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Sterling WrightIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley, along with co-host Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, interviews Sterling Wright. He is Mr. 100 from Nashville, Tennessee. Sterling has gained wide popularity for being a contestant on the Season 13 of Hell’s Kitchen. Not only has he shown his antics in the kitchen, but more importantly, his radiating positivity and his 100% mindset have significantly impacted people’s lives.Sterling is simply a happy guy and he wants to bring the same happiness to people as well as touch their lives. He wants to show people that no matter how hard life can get or how you may be surrounded by negative people, it is ultimately YOUR choice to be happy!In this episode, you will learn more about:The best thing about L.A.!Sterling’s experience at Hell’s KitchenWhat the word ‘HATERS’ stands forWhat it means to be 100The power of doing everything 100%Adopting the 100 mindset!What he learned from Chef Gordon RamsayHis advice to people working with others who are difficult to get along with How he starved the doubts during challenging timesItems mentioned:His experience at Hell’s KitchenHow he got to Hell’s KitchenIt’s funny how people hate it when they see you happyWhy he loves Gordon RamsayWhat HATERS stands for: Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching SuccessWhy Sterling is Mr.100100% happy100% effort100% stress free100% blessedWhen you’re in a room full of people:You may not remember everybody in that room; but,Make sure everybody remembers you by the time you leave.How people can remember youWhat he learned from Gordon Ramsay:Believing in himself moreSterling’s advice to people working other people who are difficult to get along with:You are responsible for your own happiness.Don’t let anybody bring you down.If you love what you’re doing, just let it show.His difficult times in Nashville and how he starved the doubtsIf you want to do something bigger with your life:Watch out for everybody!What’s next for Sterling WrightGetting his foundation, The Wright Way Foundation started to help kidsThe impact of Sterling’s fiance in his lifeThe impact of Hell’s Kitchen in his lifeBeing grateful for what he has accomplishedThe thought of impacting peopleStill being happy even with Gordon yellingWhat Sterling does when he’s losing itPicturing his fiance in his mindTaking a deep breathConnect with Sterling on FacebookSterling’s final thoughts for the listeners:“Before you judge me, know me.”“If you’ve tried a lot of things that didn’t work out, try God… watch the impact God has in your life.”

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Richard RiersonIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by two special co-hosts Kimanzi Constable, the genius behind KamanziConstable.com, and Joshua Coburn, the radio host of Manners & Motivation and making kindness a way of life over at JoshuaCoburn.com. Today’s special guest is Richard Rierson, host of Dose of Leadership and The Courageous Leadership Podcast. Richard is a father of four daughters, a husband, a leadership trainor, coach, speaker, and a pilot. Richard’s passion for leadership is just astounding! He recently launched the new Becoming A Leader course, a four-part leadership video series intended to teach people how to increase their influence and punch mediocrity right in the face!In this episode, you will learn more about:His passion for leadership What the marine corps taught him about leadershipLeadership at work vs. leadership at homeDealing with chaos The 4C’s of LeadershipWhy the 4C’s should be a lifelong pursuitThe most overlooked aspect of leadershipRichard’s biggest liberating leadership momentHow to deal with mistakesThe biggest misconception of leadershipWhy you should join the Becoming A Leader courseThe infinite whiteboard video animation tool Richard uses!Items mentioned:How he got his passion for leadershipLeaving the marine corps after 10 yearsWorking for American Airlines (officially on the day of the 9/11 attack!)Joining the corporate arena by October 2001 How his Marine Corps experience impacted his successUnderstanding that leadership is central to everything that you do:Focus on yourself first.Focus on your family.Everything else will follow.The 4 C’s of LeadershipCalmConfidentConsistentCourageousWhy the 4 C’s should become a lifelong pursuitIt’s the essence and the beginning of establishing leadership foundation and culture within yourself.It releases fear, limiting doubts, and uncertainty in yourself.People will unconsciously see that in you and that gives them the