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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July 12, 2021How to Build an Event | Taking Steps in Faith with Diania Merriam | Ep. 107
Today we discuss The Camino, faith, and starting a conference.
Welcome back to the 107th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Today I share my conversation with podcast host, Diania Merriam. Diania is also the founder of the Econome Conference (https://economeconference.com/).
Some highlights from today's show:
Diania tells about her experience getting out of debt
We talk about The Camino
The Necessity of doing things you are unprepared for
The spirituality of business
How to build a conference from nothing
Surrounding yourself with good people.

Diania also left some action items for us:
1. Go get rejected
2. Practice better mental narratives
3. Breathe in difficult situations
4. Stop playing sick
5. Begin with Microsteps
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July 05, 2021Living Dual Lives & Getting Mindset Right to get Business Right | Ep. 106: Dana Pharant
Today we discuss cults, getting your mindset right, and business.
Welcome back to the 200th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Today I share my conversation with Dana Pharant.
Highlights from today's show:
Dana escaped a cult
Dana started her own busines
Dana had to fire someone who was stealing her business from the inside
Dana had to learn how to live her real-life instead of dual lives
Dana talks about how business is all about mindset.

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June 28, 2021Ep. 105: Stacy Fisher | Escaping in a Sprinter Van to Regroup and Go After Life Again
Today we discuss living in a sprinter van, grieving, and safety precautions.
Welcome back to the 105th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Today I share my conversation with Stacy Fisher. You can also get her new book, Go: One Woman. One Van. A New Beginning.
Some highlights from today's episode:
Hardest thing: accepting her life was not as she had planned
Stacy sold almost everything, put the rest into a sprinter van, and went on a trip around the US after her divorce
Grieving takes time, even grieving a divorce and there is no right or wrong time length
Acceptance can help you feel gratitude rather than bitterness
Safety precautions while traveling solo as a woman
Escaping harassment at a remote campground
The importance of listening to your intuition or gut

She also gave some action items:
1. Practice planned spontaneity.
2.Listen to your guy
3.Establish a good morning routine
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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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June 21, 2021Ep. 104: Raj Subrameyer | Changing your Mindset in Order to Consistently Succeed
Today we discuss mindmaps, overcoming your past, and simple action plans.
Welcome back to the 104th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Today I share my conversation with Raj Subrameyer.
Some of today's highlights:
Raj shares how he applied for 1293 jobs in order to get 1 job offer
Raj shares how he grew up with negative influences which caused him to have a scarcity mindset
Raj talks about shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset
Raj talks about doing things the right way (working out) rather than quick-fix solutions (liposuction)
Raj Shares how he suffered from burn-out and found himself half-naked unconscious on his bathroom floor at midnight

Raj of course left us some action items:
Write down all your fears
Simplify your decision options
Create a Process of Success
Write your priorities

Thanks for listening to the show. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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June 14, 2021Ep. 103: Shannon Procise | Getting Free Publicity
Welcome back to the 103rd episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Today I share my conversation with author Shannon Procise. She is the creator of the Dare to Live Challenge designed to inspire individuals and businesses to be unstoppable and come together as a community in difficult times. She is known as the owner of a “Million Dollar Rolodex” and the Author of “MEDIA MAGIC: Instantly Get Radio, TV, Print, and Internet Press to Give you Limitless Publicity.”
Some highlights of today's show:
She shares her experience of going through natural home birth
She talks about building up your network
She talks about how to create partnerships
And crafting your vision & team

She also left us some action items:
Analyze your beliefs and rewrite them
Stand your ground in your correct beliefs
Make people around you feel heard
Build your community
Surround yourself with the right people

Thanks for listening to the show. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Support the Show:
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If you want some accountability, join The Forge. Join us and our community to get special access to bonus content, as well as having a supportive community that will push you and hold you accountable. Join The Forge at theforge.mn.co.
Patreon donation link:
https://www.patreon.com/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non-profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
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June 07, 2021Ep. 102: Steven Benedict | Emotional Maturity from Childhood Hard Things
Welcome back to the 102nd episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Today I share my conversation with track and field star, and author, Steven Benedict. Check out his new book.
Highlights from today's Show:
Steven tells about his experience in the foster care system
Steven tells about his experiences living two lives and finally having to choose one
The necessity of emotional maturity to live a fulfilling life.

