Things That Matter with Joshua Becker
Apr 02, 2022
Wall Street Journal Best-selling Author, Joshua Becker, joins me to discuss the ideas behind his new book Things That Matter, and catch up after a two-year Break the Twitch podcast hiatus. Pre-order his new book, coming out April 19th anywhere books are sold. Or right here.
Do you want to live a meaningful life—with very few regrets—and make a positive difference in the world? But is culture distracting you from doing so? Perhaps moments, days, and years go by without you stopping to ask yourself, Am I living out my true purpose? Even if that question whispers to you, are you brushing it aside because you don’t know what to change in life’s busyness?
Things That Matter is a book about living well. It’s about overcoming the chatter of a world focused on all the wrong things. It’s about rethinking the common assumptions of today to find satisfaction and fulfillment tomorrow.
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Since Kristin Wong was six years old, she’s been writing—to be understood, to tell a story, or sometimes to figure things out on her own. Kristin shares how she moved to L.A. to pursue a career in screenwriting, but ultimately left to pursue a path that was truer to herself. Her chosen path has led to opportunities she never imagined, such as getting a book deal and publishing her book Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford.
We talk about the pros and cons of being well-prepared versus being more willing to try things out. We also get vulnerable about dealing with imposter syndrome and share a pretty hilarious moment about each of our perspectives on each other’s polished-ness.
Kristin’s journalism chops definitely added a fun element to the conversation because she did a great job of asking me about as many questions as I asked her. This episode is one that will provide some interesting reflection and inspiration for better enjoying this process we call life.
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This episode is particularly vulnerable for me because John Poelstra was my personal coach for over a year and a half. We open up about a lot of the things we worked on during the time, and John shares the path that led him from his technical accounting and engineering background to becoming a certified coach. John and I discuss the difference between courage, and commitment, the power of writing your personal narrative, and asking yourself better questions. We also talk about the difference between being and doing, and how both can help you better find clarity and take action in your life.
If you’ve ever had the thought, “There has to be more than this,” this episode will be a helpful resource on finding a path that’s fitting for you. Additionally, as a special offer for Break the Twitch listeners, John is willing to have a conversation with anyone—and he means anyone.
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Laura Peña, a motion graphics designer and storyteller, shares how following creative trust has led her to create a docuseries featuring empowering stories of girls from all around the world.
After living in New York for 13 years, Laura recounts how she made the decisions to quit her agency job. She shares how she decided to work for herself and move across the country. Laura also talks about the role of trust in creative endeavors and shares the synergies she’s experienced from being open to the possibilities.
Over the past couple of years, she’s traveled to 21 cities in 10 countries capturing the stories of girls between ages 13 to 19 for her project, She is the Universe. Through sharing short videos featuring the voices of teenage girls around the world of all colors, languages and socio-economic backgrounds, the global project helps build the confidence of young women worldwide to pursue their dreams.
Whether you’re needing to make space for creativity or embarking on something new, this episode with Laura Peña is sure to spark creative action in your life.
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Mike shares how he went from graduate school to flying around the world for seven years giving presentations on how to give presentations. We talk about ways to minimize the twitch so we can actually get important things done and the intersection between our digital devices and the prevalence of busy culture. Using examples from great movies and impactful historical figures, Mike shares the key elements of powerful storytelling. Additionally, he tells his secrets for how to give a killer presentation that will get everyone feeling inspired and ready to take action. Whether you want to get better at giving presentations or convincing your partner to get a dog—this episode is an essential listen. Make sure you grab your copy of the 7 Stealth Speaking Tips They Don’t Teach You in Business School at Mike Talks!
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Pamela talks about her work helping diverse entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life and building a local and truly inclusive community at K’é Main Street Learning Lab in downtown Mesa, Arizona.
We talk about the importance of allowing the time and space for the messiness of the creative process. From handling feedback to knowing when to further hone an idea and when to let go of perfectionism, Pamela shares her wisdom from over 20 years of coaching. We also discuss how to be more intentionally connected to your community, yourself and your body of work. This episode is full of wisdom on ways to more intentionally connect and better enjoy your life while living it.
