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Running Through My Mind

by Don The Idea Guy

You must be exhausted... You've been running through my mind all night. What's on my mind? You may be afraid you asked! The Running Through My Mind podcast is a mental monologue, talking to-do list, and an audio action agenda from Don The Idea Guy of www.dontheideaguy.com.

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  1. 050 : The Podcast is Dead. Long Live the Podcast!

    Episode 50 in which we say our good-byes to this project/experiment and discuss future iterations and ideas. We say thank-yous and see-you-soons to listeners and sponsors (a last shout out to @DripJoy!) and happy trails -- as well as invite you to keep in touch so hear about my next creative...

  2. 049 : Does your marketing suffer from Toby Keith Syndrome?

    Episode 49 in which we discuss the fact you're probably talking about yourself too much (at least so far as your customers are concerned), people who like toast, Toby Keith's favorite person in the world, and we all get another daily dose of caffeine commercialism as I rave about French Elation...

  3. 048 : Road Closures

    Episode 48 in which we encounter roadblocks to our destination and muse on the myriad of options available to us beyond "turn around and go home"; all while hitting dangerously low levels of Dark Bean Daydream blend from @DripJoy Coffee (#sponsor!) in our travel mug. Links from this episode:...

  4. 047 : Turning Lots of Ideas Into Little Actions

    Episode 47 in which we discuss the importance of turning all your ideas into individual instances of taking action, prioritization, goal-minded thinking, and a guy who has built his brand around explaining stuff -- all this over a hot cup of Colombian Cheer from our sponsor @DripJoy coffee!...

  5. 046 : Choosing a path makes it easier to navigate

    Episode 46 in which discuss the benefits of making a decision and choosing a course of action (even if it ends up being the wrong one), how picking a path reveals ways to more easily navigate it, and why making a choice improves your mental processing efficiency. All this and a cup of Dark Bean...

  6. 045 : How do you know when a project is done?

    Episode 45 in which we delay an episode to give our minds a chance to change (they didn't) and we discuss how to know when a project is complete, when to start a new one, and a countdown begins... all this and a cup (several cups!) of Dark Bean Daydream from our show sponsor @DripJoy Coffee....

  7. 044 : All The Presidents Mentions

    Episode 44 in which we discuss our gratitude toward veterans and their service to our country, the benefits of a peaceful transfer of power from one president to the next (no matter how much they dislike each other!), our country as a grand idea (though Google corrects me and says Hamilton called...

  8. 043 : FAUXvember - fake it til you make it!

    Episode 43 in which we discuss overcoming fears and insecurity by bolstering your own confidence, turning anxiety into energy, and how to "fake it" without being a big faker. All this and more discussed over a hot cup of Colombian Cheer from our sponsor @DripJoy coffee! Mentioned this episode: 1....

  9. 042 : Your First 100 Days

    Episode 42 in which we smooth out a rough night with a cup of French Elation blend coffee from our sponsor @DripJoy and discuss how much you'll let the election results impact your attitude, what you can do to reframe the situation and how to hold yourself accountable for your own success and...

  10. 041 : Essential Election Day Insight

    Episode 41 in which we reveal one of the most things you can do to help on Election Day no matter your party affiliation or whom you're voting for (and a newly realized benefit of drinking coffee from our sponsor @DripJoy). Mentioned this episode: 1. www.dontheideaguy.com 2....

  11. 040 : How To vs. Why Bother?

    Episode 40 in which we begin a new week by asking... "Why Bother?" We discuss the fact "how to" is cheap and "the reason why" is gold, share a book recommendation, take a short break to enjoy a sip of DripJoy coffee (#sponsor!), and briefly mention doing searches on Yahoo. Mentioned in this...

  12. 039 : NO.vember - Don't Hate, Automate!

    Episode 39 in which we discuss saying NO to the things we dislike and which suck away our precious time. We also discuss not-scrubbing toilets, getting paid, marketing for maid services, and how to get delicious coffee delivered to your house from our sponsor DripJoy coffee (because saying NO to...

  13. 038 : You Got Beat!

    Episode 38 in which look past our losses and create a strategy that will enable us to win the next time we're at bat -- all while enjoying a delicious cup of Colombian Cheer from DripJoy coffee [Sponsors for the win!] Mentioned in this episode: 1. What to do when you lose the sale...

  14. 037 : Beanstorm for Lee

    Episode 37 in which we abandon our kinda-sorta-planned topic in favor of answering a question from a listener (turns out we have a few of those!) Lee (@MrExplainer) had follow-up questions after hearing episode #33 which dealt with the problem of your brain fooling itself into thinking it was...

  15. 036 : NEWvember

    Episode 36 in which we begin a new month with the challenge to try something new, like learn a new skill, meet new people, travel to a new destination, or even something as simple as trying a new blend of coffee (might we suggest a blend from our show sponsor, #DripJoy coffee??) Mentioned in this...