freedom to do the same.The most overlooked aspect of leadership: The idea that leaders have to have all the answersBeing afraid to admit mistakes.Being afraid to say they don’t know.Figuring they can’t be the one that doesn’t have the answers.Richard’s biggest liberating moment in his leadership career:When he finally accepted and stopped caring about being wrongDealing with mistakes:No one likes to make mistakes; but if you make them, embrace them.It’s not necessarily a failure but a great learning opportunityThe powerful combination: Admitting you don’t have the answers + You know that it’s going to get done!The biggest misconception of leadership: Being in the position to lead to effect change.What makes Richard’s leadership course uniqueAwesome video presentation tool: VideoScribe by SparkolBook recommendation: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyagewww.doseofleadership.comwww.richardrierson.comConnect with Richard on Twitter @doseofleader and on Facebook

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Sam LytleIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley, along with co-host Adam Silver from kitchensinkwp.com, interviews Sam Lytle, writer, small business owner, podcaster, civil engineer, and 3D visualizations expert. His podcast The Civil FX talks about the art of visualizing civil engineering design as he shares with the audience the best methods for creating high quality visualizations and the importance of using 3D modeling and visualization for every project.Sam went down this challenging yet fulfilling path of leaving his day job and jumping into finally becoming a small business owner. It’s all about finding what you love doing, enjoying both freedom and security, and starving the doubts each and every day of your life!In this episode, you will learn more about:His entrepreneurial challenges with Oggboard and what he learned along the wayWhy he likes Starve the DoubtsThe things he did before becoming a small business ownerWhat compelled him to 3D visualizationJumping from bring a civil engineer to a full time entrepreneurHaving both freedom and securityThe power of interacting with like-minded peopleBalancing career and family lifeThe importance of giving back to othersHis advice if he were to speak with himself 10 years back His best advice to someone struggling to find their purpose in lifeItems mentioned:Sam’s initial years as an entrepreneur:Invented Oggboard Putting it on Kickstarter and not reaching his goalSpending an entire year building the team, building a prototype, relaunching it, and failing again.Not giving up until he is where he wants to beWriting a book, writing for appadvice, and making his own siteTransitioning to Civil FX - a blend of his educational background and his passion for content marketing and online businessWhat compelled him to do 3D visualizationTaking the course back in collegeKnowing what he wanted to do for businessHow Sam is starving his doubts:Getting immense support from his wifeSacrificing their standard of living to make everything happenEnvisioning where Civil FX is goingEnvisioning where they want to be as a family - life of freedom and securityHow he connected with Dan Miller and other podcastersThe power of surrounding himself with people like himInteracting with fellow podcastersBalancing career and family life:Always put your family first.Keep your significant other involved as much as possibleGiving back to other people:Fulfilling his dream of being a career coach in the futureFinding people that aren’t satisfied in life but have the motivation to do something about itHis advice if he could speak to himself 10 years ago:Focus on family and education.His best advice to someone struggling to find their purpose in life:You’ll know it when you’re loving what you’re doing and not noticing that a day has even gone by.If you don’t have these moments, do as many things as possible until you find that passion in life.Step outside of your comfort zone. You got to try new things.Just raise your hand freely and say “yes” to trying new things:Meet new people.Have new experiences.Find things that you enjoy more than your regular job.People that interest Sam right now (aside from Jared):Adam - Kitchen SInk WordPress podcastDonald Kelly - The Sales Evangelist PodcastDavid West - Start-Up Business PodcastConnect with Sam:www.samlytle.comwww.civilfx.comSam’s Final Thoughts for the Listeners:“If there’s anyone out there that doesn’t think they’re ever gonna have an opportunity to get out of their day job or not happy in their state in life, just be patient… and make that commitment that you’re gonna get there.”

