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046: How to Get Unstuck When You’re Stalled

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How to Get Unstuck When You’re Stalled
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046: How to Get Unstuck When You're Stalled
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SUMMARY:

For launchers and go-getters, the hustle of getting projects going is fun and energizing. But we can’t keep going at a launch pace forever. (Even computers need to be shut down and restarted every now and then.) Jeff, David and Kevin are on the podcast today to talk about how to get unstuck and refueled. Sometimes it’s rest, sometimes it’s tapping into your resources, and sometimes it’s simply giving yourself a new lens to look at life through.

Welcome to episode 46 of The Launch Youniversity Podcast.

QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE

If you think you’re too strong for rest, rest will prove you wrong. 

Emotionally healthy organizations are lead by emotionally healthy people.

It’s not about saying no for forever, it’s about saying no for now.

The best decisions we make are made with the long-term perspective.

THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1. Focus on high-impact results

What activities show you the most return? Where is the 30% of your activity that makes up 80% of your results. Maybe you’re spending a lot of time on your business’ social media but allocating some of that time to customer service is where you’d really feel results. Find your high-impact activities and focus on them.

2. Give yourself an early win every morning

Set yourself up for a win either with your heart, soul, mind or body. It could be writing a thank you note or a birthday card, having a devotional, reading or working out. When you give yourself a win first thing, you set yourself in the motion of winning… and that momentum will set yourself up for a productive day.

3. Gratitude is the antidote to being overwhelmed

Research shows that gratitude quiets fear in our brains. When you’re stressed out and overwhelmed thinking about the things that you have to do, challenge yourself to think: I get to do this. It turns your chores and obligations into opportunities. When you look at your life with a lens of gratitude, it changes everything.

LINKS + RESOURCES:

The Launch Youniversity Podcast on iTunes

Launch Youniversity on Twitter

Launch Youniversity on Facebook

Virtual Staff Finder

Fancy Hands: Assistants for Everyone

The Lean StartUp

Anne Lamont TED Talk

045: Courage, Vision and Listening to Your Inner Voice with Garrett Gravesen and Kevin Scott of ADDO

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SUMMARY:

If you’re waiting for permission to make or do something (like launching that passion project, pushing back on the status quo at work or even chasing that dream you can’t shake from your mind) then this episode is for you. And we don’t say that lightly.

Kevin Scott and Garrett Gravesen of ADDO join Shane for a candid and inspiring conversation about listening to your inner voice, staying clear on vision and what ten seconds of insane courage could look like. It’s an episode you absolutely do not want to miss.

Welcome to The Launch Youniversity Podcast.

LINKS + RESOURCES:

ADDO.is

Read More About Kevin and Garrett

Chick-fil-A Leader Academy

8 Essential Exchanges: What You Have to Give Up to Go Up by Kevin Scott

The Lepers’ Lessons: Five Questions, Two Perspectives, and the Pursuit of Purpose by Kevin Scott

Dooley: My 40 Years at Georgia by Coach Vince Dooley

THREE TAKEAWAYS:

1. 10 seconds of insane courage can change everything

Garrett and Kevin challenged us in the best way when they said that all it takes to get closer to where you want to be is ten seconds of insane courage. Ten seconds to quiet fear and speak up when you have something to say. Ten seconds to decide which road you’re going to go down. Ten seconds to get past all the mental barriers you’ve made for yourself. If you gave yourself ten seconds to speak a dream or idea into the world without fear, what would you say?

2. The voice inside of you will eventually get quieter (or, louder)

If there’s a voice inside of you telling you to take that chance, try that project, research a career change… don’t push it away. The more you push that voice away and don’t answer its call, the quieter it will get. Don’t wait for permission to do something about the dream or idea you have. And here’s some good news: When you answer the voice, it’ll get louder.

3. Life is too short to do business with people you wouldn’t want to do life with

When you listen to Kevin and Garrett talk about ADDO and the business partners ADDO works with, it’s clear that they not only love what they do, but they love who they get to work with. Life can be challenging and unexpected and surrounding yourself with good people, that you care for even outside of work, is essential for long-term happiness.

025: Find Your Niche And Make It Happen: Van Baird and Justin Dean of That Church Conference

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Find Your Niche And Make It Happen: Van Baird and Justin Dean of That Church Conference
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025: Find Your Niche And Make It Happen: Van Baird and Justin Dean of That Church Conference
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Summary:

We are so happy to be joined by Van Baird and Justin Dean on today’s podcast. Not only are they the creators of a conference, That Church Conference, but they are launchers who also have full time jobs outside of That Church. No matter which industry you’re in, Justin and Van’s story is a great example of finding your niche, moving fast and embracing empathy. We hope you enjoy today’s podcast as much as we did.

