Becoming The Hero

By Justin Lewis

Learn how to become like heroes you admire in your books, movies, TV Shows, video games, or tabletop role-playing games.

Do you know that feeling where you see a character in a movie doing something ... more

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October 26, 2020Ep. 70: Shawn Reynolds | Running a Business From a Hospital Bed & Lessons on Fatherhood & Networking
Today we discuss fatherhood & running a business while staying in a hospital.
Welcome back to the 70th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Before we get to the show:
Our show is now on Youtube! Check it out.
Also
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average

Now to the show.
Today I share my conversation with father & business owner, Shawn Reynolds. You can reach out to Shawn on Twitter.
It was a great conversation and we started out talking about fatherhood. We talked about how fathers, and parents in general, need to adapt during these challenging times.
We also cover talking about business, even running a business from a hospital bed. We talk about how sometimes you gotta push yourself, and sometimes you gotta relax.
We then talk about networking and finding out how to offer things to people that they want in order to build a relationship.
It was a great conversation and we talked about all sorts of things.
Shawn gave us some action items though:
Create some action items to do what you want
Model your behavior after the greats
Take 3 “bites” with a deadline
Figure out who could help you

If you enjoyed today’s episode (or not), let me know on the socials. I’d love to continue the conversation with you there.
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Again thanks so much for listening, and stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, and Keep Overcoming Average.

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October 22, 2020TM 63: Learning to Do Hard Work First & Play and Getting More Challenges
Welcome to the 63rd episode of the Thursday Meditations Show!
The goal of the thursday show is to show you our journey to hopefully help inspire you and hopefully help you relate more.
As well, we are now on Youtube! Check us out there!
With that said let’s get to some announcements.
Before we get to the show, here are a couple announcements
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average

Today, we start off talking about the challenge Ty gave me two weeks ago. He challenged me to do 6 400’s. I managed to do 3 full ones and 2 partial 400’s. They were really tough.
We then talk about how doing these challenges pushes us to be much better and to think in better ways.
We then move on to talk about the action items given to us from this last monday’s interview show.
Do the hard things first.
Play
Establish constraints
Do 1 thing a day that moves your business forward.

Finally Ty gave me some new challenges. I ended up choosing to get 3 user-generated challenges from people besides me and Ty. It should be a fun one!
We hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Let us know what you think on social media.
Did you like today’s episode?
You can reach out to me on Instagram (@thehardthingpodcast) to tell me what you thought!
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Again thanks so much for listening, & stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, & Keep Overcoming Average.
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October 19, 2020 Ep. 69: Using the Sniper Method to Get a Job & Marketing Yourself with Richard Matthews
Today we discuss using the sniper method and how to market yourself.
Welcome back to the 69th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Before we get to the show:
Our show is now on Youtube! Check it out.
Also
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
Now to the show.
Today I share my conversation with marketing expert, Richard Matthews of The HERO Show. You can reach out to Richard via Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, or Facebook.
We talked about many things in today’s episode. We started off talking about learning how to have confidence in yourself enough to run your business with business prices.
We talked about Richard’s experience in marketing himself to various companies and learning how to solve their problems.
As always, the message of learning how to solve other people’s problems came out loud and clear.
We continued talking about how to have confidence in yourself and how to market yourself.
RIchard then shared his experience of using the “sniper method” as he calls it to land the exact job he wanted. Richard focused very hard on one company and one position and spent 4 weeks getting that job, including making a 40 page marketing plan and solving many of the company’s problems before he even got the job.
Today was a fun conversation all about being strategic and using your mind to conquer your obstacles rather than just bull-rushing through it.
Richard also mentioned how he runs his business currently to allow himself a lot of time with his children.
It was a fascinating conversation and one that I know you’ll get a lot out of.
Richard also left us some action items:
Do the hard things first
Play
Give yourself restrictions
1 thing a day that moves the business forward
If you enjoyed today’s episode (or not), let me know on the socials. I’d love to continue the conversation with you there.
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October 15, 2020TM 62: Being Grateful, Breathing & Writing Music
Welcome to the 62nd episode of the Thursday Meditations Show!
The goal of the thursday show is to show you our journey to hopefully help inspire you and hopefully help you relate more.
We also decided that Ty and I will have a fully free-form conversation on a New Podcast, called the All Things Podcast. If you want to hear us continue our conversation, listen to the rest on that podcast.
As well, we are now on Youtube! Check us out there!
With that said let’s get to some announcements.
Before we get to the show, here are a couple announcements
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average

On today’s episode, we start off hearing how Ty and his wife have started going on dates. This was in response to the challenge given to him from Justin to take his wife on a “wow” date for less than $50.
We then talk about the action items given to us from this week’s podcast guest, Cynthia Zhai.
Sigh with more sound to prep your voice up.
Hum in the mornings to prepare your voice
Think of 3-5 things to be grateful for.

Next we spend some time talking about gratitude and we mention a previous podcast guest’s experience getting a 2 word mantra from a guru. If you want to hear the full story, listen to the full episode here.
Lastly, I give Ty his new challenge and he chose:
To write a song for his wife.

