25 | Matt Drinkhahn | Overcoming Perfectionism And How To FINISH Your First Book!

In this episode, Rodric talks to executive business coach, podcaster and now author Matt Drinkhahn about his upcoming book ‘The Eternal Optimist’ and the importance of maintaining an optimistic mindset to overcome the inevitable obstacles that form part of the entrepreneur’s journey. They also delve into their shared love for deep conversations, the power of curiosity to spark personal growth, and the impact that books have had on both their lives. Plus Matt shares his experience of writing his book and what it was like being mentored by multimillion best-selling author Mark Victor Hansen.What You Will Learn In This Episode:How Matt’s mission to promote resilience and positivity in overcoming challenges led him to write his upcoming book ‘The Eternal Optimist’.The role that curiosity, gratitude, and optimism play in personal growth and navigating life's obstacles.Insights into Matt's personal journey, including his career as an executive business coach and his experiences as a husband and father.The challenges that come with finishing a book, and the importance of mentorship and professional guidance to get it finished.Quotes:“The brain is the soil. It doesn't matter if you plant a deadly nightshade or you plant corn in there, it will grow whatever you plant…but if you plant the good stuff, the positive stuff and ask curious questions that can lead you to where you want to go, then you will more than likely get there. Just keep asking.” - Matt DrinkhahnGuest links:The Eternal Optimist PodcastMatt’s InstaMatt’s LinkedInResources:Million Dollar Flip FlopsFollow Us on Insta Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger. Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today! Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!