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In BTT 028, I sit down with Cory Huff, who is also a fantasy fiction novelist, performing actor, and marketing professional. Cory shares how he went from his day job to starting the Blogspot website that would become The Abundant Artist, teaching creative people how to make money online.
We talk about the creative process, whether it’s writing novels, making videos or performing on stage. Cory and I also discuss the survivorship bias of the entrepreneurial landscape—how we don’t talk enough about the things that didn’t work and learn more from the failures. Additionally, Cory provides some rules and tips on how to sell your art and make it into a business. If you’ve ever wondered about how to turn a creative endeavor into a business, this episode is for you.
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Marli Williams is an official wilderness guide, joy instigator and creator of epic experiences. Marli shares how at nineteen, she knew her mission was to help others realize their potential. Since then, much of her work has involved helping people disconnect from distractions and better connect with other humans and nature as a mentor, coach and facilitator in different capacities.
We discuss how play can be integrated into our daily lives and how imperfect action wins over perfect inaction—any day of the week. In today’s fast-paced, digital landscape where the work is never done, we need to be more intentional with creating time and space for what truly matters. This episode is sure to inspire you to say yes to more play and epic experiences.
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Charlie Gilkey, best-selling author and business coach, provides invaluable straight talk on why people don’t finish things and how to start finishing.
Charlie shares how his experience as a Joint Logistics Coordinator in the Army National Guard while pursuing a Philosophy Ph.D. positioned him to do his best work. Since 2007, he has helped thousands of creatives and changemakers take meaningful action on work that matters.
We talk about why ideas need to be turned into projects and what actually counts as a project. From identifying head trash, how many projects we can take on at a time, and tips on removing distractions—this episode is full of wisdom and tips around how to finish what you start.
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In BTT 026, I chat with Randi Kay, a wellness practitioner and the podcaster behind The Simple Self Care Podcast. This is a unique episode where Randi and I answer the same questions, and an exciting start to Season 3 of the BTT Podcast!
The conversation kicks off with our origin stories. Randi shares how her healing journey began when she was diagnosed with depression. She delves into her journey of learning about how the body, diet, self care and everything is all connected.
I share my own journey of identifying the “Twitch” and my data-driven proof of how small, unproductive actions add up. We discuss the practices that keep us grounded, seasonality when it comes to self care and Newton’s Third Law when it comes to making changes. This episode is sure to inspire you to look at self care and intentional living in a new and fun light.
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Stephanie Domrose is the founder of Embeau, a business helping to empower women to feel beautiful inside and out.
Stephanie shares how she envisioned and intentionally designed her business model over the years. We discuss how building a bridge may be better than taking a leap when it comes to starting something new. Additionally, we talk about decluttering and how possessions aren’t bad, they are simply tools for expression. From daily routines, fitness, creativity to mindset—this episode is sure to get you envisioning ways to choose your own story.
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Nora McInerny, best-selling author of latest memoir No Happy Endings, talks about managing grief, finding your own path and opting out of the “shoulds” in life.
We discuss everything from managing grief and rebuilding your life when you’ve lost someone dear to you, to finding your purpose and career path. Additionally, we talk about what it’s like to feel lost in your twenties, and opting out of the “shoulds” and “expectations” of success highlighted on social media and in our society. You’re going to love this episode and get a ton of value from it. Make sure to check out Still Kickin, Nora’s nonprofit, where you can help a human out, too!
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Conscious Consumption with Julie Kearns
Mar 13, 2019
Julie Kearns, founder of social enterprise Junket: Tossed & Found, shares useful tips on conscious consumption and ways to reduce our carbon footprint in the world.
Julie shares how Junket got started, and the recent transition from vintage shop into an online platform modeling eco-friendly, carbon-informed practices. As an advocate for environmentally ethical commerce and conscious consumption, Julie Kearns explains why buying secondhand is not only thriftier but better for the planet.
We talk about narcissism as it relates to our stuff, what we don’t see when it comes to donating items, and how small things like paper clips really do add up. Julie shares tips on creative problem-solving and being a more responsible consumer on the front-end and back-end. This enlightening conversation will inspire you to explore sustainability and become a better steward of the environment and the things in your life.