Just like every week, we hope you enjoyed today’s episode. No go out and do hard things.

Did you like today’s episode?
You can reach out to me on Instagram (@thehardthingpodcast) to tell me what you thought!
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Again thanks so much for listening, & stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, & Keep Overcoming Average.

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I appreciate you taking the time to do an investigation check and dig into the archives of the show. I want you to know that this is an old episode back when the show was called The Hard Thing Podcast. The topics are still the same, though the format and some of the names are different. If you’re coming back to The Hard Thing Podcast, well surprise! We changed our name and some of our branding. Feel free to hang out in the archives and listen to the wonderful old episode of the Hard Thing Podcast, or take on a new adventure by listening to some of our current episodes. Either way, happy adventuring.
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October 12, 2020 Ep. 68: Finding Your Voice and Learning How to Breathe with Cynthia Zhai
Today we discuss finding your voice, learning how to breathe and running your own business.
Welcome back to the 68th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Before we get to the show:
Our show is now on Youtube! Check it out.
Also
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
Now to the show.
Today I share my conversation with voice coach Cynthia Zhai. You can actually reach out to Cynthia by watching her Youtube channel.
We start off talking about how Cynthia started her own business. Cynthia felt like she was only using 30% of her potential.
We then talk about how she started talking with her friends about speaking and how that eventually turned into her business of helping people find their voices
We then talk about different breathing exercises on how to breathe better.
Today was a fun conversation, even though we had some connectivity issues.
Cynthia did leave us some action items:
Start humming in the morning to get your voice ready in the morning
Sigh with a sound more
THink about 3-5 things to be grateful for.
If you enjoyed today’s episode (or not), let me know on the socials. I’d love to continue the conversation with you there.
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October 08, 2020TM 61: Talking about Self-Care, Sleep, Video Games & Doing 400's
Welcome to the 61st episode of the Thursday Meditations Show!
The goal of the thursday show is to show you our journey to hopefully help inspire you and hopefully help you relate more.
We also decided that Ty and I will have a fully free-form conversation on a New Podcast, called the All Things Podcast. If you want to hear us continue our conversation, listen to the rest on that podcast.
As well, we are now on Youtube! Check us out there!
With that said let’s get to some announcements.
Before we get to the show, here are a couple announcements
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average

On today's episode, as always we start off chatting about the challenge Ty gave to Justin, namely, to put the podcast up on Youtube.
Check. You can now listen and view (although the video is still improving) the podcast on Youtube. Check it out.
Next we talk about the action items left to us from this last monday's podcast episode guest, Ann Zaprazny.
These are the action items:
Invest in self care.
Structure your life.
Find social connection.
Seek out great sources of media (like podcasts like this one).

In the discussion, Ty and Justin mention sleep and video game usage as part of the self care talk, and putting your goals down on paper as part of structuring your life. They also mention that they've both had friends who've been slightly depressed lately due to social distancing.
Lastly they talk about some book recommendations.
Next they talk about the new challenges for Justin.
Justin chose to do 3 400's (100 Squats with 45 lbs on each side, 100 pullups, 100 situps, and 100 pushups).
Did you like today’s episode?
You can reach out to me on Instagram (@thehardthingpodcast) to tell me what you thought!
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Again thanks so much for listening, & stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, & Keep Overcoming Average.

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October 05, 2020 Ep. 67: Getting Fired, Work/Life Balance, & Mental Focus with Ann Zaprasny
Today we discuss getting fired, mental toughness and work life balance..
Welcome back to the 67th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Before we get to the show:
Our show is now on Youtube! Check it out.
Also
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
Now to the show.
Today I had the fun opportunity to talk with Mental Athletic Coach, Ann Zaprasny. You can reach out to Ann at http://athletementaltraining.com/. You can actually get a free 15 minute consultation too.
Today was a fun conversation starting out with, of all things, being fired. We talk at length about Ann’s reaction to being fired, her deciding to start her own business, and even going back to school for that.
We also talk a lot about work-life-balance. Ann gives some helpful pointed on how to do that effectively and really still spend time with the family.
We also spend some time talking about building your personal brand and being intentional with how you go about your work life.
Lastly we talk about mental focus, confidence, and keeping yourself mentally centered rather than stressed and un-focused. It was a fun conversation full of things I didn’t think we’d talk about.
Ann left us some action items though:
Invest in Self Care
Structure your life
Look for Social Connections
Seek out sources of great info (like this podcast)
If you enjoyed today’s episode (or not), let me know on the socials. I’d love to continue the conversation with you there.
Support the Show:
One Mission Nutrition (10% Discount): http://allegiance.1missionnutrition.com/thehardthingpodcast
Audible (Free Audiobook):
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Share the podcast with one person who could really use it.
Leave a rating and a review.
Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any episode. We are on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Buy one of our Shirts or Hoodies
https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hard-thing-podcast-store/
Again thanks so much for listening, and stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, and Keep Overcoming Average.
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October 01, 2020 TM 60: Going On a Wow Date & Being Intentional
Welcome to the 60th episode of the Thursday Meditations Show!
The goal of the thursday show is to show you our journey to hopefully help inspire you and hopefully help you relate more.
We also decided that Ty and I will have a fully free-form conversation on a New Podcast, called the All Things Podcast. If you want to hear us continue our conversation, listen to the rest on that podcast.
As well, we are now on Youtube! Check us out there!
With that said let’s get to some announcements.
Before we get to the show, here are a couple announcements
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
On today’s episode, we start off talking about Ty’s challenge. Ty completed the challenge having talked with 3 random strangers. We remarked at how when one gives challenges to the other, they often keep and do those challenges as well. Odd.
Next we talk about the action items left to us from Diana George on this last monday’s interview episode. Those actions items were:
1.Find your purpose
2. Be Intentional
3. Get into action

