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Multiply Your Money With 6 Principles - Learn the 6 principles that I've used to multiply my money and kickstart my journey to financial freedom. I share whyI started this journey, what the 6 principles are, how you can get started and more. GET MY 6 PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESSFUL INVESTING HERE: https://www.sixinvestingprinciples.com

Ecommerce with Nestor Castro - Welcome to the eighth episode of The 20-2020 Series, a series of interviews where I sit down with 20 world-leaders and game changers in their field and discuss what they do, what they've learned, and what their definition of a great life is. You can listen to full episodes on the Greatness Every Day Podcast here or watch this one on our YouTube channel! A new episode comes out every Monday, so stay tuned to hear who our guest is next week! For more information, please visit www.gr8nesseveryday.com

Gratitude with Karl Staib - Welcome to the seventh episode of The 20-2020 Series, a series of interviews where I sit down with 20 world-leaders and game changers in their field and discuss what they do, what they've learned, and what their definition of a great life is. You can listen to full episodes on the Greatness Every Day Podcast here or watch this one on our YouTube channel! A new episode comes out every Monday, so stay tuned to hear who our guest is next week! For more information, please visit www.gr8nesseveryday.com

365 Daily Affirmations  - Welcome to a special episode of The 20-2020 Series, a series of interviews where I sit down with 20 world-leaders and game changers in their field and discuss what they do, what they've learned, and what their definition of a great life is. Today, I share with you the new release of my books "365 Daily Affirmations for a Great Life" and "365 Daily Affirmations for Men". You can listen to full episodes on the Greatness Every Day Podcast here or watch this one on our YouTube channel! A new episode comes out every Monday, so stay tuned to hear who our guest is next week! For more information, please visit www.gr8nesseveryday.com

Happy, Healthy, Wise, and Wealthy with Greg Diamond - Welcome to the fifth episode of The 20-2020 Series, a series of interviews where I sit down with 20 world-leaders and game changers in their field and discuss what they do, what they've learned, and what their definition of a great life is. You can listen to full episodes on the Greatness Every Day Podcast here or watch this one on our YouTube channel! A new episode comes out every Monday, so stay tuned to hear who our guest is next week! For more information, please visit www.gr8nesseveryday.com

Month 1 Update - Welcome to the first month update for weeks one to four of The 20-2020 Series, a series of interviews where I sit down with 20 world-leaders and game changers in their field and discuss what they do, what they've learned, and what their definition of a great life is. You can listen to full episodes on the Greatness Every Day Podcast here or watch this one on our YouTube channel! A new episode comes out every Monday, so stay tuned to hear who our guest is next week! For more information, please visit www.gr8nesseveryday.com

Neurodiversity with Shawn Smith - Welcome to the fourth episode of The 20-2020 Series, a series of interviews where I sit down with 20 world-leaders and game changers in their field and discuss what they do, what they've learned, and what their definition of a great life is. You can listen to full episodes on the Greatness Every Day Podcast here or watch this one on our YouTube channel! A new episode comes out every Monday, so stay tuned to hear who our guest is next week! For more information, please visit www.gr8nesseveryday.com

Transformation With TJ - Welcome to the first episode of The 20-2020 Series, a series of interviews where I sit down with 20 world-leaders and game changers in their field and discuss what they do, what they've learned, and what their definition of a great life is. You can listen to full episodes on the Greatness Every Day Podcast here or watch this one on our YouTube channel!

A new episode comes out every Monday, so stay tuned to hear who our guest is next week!

For more information, please visit www.gr8nesseveryday.com

In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Janzen (the host of the "Diversity at Work" podcast and talk about why it is important to have an accountability partner.

In this interview, I sit down and chat what Tanya Bostick who is a network marketer about building her tribe and influence. It is my first episode for a long time, so the audio is not as good as I would have like, but I promise that won't happen again!

What Do Successful People? Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated athletes of all time. Learn more about his daily habits that lead to his success including:

1. writing down your goals;
2. never using the word "can't";
3. being willing to give up a lot;
4. using trash talk as fuel;
5. and focusing on what you can control which is ultimately YOU!

Great tips from a legend, let me know what you think about these habits below!

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Thank you so much for listening. This is Matt, reminding you to choose greatness, every day and I’ll see you with another episode next Monday!