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Don describes how he manages his creative energy and process on a typical day. He also advocates for following your curiosity, even if it seems inefficient, impractical or unpopular.
Additionally, Don and I discuss a wide range of topics around entrepreneurship, modern definitions of success and what he calls “Hustle Porn”—the messaging that if you’re not working 16 hours a day, you’re falling behind. This candid conversation with Don Ball will inspire you to fuel your creativity, define your own success and forge your own path.
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In BTT 021, I chat with Andy George, the maker and mastermind behind the Simply Complex Podcast and the popular How to Make Everything YouTube channel with over one million subscribers.
Andy shares how the YouTube channel got started from his desire to make a sandwich from scratch. From growing and harvesting his own wheat to milking a cow, the whole process took 6 months and $1,500 to make. We discuss the greater understanding that comes from sourcing materials and learning to make things we take for granted like the food we eat, a formal suit or clear glass. Additionally, we talk about creativity, building a sustainable business and the one thing Andy still prefers to make from scratch. Listening to this episode will inspire greater appreciation and curiosity for the everyday objects in your life.
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Joshua and I delve into why it can be so easy to accumulate things and hard to let them go. We discuss how minimalism can help us clarify what’s important, better align with our values and be more creative. Whether you’re interested in learning more about a practical, step-by-step approach to decluttering your home or the power of asking how you can help others, you’ll find this conversation to be a great listen on living more intentionally.
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Gigi talks about how she turned her passion for pin collecting into a profitable business. She shares the creative process behind her many designs and her dedication to philanthropy. We talk about what keeps her motivated in dealing with the positives and negatives of entrepreneurship and health challenges. This conversation will inspire you to act on your unique ideas and share what only you can share with the world.
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30 Days of Biking with Patrick Stephenson
Feb 06, 2019
Patrick Stephenson shares how a simple tweet led to a global 30 Days of Biking movement and how to get started on the creative work that really matters.
In BTT 018, I chat with my good friend, Patrick Stephenson, a copywriter, Minneapolis biking icon and the founder of the global biking movement 30 Days of Biking that happens every year in April.
Patrick shares how a simple tweet led to thousands of people pledging to bike for 30 days. He advocates for inclusivity and using social media not as a highlight reel but more of a realistic depiction of what’s going on. With topics ranging from managing anxiety and overwhelm to making space for creative work, this conversation will inspire you to focus on what’s in front of you and just get started.
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Alex explains why he switched his undergraduate degree from computer science to architecture and design. Additionally, he shares his entrepreneurial journey, his transition back to full-time work and the benefits of self-employment vs. working full-time. We talk about what’s really behind good design and the importance of designing our environment and life. This candid, insightful conversation will inspire you to view and design your life more intentionally.
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I chat with Joel Zaslofsky, the podcaster behind Smart and Simple Matters, a multipotentialite, and head of operations behind The Putty Tribe. In this episode, we talk about everything from quantum biology, building community, personal renaissances and more. Joel shares how he intentionally changed his habits to better align his actions with his values. In addition, we discuss what it’s like to work alone as an extrovert and how to bring more community into your own life.
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The Greater Good with Thompson Aderinkomi
Jan 16, 2019
Thompson Aderinkomi, an innovative healthcare entrepreneur and the founder of Nice Healthcare, shares his path and quest to disrupt the healthcare industry for the greater good.
In BTT 015, I chat with Thompson Aderinkomi, who is the founder of two startups, Nice Healthcare and Relate.
Thompson shares how his desire for freedom, changing the world and revenge motivated him to take on the $3.5 trillion dollar healthcare industry. In addition, we discuss how small, intentional choices can add up to big results over time—in lifestyle, exercise and diet. We also talk about managing risks you can control, life with kids, to the most efficient workout. This conversation will definitely inspire you to make more intentional choices in your own life.
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Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! I chat with Matt Bray, YouTuber and creator behind epic videos, including the hits like 100 People of Dance on the Project One Life YouTube channel. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to go viral on YouTube, fostering creativity, and the value of comfort zone challenges.
