How much time do you spend wading in your problem pool? Answer, too much. For many people this is the case but those that have learned and are actively working on this skill - solution based thinking can be so incredibly freeing.

In this episode I challenge you to start working on your skill to become a solution based thinker. One great tool is to start using a solution journal. Go wild, think of all the possible solutions out there. I also challenge you to start tracking your time and how you use it. Is there a point where you can confidently say you spend 2 times or 3 times or any number more amount of time thinking of solutions than you do problems, if that is the case then you are headed in the right direction and trust me, you will start seeing results. Momentum!

And always remember:
"Keep your face to the sun and the shadows will always fall behind you."



Music designed and performed by: Doug Wallace

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How do you know when you have found THE "right" thing for you? Well in Matt's case he just did. No sleeping, no other thoughts, only one path forward with nothing to get in your way. This episode is packed with all kinds of amazing motivation and inspiration for you to get out there and do the thing you want to do at any age. Let's get it straight Matt's story took some time and a few detours but that's what makes this chapter such a good one. Matt is doing the thing he loves and never has let anything get in his way. That is how you know, when absolutely no problem or risk or anything is too big. In fact when Matt and I broached the subject of risk he mentioned that his passion and his desire to execute his vision was so strong that to him there was no risk even seen, there was only success. This is the kind of mindset that has served so many people that want to do cool shit well.

On his journey he also found the confidence to find himself a mentor or two along the way. If you have been following along for a while you will know that I'm always preaching that you need to find your crew, your people and mentors absolutely should be in that mix.

I hope you enjoy this episode and find the motivation to get out there and do all the cool shit you want to do.

What is one thing that keeps you up at night? That you can't stop thinking about? Take steps toward that. You will thank yourself.

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All music created by: Doug Wallace

Play is an essential way in which to get some of your best work done. Go out for a walk, throw a frisbee, go to a theatre show instead of doing the dishes one night, you will thank yourself. You will feel that energy.

The idea of playing at something new is even more interesting, the idea that we are challenging ourselves and learning is crucial. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, talks about the flow state and that is when we are truly engaged in a process and one of the ways to find yourself in that state of flow is to engage in play. To have fun.

If you are listening to this episode right now I am certain there is a vast number of you who are already experiencing some form of burn out and you don't even know it. You need to turn to someone, ask them about your level of burnout and how you can introduce a bit of play into your life.

Go find your sense of excitement and challenge again, in any manner that may look like to you.