Things That Matter with Joshua Becker
Apr 02, 2022
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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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She is the Universe with Laura Peña
Oct 24, 2019
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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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The Break the Twitch podcast is an interview-based podcast hosted by Anthony Ongaro featuring guests from all walks of life on living better and doing more of what matters. See previous seasons, episodes, and the latest news on the Podcast page.
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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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.
Start Finishing with Charlie Gilkey
Sep 19, 2019
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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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