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Amy RoblesIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by special co-host Spencer Cox, Lieutenant Governor of Utah, as they interview Amy Robles, an emerging presence online who’s doing big things. She is a military spouse, mom, blogger, host of The Family Knot podcast, friend, collaborator, a ray of sunshine, and she loves to chat over nachos!Amy was recently featured on The Huffington Post for the excellent work she’s been doing on the podcast, a show especially made for military spouses, moms, and side hustlers. Her blog womanenriched.com is also about financial strategies and how to do better as she seeks to help women live enriched lives by feeling inspired, energized, and uplifted with the strong support of family and friends. Listen to this episode as Amy’s sweet, endearing personality comes through and find out why Amy is so amazed by the fact that she’s having this very conversation with Jared and Spencer. In this episode, you will learn more about:Where the navy has taken Amy and her family2014 - the year that changed her family’s life!Joining Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace UniversityPaying off $25,000 of their debtWhat drove her to start her own podcastHow Starve the Doubts impacted her lifeWays to starve her doubtsWhy she named her blog womanenriched.comThe challenges of being a military spouseFinding the perfect name for her podcastAmy’s tips for military spousesHer money saving secretsItems mentioned:Moving from Hawaii to Washington stateSaving up for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University and going through the programBlogging and podcastingGetting nervous and scared and nauseousSeeking help from friendsListening to Starve the Doubts and getting inspired by this message: “You can do it! You can face your fear and step out and be brave. Do something different.”How she starves the doubts along this process:The 100 Rejection Letters projectBlogging and podcastingWhy being a military spouse is stressfulFrom being a cooperative team to being a one-man showThe uncertainty of when your spouse is coming backThe element of lonelinessThe need to reach out and make friends fastWhy she named her podcast The Family KnotHer advice for military spouses:It is never, ever wrong to ask for help.Her money saving secrets:Stay away from buying little things.Take a chaperon with you when going to the store.Give three valid reasons why you need to buy a certain thing.Needs vs. wantsConnect with Amy @itsamyrobleswww.womanenriched.comhttp://womanenriched.com/family-knot/Amy’s final thoughts for the listeners:“Maybe it’s your finances, maybe you’ve just got a house that is drowning in clutter… you don’t do it all in one day. It’s one step at a time.”Need encouragement? Send Amy a message and she’d love to cheer you on. Truly.

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Melissa HawksIn today’s episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley, along with special co-host Cory Copeland, the Editor-in-Chief of Bedlam Magazine, interviews Melissa Hawks, a passionate dreamer, a storyweaver, a writer for Bedlam Magazine, and the genius behind the recently successful Kickstarter campaign, Mutiny of Dreamers.Melissa’s project, Mutiny of Dreamers is about embarking a 40-day road trip across the country interviewing different people who are dreamers and serving as her inspiration for the book she’s working on, which is of the same name, Mutiny of Dreamers. Melissa believes that story changes us. And love redeems story. As she loves learning from stories of other people, she too seeks to share with us her story and her dreams and how this trip has changed her life forever! In this episode, you’ll learn more about:Melissa’s Mutiny of Dreamers Kickstarter campaignWhat inspired her to do this tripWhat Peter Billingham said to Melissa that sticked to her up to this day!Doing a pilgrimage of peopleBuilding a community around her dreamChoosing the cities she was going toHow the trip was different to what she expectedSome challenges along her journeyWho were the dreamers that impacted her life?The common threads she found among these peopleWhat has changed after the trip?Tearing down her high wallsHer big takeaway from the trip!Items mentioned:Mutiny of Dreamers Kickstarter campaignInterviewing people who are pursuing their dreams and their dreams taking them on a journey.How their dreams have impacted Melissa’s life in some waysLaunched the Kickstarter campaign which was successfully funded Now finishing her trip and working on her bookWho