Welcome to episode 25 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

That Church Conference

That Church Conference on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Three Takeaways:

1. Find your niche.
In keeping with the first step of the Launch Loop, Van and Justin understood a super-specific need in their market and knew that their idea could help. Not only did they fill the need of the people they were serving, but they were able to create a community. Their tribe may have previously thought that they were the only people who cared about digital + the church, but thanks to That Church Conference, they now have a network of peers. When you can connect someone to community, it’s a powerful thing.

2. Move fast.
Justin and Van met for coffee to talk about an idea, and walked out of the coffee shop with a plan. You’ve heard it before: Done is better than perfect. The hardest and most important thing to do is just start.

3. Become a practitioner.
When designing a product or service, empathy is everything. Empathy connects you to the needs, struggles and wishes of your market and audience. The best way you can develop your empathy is to become a practitioner of your product.

020: Say Yes and Figure Out the Rest: A Conversation with Music Composer Davis Harwell

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Say Yes and Figure Out the Rest: A Conversation with Music Composer Davis Harwell
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020: Say Yes and Figure Out the Rest: A Conversation with Music Composer Davis Harwell
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Summary:

In this episode, Jeff Henderson goes in-studio with Davis Harwell of Davis Harwell Music. Despite a degree in music performance from Indiana University, Davis is following his long-time passion for music in film by pursuing his dream of composing scores for feature films. Davis is a storyteller at heart who believes in music’s power to emotionally connect people. In 2007, Davis Harwell Music officially launched with a mission “to help stories come alive by composing scores that capture the imagination and inspire the heart.”

Welcome to episode 20 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

DavisHarwellMusic.com

Davis on Facebook

Davis on Twitter

David on Instagram

Davis’ Music on iTunes

Three Takeaways:

1. Follow your passion. With a degree in music performance, Davis’ pursuit of composing film scores might seem unconventional. But his long-time love for music in movies can be traced to his childhood. Davis believes music can actually heal us as humans, whether it’s just a song by itself or a score in a movie. He’s passionate about telling stories through music and is pursuing that passion through Davis Harwell Music.

2. Just say “yes”—then figure it out. As long as a project or request is at least loosely related to your end goal, say “yes!” If you don’t know how to deliver, consider it an opportunity for growth. Davis hasn’t fully realized his dream of composing scores for feature films, but he’s found a way to be writing music for picture, film, and video. In the process, he’s gaining valuable insights and experience while laying a foundation for the future.

3. Speak your dream out loud. It’s easy to let the fear of failure keep us from even speaking our dreams aloud. Voices in your head might say “that’s crazy” or “I’ll never be that good,” but unless you articulate your dream, it can never become a reality you work toward. Equally important is sharing it with people who believe in you and will support you in your pursuit. For Davis, his wife, Mary, is the one who encouraged him to speak his dream aloud and supports him in his endeavors.

007: Learning How to Repeat Success with Chef Ford Fry

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Learning How to Repeat Success with Chef Ford Fry
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007: Learning How to Repeat Success with Chef Ford Fry
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Summary:

Chef Ford Fry is one of Atlanta’s most accomplished and well-recognized restaurateur. Between 2012 to 2016, Ford launched 10 new restaurants that quickly became some of the hottest spots in the city.

Ford didn’t set out to be the well-known success that he is. He had a passion for food, experiences and people—and those fueled his ambition for opening new restaurants and concepts.

Our conversation with Ford proved that the more times you launch, the easier it gets.

Welcome to episode 7 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

Three Takeaways:

1. The first step can be the hardest. Ford knew he wanted to own his own restaurant, but was hesitant to actually make the leap.

2. Learn every part of your business. Ford is a chef, but he learned how to do everything from building permits to payroll. Then, he surrounded himself with talented leaders to help him.

3. It gets easier with time. As you develop your launch muscles, you’ll find things that didn’t come naturally will become second nature.

002: Turning Ideas to Reality with The Launch Sequence

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Turning Ideas to Reality with The Launch Sequence
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002: Turning Ideas to Reality with The Launch Sequence
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Summary:

Welcome back to The Launch Youniversity Podcast! In today’s episode, Kevin Jennings sits down with Jeff Henderson to talk about his experiences launching products for Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, Dave Ramsey and his own company, Junction 32.

Here’s a hint: Oprah’s team taught him empathy, Tony taught him about raving fans and Dave taught him about being a generous brand.

Jeff also provides insight on the true definition of a successful launch and how following the steps of The Launch Sequence leads to repeated success for both entrepreneurs and intrepreneurs. Listen now!

Links + Resources:

Three Takeaways:

1. Launching isn’t just about the first 30—60 days. A successful launch is taking an idea, bringing it into reality and sustaining it.

2. Document your vision. Share it with the people closest to you.

3. Respect your teammates and be known as a catalyst who brings out the best in others.