Do The Thing

You only get this life; make it a purposeful one. What if you set aside all your fears and excuses to finally go after your dream?

It was an extreme honor to chat with Denni Barrett, owner of Magical Adventure Balloon Rides, about his unlikely path. A popular movie inspired him to chase his dream of becoming an aviator. Little did he know his passion for flying would eventually land him a basket 33,000 feet in the air.

Here's how Denni bought and sold a 10-acre vineyard, turned a love for aviation into his life's purpose, and why he enrolled in graduate school at the age of 60.

In this episode, Denni explains how he follows these pieces of the Do The Thing formula:

Want to go on an adventure with Denny that you'll never forget? Book a ride with Magical Adventure Balloon Rides at www.hotairfun.com. 

We make choices that impact our lives every day. But we often overlook the side paths along our adventure. What if you turned off the familiar road and followed the breadcrumbs instead?

Today I chatted with Therese about how she landed a dream job many years ago and why she just decided to leave it. Passionate about architecture, she studied to make it her career. But after a few decades, she realized her highly-demanding job no longer served her. After building up the courage, she finally decided to jump off the diving board and resigned without a plan. Would this be the right decision?

Here's how Therese did the thing to quit her job of 21 years, rediscovering herself in the process.

In this episode, Therese explores how these points of the Do The Thing Formula gave her the courage to take the path less traveled:

Trapped in a never-ending cycle of gimmick diets and fad workouts? Let's face it—most of us have tried a few. While they may work temporarily, it's only a matter of time before you fall off the wagon again. But why don't these programs work in the long run?

Today, I got personal with Chris Preston—a registered dietitian, personal trainer, and flag football coach—to unveil the answer. While on military deployment, he learned that his Aunt Birdie had put on quite a bit of weight. It became his mission to find a way to help her drop the pounds and regain her health through macronutrients and exercise. But would he be able to customize workout and diet programs to help other individuals reach their own goals?

Here's how Chris found inspiration from his Aunt Birdie to transform 1,200 bodies and why he emphasizes the importance of metabolic flexibility.

In this episode, Chris explores how these points of the Do The Thing Formula helps his clients transform their bodies and live their best lives:

Ready to take control of your health and transform your body? Visit www.360wellnessandconsulting.com to connect with Chris. Not in San Diego? He also offers remote training and dietitian services—just request an online Zoom consultation. 

Imagine the possibilities if you set out to live an extraordinary life to the highest level.

I spoke with David Bush, author of Live an Extraordinary Life, to learn why he'll never settle for average. While growing up, only one goal really mattered to him—playing professional football. But extraordinary competition made this dream seem impossible. Not one to give up easily, David kept his eye on the end zone and radically transformed himself.

Here's how David chased his professional football dream, dialed for dollars, and lost 100 pounds at age 35, turning his life into an extraordinary one.

In this episode, we divulge how David follows these points of the Do The Thing Formula to live an extraordinary life:

Want to go from ordinary to extraordinary? Visit theextraordinarylife.com to purchase David's book, Live an Extraordinary Life. He also has lots of free downloadables to help you get started on your journey. 

Setting goals is easy. But focusing on making everything perfect before taking action will only slow you down. What if you went after your dreams one step at a time, teaching yourself along the way?

I got to catch up with Angel Perez—the owner of Million Dolla Motive —to discover how he hustled a simple idea into a financially lucrative business. When a t-shirt he designed garnered attention in local shops, Angel decided to turn his passion into a full-time career to support his family. But would this novice clothing store entrepreneur be able to find enough buyers?

Here's how Angel went from selling shirts out of his car to launching a successful e-commerce site and brick-and-mortar store.

In this episode, Angel reveals how these points of the Do The Thing Formula helped him grow his streetwear business:

Want some new threads? Check out Angel's streetwear collection at milliondollamotive.com 

People have more transferable skills than they ever imagined possible. Every life experience creates new assets. And nature never builds a system without using it again. What if you found a way to identify and put all your hidden assets to use?

Today, I went on a deep dive with Dr. Ameia Case, a repeat Do The Thing guest, to unveil her 5-step process for discovering assets. Everyone has a history full of experiences, whether good, bad, or ugly. However, hidden in each moment are assets most people don't recognize. Revealing them increases neuron activity and boosts inner confidence; you only need three hours.

Here's why Amelia believes everyone has an innumerable collection of assets and how to follow her 5-step process for unlocking them.

In this episode, Dr. Amelia Case uncovers how these pieces of the Do The Thing Formula will help you recognize your assets and build confidence, even during your darkest moments:

Want to continue the conversation? Read Amelia's blog at blog.donewithanxiety.com. 

People like to be in control one hundred percent of the time. But that mentality blocks flow, preventing you from seeing what the universe really has in store. What if you surrendered that control instead?

I once again had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Nancy De Andrade, holistic coach, about the importance of surrendering. Tapping into your consciousness helps you recognize messages from the universe and guides you in the right direction. But what happens when resistance makes an unwanted appearance? Here's how releasing resistance and surrendering makes all things possible when doing the thing.

This inspirational story doesn't have to stop here. Visit www.nancydeandrade.com to stay connected with Dr. Nancy. 

Kids face constant pressure in their daily lives. They ask themselves, "Do my peers like me? Am I too weird? What if I fail?" Modern technology, mobile devices, and social media only compound their problems. How can we help kids find their true identities during these vulnerable years?

I spoke with Jana, a therapist at Trails Carolina, to explore the answer. As a child, she never felt like she fit in at her high-pressure school. But a trip to summer camp had a profound effect on her life. Now, she works with troubled youth to help them rediscover their lost motivation by taking them deep into the wilderness.

Here's how Jana uses nature to detox kids from technology, uncover their authentic selves, and why she wants parents to take a hard look in the mirror.

In this episode, Jana explains the importance of these Do The Thing Formula pieces:

Learn more about Jana and the therapy program at Trails Carolina by visiting them online at trailscarolina.com. 

On dating apps, it takes less than a second to discard someone you don't even know based on a single picture or poorly written profile. But why did you swipe left today?

It was my pleasure to welcome back Scott Glenn, who just finished the Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge. Dating today looks nothing like it did when he was younger. Always ready to dive into something new, this busy high achiever devoted father, and self-proclaimed introvert tackled each dare without expecting a specific outcome. And he learned a lot about himself in the process. Here's why Scott wants you to self-reflect and toss the dating rulebook for good.

In this episode, Scott dissects how following these points of the Do The Thing Formula will help you navigate the dating scene:

We control how others view us. Take a look in the mirror. Is the reflection a distorted funhouse image? Imagine the energy you would create if you saw your authentic self in that mirror instead.

Round two of the Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge starts October 3, and I brought on our panel experts—Nik Wood, GenaSis, Kate Middleton, and Dr. Nancy De Andrade—to hear their opinions on our new self-love dare. Daily affirmations sound easy. But self-love can also feel extremely vulnerable. Whether you want to find romance or make another change in your life, you must first pull off your damaged armor and heal the wounds hiding beneath.

Here's why finding your perfect match starts with loving, celebrating, and appreciating yourself.

In this episode, the panel reveals how the upcoming Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge follows these pieces of the formula:

Want to learn more about our amazing panel experts? Here's where you can find them:

Nik Wood: www.lifeathletics.com

GenaSis: www.coach4gbs.com

Kate Middleton: www.katemiddletonyoga.com

Dr. Nancy De Andrade: www.nancydeandrade.com