  16. 035 : Scary Ideas

    Episode 35 -- HALLOWEEN! -- in which we discuss scary ideas, thick skulls, and the fear that comes from taking a risk -- all this and a few sips from our sponsor #DripJoy coffee to help stop my "coff-in". For more information on the delicious Dark Bean Daydream roast featured in this episode…

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  17. 034 : Sharing Coffee and Sharing Ideas

    Episode 34 in which we emphasize the importance of bringing in alien brains to discuss and share new ideas -- not from other planets but from worlds outside your own business world. Coffee is a catalyst for the exchange of ideas, it facilitates the flow. We recommend #DripJoy brand coffee from…

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  18. 033 : Thinking and Dreaming aren't DOING

    Episode 33 in which we sip a hot cup of French Elation from our sponsor @DripJoy coffee and rant about the differences between Thinking, Dreaming, and Doing; and why thinking about something feels good but it's no substitute for the actual action. (BTW: "endorphins" was the word I couldn't think…

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  19. 032 : Traffic Jams and Merging Ideas

    Episode 32 in which we debate the driving skills of our fellow citizens, the eternal construction practices of the Department of Transportation, and use these frustrations as inspiration to have a discussion about creativity -- all while enjoying a tall travel mug filled with #darkbeandaydream…

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  20. 031 : Time to think!

    Episode 31 in which we discuss the importance setting aside time to think and debate the pros and cons of coffee blends from @DripJoy (#sponsor) Mentioned in this episode: 1. Brainstormer for hire www.dontheideaguy.com/brainstorming 2. Sponsor: #DripJoy www.dontheideaguy.com/dripjoy

  21. 030 : Spoilers

    Episode 30 in which we do NOT spoil what happens in any zombie tv shows whose new season may have premiered last night, and we discuss ways of carrying the "no spoilers" philosophy into the world beyond television and movies and books... you know... the one we LIVE in. All this and a way to...

  22. 029 : Daydreams and brewing up ideas

    Episode 29 in which we discuss the benefits of daydreaming, revisiting olds ideas once ahead of their time in order to see if their time has come, and the tasty medium roast coffee from our sponsor DripJoy coffee -- appropriately named "Dark Bean Daydream". Mentioned in this episode: 1. My friend...

  23. 028 : Complaints about Complaining Complainers

    Episode 28 of Running Through My Mind is supported by French Elation dark roast from @DripJoyCoffee! In this episode we talk about the whiners and the complainers and a rarely-almost-never-fails solution to get them to go away and complain to someone else! Mentioned in this episode: 1. DripJoy...

  24. 027 : Synchronicity

    Episode 27 in which your host sips coffee from new show sponsor DRIPJOY and muses on the topic how doing cool stuff that you doing seems to result in the opportunity to do more cool stuff that you love. Mentioned in the show: 1. DripJoy coffee (sponsor! please show them some love!)...

  25. 026 : Morning Joy

    Episode 26 in which we share the strategy for starting your morning with a smile works better if you strive to make other people smile, and you learn of our official show sponsor: DRIPJOY ! Mentioned in this episode: 1. DripJoy coffee - sponsor www.dontheideaguy.com/dripjoy 2. The "Wife" Board...

  26. 025 : Big rocks and very very big rocks

    Episode 25 in which we discuss how to prioritize tasks for the coming week and how to chip away at the mountain of stuff on your to-do list. Mentioned in this episode: 1. Ozeal's latest No Permission Needed podcast www.thinkozeal.com/47-2/ 2. Jar of rocks video https://youtu.be/v5ZvL4as2y0 3. One...

  27. 024 : Friday cobweb clearing

    Episode 24 in which you'll witness the end of week wiping of the mental whiteboard. Mentioned this episode... 1. www.sidehustlenation.com 2. www.creativeblocksclub.com

  28. 023 : School of Life

    Episode 23 in which your humble host makes career recommendations to broke college students and anyone else looking to earn living while learning valuable life lessons.

  29. 022 : The Fault with a Default NO

    Episode 22 in which we discuss the fault in defaulting to the answer NO. Why not a moment to consider the pros and cons. If your response simply protects your position or the company status quo -- you're wrong. What's the worst that can happen if you say Yes? What's the best that can happen if…

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  30. 021 : Less Allergic to Kryptonite

    Episode 21 in which we discuss why Superman doesn't try to be less allergic to Kryptonite, how Batman uses his strengths to eliminate his weaknesses, and the hows and whys of doing the same.

  31. 020 : Don't be a Dummy

    Episode 20 in which we discuss using your own words and keeping the words of others out of your mouth.

  32. 019 : Buying Tools and Building Houses

    Episode 19 in which we discuss the habit of buying new tools rather than using the tools we already have in order to build the things we promised (to ourselves and others). Mentioned in this episode: 1. www.fivebuckbrainstorm.com 2. www.creativeblocksclub.com

  33. 018 : Would they miss you?

