The Mango Effect Podcast

32. Ever notice that you're not making the progress you expected towards your vision? Maybe you catch yourself procrastinating on a project? Too often, the lack of action is a result of a focus on the fluff!

When we try to "fluff up" things in lieu of doing the actual work, we get caught up in the minutiae and never actually make progress or take action on what needs to get done next.

And then we lose confidence in our ability to deliver because we are out of integrity due to overthinking, over-planning, and over-complicating, but it doesn't have to be that way.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to balance planning with action taking
• Warning signs that you are caught up in "the fluff"
• Learning to "ship it" before you're ready
• Running lifestyle experiments vs perfect planning
• Creating an awesome day by identifying "the fluff" 
• Learning how to D.A.D. (delete, automate or delegate) 

...and more!

31. How do you approach decision-making throughout your day? Success can be boiled down to four words: do this, not that. People who achieve what you want to achieve have mastered this four-word formula and put it into action consistently every single day. Simple, yes! Easy, no. 

When you master the "do this, not that" formula for yourself, the sky is the limit on what you can actually accomplish in your career, your business or your life. You add a level of consciousness and awareness to every activity that you do, realizing that there's an opportunity cost to saying "yes" to whatever it is. 

In this episode, we discuss how to create your unique DTNT formula: 

• How to identify your MTP (Massively Transformative Purpose) 
• Chunking down your MTP into those 5-10 year goals 
• Breaking down your 5-10 year goals into foundational goals for this year 
• Creating quarterly, monthly, weekly and dails plans to achieve those goals 
• Keeping yourself accountability with regular review processes 
• Adjusting your timelines and objectives based on your reviews 
• Dropping or adding goals when appropriate 
• Using the concept of "lifestyle experiments" when something is not working Rinsing and repeating until you reach your next milestone 

...and more! 

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30. How do you go about learning something new? Do you get obsessed with a topic and then learn everything you can before you move onto the next topic? The way I approach learning has always been by full immersion, and I wanted to share a bit about my process for my fellow learn-a-holics. 

When you learn by full immersion, you can get to the bottom of whatever it is you're trying to learn faster than someone who just dabbles. 

In this episode, we discuss creating your own unique learning process: 

• How to recognize curiosity (and channel it!) 
• Asking yourself a good question to kickstart the learning process 
• Exploring the question and topic with experts 
• Deciding which books to read and when 
• Investing in the learning process vs trying to DIY 
• Creating your own learning experiment 

...and more! 

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29. What does it take to become an everyday heroine? Each of us can achieve great things in our careers or business, build a lifestyle we love, and leave a legacy we are proud of. Let's talk about creating a balanced approach to living life that resonates with our soul, allows us to experience adventure, and create the freedom we crave. 

In this episode, I'm in the hot seat with The Everyday Heroine podcast host, Maria Kauffman, who interviews me about my journey towards manifesting my dream business and an amazing lifestyle that works for me and my family. 

We discuss topics like: 

• Charting an entrepreneurial path 
• Learning how to make better decisions as an entrepreneur 
• Balancing manifestation with taking the right action 
• How surfing has made me better at business 
• Running lifestyle experiments -- and what to do when they "fail" 
• Developing grit to navigate uncertainty 
• Putting together your strategy and when to make micro-adjustments Inner and outer transformation - from hairstyles to beliefs to business 

...and more! 

Interested in connecting to discuss this topic? Follow us on Instagram or TikTok @mangoeffectpodcast and shoot us a DM with your thoughts! 

28. For those of us who are living our lives with intention and setting goals that we want to achieve, have you ever noticed that it is NEVER good enough no matter what? Sometimes, it IS good enough. Let's focus on finding the happy place between our drive and motivation to achieve with a sense of gratitude and contentment. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• How to celebrate individual moments of success 
• What it means to be truly present 
• Embracing the free-flowing approach to various aspects of our lives 
• Avoiding the pitfalls of the comparison game 
• What to do when your approach looks different from everyone else 
• How we can improve our mindset 

...and more! 

Interested in connecting to discuss this topic? Follow us on Instagram or TikTok @mangoeffectpodcast and shoot us a DM with your thoughts! 