inspired her to travel and talk to peoplePeter Billingham - one of the greatest storytellers you’ll ever meet!She knew it was time to come back to who she really isThe cities Melissa visited for this project:LASan FranciscoLas VegasTucsonPortlandHouston, Dallas, AustinNashvilleChicagoAtlantaDCNorth CarolinaNew YorkMinneapolisGoing through the trip without expectationsOrganizing everything with her VAThings don’t usually work out as you planThe DreamersSome she had met only once or tweeted with once.She contacted them and were willing to get involved in her projectTeri Murphy, author of the book ConnectJon Acuff, bestselling author/speaker (and her wife, Jenny)Doug Willock, astronautand more!The things common to the people she’ve met:High-performingHighly drivenDifficulty to pursue restThe tendency to take on a lot of projectsThey are dreamers and doersHow the trip has changed her life:She knew she would be different at the end of the tripWe get really good at putting up walls and putting up masks in front of the world.Masks can be useful but they can translate to bigger walls and you end up blocking people offExperienced different, small moments of people loving her wellAll these things tore down her wallsThe power of letting go!People who interest Melissa as of the moment:Matt Chambers of an inspiring startup organization, Gener.us Sarah Hermeyer, Neighbor’s TableConnect with Melissa on Twitter @MelissaHawks.www.mutinyofdreamers.comMelissa’s final thoughts for the listeners:“All of us are created with a dream. You have something that you’re created to do… when you begin living that thing you’re created to do, you are filling your role and your piece of the greater narrative of the greater story. And that makes the better story as a whole… it’s very important that you find them.”

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Bill NowickiIn celebration of Veterans Day, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, as they interview Bill Nowicki, a cold war veteran who’s a former submariner turned engineer and a budding podcaster. Bill is the host of the Submarine Sea Stories show over at NowickiMedia.com, where he uses the power of storytelling to create a platform that reaches out to veterans of all ages to help reinvent themselves and transform their lives.Bill is looking at putting together a network of folks that help vets smoothly transition from the military to civilian life. Being a manager and a coach, Bill seeks to apply some of the skills he has learned over the years and hopefully help these veterans in their transition journey. In this episode, you’ll learn about:Submariner terms, defined! Bill’s favorite submarine movieWhat’s food like in the submarine, the swim call, and a challenging story at seaStarving the doubts during the difficult seasons of his military experienceThe power of taking chancesVenturing into podcastingThe power of storytellingHis best advice for fellow podcastersFinding your voiceThe value of following other people’s strugglesItems mentioned:Life as a SubmarinerDefining submariner terms - Angles and dangles, A-gangers, Crank, Bubbleheads, Dink, ScuttlebuttSwim calls and being at sea for 70 daysRunning out of food in the submarine, living with one meal a day for two weeksWhat Veterans Day means to BillHaving a network of people in the military and the difficulty in transitioning to the big worldStarving the doubts as a submariner:Learning new things and being empowered to do thingsSeeing himself differently and seeing changes in his lifeLife after leaving the navy:Going to college and getting a degree in electrical engineeringTaking jobs and ending up managing 67 peopleHaving the will to take chancesTaking a shot at podcasting:Getting help from Meron BareketJoining the Podcast MovementTrying out podcasting“That’s what life is all about… just keep pushing yourself and see what happens.”What got him into podcasting:His love for storytellingHow storytelling transports youHis best advice to fellow podcasters:Just do it.Do it regularly. Don’t put if off. Over time, you will find your voice and get traction.Connect with Bill at www.nowickimedia.com.Get his free eBook on 6 Mistakes that Vets Make When They’re Transitioning From the Military at www.transitioningvets.com.Bill’s final thoughts for the listeners:“When you get stuck… get with somebody, get with a group of people, do a meetup… just get together with people that are like-minded, and get yourself kick-started and then be a cannonball to them. Before you know it, you start transitioning and you start recreating yourself as a new person.”

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Zac BobIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by Kimanzi Constable from www.kimanziconstable.com, as they interview Zac Bob, a podcaster, and crowdfunder. He is the mastermind behind CrowdFund Genius, an outstanding podcast for anyone considering crowdfunding and getting really good advice on preparing for their crowdfunding campaign.Zac initially got into crowdfunding when Kickstarter came out, yet deferred doing a podcast about it. Until time finally came for him to find his voice around the crowdfunding niche sharing some of the best tips and tricks of the trade to all crowdfunding enthusiasts as well as those looking into being part of this crowdfunding rave.In this episode, you’ll learn about:Kickstarter vs. IndiegogoZac’s favorite crowdfunded campaignWhat compelled Zac to launch the CrowdFund Genius podcastWhat is the gogo factor?How to start planning for a crowdfunding campaignCommon types of crowdfunding campaignsThe most interesting crowdfunding campaigns Awesome crowdfunding tips for so you can reach your goals!Launching a crowdfunding campaign without an email listDo you need a high-production video?Crowdfunder resources Best social media channels to promote your campaignWhat is ‘stretch goals?’More Kickstarter campaign tips!Items mentioned: How Zac started with the CrowdFund Genius podcastOn Indiegogo:Indiegogo having a successful email list of around 15 million peopleQuickey - tried to raise $4,000 and ended up raising $221,000 because of the gogo factorThe gogo factor - an algorithm that allows you to find more people and learn about your campaign through IndiegogoWays to increase your gogo factorOculus Rift - Zac’s favorite Kickstarter campaignCrowdfunded campaign for a virtual reality headsetAsked for $250,000 and they raised $2.4 millionPlanning for a crowdfunding campaign:Hire a consultant.Do it on your own. Do your research.- KickstarterForum.org, Facebook groups, LinkedIn groups, podcastThe common types of crowdfunding campaigns:Rewards-basedEquity-basedMost interesting campaigns:We Can Be Heros - IndiegogoTips for a successful crowdfunding campaign:Get out there and start now.Start doing your research immediately.Start your social media channels.Start telling your story.Start building interest.Start building a fan base and an email list.Get all these stuff going months in advance before you launch.Launching a campaign without an email list:Possible!Jerky.com had a huge email list but didn’t use it for their crowdfunding campaignUsing videos for your crowdfunding campaignA high quality video is not really necessaryMutiny of Dreamers - Melissa Hawkes did a video using only her phone but was able to raise moneyIf you fail once, try again!Crowdfunder resources:www.crowdfundgenius.com www.kickstarterforum.org Facebook groupsKickstarter Best PracticesCrowdfunding UKCrowdfunding MarketingKickstarter and Indiegogo Projects and Promotional TipsBest social media channels for crowdfunding campaign:Facebook - 1st placeTwitter and Instagram tie for 2nd placeCrowdfunding campaign tips:Keep your pledge amounts simple.Prepare at least 2 months ahead.Going for “stretch goals”Connect with Zac over at www.crowdfundgenius.com

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Dan Franks In this episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley talks with the awesome Dan Franks. It’s almost been a year since Dan was on the show back in December 2013 for the Holiday Mashup. And since then, so many amazing things have happened. One of them was the Podcast Movement in August 2014 which was definitely a HUGE success!Today, Jared and Dan will be talking more about their upcoming, out-of-the-box project, the Business Podcaster Summit, which is somewhat a spin-off from their recent success with Podcast Movement as they try to bring a full-on, conference experience reaching out to people all over the world.It’s all about converting your online connections into offline, in-person relationships. In this episode, you’ll learn about:The power of collaboration and in-person meetupsTurning online connections into offline, in-person relationshipsSteps in starting your own meetupEvents vs. recurring meetups (WP meetups, Podcast meetups)How you can start to become a speakerWhy a Virtual Summit?The Business Podcaster Summit - what you can expect, who will be there!How to use crowdfunding as your platform to fund your podcastBloggers turn podcasters: How to do itThe importance of implementing things into actionWhat to do when things aren’t coming togetherThe power of getting feedback and asking questionsDan’s current podcast Men Seeking TomahawksPromoting your podcast which other podcasters haven’t done yetItems mentioned:Getting out there and just talking to peopleGetting caught in online interactions and turning them into in-person relationshipsHow to turn online relationships into in-person relationshipsAttending meetupsAttending conferencesRelationships start online and converting them into offlineStarting your own meetup:Decide on what your meetup is all about - why should people be thereDecide who you want to attend the meetup - people in your podcast audience who are in that certain part of townDecide how to target those people - podcast, website, email listThe upside of not having a concrete agenda in your meetupThe ripple effect of the meetup they did in 2013:The Holiday Mashup - meeting Cynthia Sanchez of Oh So Pinteresting!Meeting PT, founder of FinCon Jared got an opportunity to speak at FinConGoing to one-time events versus recurring meetupsBeing a presentor in local meetup groups as your next stepWhy Virtual Summit?Bringing the Podcast Movement experience to people around the worldGiving people access to a full-on conference experience wherever they areImitating what the big guys are doingThe Business Podcast Summit as being business-focusedUtilizing social media to establish your podcastUsing crowdfunding to fund your podcastLeveraging automation in building and growing your podcastBringing in rockstar podcasters: John Lee Dumas, Chris Ducker, Kate Erickson, Natalie Sisson, Rob Cesternino, Leslie Samuel, Christian Psencik, and more!Podcasting as a way to:Building your brandGetting that word out about what you’re doing online or offlineTurning your podcast into a business - But how?Implementing things into actionWhen things aren’t coming together:Trust your intuition.Ask people what they think about what you’re doingDon’t be afraid to ask the hard questions.About his Men Seeking Tomahawks podcast:A variety show talking about sports, electronics, beer, music, and just about anythingRadio show formatDoing local events to spread the wordCheck out the summit at www.podcastersummit.com.www.menseekingtomahawks.comDan’s final thoughts for the listeners:“Don’t be afraid to explore ways to turn your online relationships to offline relationships.”“Think outside the box.”

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Dixie GillaspieIn today’s episode, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley, along with co-host Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, interviews Dixie Gillaspie, also known as Dixie Dynamite, who is an explosive coach, speaker, firestarter, and author of Just Blow It Up: Firepower for Living an Unlimited Life. Dixie is an editor at The Good Men Project and she is the mastermind behind DixieDynamiteCoaching.com, where she helps entrepreneurs around the world blow up their brickwalls that keep them from growing their businesses.Dixie is presently collaborating with Kimanzi in bringing forth Ripples to Waves, a four-week writing course to help people expand their reach and build presence that will create impact and income.In this episode, you’ll learn about:A Reader’s Digest version of what made Dixie DynamiteCreating her own brandWhat compelled Dixie to reach out to Kimanzi and start Ripples to WavesThe power of contentThe amazing results people have achieved from taking the courseThe greatest barriers in growing a business Building your own brickwall every time you say you can’t Energy and strategy to blow up your brickwallsPresence as the gateway to impact and incomeHow presence saved Dixie’s life literallyHow to deal with doubts and fearsItems mentioned:How Dixie Dynamite got her name:Got her nickname Dynamite back in the second gradeHer name took off on TwitterCreating a brand around Dixie DynamiteA shoutout to Libby Gill for encouraging her to build a brand around her nicknamePartnering with Kimanzi and starting Ripples to WavesSmall business owners feel like they’re not having big enough impact in the worldYou don’t always see the ripples you create and a lot of us want to create waves.Content is one of the best ways to reach people beyond the physical extentWorking with writers and being featured in bigger sitesTeaching people to convert conversations into clientsRipples to WavesA four-week writing course to increase their reach, impact, and bottom linewww.ripplestowaves.com In-depth, intensive, advanced, three-month mastermind to help people hone their content and get it placed where they want placed and develop a strategy around conversionWhat people achieved from taking the course - getting placed on the big sites and going viralDixie’s passion is to see people starting to:Trust their voice.Put their message out there.Make an impact.The barriers in creating and growing a business:Dealing with doubts and fears.Saying you can’t causes you to build that brick wall.Be a thinker.The biggest brick wall: Your own conditioning.Other people’s conditioningGetting past your brickwallsPassion isn’t what make things happen. That takes action.Strategy drives decision and planning leading to actionsEnergy comes before strategyPassion is what produces that energyThe joy in the outcome that drives the passionIt all starts with passion.Presence as your gateway to impact and incomeEverywhere you show up and everything you leave behindThe impact of reading a book that prevented her from committing suicideLaying down a business strategy so people will walk to your door and pay youDealing with doubts and fears:Don’t let your fears define your dreams but let your dreams overcome your fears.There is energy that comes with fear.Converting that energy into positive action.Using a feedback loop to be mindful about your fearsExamining your fearsWriting a chapter on The Thought that Changed My Life ForeverYou Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe DispenzaMad Genius by Randy GageConnect with Dixie on Twitter @DixieDynamite or visit www.dixiedynamitecoaching.com. Check out the course at www.ripplestowaves.com.Dixie’s final thoughts for the listeners:“We grow what we feed. It’s not about illusion and reality… it’s really about where you put your focus. If you’re focused on your fears and all the things you don’t want to have happened, you’re feeding it.”

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Zechariah NewmanIn today’s Starve the Doubts episode, Jared Easley is joined by Kimanzi Constable of kimanziconstable.com, as they interview Zechariah Newman, a husband, father, an entrepreneur, writer, coach, and speaker. His website zechariahnewman.com is focused on teaching a faith-based approach to chasing your dreams.Based in southern Oregon, Zech is living out his dreams of writing, coaching, and speaking without compromising his relationship with his adorable wife and three kids.His book Dreams That Last: Building a Rock Solid Foundation to Pursuing Dreams with a Family talks about real life failures, defeats, victory, and chasing your dream the right way.In this episode, you’ll learn about:Dream chasing with your familyThe tension between where we are and where we want to beWhen he realized what his dream wasZech’s defining moments that helped him realize his dreamsGetting an email from his reader who contemplated suicideThe struggles he encountered while pursuing his dreamsInvesting in a coachCritiquing and sacrificing in chasing your dreamsThe importance of cutting out some thingsWhat new Zech would say to his old selfStarving the doubts on a daily basisBeing intentional with your family while chasing your dreamsThe power of dreaming together with your familyItems mentioned:Zech’s entrepreneurial journey:Started his entrepreneurial journey when he bought his first pizza restaurant in 2004Started in the pizza restaurant business (that his parents owned) at 6 years old washing dishesWhat’s simple is not easyCultivating the middle ground where success comes fromHis wife has a site called Mom Tip of the WeekDating your husbandDating your childrenSpending along time with God every morningHis journey of realizing his dream of writing, coaching, and speakingBeing afraid of rejectionWriting his thoughts out in the beginningDoing blogging full time for a year nowFiguring how to make everything organizedThe defining moments for Zech to continue the process:His dream wasn’t going to complete him - checking his prioritiesGetting an email from someone who was contemplating suicideHiring a coachBeing able to play a part in restoring another person’s lifeGratitude for the blessings you currently haveThe struggles while pursuing his dreams:Wasted timeWhat to do nextEncouragementThe need to shine light on his own inadequaciesInvesting in a coachDream chasing with your familyOpen communication with your spouseCritiquing is not hating your dreamThe things you need to sacrificeWhat the new Zech would tell the old Zech:Stop wasting time and energy on things outside of your controlBeing family-oriented while chasing your dreams:Lay down your dreams and just spend time with your familyStop whatever you’re doing and be with your familyDream togetherConnect with Zech on www.zechariahnewman.com and send him an email thru [email protected] and he’ll be glad to answer your questions.Zech’s final thoughts for the listeners:“Connect with your wife, what’s your dream… it will reconnect you with why your family is so crucial in the process, the why of everything.”

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