All lasting success depends on good habits. This podcast is designed to help you learn and master the fundamentals of habit building so you can live your best life now. We've spent the past 15 years researching and testing the best habit building techniques to discover which work best in a busy life. Let us help you make daily progress  on your biggest dreams by simplifying the art of building habits. It's time to start living your best life!

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FREE RESOURCES

• Download our FREE HABIT TRACKER to get started on your biggest goal.
• Snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book The Gap and The Gain  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy
• Get the FREE Thriving Marriage Course hosted by Kevin Theriot, PhD and learn the simple habits to build a better relationship

WHAT WE DO
Are you going to sleep at night regretting the action you didn't take on your dream? How would it feel to make progress on your dream every day? We show you how to take daily action on your dreams by mastering the art of habit building. It's time to start living your best life! 

OUR MISSION
We're on a mission to guide 1 million people in taking daily steps toward their biggest dreams through simple habits by 2027.

WHO WE ARE
We're two busy guys with big families and big dreams. We've spent the past 15 years studying the art of habit building to create the life of our dreams.  We've spent thousands of hours testing expert tools to find out what works in a busy life. We've taken the simplest and most effective of those tools and put them together in a way that anyone can master—to achieve any goal they desire. We invite you to join us on the journey of taking daily steps toward your biggest dream.

Listen to the podcast where we share what's working for us and interview other amazing people/experts who are living their best life.   

• We believe change is possible for everyone
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can live your best life now through small daily steps

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IS MY MARRIAGE OKAY?

All relationships take work, and sometimes it can be hard to know where we can best apply our efforts.

Listen in as marriage counselor Kevin Theriot PhD joins us again to discuss the best ways to build a thriving marriage, and how to work through the rough patches partners commonly face.


IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Commit to change (5:06)
• Romance outside of date night (10:35)
• Speaking different love languages (14:08)
• Avoiding a consumer mentality in marriage (18:00)
• The Blind Walk (31:10)
• The $1 / 5 minute anonymous journal assignment (50:58)
• Parenting together (1:00:07)

ACTION STEP

• Go snag the free course and test out your favorite ideas

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RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Get The FREE Mini Course with Kevin Theriot, PhD
• Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
• Snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book The Gap and The Gain  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy
• Check out one of our new favorite books TINY HABITS by BJ FOGG If you use this Amazon link to buy the book, it supports the show! Totally up to you though. Thanks! 

WHAT WE DO
Everyone has a dream they go to bed regretting they didn't  work on that day. Instead of going to sleep with regret, what if you could make progress on your dream every day? We show you how to take daily action on your dreams by mastering the art of habit building. It's time to start living your best life! 

OUR MISSION
We're on a mission to guide 1 million people in taking daily steps toward their biggest dreams through simple habits by 2027.

WHO WE ARE
We're two busy guys with big families and big dreams. We've spent the past 15 years studying the art of habit building to create the life of our dreams.  We've spent thousands of hours testing expert tools to find out what works in a busy life. We've taken the simplest and most effective of those tools and put them together in a way that anyone can master—to achieve any goal they desire. We invite you to join us on the journey of taking daily steps toward your biggest dream.

Listen to the podcast where we share what's working for us and interview other amazing people/experts who are living their best life.   

• We believe change is possible for everyone
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can live your best life now by taking small daily steps toward your biggest goals

FOR MORE SIMPLE HABIT BUILDING TOOLS - CONNECT

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You'll never accomplish anything...

until you stick with something.

Our guest for this episode, Joanne Olson, is an extremely driven mother, entrepreneur, runner, and coach. Follow along as we discuss how to use goals to accomplish hard things and to build your confidence!


IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE

• The illusion of balance (2:43)
• Turning a dream into reality (7:19)
• The first marathon (11:20)
• The set-back is part of the come-back (17:30)
• Set personal long-term goals (21:38)
• You're stronger than you think (26:25)

ACTION STEP

• Set one goal, and tell someone about it!

READY TO LEARN THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL OF YOUR LIFE?
Join our prelaunch list for a chance to win FREE access to our upcoming course The Seven Day Habit Masters Challenge!
Free Spots are limited, but you're guaranteed a discount code when the course goes live!
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RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Visit Joanne's site!
• Get The FREE Mini Course with Kevin Theriot, PhD
• Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
• Snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book The Gap and The Gain  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy
• Check out one of our new favorite books TINY HABITS by BJ FOGG If you use this Amazon link to buy the book, it supports the show! Totally up to you though. Thanks! 

WHAT WE DO
Everyone has a dream they go to bed regretting they didn't  work on that day. Instead of going to sleep with regret, what if you could make progress on your dream every day? We show you how to take daily action on your dreams by mastering the art of habit building. It's time to start living your best life! 

OUR MISSION
We're on a mission to guide 1 million people in taking daily steps toward their biggest dreams through simple habits by 2027.