    Episode 18 in which we wonder if we will be missed, how much ownership does an audience have in the shows they watch, and I pull a reference from the recesses of my memory to a fantastic article series from 2008-09 and get it right (damn close!) References in this episode include: 1. Jason and…

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  34. 017 : Traffic Jams and Detours

    Episode 17 in which we find ourselves at a standstill and seek an alternate route to our destination. How many times have you gotten stuck on a project (your fault or someone else's) and allowed yourself to come to a complete standstill? Take a detour! There is always another way to get where you...

  35. 016 : Small Daily Challenges

    Episode 16 in which I complete my 22 days of #22kill push-ups, put another book in the box, and challenge you to challenge yourself (but just a little bit). Please review here and on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/running-through-my-mind/id1155151132 Resources mentioned: 1....

  36. 015 : Foggy Thinking

    Episode 15 in which we begin a new week of podcasts by clearing our brain of fog and cobwebs.

  37. 014 : The Startegy Strategy

    Episode 14 of Running Through My Mind where we finish another week of episodes by talking about what it takes to get something started. Mentioned in the episode: 1. www.bigyellowsticky.com 2. www.drawlloween.com 3. www.spreaker.com/user/theecommerceshippingpodcast 4. www.thesalesblog.com 5....

  38. 013 : Coffee & Creativity

    Episode Lucky #13 recorded on #NationalCoffeeDay -- yes!! The interview I did for @thinkozeal's podcast published today (link below!) and I had a blast doing it. Today's show shares some theories and habits I have which inextricably link coffee to creativity. I call it #Beanstorming and that's a...

  39. 012 : Idea Generation vs Idea Evaluation

    Episode 12 in which we discuss the difference between idea generation and evaluation and the value of extra percolation. How to choose which ideas to pursue and which ones to pause. Resources mentioned: 1. No Permission Podcast www.thinkozeal.com 2. Brainstorm Percolation...

  40. 011 : Buy Buttons

    Episode 11 in which we weigh the pros and cons of selling to people one at a time or to groups of people, and whether it is more efficient to "grow your own" sales leads and merchandise marketplaces or to take advantage of places on the internet where you can sprinkle your own "buy buttons" which...

  41. 010 : How to sell your ideas

    Episode 10 in which I recommend a resource to help answer the one question I get asked the most: "how can I get people to buy my ideas?" The short answer is that you need to learn how to sell. Everything is connect to sales, especially finding people who will value and invest in your ideas. Today...

  42. 009 : Build More Avenues to Revenue

    Episode 009 in which thoughts of swimming through streams of revenue flow through my mind. How it's not just a day job anymore, but a side hustle and a consulting gig and royalty payments that all feed into your pool of income. Resources mentioned in the show... 1. www.bigyellowsticky.com 2. Side...

  43. 008 : Your Worst Customer

    Episode 8 of Running Through My Mind in which we discuss your best customer, your worst customer, and you. Episode mentions... www.bigyellowsticky.com www.dontheideaguy.com

  44. 007 : Scaling a Personal Brand

    Episode 7 in which we discuss the ability to scale a personal brand while still reliably delivering the service and quality and originality which made the brand attractive and successful to begin with. Resource links: Gitomer Certified Speaker www.dontheideaguy.com/gcs...

  45. 006 : How much would someone pay for your future?

    Episode 006 > What if you put all of the cool projects you did in the past into a single box and put a flat price on it to own them all? How much would it be? Now add to the box all the cool projects you'll ever do in the future. How much would you want now for the box now? How much would someone...

  46. 005 : Aim... Aim... Fire! Fire! Fire!

    Episode 005 : Dealing with deleterious delays, problematic procrastination, and launch lethargy. Referenced in this episode: www.nestcommunitymarketing.com www.creativeblocksclub.com "Ready, Fire, Aim" book: http://amzn.to/2d5Glz6

  47. 003 : Leaky boats

    Episode THREE in which I go back in time to save the future integrity of an numerically sequenced episode! I ramble on about critics and creatives, typos, movie continuity errors and how to find leaks in your boat.

  48. 004 : Ridiculously small daily goals

    Episode 004 in which I discuss the big results that can come from ridiculously small daily goals which build the habit of consistent, positive actions.

  49. 002 : The Future and Brainstorms

    In this episode of Running Through My Mind I discuss five dollar brainstorms, interactive online workbooks, t-shirt marketing, incremental pricing, buying a persons future, and the art of yellow sticky notes. Resources and references for this episode: www.dontheideaguy.com/bmf...

  50. 001 : You must be exhausted!

    The very first episode of Running Through My Mind! Resources and references in this episode: 1. Jason Zook's Action Army Podcast https://jasondoesstuff.com/actionarmy/ 2. Jason's "Buy My Future" project www.dontheideaguy.com/bmf 3. The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone (I highly recommend the #Audible...

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You must be exhausted... You've been running through my mind all night.

What's on my mind? You may be afraid you asked! The Running Through My Mind podcast is a mental monologue, talking to-do list, and an audio action agenda from Don The Idea Guy of www.dontheideaguy.com.

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Don The Idea Guy

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