away and complain to someone else!Mentioned in this episode:1. DripJoy coffee French Elation dark roastwww.dontheideaguy.com/dripjoy

Episode 27 in which your host sips coffee from new show sponsor DRIPJOY and muses on the topic how doing cool stuff that you doing seems to result in the opportunity to do more cool stuff that you love.Mentioned in the show:1. DripJoy coffee (sponsor! please show them some love!)www.dontheideaguy.com/dripjoy The blend I was enjoying today is called #ColombianCheer (yum!)https://www.dripjoy.com/coffee/roasts/colombian-roast/2. Synchronicity by The Police (album)http://amzn.to/2eREtJG3. Synchronicity II (The Police music video)https://youtu.be/fQ8jsqJHVLkAuthor's note: I mentioned the Police album was from the 90's and I was SO wrong... 1983, baybeee! Gotta love the 80s!

Episode 26 in which we share the strategy for starting your morning with a smile works better if you strive to make other people smile, and you learn of our official show sponsor: DRIPJOY !Mentioned in this episode:1. DripJoy coffee - sponsor www.dontheideaguy.com/dripjoy2. The "Wife" Boardhttp://amzn.to/2e5hYCb3. Jason Zook's "InstaCoffeeHobbes" morning ritualhttp://99u.com/workbook/39101/try-an-instacoffeehobbes-morning-ritual-to-start-positive4. Apps for tracking/sharing gratitudea. 5 Minute Journalb. DayOnec. GridDiary

Episode 25 in which we discuss how to prioritize tasks for the coming week and how to chip away at the mountain of stuff on your to-do list.Mentioned in this episode:1. Ozeal's latest No Permission Needed podcastwww.thinkozeal.com/47-2/2. Jar of rocks videohttps://youtu.be/v5ZvL4as2y03. One Big Thing priority appwww.onebigthing.co

Episode 24 in which you'll witness the end of week wiping of the mental whiteboard.Mentioned this episode...1. www.sidehustlenation.com2. www.creativeblocksclub.com

Episode 23 in which your humble host makes career recommendations to broke college students and anyone else looking to earn living while learning valuable life lessons.

Episode 22 in which we discuss the fault in defaulting to the answer NO. Why not a moment to consider the pros and cons. If your response simply protects your position or the company status quo -- you're wrong. What's the worst that can happen if you say Yes? What's the best that can happen if you say No? Mentioned in this episode:1. Book (read it!)Yes Man by Danny Wallacehttp://amzn.to/2dREtHr2. Movie (avoid it!)Yes Man starring Jim Carrey

Episode 21 in which we discuss why Superman doesn't try to be less allergic to Kryptonite, how Batman uses his strengths to eliminate his weaknesses, and the hows and whys of doing the same.

Episode 20 in which we discuss using your own words and keeping the words of others out of your mouth.

Episode 19 in which we discuss the habit of buying new tools rather than using the tools we already have in order to build the things we promised (to ourselves and others).Mentioned in this episode:1. www.fivebuckbrainstorm.com2. www.creativeblocksclub.com

Episode 18 in which we wonder if we will be missed, how much ownership does an audience have in the shows they watch, and I pull a reference from the recesses of my memory to a fantastic article series from 2008-09 and get it right (damn close!)References in this episode include:1. Jason and his Shipping Podcastwww.spreaker.com/user/theecommerceshippingpodcast2. Jason Zook's Action Army podcasthttp://jasondoesstuff..com/actionarmy3. John Moore "Would You Miss..." article serieswww.brandautopsy.com/would-you-care4. Seth Godin articles asking if people would care if your brand disappeared tomorrowsethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2015/04/what-if-you-stopped.htmlsethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/04/would-we-miss-y.html

Episode 17 in which we find ourselves at a standstill and seek an alternate route to our destination. How many times have you gotten stuck on a project (your fault or someone else's) and allowed yourself to come to a complete standstill? Take a detour! There is always another way to get where you want to go. Keep moving forward!Want some ideas in how to keep on truckin'? Drop me a line at www.dontheideaguy.com

Episode 16 in which I complete my 22 days of #22kill push-ups, put another book in the box, and challenge you to challenge yourself (but just a little bit). Please review here and on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/running-through-my-mind/id1155151132 Resources mentioned:1. www.22Kill.com2. www.TheSalesBlog.com3. www.bigyellowsticky.com4. www.30daysofhustle.com5. www.drawlloween.com6. www.EasyCourse.co7. www.ideahustle.teachery.co 8. www.7daystartup.com9. Create or Hate book (free today!)http://amzn.to/2dHajoO 10. www.Make3changes.com11. www.JasonDoesStuff.com/challenge

Episode 15 in which we begin a new week of podcasts by clearing our brain of fog and cobwebs.

Episode 14 of Running Through My Mind where we finish another week of episodes by talking about what it takes to get something started.Mentioned in the episode:1. www.bigyellowsticky.com2. www.drawlloween.com3. www.spreaker.com/user/theecommerceshippingpodcast4. www.thesalesblog.com5. www.gapingvoid.com6. www.fivebuckbrainstorms.com7. www.dontheideaguy.com

Episode Lucky #13 recorded on #NationalCoffeeDay -- yes!! The interview I did for @thinkozeal's podcast published today (link below!) and I had a blast doing it. Today's show shares some theories and habits I have which inextricably link coffee to creativity. I call it #Beanstorming and that's a fact coming from the world's first Idea Barista! (Not to be confused with my friend Stephanie Melish the Sales Barista.)Resource links...1. No Permission Needed podcast interviewwww.thinkozeal.com/45-22. More insight on the Beanstorming processhttp://www.dontheideaguy.com/side-hustle-ideas/3. Book a Beanstorming sessionwww.dontheideaguy.com/brainstorming

Episode 12 in which we discuss the difference between idea generation and evaluation and the value of extra percolation. How to choose which ideas to pursue and which ones to pause.Resources mentioned:1. No Permission Podcastwww.thinkozeal.com2. Brainstorm Percolationwww.dontheideaguy.com/brainstorming

Episode 11 in which we weigh the pros and cons of selling to people one at a time or to groups of people, and whether it is more efficient to "grow your own" sales leads and merchandise marketplaces or to take advantage of places on the internet where you can sprinkle your own "buy buttons" which allow you to profit from selling your products in places which attract crowds of shoppers. And don't miss your chance to buy my friend Nick Loper's new book (an official Amazon Best Seller!) "Buy Buttons" which is only $.99 for a limited time.Resource links:1. Buy the book today for just 99-cents...www.dontheideaguy.con/buybuttons2. More details about the book...http://www.sidehustlenation.com/make-extra-money-go-cash-already-flowing/3. Meet the author, Nick Loper...http://www.sidehustlenation.com/about/4. The Only Sales Guide You'll Ever Need by Anthony Iannarino...http://www.dontheideaguy.com/onlysalesguide