The Eternal Optimist

Mark Victor Hansen is a world-famous author, motivational speaker, and publisher of heartfelt storytellers. Selling over 500 million copies of his books worldwide, Mark Victor has touched the hearts of people all over the globe. In today’s episode, Mark imparts to us the experiences and wisdom 74 years of existence have taught him. He shares what power our own thoughts, purpose, and fulfilled souls hold and how that will help us transcend beyond our limits. 

• 7:40 - Mark on his book, Youtube career, and all the other stuff he’s creating now. 
• 16:19 - How self-help books can open up minds positively. 
• 20:06 - The power of outlook and mindset in what you’ll receive. 
• 35:43 - Why Mark decided to start a publishing company. 
• 40:23 - The importance of what you’re purposely on purpose about. 
• 49:57 - Mark shares the value of wisdom and a fulfilled soul. 
• 51:21 - Spiritual intimacy as the highest level of intimacy. 

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Donald Sanchez has gone through life with the biggest obstacles on the way. He has struggled with relationship problems, family conflicts, and serious addiction. In this episode, Donald shares how he was able to stay afloat despite all the hurdles of life. He talks about the light in his dark tunnel and how he takes the wheel to stay on the right path along every journey. 

• 01:49 - The challenges of what Donald dealt with in the past. 
• 10:23 - How Donald realized the importance of a harmonious relationship with his daughter and his co-parent. 
• 14:21 - How Donald gave it all up to God during the pandemic. 
• 18:56 - Donald’s struggle with addiction and what brought him to that point. 
• 29:08 - How Donald found the courage to leave his past ways. 
• 30:58 - Donald talks about the Hero’s journey. 
• 41:47 - Where Donald is headed now right now both in his career and his personal life. 
• 48:32 - Donald on awareness, acknowledgment, and action. 

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Grant Baldwin is a professional speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has helped people navigate their lives in the world of public speaking. In this episode, Grant shares his experiences with being a professional speaker–the good, the bad, and everything in between. He also shares bits and pieces of his personal life and how leading a life with intentionality has certainly moved mountains in his life. 

• 02:06 - Grant shares some of the hardest and most embarrassing moments as a professional speaker. 
• 6:34 - The factors to consider in assessing a speech that doesn’t go well. 
• 14:02 - The challenges in Grant’s life and how he got through them. 
• 20:17 - Building a life with intentionality.
• 27:57 - What inspires Grant & what gets him excited for the future. 
• 32:52 - On being the best version of a father. 
• 38:01 - Intentionality when it comes to marriage. 

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Dr. Saiyyidah Zaidi is a researcher, author, coach, and the Founding Convener and Conversation Architect at the Centre for Belonging and Understanding. As she experienced one of the most tragic events of her life, it became the road that led her straight to the great influence she has now. In this episode, Dr. Saiyyidah shares how she hit rock bottom, how she overcame it, and the integral role of reflection and intentionality in her journey. 

• 0:55 - Dr. Saiyyidah shares her journey in being a doctor. 
• 2:52 - The most challenging aspects of her journey. 
• 4:55 - How her car accident impacted her life and her purpose. 
• 12:50 - Dr. Saiyyidah how her idea of taking action was to research 
• 16:38 - Where Saiyyidah is now & where she’s headed next in her intentionality 
• 22:10 - Dr. Saiyyidah on the importance of reflection & how she does it. 
• 28:38 - Dr. Saiyyidah’s excitement on exploring evidence-based conversations in the workplace. 

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Chris and Jamie Bailey are marriage coaches running a marriage ministry called Expedition Marriage. Married for 27 years, Chris and Jamie shared hardships of their own leading them to where they are now–mending and strengthening numerous relationships day in and day out. In this episode, they share how their bond was formed and the challenges that came along. As they also give marriage advice and insights, they show what builds a strong partnership from the ground up. 