Matt shares the story about how a $10 bucket of popcorn led him down the path he’s on today, as well as how his first YouTube video went viral. With topics ranging from creative process, how to build confidence and navigating the nontraditional path, this episode will inspire you to experience life to the fullest.
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My wife Amy and I discuss the holidays—from our childhood experiences to what changed when we began our intentional living journey. We share the honest discussions we had with our families and some tips to embrace a more intentional holiday season.
As much as we all love the holidays, we can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. From navigating stores and online shopping, buying the perfect gifts, scheduling time with loved ones, and the extra pressure on the pocketbook — we sometimes lose sight of the real reason for the season. We talk about all this, in addition to some fun ways to be more intentional while still staying true to the holiday spirit.
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This is a bonus holiday episode of season one on the Break the Twitch podcast. Season 2 will begin on January 9, 2019!
The Break the Twitch podcast is an interview-based podcast hosted by Anthony Ongaro featuring guests from all walks of life. See all the episodes and the latest news on the Podcast page.
Demystifying Creativity with Amy and Anthony Ongaro
Oct 10, 2018
Creativity is often misunderstood. My wife Amy and I work on demystifying creativity by discussing what prevents many of us from being more creative and how we can dig into our own creativity.
The episode begins with what part creativity has played in our lives. We share our perceptions, experiences, challenges, and strategies for including more creativity in our lives. We talk about the impact certain beliefs, fears, uncertainty, pressure and struggle have on creativity. From minimally viable actions, showing up (even when you don’t feel like it), knowing when to evolve and when to keep going—we talk about what we’ve experienced and learned.
This is the last official episode of Season 1 of the Break the Twitch podcast. Amy and I are excited about making Season 2 even better, in addition to adding more acoustic treatment to improve the audio quality. We’re grateful for everyone who’s supported our work and make all of this possible.
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Constantly striving to keep up with the Joneses isn’t the only way. Brooke McAlary shares her transition to slow living, and how it’s changed her view of success, balance and even the writing process.
I’m so excited to share this episode with Brooke McAlary, author, creator of The Slow Your Home Podcast and writer behind the blog, Slow Your Home. She and her family passed through Minneapolis for the U.S. portion of her Slow: Simple Living For a Frantic World book tour and naturally, I jumped at the chance to get Brooke on the podcast.
Brooke shares how she transitioned from striving to keep up with the Joneses to embracing slow in all aspects of life starting back in 2011. We talk about personal definition of success, the elusive work and life balance, creativity, the writing process and more. You’ll love the gentle wisdom and thoughtful conversation around slow living in this episode.
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In BTT 010, I chat with Nick Knutzen, the founder of Wyld Joy and a personal mastery and vision coach for men. We talk about unconditional presence and awareness in each moment, courage and consistently getting to work. Nick also delves into how food and movement contributed to his well-being, sobriety and spirituality. This podcast episode will inspire you to move past fear and live from a place of love, hope and possibility.
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We discuss what led to our focus on building habits, the best way to start, and how to keep habits successfully over the long term. When you think about it, almost everything we do is really a habit. Once something becomes a habit, it becomes easier and easier—for better or worse. Building the habits we want to in our lives is how we can make incredible, lasting changes over a lifetime. This podcast episode will inspire you to start small, build some habits, and restart when life inevitably happens.
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Letting Go Intentionally with Cait Flanders
Sep 12, 2018
Cait Flanders, bestselling author and intentional living advocate, shares her journey of paying off $30K of debt and her practice of letting go intentionally to better embrace what’s next.
In BTT 008, I chat with Cait Flanders, a good friend and bestselling author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller, The Year of Less. We talk about how Cait started a blog on her progress of paying off $30K of debt. She also shares how she began shopping (or rather, browsing) bans, letting go intentionally and embracing the blank space of what’s next. This episode will inspire you to be more intentional in what you consume and what you let go of in your life.
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Planning For Flexibility with Jessica Chung
Sep 05, 2018
Turns out, creativity, planning and flexibility can go hand in hand. Jessica Chung, hand-letter artist and bullet journal blogger, shares her take on it.