WHO WE ARE
We're two busy guys with big families and big dreams. We've spent the past 15 years studying the art of habit building to create the life of our dreams.  We've spent thousands of hours testing expert tools to find out what works in a busy life. We've taken the simplest and most effective of those tools and put them together in a way that anyone can master—to achieve any goal they desire. We invite you to join us on the journey of taking daily steps toward your biggest dream.

Listen to the podcast where we share what's working for us and interview other amazing people/experts who are living their best life.   

• We believe change is possible for everyone
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can live your best life now by taking small daily steps toward your biggest goals

FOR MORE SIMPLE HABIT BUILDING TOOLS - CONNECT

• Podcast: Apple | Spotify |

CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE

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Whenever we want to achieve something...

it's easy to do something for a day or a week, but making it part of who we are is HARD.

Join us in today's episode as we talk about the future of Idea Gym -- a new focus on things that make an action "sticky", and give it the power to shape your moment, your day, and your life.

ACTION STEP

• We want your help! Let us know what you think about the name change and focus shift!

SUPPORT THE SHOW!

CLICK HERE to visit our Patreon - Idea Gym is independently funded - your support helps us bring you the content you love, ad-free!

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Visit Rob's Site!
• Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
• As a thanks for listening, snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book The Gap and The Gain  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy

WHAT WE DO
We show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!
We help you build confidence by...

• Providing ideas you can act on today
• Keeping promises to yourself
• Taking daily steps forward
• Creating habits that improve your life and compound into results

WHO WE ARE
We are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. 

• We believe in change
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention 

FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS - CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE

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"IF YOU WANT IT...

You can have it, you just have to be willing to do the work."

Our special guest for this episode is Rob Cook, an accomplished financial advisor and host of the podcast Contenders Wanted.

Listen in as we talk with Rob about setting a financial strategy that will lead to financial freedom, and how to use wholistic wealth management to begin building your financial legacy!

ACTION STEP

• Write down  just 1-3 things that are your top priorities for the day, and just focus on those. Consider yourself a success if you get any or all of those done.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!

CLICK HERE to visit our Patreon - Idea Gym is independently funded - your support helps us bring you the content you love, ad-free!

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Visit Rob's Site!
• Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
• As a thanks for listening, snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book The Gap and The Gain  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy

WHAT WE DO
We show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!
We help you build confidence by...

• Providing ideas you can act on today
• Keeping promises to yourself
• Taking daily steps forward
• Creating habits that improve your life and compound into results

WHO WE ARE
We are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. 

• We believe in change
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention 

FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS - CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE

• Podcast: Apple | Spotify | Google | Website
• Facebook: @ideagympodcast
• Instagram: @idea.gym
• Twitter: @ideagympodcast

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So you want to make a plan...

Where do you start?

Join us in our newest episode as we talk with author and financial advisor, Maria Ellis,  about 12 different areas to focus on when forming a life plan and a financial plan!

ACTION STEP

• Review your financial situation and make note of things you've done well and things you could improve, then make plans to review your goals with your financial advisor.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!

CLICK HERE to visit our Patreon - Idea Gym is independently funded - your support helps us bring you the content you love, ad-free!

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Visit Maria's Site!
• Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
• As a thanks for listening, snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book The Gap and The Gain  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy

WHAT WE DO
We show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!
We help you build confidence by...

• Providing ideas you can act on today
• Keeping promises to yourself
• Taking daily steps forward
• Creating habits that improve your life and compound into results

WHO WE ARE
We are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. 

• We believe in change
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention 

FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS - CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE

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• Facebook: @ideagympodcast
• Instagram: @idea.gym
• Twitter: @ideagympodcast

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IT'S NOT CRAP...

it's fertilizer.

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Killoy who is a Marine veteran, father, podcaster, and dad-coach, to discuss effective parenting and fatherhood, as well as how to let tough experiences enrich the soil of life!

Join us in our new episode today as we "turn crap into fertilizer!"


IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Your ego is holding you back (0:57)
• Creating "width" (3:40)
• Shape the perspective of your children (9:25)
• Moving is more important than getting it right - putting in the reps (11:55)
• Building belief habits (21:00)
• Responsible for your own happiness (24:32)
• It's not crap, it's fertilizer (29:15)
• Run toward fear (37:33)
• Start conversations (39:03)

ACTION STEP

• Say hello. Start a conversation with someone outside your current circle or who you normally wouldn't talk to.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!

CLICK HERE to visit our Patreon - Idea Gym is independently funded - your support helps us bring you the content you love, ad-free!

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Check out Ben's Coaching Site or Listen to Ben's Podcasts
• Follow Ben on Instagram
• Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
• As a thanks for listening, snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book The Gap and The Gain  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy

WHAT WE DO
We show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!
We help you build confidence by...

• Providing ideas you can act on today
• Keeping promises to yourself
• Taking daily steps forward
• Creating habits that improve your life and compound into results

WHO WE ARE
We are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. 

