3 Day Monk -accomplish Your Goals

Hey everyone, today I'm talking to Billy Bones. He's a cool guy who has tried out a bunch of businesses. We talked about why most of his ideas didn't stick and on how he switched over from jumping from multiple projects to sticking to one.   Had tried to start many businesses before Why you can't just follow the money, if you don't have an interest in the topic it might not be the right thing to follow.  Don't burn out before you start. Why client work wasn't right for him, clients always demanding new things and not wanting to pay for the work Built out original to help make his life easier and realized that other people would be interested in it too How to structure your business around your life and not your life around your business How to set goals based on your needs Why you need to track everything How to prioritize what needs to get don't in your business Why you don't need an original idea

Ryder Carroll is a digital product designer and the inventor of the Bullet Journal.  A life changing organizational system that has helped hundreds of thousands of people take control of their lives.  In this conversation we talked about how having ADD helped Ryder develop the tools that eventually became the Bullet Journal, how to figure out if something is important to you, and why he tries to make as few decisions in a day as possible.   And "almost" complete list of what we talked about:   How he overcame ADD How having ADD helped him develop processes that became the core of the Bullet Journal Taking visual "doodle" notes Why Ryder has only one Bullet Journal Why you need to build friction into your Bullet Journal How to figure out what's important to you and what's not Why ryder uses his Bullet Journal as a brain dump, not a scheduling tool How to determine if a goal or desire is worth pursuing How to make your Bullet Journal really work for you Step by step how to plan out your goa

In this interview, I talk with my cousin, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, about his dream to become a professional Football player.  He has played in the AFL, NFL, and CFL.  He really shows what it takes to follow a dream.  We talked about how to stay motivated, becoming the person you want to be, and growth mindset.     An "almost" complete list of what we talked about:   How he stuck with football, even through tough times How to turn your journey from selfish to selfless How to chisel away the granite to sculpt the person you want to be Getting into a growth mindset How to find joy in the process and training, and not getting hung up on the end result Don't compare yourself to other people (focus on your own journey) How to not get distracted Surround yourself with powerful people who believe in your dream Finding your why More isn't always better, pace yourself so your don't burn out Doing the right kind of work and not just working to work Don't define yourself on outside people's

Today I'm talking with Espree Devora.  She is the creator and host of We Are LA Tech Podcast and she runs and offline experience club for LA startups.  Her nickname is "The Girl Who Gets it Done", and I wanted to talk to her about how she accomplishes her goals.  We also talked about how to create Pilot Programs for your ideas, how to move your dreams forward, and why you need to keep it as simple and easy as possible. An "almost" complete list of what we talked about: Doing a goals check in The ripple effect - How little actions can have large effects Analyze your actions to see if you are moving your dreams forward How to find alignment in your life How to find Mindfulness Why there is no straight line to reach your goals Taking time for yourself to keep yourself happy and motivated Take one step forward every day - even if it isn't perfect 5 minute journal app Using surveys to figure out what people actually want Committing for short time periods, like 3 months, then reevaluate after to see

Today we have Nick Loper on the podcast.  Nick is a full time Podcaster, author, and side hustling genius.  We talked about how he pitched his TEDx speech, getting more done in less time, and how he breaks down his big goals. Here is an *almost* full list of what we talked about: Going where the customers are, why and how to work smarter not harder Trying things out for short, set time periods so you don't get discouraged if it isn't for you Put in the hustle, why people will respect you for it and help you out Doing a TEDx Talk How he got booked as a speaker Building a side hustle while working full time When is a good time to quit your job Why you might want to pick a smaller sea to swim in How to not lose motivation by focusing on the things you like to do He is a to-do list junkie - the simple tool he uses to keep himself accountable (hint, it's yellow) Theming out work days for maximum productivity How he broke down his "Write Book" goal into a simple todo list Why publicly (in a small master

Today I am talking with Andrew Warner of Mixergy.  He has interviewed almost 1,500 entrepreneurs on how they built their businesses.  In this conversation, you will learn exactly what habits Andrew implemented to build Mixergy, how to host an awesome party, and the secret technique to break into any industry.  We also talked about internal vs external accountability. Here is an *almost* full list of what we talked about: How to have a great party or meetup - Cohost! - Invite 4 people as cohosts, then have them invite 4 people Events give Andrew an excuse to invite and talk to anyone and everyone he found interesting Why the magic of interviewing allows you to get to really know someone better than you ever imagined  The real reason he got a dog.  *Hint it has to do with being productive. Why finding a dedicated workplace away from distractions is so important External accountability and internal accountability Why he paid someone to look over his shoulder during w

Today I am talking to Doctor Charlene McCord about her productivity habits.  She has her Ph.D. in Organismal Biology and Anatomy.  This is a great conversation on how to actually get what you want out of life.  We talked about why you can't just wait for things to happen, you have to make them happen, and how to actually do it.   An *almost* full list of what I talked to Charlene about: What kind of work you can do with a PhD Why you need to figure out what you don't like, to find what you do like How to lily pad to the position/job you want Security vs Mental stimulation - what to look for in a job How to find your unicorn How to build your friend group for your success How to plan out your day - a full breakdown Doing the hard things first so you can enjoy the good things stress-free When she writes something in her planner it is a promise to herself to get it done no matter what What kind of planner works for her How to accomplish your big tasks by breaking them down Why a written