Do The Thing

Every brand has something they're solving for their customers. But many don't know how to travel from point A to point B. Instead, they find themselves at a standstill. What if you created a challenge to initiate action?

I had the chance to sit down once again with Alicia Reynoso of Challenge Makers to unveil how the Do The Thing Formula plays a role in challenges. After seeing how a 60-day hydration challenge inspired participants and helped them build relationships, Alicia wanted to create more. But would other challenges follow a similar course?

In this episode, Alicia dissects how these points of the Do The Thing formula guide you through any challenge:

Want to create a challenge with Alicia? Visit challengemakers.com for a step-by-step template or to apply to work with her directly. 

Life is full of unexpected obstacles. But you must walk through the fire to get to the other side. What if you surrendered to a power greater than yourself?

Today, I sat down with Valerie to learn the answer. Alcoholism doesn't only harm the user—it also affects close friends and family. After watching the disease take a toll on her ex-husband, Valerie decided to join Al-Anon. Would this 12-step program help her find shelter in the storm? And would the principles also guide her during a weight loss boot camp?

Here's how Al-Anon changed Valerie's mindset and how she followed I'M GAME to lose 20 pounds.

In this episode, Valerie deep dives into how all the pieces of the Do The Thing are pertinent to anything you want to do in life.

Feeling inspired and want to keep in touch? Follow Valerie Hansen on Facebook. 

Action is the hardest part of doing the thing. But you never move forward without taking that first step. What if you embraced quiet confidence and permitted yourself to fail?

I sat down with Andrés Gamboa of Pony Tales Podcast to unveil what a college job at Southwestern taught him about overcoming rejection and taking risks. Born in Colombia, he and his parents immigrated to Nebraska under threat of murder. The cards were stacked against young Andrés, but a door-to-door sales job at Southwestern changed his perspective. Would the lessons he learned guide him through other avenues of his life?

Here's how a college job selling books gave Andrés the confidence and courage to Do The Thing in everything.

Want to connect with Andrés? Follow @ARGBMF on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Be sure to check out the Pony Tales Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts. 

Single adults flock to dating apps hoping to find love—or maybe a one-time hookup. But too many online relationships end before they even begin. What if you detoxed from the apps and searched for a partner in the wild?

I got to chat with Jill Goldberg, who recently completed our Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge, to discuss why she desires a partner who brings her joy. After getting divorced, she turned to dating apps to find a potential mate. What did she get? A whopping 50 first dates that never went anywhere. Here's how our dares pushed her out of her comfort zone, held her accountable, and made her optimistic about the future.

In this episode, Jill breaks down how these principles of the Do The Thing formula helped her finish the Dating Dare Challenge: 

As humans, we all have an innate need to connect and learn from others. Imagine the doors you can open by starting a podcast.

During a live chat, Adam Webber—Founder of Callcast—explains why he became a podcaster and how you can too. Always one to learn through conversations, podcasting was the perfect outlet. He now challenges you to overcome fear, eliminate perfectionism, and take a leap. Here are Adam's tips for starting a podcast and why you should just jump in and record.

Want to join this extraordinary group of future podcasters? Send an email to [email protected]. 

Challenge by choice opens new doors. But change is also scary. What if set aside your fear and followed your heart?

Today, I chatted with Jo Klingshirn—a kayak guide at Channel Islands National Park—to learn how she found her dream job. After graduating with a business degree, Jo started her career in corporate accounting. But sitting in a cubicle all day wasn't setting her on fire. She wanted to try something else. And so she did.

Here's how Jo stepped out of her comfort zone, left her cubicle, and became a kayaking adventure guide.

Follow @jo_klingshirn on Instagram to learn more about her kayaking adventures 

Let's face it: Doing new things is scary and challenging. But what if you had a proven formula to guide you from the first step to the finish line?

Today, I brought back Adam Webber of CallCast to help me reveal the Do The Thing Formula. After recording several podcasts and meeting so many interesting people, I realized everyone doing the thing used the same strategies. I compiled my findings, discovered I'M GAME, and we're finally ready to share it with the world!

Here's what Adam thinks of the Do The Thing Formula and why he believes it will work with any journey no matter how big or small 

What's keeping you from taking that first step toward doing the thing? For many, it's perfectionism. But once you open your eyes to see the beauty in imperfection, the real magic happens.

This is my 100th episode. I remember the first one like it was only yesterday. I sat in my car, pressed record, and began talking. Uploading it was scary. The episode wasn't perfect. But then I realized that nothing in this world is. And as I approach today's milestone, I decided to return to where I started—in my car.

Discover what podcasting taught me about myself and others as we celebrate my 100th episode. 

“Embrace the detours. When you see a detour instead of complaining…say thank you. Because without that detour you wouldnt be on this happier path.”

Rejection in the dating world keeps so many people from making the first move. But what if you learned how to get comfortable feeling uncomfortable?

Today, I had an exit interview with Jennifer, one of the participants from the first Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge. Like so many in the group, a recent divorce left her struggling to rediscover herself. Would the dating dares help her feel more comfortable in her own skin? 

When opportunity knocks, only you can answer. Your perfect life awaits—but only if you focus on what you want and move in that direction.

Today, I chatted with Allan Staple—a yacht captain and crypto YouTuber. When he was a junior in high school, his parents kicked him out of the house. Instead of throwing in the towel, he followed his passion and started living his best life. But would he give it up for another once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Curious about how crypto is changing and improving the future? Check out Allan's YouTube channel, The Staple Crew.