Ty and I then give our experience of doing those three action items.

Finally I give Ty a new challenge. He chose to plan and execute a WOW date with his wife for less than $50.

As always, keep doing hard things and you will overcome average.

Did you like today’s episode?
You can reach out to me on Instagram (@thehardthingpodcast) to tell me what you thought!
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Again thanks so much for listening, & stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, & Keep Overcoming Average.

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I appreciate you taking the time to do an investigation check and dig into the archives of the show. I want you to know that this is an old episode back when the show was called The Hard Thing Podcast. The topics are still the same, though the format and some of the names are different. If you’re coming back to The Hard Thing Podcast, well surprise! We changed our name and some of our branding. Feel free to hang out in the archives and listen to the wonderful old episode of the Hard Thing Podcast, or take on a new adventure by listening to some of our current episodes. Either way, happy adventuring.
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September 28, 2020Ep. 66: Being a Parent & an HR Professional, Finding Jobs with Diana George
Today we discuss getting jobs and being a parent.
Welcome back to the 66th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Before we get to the show:
Our show is now on Youtube! Check it out.
Also
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average

Now to the show.
Today, I have the great pleasure of sharing my conversation with HR specialist, entrepreneur, and executive Diana George. Reach out to Diana over email ([email protected]) and on Linkedin.
Today we had a great conversation. We started off talking about being a parent and learning to help develop your children up in effective ways that maintain a great relationship with them.
We also talk about the importance of seeing your own potential and finding someone who also sees your potential. That’s what parents are supposed to do.
We then talk about being an HR professional and what it means to do that. Surprisingly, a lot of skills fostered by being a parent translate to being a great HR professional.
We then talk about setting great boundaries with your home and work life (especially since the two are so blended now).
Finally we spend some time chatting about how someone might go about finding new employment in these COVID 19 days.
It was a great conversation and I got a lot out of it.
Diana also left us some action items:
Find your purpose
2. Be Intentional
Get into action

If you enjoyed today’s episode (or not), let me know on the socials. I’d love to continue the conversation with you there.
Support the Show:
One Mission Nutrition (10% Discount): http://allegiance.1missionnutrition.com/thehardthingpodcast
Audible (Free Audiobook):
audibletrial.com/thehardthingpodcast
Share the podcast with one person who could really use it.
Leave a rating and a review.
Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any episode. We are on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Buy one of our Shirts or Hoodies
https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hard-thing-podcast-store/
Again thanks so much for listening, and stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, and Keep Overcoming Average.

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September 24, 2020 TM 59: Money Matters
Welcome to the 59th episode of the Thursday Meditations Show!
The goal of the thursday show is to show you our journey to hopefully help inspire you and hopefully help you relate more.
We also decided that Ty and I will have a fully free-form conversation on a New Podcast, call the All Things Podcast. If you want to hear us continue our conversation, listen to the rest on that podcast.
With that said let’s get to some announcements.
Before we get to the show, here are a couple announcements
Join our facebook group! The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
You can also check out the new book from one of our previous guests, Terry Tucker. Here’s his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS
On today’s episode, I recount my experience with the challenge of swimming 3 miles in 1 week. I didn’t quite hit the goal, however, I did get most of the way there. Still, room to improve.
We then chatted about the action items left by Adam Koren on this last monday’s episode. Ty and I talked about money and budgeting and more.
Ty then gave me another challenge. I chose the challenge to start releasing my episodes on Youtube.

Did you like today’s episode?
You can reach out to me on Instagram (@thehardthingpodcast) to tell me what you thought!
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Again thanks so much for listening, & stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, & Keep Overcoming Average.

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I appreciate you taking the time to do an investigation check and dig into the archives of the show. I want you to know that this is an old episode back when the show was called The Hard Thing Podcast. The topics are still the same, though the format and some of the names are different. If you’re coming back to The Hard Thing Podcast, well surprise! We changed our name and some of our branding. Feel free to hang out in the archives and listen to the wonderful old episode of the Hard Thing Podcast, or take on a new adventure by listening to some of our current episodes. Either way, happy adventuring.
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FAQs about Becoming The Hero:

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