• We believe in change
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention 

FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS - CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE

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• Facebook: @ideagympodcast
• Instagram: @idea.gym
• Twitter: @ideagympodcast

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE...

between purpose and impact?

In this episode, we speak with entrepreneur, author, and  business strategist, Alex Brueckmann, about developing a personal vision, understanding what strategy is (and isn't) and then using your vision to outline and take action on a strategy that works.

Join us in our conversation today as we learn how to turn purpose into action!


IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Stick with it and trust the process (2:05)
• Developing an open mindset (5:45)
• Real success takes time (7:28)
• What is strategy? (14:30)
• The joy of missing out - JOMO (16:26)
• The strategy toolkit (18:53)
• Do it for the passion, not for the money (22:34)
• Purpose vs. Impact (23:46)
• Understand your vision (34:44)

ACTION STEP

• Download Alex's Toolkit and begin to put your vision into words! Start by writing out a simple outline or bullet-points that you can return to and modify as you clarify the vision.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!

CLICK HERE to visit our Patreon - Idea Gym is independently funded - your support helps us bring you the content you love, ad-free!

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Visit Alex's site
• Download Alex's Toolkit
• Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
• As a thanks for listening, snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book WHO NOT HOW  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy

WHAT WE DO
We show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!
We help you build confidence by...

• Providing ideas you can act on today
• Keeping promises to yourself
• Taking daily steps forward
• Creating habits that improve your life and compound into results

WHO WE ARE
We are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. 

• We believe in change
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention 

FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS - CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE

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• Facebook: @ideagympodcast
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• Twitter: @ideagympodcast

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DO YOUR KIDS LOVE TO LEARN?

At times it might seem like they don't, but more often than not, the obstacle is the style or presentation of the learning material and not the material itself.

Kristy Houle is a life-long educator and education specialist with significant experience in both public and home-school learning environments.

Listen in to our conversation with Kristy as she shares some powerful ideas and actions you can take to teach your kids to love learning.


IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Public and private education (1:02)
• Making the transition to homeschool (5:27)
• First action steps (7:37)
• Why should people consider switching their schooling style? (11:35)
• Over all, listen and be supportive (15:11)
• Helping your kids in public school (17:20)
• Education vs. Love of Learning (19:34)
• Habits in a parent-child relationship that will foster learning (25:52)
• Identifying how your child learns (31:58)
• Slow down and pay attention to the process (36:14)

ACTION STEP

• Take time to slow down and focus on the process. Write down 2 or 3 simple steps you will take today with your kids!

SUPPORT THE SHOW!

CLICK HERE to visit our Patreon - Idea Gym is independently funded - your support helps us bring you the content you love, ad-free!

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Visit Kristy's site
• Listen to Kristy's Podcast: The Classroom Matters Podcast
• Kristy's Email: [email protected]
• Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
• As a thanks for listening, snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book WHO NOT HOW  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy

WHAT WE DO
We show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!
We help you build confidence by...

• Providing ideas you can act on today
• Keeping promises to yourself
• Taking daily steps forward
• Creating habits that improve your life and compound into results

WHO WE ARE
We are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. 

• We believe in change
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention 

FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS - CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE

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SUCCESS IN MARRIAGE...
is one of the hardest things to achieve in life, but also one of the most rewarding.

Our guest today, Kevin Theriot, is a therapist and counselor with over 40 years of experience to share.

Join us in this episode as we learn how to understand and improve a marital relationship.


IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Biopsychosocial marriage factors (2:50)
• Each marriage is unique (8:20)
• Looking for a mental health professional (10:48)
• Just try, effort communicates caring (15:08)
• Effects of insecurity (17:14)
• Focus on what is there, positives (19:40)
• "No other success can compensate for failure in your home" (28:03)
• Two major factors in marriage (31:30)
• The ten minute talk (36:40)
• "Play Catch" (45:05)
• Different ideas of romance (48:05)
• Overcoming breaches in trust (57:20)

ACTION STEP

• Set aside a specific time and practice doing the 10-minute talk each day with your spouse or partner.

SUPPORT THE SHOW!

CLICK HERE to visit our Patreon - Idea Gym is independently funded - your support helps us bring you the content you love, ad-free!

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

• Kevin's Article: Finding a Mental Health Professional Who’s Right for You
• Get The Free Thriving Marriage Mini Course from Kevin
• Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
• As a thanks for listening, snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book WHO NOT HOW  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy

WHAT WE DO
We show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!
We help you build confidence by...

• Providing ideas you can act on today
• Keeping promises to yourself
• Taking daily steps forward
• Creating habits that improve your life and compound into results

WHO WE ARE
We are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. 

• We believe in change
• We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
• We believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention 

FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS - CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE

• Podcast: Apple | Spotify | Google | Website
• Facebook: @ideagympodcast
• Instagram: @idea.gym
• Twitter: @ideagympodcast

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