Do The Thing

People often look too far into the future and become overwhelmed. Many give up before even trying. But what if you only strived to get 1% better today?

It was a pleasure to speak with Coach Kurt Hines—football coach, 4th-grade teacher, and muralist—to learn how he does the thing. This amazing coach wants to empower everyone he meets. But his life wasn't always picture-perfect. Now, he aims to uplift those around him, including my own daughter.

Here's why Coach Hines believes in transparency, building relationships, and the power of why as you set out to do the thing.

Want to stay in touch? Follow Coach Kurt Hines on all social platforms or visit coachkurthines.com. 

Lots of people set out to do the thing, but many never reach the finish line. How can you bridge the gap between goals and results?

I got personal with Monica Levi to uncover the answer. Growing up in Bulgaria during Communism was difficult, but she persevered, earning a law degree and MBA. Although successful on paper, Monica grew dissatisfied with her life. She veered away from a predetermined corporate career to specialize in coaching. But would this risk pay off?

Here’s how Monica helps clients unlock their full potential through a framework of self-discipline.

Ready to unlock your self-discipline superpower? Follow The Self-Discipline Coach on LinkedIn and Instagram or visit monicalevicoaching.com. 

Writer’s block is real, and it can keep you from finishing the first sentence. What if you surrounded yourself with other writers and just wrote without expectations?

Today, I sat down with Rennie Saunders—founder of Shut Up & Write!—to find out how he unlocks his innermost creativity. Rennie dreamed of writing a novel, but he often found himself struggling without structure. Determined to find a better way, he invited others to a silent, expectation-free writing session. And 100,000 members later, his accountability formula works.

Here’s how Rennie unleashed his creativity while creating an accountability community of 100,000 writers (and growing).

Interested in joining or hosting a Shut Up & Write! Event? Visit shutupwrite.com. 

So often, limitations prevent us from going after what we truly want in life. But what if you looked past the walls and just found a way to do it?

I got personal with Kate Buck Jr.—Founder and CEO of Social Media Pro—to discover how she became one of the most respected social media managers in the industry. While in college, Kate thought she would become a professional dancer. However, life—and a layoff—had other plans. An insatiable learner, Kate collected skillsets that would pave her way to something much more fulfilling. But would she be able to follow this path from anywhere in the world?

Follow Kate Buck Jr. on all social media platforms. Visit socialmediapro.com to read her blog posts and connect with Kate professionally.

Here's how Kate used her love for learning to become a highly successful social media manager while living a nomadic lifestyle. 

Procrastination and excuses are two of the most common roadblocks people hit when doing the thing. How can you adjust your mindset to move forward?

I got to chat with Josh Thomas—Founder of Unbreakable Teams and Host of The Do Zone podcast—about the steps needed to finally reach the finish line. After working with thousands of entrepreneurs directly, Josh noticed a huge trend. Most of them were stuck in motion with no end in sight. But he soon discovered a formula to help anyone get into the "do zone."

Here's why Josh wants you to pivot from motion to action as you do the thing.

Follow @jtliterally on all social platforms. If you run a business with employees or are a solopreneur, Josh would love to have a conversation with you. Learn more about his services at unbreakableteams.com.

And remember to check out The Do Zone wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Online dating is often an energy drain and a time suck. The real magic happens when you put yourself other there and make meaningful face-to-face connections.

I got personal with the second Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge champion, Mike Hogan. After a few unexpected life changes, he knew it was time to rediscover himself. He rarely turns down a dare and loves to make others smile, so the challenge seemed the ideal fit. But would any of our dating dares push him out of his comfort zone?

Here's why Mike joined the challenge without hesitation and declared, "Hey, I'M GAME!

Want to know Mike better? Follow @hoags_prez_of_gweckman on Instagram 

Wanting to fix those you love is only human nature. But you can't save someone from drowning if your own raft is filling with water. What if you took the time to prioritize yourself?

Today, I sat down with Shannon Leiderman to learn the answer. As a management consultant, she's used to helping companies define their purpose, mission, vision, and values. But along the way, she lost sight of her own personal values. Would seeing her sister struggle with alcoholism be the catalyst Shannon needed to refocus her energy on herself?

Here's how a family trauma drove Shannon to build her confidence, rediscover her personal values, and join Toastmasters.

Want to add Shannon to your hype squad? Follow Shannon Leiderman on LinkedIn, and connect with her consulting firm—Blue Beyond Consulting—on Google, LinkedIn, or at bluebeyondconsulting.com. 

Over 45 million people will go on a diet this year. But less than one percent will actually succeed. What if you gave up dieting and made it a repetition game instead?

Today, I sat down with Page Lauer—Wellness Director for Premier Fitness Camp at the Omni Resort—to uncover why diets don't work. As a teen, Page struggled with body image. Now, she teaches others how to find the ultimate cause of their weight loss struggles. And, surprisingly, food is only a small part of the equation. How can you develop healthy habits and adopt a lifestyle choice that is sustainable?

Here are the five areas Page wants you to focus on to feel healthy, whole, and excited as you do the thing.

Inspired to improve your health and well-being? Email [email protected] or check out her podcast, Real Health, for health that is real, evidence-based, and lasting.

You can also check out Page's 8-part video program, Boost. You'll find everything at premierfitnesscamp.com. 

Humans are storytellers. And many want to start a book. What if you finally got the thoughts out of your head on into print?

During a group discussion with the Do The Thing Start a Book Challenge Expert Panel, we dissect what keeps people from writing and how to overcome this fear. Everyone has a story inside them. But too often, self-criticism prevents us from sharing it. During this 14-day challenge, you will learn how to navigate the rollercoaster of starting a book. And you'll rediscover yourself as you complete each dare.

Hear personal writing experiences from our expert panel and learn their tricks for starting your book.

Meet the Panel:

Jane Borden – Author of I Totally Meant to Do That and culture journalist . JaneBorden.com/journalism . instagram.com/JaneBorden

Laura Carney – Author of My Father's List, writer, and copy editor @myfatherslist on Instagram, @lac30 on Twitter, and her website is bylauracarney.com.

Henry Evans – Author of The Hour A Day Entrepreneur and marketing and business consultant GetClearMarketing.com

Wendy Sterling – Author of Divorce Sucks. Now What? and Programs for Women who want to find their super power on the other side of divorce. wendysterling.net

Andres Gamboa – Author of The Cost of Citizenship and host of the Pony Tales Podcast the ponytalespodcast.com

Rennie Saunders – Founder of Shut Up & Write! www.shutupwrite.com 

Too many people put off doing the things they want because they feel like they need to be more experienced. But what if you allowed yourself to grow as you go?

I sat down with Pamela Nichols—author, editor, and co-collaborator for the upcoming Do The Thing Start a Book Challenge—to answer the question. Past trauma stemming from a deeply personal place set the fire for Pamela to write her first book. Through it, she discovered that words heal. And now, she wants to share why everything you seek is already inside you.

Here's how this homeschooling mama turned her difficult experiences into uplifting, meaningful written stories.

Follow Pamela Nichols on Facebook. And check out her books on Amazon under the same name. And her new podcast is called Healing Words and will be launching in April.