• 7:11 - Challenges they faced earlier in life 
• 15:34 - Chris and Jamie shared their journey as a couple
• 19:52 - How Chris handled Jamie’s intense emotions 
• 28:04 - Where they lead people as a team
• 32:39 - Chris and Jamie share stories and enlightenments from couples they serve. 
• 38:10 - How Chris and Jamie keep their relationship strong

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Matt sits down with longtime friend Jennie Bellinger to talk about how she's built her business and lifestyle around an authenticity that's uniquely hers!

Jennie Bellinger is a Certified Professional Coach and the host of the Badass Direct Sales Mastery Podcast. She works with badass direct sales moms who are ready to double their monthly income. An entrepreneur since 2010, she understands the desire to contribute to your family's future and be present with them in the here and now, and how difficult balancing those two priorities can be. So Jennie has learned the hard way (while building two separate businesses, raising two kids, and navigating a divorce) to fulfill that need to contribute and be there for her children.

Jennie is also known as The Direct Sales Domme. Luckily, as a Certified Professional Coach, her methods are very effective, not painful.

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Jason Bronstad used his experience turning around businesses to do the same for his health. Not only is Jason the CEO of Malk Organics, but he’s also a family man, and a proud advocate of a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, health of all forms takes on the spotlight. From the struggles of unemployment and unhealthy ways–both physically and mentally–Jason shares the journey that has built stronger cornerstones for his relationship with his wife, kids, and himself. 

• 05:14 - Jason shares his experience of unemployment and the hardship he went through.
• 8:42 - How he struggled with weight challenges, an unhealthy lifestyle, and what started his health journey. 
• 12:33 - How being open to correction made an impact on his growth, learning, and development.  
• 16:24 - Matt and Jason shares their experiences that humbled them to have an open mind and the positive effects it has on family relationships and parenting style. 
• 30: 37 - How Jason initially became a part of Malk Organics. 
• 39:47 - Jason shares what values and priorities he upholds that maintains his congruent living. 
• 43:43 - How the willingness to listen transpires good things 

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Entrepreneur Magazine calls Justin Donald the “Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing.” He’s a master of low-risk cash flow investing, and on this episode, he gets into with Matt about how people can get back their time and “create wealth without creating a job.” He shares how he’s been able to become financially free by the time that he turned 40 and also the power that other groups and people can have on your success!

• 05:36 - Justin’s crazy talent that most wouldn’t know about him
• 07:41 - How the fear the of rejection was debilitating for Justin
• 12:47 - Why overcoming his fear led him to meeting his wife
• 17:34 - Justin shares the challenges he faced transitioning careers
• 20:39 - Why Justin is so passionate about helping people get back their time
• 23:30 - How peer groups, masterminds, and coaches can help you level up
• 31:03 - Justin shares what his morning journal looks like

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Your past mistakes don’t define you, and no matter how deep you feel you’ve fallen - you can always pull yourself back up. Austin Linney joins the show today to talk about how he overcame severe drug addiction to eventually traveling the country while running successful businesses. He shares the key to his sobriety and how a hidden mindset was one of the biggest things holding him back.

• 04:53 - Why you meet more successful people in RV parks than you’d expect
• 07:23 - How Austin’s parent’s divorce created a victim mindset in him as an adolescent
• 11:44 - Austin shares how he was able to pull himself out of severe drug addiction
• 16:40 - Why a failed business partnership led Austin to finding his sobriety
• 27:01 - How Austin wants to make leave his legacy and impact on the world
• 37:02 - Austin’s purpose and how he found his “WHY”

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Your only limited by your own ability to improve yourself! That’s what Scott Gass is a testament to. He shares how he went from being mocked as a young child to eventually helping some of the most successful people on the planet. Join Matt and Scott as they dive deep into what it takes to truly master the craft of something and why belief system and even alternate identities can help fuel personal transformations.

• 02:31 - Scott shares why passion is so important when it comes to living your purpose
• 07:08 - How Scott supports his skill development with belief systems
• 10:50 - The way Scott’s belief systems were created during his youth
• 15:13 - Why Tony Robbins made a huge impact on Scott’s life
• 20:07 - How alternate identities can help someone overcome barriers
• 23:47 - The way emotional anchors can support you in tough times
• 32:55 - Scott about the power of personal growth

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