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Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin

You know that thing you've been thinking about doing? Why Not Now? Amy Jo Martin, a New York Times Best-Selling Author and Personal Branding pioneer, created this show because she believes the world will be a better place if more people ask themselves, "Why Not Now?". Each episode you'll hear from Amy Jo herself and a professional Why Notter - guests like Mark Cuban, Jessica Alba, Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Billy Corgan and more - and learn how they answered the question then took action, so you can too.
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Now displaying: February, 2017
Feb 22, 2017

Well known for his famous Supersize Me documentary, Morgan Spurlock is a talented writer, director and producer. Show Notes:

  • Morgan’s Why Not Now? moment involves drinking at a bar with an investor who wrote him a $250k check that he put in his sock.
  • Morgan shares his favorite hangover cure.
  • How we can create empathy through storytelling.
  • Morgan shares how marching and protests can be more impactful through.
  • The power of "showing your scars".
  • Morgan shares advice for anyone who wants to become a film-maker and they’re ready to take the first step.
  • We discuss the current media environment and mix of distribution outlets.
  • How Morgan keeps his mind healthy.
  • The benefits of having walking meetings.
  • Morgan’s shares his current Why Not Now? (Personal and professional).

Rapid Fire Round:

  • Morgan’s all-time favorite book & what he’s reading now.
  • What keeps Morgan up at night?
  • Pirates or Ninjas? Who’s tougher in Morgan’s opinion.
  • What advice would Morgan give to his younger self?
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Learn more about Morgan: http://morganspurlock.com/

 

To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin

 

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Feb 15, 2017

More than 50 million people in 100 countries have been empowered by Tony Robbins. He's a New Times bestselling author, philanthropist and an intense force of nature. We talk about money, politics, leadership, empathy, pirates & ninjas and how Tony keeps his mind healthy. Tony explains how we can live in a state of now.

Show Notes:

  • Tony shares a dark Why Not Now? moment from his childhood that changed his life trajectory.
  • How Tony can walk into a situation with zero expertise in a certain area and put himself in a state of certainty.
  • How not giving yourself an "out" is a strategy. "If you want to own the island, burn your boats."
  • I confess my Why Not Now? which involves financial planning.
  • Tony talks about his new book, Unshakable. Why he wrote it, who he wrote it for and how it differs from others.
  • We discuss millennial's resistance to investing in the stock market and it's long-term effects.
  • How we can create empathy during a time of such divide.
  • Tony's lunch with George W. Bush and their discussion around current politics.
  • Trump's communication style.
  • Tony tells us about a specific time when he strongly disagreed with President Obama in a public setting.
  • How Tony Robbins keeps his mind healthy.
  • Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Tony Robbins?
  • What it means to live in a state of NOW and how we can achieve this.

 

Learn more about Tony: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/

Follow Tony:https://www.instagram.com/tonyrobbins/

 

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To learn more about Amy Jo’s favorite business tool and project management software, monday dot com, and get your free trial, click here. You can also access the templates Amy Jo has custom created for Why Not Now? listeners.

 

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Feb 8, 2017

Known as the face of the wildly successful Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan, shares stories and ideas you've likely never heard. Whether you're a fan or not, this conversation will get you thinking. It's one of my favorite conversations yet. In effort to seek inspiration to write new music, Billy is spending 30 days on the road traveling in an RV to visit small towns and connect with people who see the world just a little bit differently.

Notes:

  • Billy shares a profound Why Not Now? moment when he was 25 years old. (This had me in tears.)
  • What happened the morning Billy wrote "Today" which became one of his biggest hits.
  • The ironic impact Nirvana and Pearl Jam had on Billy's personal and professional trajectory.
  • What led up to a moment when Billy unlocked his own creative genius and resulted in a decade-long creative "dizzying" run.
  • Billy's thoughts on mind over mastery and the importance of perspective.
  • The #ThirtyDays project. What it is and why Billy set out to travel the country for 30 days in an RV.
  • What Billy considers to be the measure of true spirituality.
  • Billy's literal experience of "rockstar" happiness. One of the three components of happiness according to scientists. How it evolved to a more sustainable happiness and sense of purpose.
  • Billy's creative process. How he engineers an environment that fosters a creative state.
  • How Billy views empathy and the most effective way to become empathetic.
  • Billy shares his current Why Not Now? It will take place when he turns 50 years old on March 17. 2017.
  • Billy's favorite book.
  • What keeps Billy up at night?
  • Pirates or Ninjas? Who is tougher according to Billy.
  • What advice Billy would give to his younger self.
  • What Billy would say to someone who might be experiencing a very dark moment of despair, similar to what he went through 25 years ago. (His Why Not Now? moment mentioned at the beginning of the show.)
Reference Links:

 

Super Coffee is hooking up Why Not Now? listeners with an exclusive 25% discount on all products! Head to DrinkSuperCoffee.com and use code WHYNOTNOW for your 25% discount. DrinkSuperCoffee.com is the ONLY place this offer is available and your discount works for ALL products. No restrictions.

 

To learn more about Amy Jo’s favorite business tool and project management software, monday dot com, and get your free trial, click here. You can also access the templates Amy Jo has custom created for Why Not Now? listeners.

 

To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, click here.

 

Get Amy Jo’s newsletter.

 

Follow Amy Jo…

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Twitter

Facebook

Why Not Now? Instagram

Buy Amy Jo’s Book

 

Feb 1, 2017

Aleena Valdez is a 13-year old entrapreneur and philanthropist. After presenting her Powerpoint business plan to her family in order to receive funding, she's started her own business at age 11. That's when she decided she wanted to give back too. Aleena now donates a portion of her proceeds to kids living with cancer at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Last year she donated more than $1,000. Aleena and I created a leadership conference for young girls called Girls For Progress. The first one took place in Phoenix (2016). This year, we're expanding the footprint by taking the conference to Austin as well.

 

Learn more about Aleena: http://aleenaslemonaid.com/

Follow Aleena: https://www.instagram.com/aleenaslemonaid/

 

To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin

 

To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/

 

Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21

 

Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/

 

Follow Amy Jo…

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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin

Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow

 

Buy Amy Jo’s Book: https://amyjomartin.shop/collections/frontpage/products/renegades

 

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