27. Ever wondered what it's like to learn to surf in your 30s? That's my story. I've never been the athletic type, and every single time I've tried a new sport, it's taken years to become somewhat proficient. The funny thing about surfing is that it's taught me more about life, purpose, meaning, and business than any other skill I've picked up along the way. 

So for those of you who live to surf (or if you simply wonder what it would be like), we're going to have an all-surfing episode today! We'll talk about 15 lessons I've learned from surfing that we can all apply to life and business. 

1. It's all about the journey. 
2. Your attitude and energy set the stage. 
3. Learn the ocean and conditions. 
4. Just paddle out! 
5. Commit to the wave. 
6. Wave size is relative. 
7. You will never look like an Instagram surfer - just accept it! 
8. Waves last for only a few seconds, even when time stands still. 
9. Respect the lineup: locals rule the break. 
10. Know your limits. 
11. Learn HOW to wipe out. 
12. Look where you want to go. 
13. Choose your waves strategically. 
14. Never stop learning. 
15. The best surfer is the one having the most fun! 

Interested in connecting to discuss this topic? Follow us on Instagram or TikTok @mangoeffectpodcast and shoot us a DM with your thoughts!

26. What does it take for you to be productive? As someone who has worked from a home office for more than a decade, I've learned what works for me (and what doesn't) based on the types of projects I do, the space I have available, and what makes me the happiest. Everyone deserves a working space that helps them do their best work. How can we create an ideal workspace, no matter our limitations? 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• A variety of office spaces (what worked and didn't!) 
• Understanding which elements are critical for you to be productive 
• 10 factors to consider when setting up a great workspace 
• What to do when you don't have the luxury of "a separate office" 
• Setting boundaries around your work schedule and workspace 
• How we can improve our existing workspace 

...and more! 

Interested in connecting to discuss this topic? Follow us on Instagram or TikTok @mangoeffectpodcast and shoot us a DM with your thoughts!

25. Ever wondered how to scale your business or your life for more impact? At some point in our journey, we realize we want to go bigger and create more impact, which often starts with building more momentum. Ever wonder how those successful people in life, family, relationships, or business get to that point? 

It’s often not as tangible as you’d imagine, especially at first. Let's discuss the power of momentum and how you can use it to determine whether (or not) you are on the right path to your dream life! 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• Pivoting your business or career successfully 
• What to do when you feel like you "failed" 
• The difference between money and momentum 
• Why momentum is a BETTER indicator than money in the bank 
• Developing momentum through repetition 
• Reframing challenges to help you get momentum faster 
• How to know when you have momentum going for you 

...and more!

24. What are some telltale signs it's mango season in your life? 🥭 Mindi's mango tree is going off this week, and she shares some of the sweet and juicy takeaways that she's learning as a part of the harvesting process. Living the mango way is about adaptation, resilience, and strength. 

When you live the mango way long enough, you’ll start realizing a profound shift in your own perspective, which is a telltale sign the mango effect is at work. We deep dive into how mango trees symbolize happiness, love, wealth and versatility -- and define what each of these means for us as we are living our own limitless lives! 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• What it's like to pick and chop fresh mangoes 
• How happiness is actually defined 
• Being grounded in ourselves 
• Knowing who we are and what we stand for 
• Understanding what makes us happy 
• Discovering our own recipes for life that include a healthy dose of mangoes 

...and more! 

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23. When it comes to business and life, it's all about playing the game. Each business is just a little different, but there's an element of "play" to every game, no matter whether you're a high-flying entrepreneur or intently climbing the corporate ladder. We're all playing the game! 

You get to choose which game you want to play -- just because somebody else is playing a game that is successful doesn't mean that's your game to play. 

It all comes back to figuring out which game you want to play, learning the rules, and actually playing the game—not just spectating from the sidelines. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• Playing the game of the Digital CEO 
• Shifting the type of career you have to play something different 
• Learning the basics of the game before you play 
• Deciding if you want to be a spectator or a player 
• Improving the way you play your game in life and business 

...and more! 

Interested in connecting to discuss this topic? Follow us on Instagram or TikTok @mangoeffectpodcast and shoot us a DM with your thoughts!