Do The Thing

What if you left the dating apps, dropped any expectations, and dared yourself to meet people face-to-face? Today, I sat down with Crystal, who recently completed the 17-day Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge. After getting divorced a year ago and moving away from everyone she knew, her dating life was on a slow path to nowhere. And a couple of failed dating app matches were enough to remove herself from those platforms. Would our challenge help her build the muscle needed to let her guard down and be open to new possibilities?

Here's why Crystal embraced the Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge, what she learned along the way, and how she thinks we can make the next one and even better experience.

In this episode, we discuss how these points of the Do The Thing Formula helped Crystal complete each task:

Too many people make empty promises and don't follow through. What if you made an effort to stay in touch and help each other do the thing? It was a joy to speak with Cindy Novotny, founder of Master Connection Associates, about why she always follows through on her word. A leader in the hospitality industry, the world was her oyster. Teaching sales, leadership, and service became her passions. Then the 2008 recession hit. Here's how Cindy kept a positive outlook, diversified her business, and logged 10 million miles in the process.

In this episode, we unveil how Cindy follows these points of the Do The Thing Formula in everything she does:

The conversation doesn't have to stop here. Learn more about Cindy's company, Master Connection Associates, at www.masterconnection.com, or drop her an email at [email protected]. 

Caterpillars aren't born beautiful. They undergo an inner transformation inside a cocoon before emerging as colorful, confident butterflies. What if you transformed your mindset to do the same?

I got personal with Yeniffer Behrens—an award-winning actress, filmmaker, and acting coach—to find out she copes with rejection and controls her attitude in a very cutthroat industry. Her love affair with acting began as a young child. And the encouraging words of her high school drama teacher motivated Yeniffer to chase her dreams. Now she's creating a legacy nurturing other young actors.

Here's how this mama bear got into acting, founded a production company, and started an educational platform to mentor aspiring actors.

In this episode, Yeniffer reveals how these points of the Do The Thing Formula help her live in the present moment:

Any aspiring actors out there? Be sure to connect with Yeniffer for a free 30-minute consultation and ask about her #greenlightyourselfnow 4-week program. Email her at [email protected] or visit www.shortcut2hollywood.biz to sign up for one of her amazing workshops.

Also, check out www.trueformfilms.com to learn about the production side of filmmaking. Even if acting isn't your thing, you can still stay in touch by following @trueyen and @shortcut2hollywood on Instagram. 

High-achievers are goal-oriented, ambitious, and have an innate urge to accomplish anything and everything. But they often forget about themselves. What if you put your mental well-being first? Today,

I got personal with Carlos Cervantes, about why his daughter's birth inspired him to disconnect, focus on family, and pursue new opportunities. Always one to help others, solve problems, and push forward, he learned that doing the thing doesn't always happen as planned.

Here's how leaving his job of 16 years and a tuition reimbursement benefit led Carlos down the Do The Thing rabbit hole.

In this episode, Carlos specifies how he follows these points of the Do The Thing Formula:

Some problems seem insurmountable. You might even feel like giving up instead of doing the thing. But what if you looked at the issue from a higher level instead? I chatted with Phil Layton, Founder, CEO & Chairman of PI Energy, to discover how his team collaborates to overcome seemingly impossible roadblocks. As a teenager in Irvine, CA, a hazy, smog-covered horizon was the norm. But seeing the mountains after a rainstorm for the first time gave him a new purpose in life.

Here's how this veteran scientist studied law, founded a renewable energy company, and why he won't stop until low-cost solar PV powers the globe. In this episode,

Phil explains how these points of the Do The Thing Formula help his company solve difficult problems:

Ready to learn more about the future of solar energy? Connect with Phil's company at www.pienergy.com. 

Everyone is passionate about something. But few pursue a career doing what they genuinely love. What if you turned your obsession into a successful business instead?

I got personal with Woodley White, the founder of Foodies United, to learn why she shunned corporate America to be in charge of her own life. After winning $5,000 from a challenge, she brainstormed ways to turn the prize into even more money. A food-related subscription box sounded like the best fit for this self-proclaimed foodie.

Here's how Woodley did the thing, built a foodie subscription box, and why she had to pivot along the way.

In this episode, Woodley discusses how these pieces of the Do The Thing Formula guided her as she launched Foodies United:

Want to unwrap a multi-sensory foodie experience? Visit thefoodiesunited.com for a one-time box, a recurring subscription, or to order gifts for an upcoming event. 

Many people jump into a job thinking they will love it forever. And all too often, they end up working with unpleasant people or just discover it wasn't their true life's calling. But what if the most unexpected twists and turns could transform into the top things that make you smile?

I had an insightful and always entertaining conversation with Kayla Jimenez, Partner at US IP Attorneys, P.C., to learn her take on this question. After growing up in a small town of only 220 residents, she packed her bags and moved to San Diego for university—never looking back. From taking art classes in Italy to working in Biotech, always taking the untraditional path helped Kayla find her true calling in practicing law. But would the cranky, rude stereotype many lawyers possess cloud her dream? Here's how this high-achiever hacked her way into her dream job, worked with amazing free-thinkers, and eventually bought the law firm.

In this episode, we reveal how Kayla utilizes these essential points of the Do The Thing Formula:

Do you need an untraditional IP attorney or just want to learn more about Kayla? Visit www.usipattorneys.com her firm's website. 

Product development is a rollercoaster, full of ups, downs, twists, and turns. But it can also be a lot of fun. Imagine the possibilities if you were open to change and stopped micromanaging every step.

I went on a creative discovery with Matt Nuccio, President of Design Edge, a one-stop-shop product development company. As a leading toy developer, Matt has worked with many notable brands, from Hasbro to Hooters and everyone in between. Drafted into toy innovation as a 14-year-old boy, he followed in his parent's visionary footsteps. They instilled the importance of always being original—a value he leans on when doing the thing.

Here's how an innately creative mind and an obsession with autobiographies help Matt solve problems, invent solutions, and bring other people's fun visions to life. In this episode,

Matt hints at how he uses these points of the Do The Thing Formula:

Got a product idea? Email him at [email protected] or visit designedge.net. 

Sometimes bad people do unthinkable things to good people. Active shooters are a harsh reality in today's society. But do you know how to react during a mass-killing event?

Today, I got to speak with Michael Julian—President and CEO of National Business Investigations, creator of A.L.I.V.E. survival training, and best-selling author—to learn why everyone needs a well-thought-out self-defense and response plan.

Here's how Mike does the thing to educate and train others on how to get out alive. In this episode,

Mike explains how you should use these points of the Do The Thing Formula to react to any situation:

Want to take action and learn more about A.L.I.V.E.? Visit activeshootersurvivaltraining.com to sign up for Mike's in-person, live virtual, online, or instructor training courses. Be sure to pick up a copy of 10 Minutes To Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E. while you're there. 

Lots of people push aside their dreams out of fear. Doing the thing never guarantees success. There's a chance you could fail miserably. But what if you took the risk and actually made it?

I had the pleasure of chatting with Scott Glenn about his untraditional childhood, three amazing sons, and determined mindset. Growing up without a lot left a lasting impact. It forced him to develop a determined, no-excuses attitude that paved the road to a successful life. But this soon-to-be empty-nester decided it was time to reevaluate normalcy, step outside his comfort zone, and embark on a life-changing challenge.

Here's how a grueling 75-day challenge helped Scott lose weight, sleep better, give up alcohol, build habits, and create a new normal.

In this episode, Scott reveals his strategy for the Do The Thing Formula: