After an incredible month of traveling throughout Japan, I, (Vinny) am back home in Osaka with a resurgence of inspiration to share with y'all. Greg and I are back for an epic episode and an impactful start to 2023. 

This past month, I had experiences which can only be described as fate.

These experiences derived from boldness and, without a doubt, burned brightly in love.

The decision’s never perfectly clear. But I believe throughout our lives, in the big acts and the small, we choose love, or fear. 

Fear will try to scare us. It’ll tell us to be quiet when we long to speak, to stay where we are when we dream of moving, to continue as things are.

Trust me, I don’t always follow my heart, take the bold chance or know exactly what I’m doing.

I have those moments of regret where I wish I acted just as much as anybody. But more often than not, in the moments when it’s counted, I’ve chosen love.

Love takes risks.

Choosing love — love for ourselves, which shines through in trusting our intuition; love for others, which is possible in every interaction and experience, regardless of if it’s reciprocated; and love for life, which means nothing more than appreciating the gift of every day — will clear the fog from our eyes, no matter how lost we may feel.

Choosing love in this life, we’ll get to where we’re meant to go, as things will happen we can't possibly understand or plan for. 

Just keep going with your heart wide open. 

Show Notes:

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with Gregory as your coach? 

This episode will give you the honest and unfiltered answer you are looking for. For the first time ever, Gregory is sharing a sneak peek into what it’s like to work with him as a coach. This is a recorded celebration session between him and an amazing client named Jamie after working together for 5 months.  

Jamie’s story is beautiful, courageous, and vulnerable. It was so inspiring that Gregory asked for her permission to share it with the Dare to Dream community. Expect to learn how coaching helped Jamie:

This episode will leave you feeling inspired, hopeful, and grounded. 

If you'd like to learn more about working with Gregory, go to www.gregoryrussellbenedikt.com and book a free discovery call. 

Hi DTD Fam! 

Gregory here. 

Every New Years' Eve, I sit down to read all my journal entries from the past year. I started this tradition in 2019 and have enjoyed looking back at how each year went. There's something special about reading about the highs and lows knowing how it all turned out. It makes me feel like the omniscient narrator of my life.

I have decided to share this tradition with all of you, so here are 18 of the biggest takeaways from Daring to Dream in 2022. 

Enjoy!

On this episode of DTD, I (Vinny) sat down with Shannon Keating, host of the Unmasked and Openhearted podcast.   

Shannon interviewed me, but this was indeed just an openhearted conversation between two curious souls. We touched on topics I haven't talked about this openly before, such as body image and dealing with pain. This was also my chance to discuss my greatest passions: writing and travel. We dove in deep on each topic, discussing the experiences which have defined me. 

It's a vulnerable and beautiful episode, and after two and a half hours, I left feeling uplifted, light, and joyful. Much love fam!

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On this end of the year holiday special, Vinny sat down with his oldest friend, his brotha from anotha motha, Morgan Hathorn. After leaving home in Los Angeles in September and adhering to the pull of his heart, Morgan's been on a four-month backpacking world tour, taking a leap of faith he's wanted to take since graduating from college. His journey's brought him to Japan, where he sat down with Vinny in his Osaka apartment to record this classic episode. 

The journey of traveling is seldom as exciting, fun and easy as it seems. Travel brings solitude and difficult times as well; that synthesis of facing fears, learning about yourself through difficult times, and experiencing life-changing, often unexpected moments makes travel something which Morgan and Vinny love more than anything else. 

Tune in for an episode full of epic stories of traveling the world, hearty Christmas laughs, brotherly banter, and fiery inspiration heading into 2023. 

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This year, skip the New Years' Resolutions. There's a better way to set yourself up for success in 2023. Join Gregory in this solo episode where he explains why you should have a system instead of a goal. 

To quote Scott Adams, "Goal-oriented people exist in a state of continuous pre-success failure at best, and permanent failure at worst if things never work out. Systems people succeed every time they apply their systems, in the sense that they did what they intended to do. The goals people are fighting the feeling of discouragement at each turn. The systems people are feeling good every time they apply their system. That’s a big difference in terms of maintaining your personal energy in the right direction."

Expect to learn:

And much more. 

Show Notes:

- Steven Pressfield on The Joe Rogan Experience

- How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, by Scott Adams the creator of Dilbert

- This Year, Skip The New Year's Resolutions, by Gregory Benedikt

We all experience moments throughout the day which make us smile, make us think, lessen the weight, brighten the sky. Perhaps we think they’re not worth sharing: they seem trivial; they slip our mind; others wouldn't understand. Maybe they don't have to. Here's my (Vinny) attempt at sharing these sorts of moments which have left an impression upon my heart and soul. 

We’re always going somewhere. Yet it's not the destination which defines who we are. Rather, it’s the way in which we go, the art which takes us from here to there; the way we stop to say good morning or think about which apple to buy.

It’s the little things—the beauty in the mundane—which make this life worth living. 

In this solo episode, I meander through the first few editions of my Japan Field Notes: a compilation of thoughts, quotes and experiences I've had from my first three months living in Osaka, Japan. 

Show Notes:

Japan Field Notes PT. 1

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The only way to continue doing something meaningful and truly satisfying for the long haul is by loving it so much that you'd do it for free. 

The lessons that we’ve learned from this podcast in these past two years have defined our lives. We do this because it gives us something that far surpasses a monetary reward. It gives us meaning, makes us laugh, and fills us with love.

On episode 100 of The Dare to Dream Podcast, we discuss the greatest lessons we’ve learned throughout this life-changing adventure.

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How do you start the process of figuring out what you want in life? When will you know you’ve landed on the right idea, what will truly make you happy? How do you make these changes long-lasting?

On this episode of The Dare to Dream Podcast, Vincent and Gregory speak with Dr. Cindy Tsai about how she’s helping others discover these things about themselves on her mission to redefine self-care. With experience as a physician and coach for leaders and healers, she’s become a valued voice in the health and wellness arena.

Dr. Cindy Tsai shares the medical experience that changed her life, specifically how she changed the way she took care of herself and her views on medicine and overall health. She also talks about the advantages of being a coach and having your own coach to equip you with tools and practices for managing everyday life.

We all struggle with self-doubt and judgment, but our strength lies in how we power through times of stress and overwhelm. To learn ways to connect with your true self and support your happiness, listen to this conversation today!

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