He also left us some action items:
Find and build your community
Find your healthy outlet
Stick to your core values

Thanks for listening to the show. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Support the Show:
Our show is now on Youtube! Check it out.
Also
If you want some accountability, join The Forge. Join us and our community to get special access to bonus content, as well as having a supportive community that will push you and hold you accountable. Join The Forge at theforge.mn.co.
Patreon donation link:
https://www.patreon.com/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non-profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
One Mission Nutrition (10% Discount): http://allegiance.1missionnutrition.com/thehardthingpodcast
Audible (Free Audiobook):
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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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May 31, 2021Ep. 101: Carla Bass | Successful Leadership through Non-Traditional Methods & Effective Communication
Today we discuss getting to know your people, word-sculpting, and parenting leadership
Welcome back to the 101st episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Today I share my conversation with entrepreneur, 30 year Air Force Veteran, & author of "Write to Influence", Colonel Carla D. Bass. You can reach out to Carla at [email protected].
Some highlights of today's show:
Carla's Hardest Thing
Carla dressing up as a leprechaun
Getting to know your people for better leadership
Disciplining your people even though you know it will hurt
Sticking to it no matter what
Getting a high-rank general to speak at one of Carla's events
Word-sculpting

Carla also left us some action items:
Explore leadership training options
Improve your empathy
Know who you are
Become an expert in what you're doing
Sit at the table and speak up

Thanks for listening to the show. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Support the Show:
Our show is now on Youtube! Check it out.
Also
If you want some accountability, join The Forge. Join us and our community to get special access to bonus content, as well as having a supportive community that will push you and hold you accountable. Join The Forge at theforge.mn.co.
Patreon donation link:
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Help us raise $1,000 for the non-profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
One Mission Nutrition (10% Discount): http://allegiance.1missionnutrition.com/thehardthingpodcast
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May 24, 2021Ep. 100: Georgia Woodbine | You Can't Change What You Don't Confront
Welcome back to the 100th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Today I share my conversation with Georgia Woodbine. She has offered the free gift of her Vision Planner Journal just by visiting her website.
Highlights from today's show:
You can't change what you don't confront.
Georgia explains the need to embrace change
Principles of starting a business
Get past talking yourself out of doing things
Vision planning

Georgia also left us some action items:
Meditate
Do a self-assessment
Create your life mission statement
Plan your life with action steps

Thanks for listening to the show. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Support the Show:
Our show is now on Youtube! Check it out.
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Patreon donation link:
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Help us raise $1,000 for the non-profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
One Mission Nutrition (10% Discount): http://allegiance.1missionnutrition.com/thehardthingpodcast
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May 20, 2021 The Forge 26: The Forge is Taking a Break
Welcome back to The Forge.
This is the 26th episode, and it's gonna be a quick one.
Today I just have a small announcement that we are taking a break with The Forge show. This means that we won't be putting out Thursday episodes for at least a couple of months. Our plan is to start up probably in July. We will still publish the Monday interview show so no worries there. If you have any questions, reach out to me @thehardthingpodcast on Instagram. We're doing this specifically to make sure we are giving you the very best content. We are scaling back to make sure what we are doing is amazing.
Thanks for listening. Keep doing hard things and you will overcome average.
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May 17, 2021Ep. 99: Dr. John DeGarmo | Fostering a Better Future for Children
Today we discuss being a parent, having faith, fostering children and even adoption.
Welcome back to the 99th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.
Today I share my conversation with Dr. John DeGarmo. Dr. DeGarmo is a leading expert in foster care and adoption.
Some highlights from today's show:
How to maintain spirituality amidst caring for many children
How to be a better father because of foster care
How to maintain your relationship with your wife during hard times
How to rely on your faith during hard times
How to prepare for fostering/parenting
Why you should not live a life of fear

Dr. DeGarmo also left us some action items:
Make sure you model the right parenting behavior
Listen to yourself
Spend time with your family
Love your family
Get off Social Media for a minute
Monitor your children's social media
Give your presence

Thanks for listening to the show. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Support the Show:
Our show is now on Youtube! Check it out.
Also
If you want some accountability, join The Forge. Join us and our community to get special access to bonus content, as well as having a supportive community that will push you and hold you accountable. Join The Forge at theforge.mn.co.
Patreon donation link:
https://www.patreon.com/thehardthingpodcast
Help us raise $1,000 for the non-profit O.U.R. by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/overcoming-average
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.
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Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any episodes. We are on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Buy one of our Shirts or Hoodies
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Get yourself a Fittrack
http://getfittrack.com?aff=728
Again thanks so much for listening, and stay tuned to next week. Keep doing Hard Things, and 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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