In BTT 007, I chat with Jessica Chung, a Minnesotan hand-lettering artist, leadership educator and bullet journal blogger. Jessica is passionate about working with people to uncover their personal power and potential through connection, creative planning and calligraphy. We talk about growth through journaling, how planning can help with flexibility, and balance as technology moves faster and faster.
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Awareness and Vulnerability with Aneela Kumar
Aug 29, 2018
Aneela Kumar, co-founder of HabitAware, talks about the importance of vulnerability and awareness, and how sharing a 20-year secret led her to where she is now.
I chat with Aneela Kumar, a wonderful human who’s an entrepreneur, mobile app designer and also a mom to two little boys.
She recounts how sharing a secret she’s kept for over 20 years led to the creation of a unique smart bracelet that changes people’s lives. We discuss the importance of vulnerability, awareness, intentional spending and decluttering with kids—plus the reality of raising a family while running a company. In this episode, you’ll not only learn about what trichotillomania is, you’ll likely also increase awareness and intentionality in your life.
Learn more about Aneela Kumar and what her team is up to at HabitAware.
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In BTT 005, Amy and I talk about minimalism, about how we apply it in our lives and what it means to us. We discuss the tough areas for most people—the books, clothing, and kitchen stuff—as well as what decluttering methods worked the best for us. In order to make room for change, it’s often necessary to let go of what no longer matters to you. Embracing minimalism has truly has helped us in creating the space to make some big changes in our lives.
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Aligning Money and Happy with Sarah Von Bargen
Aug 15, 2018
There is a way to authentically align money and your happiness. Sarah Von Bargen, the founder of Yes and Yes and a lifestyle entrepreneur, shares how to do just that.
In BTT 004, I chat with Sarah Von Bargen on aligning money with happiness, when to say yes or no, and what many online creators are insecure about. Sarah is the founder of Yes and Yes, writer, teacher, consultant and lifestyle blogger. If you’re interested in living the life you’ve imagined while traveling and doing the work you love, this conversation is a must-listen.
For fun articles and mentioned courses, check out Yes and Yes online or Sarah Von Bargen’s Instagram.
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In BTT 003, we explore minimalism, mindfulness, and the ultimate question of identity with Patrick Rhone. Patrick is a writer, technology consultant, and personal advisor. We chat about his decision to let go of a popular minimalist technology blog, the 300 lb. piggy-back guy, a 3-day retreat of complete silence and solitude, and more. It’s a thoughtful and resonating conversation that could very well help you live more intentionally.
For more from Patrick Rhone, you can find his latest books and projects on his website.
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I talk with my good friend, Jamey Erickson, a cool dad and consistent creator of a whole lot of stuff. Stuff like biking thousands of miles each year, taking epic photos of the Milky Way galaxy, starting his own design agency, and organizing events for Doing Stuff. Jamey and I talk about moving from creative idea to finished project, the role of failure in the process, astrophotography and more. There’s a lot of gold in this conversation that I hope will inspire you to do more of what matters.
For more from Jamey Erickson, you can check out his website or see upcoming Doing Stuff events in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
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Interested in how to stick to healthier eating habits and better manage stress? Certified nutritional therapy practitioner, Lucia Hawley shares some insightful tips—one bite at a time.
This is the very first official episode of the podcast and I’m thrilled to start with my guest, Lucia Hawley.
Lucia is a certified nutritional therapy practitioner and founder of Essential Omnivore. She teaches overstressed people how to bring calm back to their bodies from the inside out. In this episode, we talk about food, balance, managing stress, and how we can stick to healthier eating habits over the long term. I learned a lot during this conversation, and I’m excited to share it with you.
For even more on food and health from Lucia, check out the Essential Omnivore Instagram and podcast.
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My wife, Amy, and I share the BTT origin story of how Break the Twitch got started and how things evolved from there in this short introductory episode.
Our journey started with minimalism to first create the space, then with habits to build the foundation upon which enabled creativity to flourish. We also discuss how the BTT framework evolved over the years. This episode is about BTT origin story and the evolution of our journey—the process of continuously learning and taking action towards what matters.
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