How Suffering Transforms Us - In this episode, we talk about the book "More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us" by Steve Leder. How can pain lead us to massive personal growth and pointing to our purpose in life? Learn more by listening to this episode!

How to Have a Great Meeting - In this video I’ll teach you some effective meeting strategies for your next group meeting.

1. Agenda

- send out in advance

- review at the beginning of the meeting

- create a meeting template for meetings that happen regularly

2. Create a safe environment

- be positive

- remind people that what happens in the meeting stays in the meeting.

- MODEL IT

3. Assign/Know Your Roles

- everyone should know what their roles are prior to meeting.

- sometimes they are the same, sometimes they change.

- timekeeper, notetaker, reminder when people get off-task, etc.

4. Take notes

- two ways that notes should be taken.

- have a notetaker, who records “meeting minutes” in as much detail as possible and then send them out at the end of the meeting. (Include supervisors if needed)

- everyone should take their own notes, in their own words, doesn’t have to be long.

5. End with “Action Steps”

- The meeting should conclude on schedule.

- Review the meeting agenda to confirm that you’ve covered everything you set out to cover.

- identify what each member’s ACTION STEPS will be

- schedule the next meeting.

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Thank you so much for listening. This is Matt, reminding you to choose greatness, every day and I’ll see you with another episode next Monday!

Elevation Requires Separation - This is the Greatness Every Day podcast and in this episode we’ll talk about how elevation requires separation.

This is Matt from the Greatness Every Day podcast and I want to say “thanks” for listening to this episode and I hope that you’re having a great week.

Definition of elevation

Define separation

ELEVATION REQUIRES SEPARATION

1. Mindset - limiting beliefs
2. Perfect timing - waiting for perfect timing
3. Trying to do everything yourself
4. Relationships

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 How to Give Constructive Criticism - There is a fine line between constructive criticism and destructive criticism and if your conversations result in the latter, it could do a lot of damage.

I have been on both sides of criticism. I’ve offered it to people when it was my responsibility and other times I’ve offered it when I felt like I knew how to do something better. I’ve received criticism in moments that I’ve needed it and also in times when I didn’t want to hear it…

Patterns are everywhere in our lives and I realized that I had a pattern I would follow when I was giving someone constructive criticism. It’s been interesting for me to develop these thoughts and identify when I first learned this framework and to be honest, it’s not very glamorous.

I didn’t learn it at a high-energy personal development conference. I didn’t gain this knowledge from an expensive mentorship program. I learned how to give constructive criticism when I first became a teacher.

I was teaching on the beautiful islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in the Caribbean. As our first term was ending, I was responsible for preparing the Grade 5/6 class report cards at our small private school and I got together with a veteran teacher, who was also new to the school, to finish them.

The reporting format was different than the type I grew up with and I remember this teacher asking me “how have you done report cards in the past?” and then she burst out in laughter after realizing I hadn’t done a single report card ever and that I was always older than she thought I was.

After we stopped laughing, we sat down and she walked me through the process of writing report card comments. Fast forward five years later and I’ve realized that in many of my conversations I have with my students in which I have to give feedback, I’ve borrowed a lot from this process.

The process I use to give constructive criticism is broken down below:

1. Be positive | Begin the conversation on a positive note. Commenting on something the person you are giving feedback to is doing well is a good way to start, or you might choose to offer them a compliment. Be authentic and only say something you actually mean. People will see through it if you don’t.
2. Offer your feedback | This is your time to provide the feedback you want to give. It is important to understand and know how the person you are talking to responds to feedback. Do they want to know what they are doing incorrect as quickly as possible? If so, just tell them. Would it be easier for you to ask questions that guide them to realize your critique on their own? It might be. Will the person shut down if you aren’t careful with your wording and body language? These three questions are very important to consider when you want to offer constructive criticism.
3. Next steps | The conversation should ultimately end with both people (or groups) clearly understanding what their next steps should be and when it should be completed by. Closing with another positive comment such as “you’re doing a great job and I can’t wait to see ________ when you’re done!” tells the person receiving the criticism that you care about them.

I really believe that this process can provide you with a framework to follow when navigating the potentially uncomfortable situation of giving someone feedback. I know that when I’ve received criticism within a similar framework, I’m much more open to hearing what and why the person is offering it to me.

Perhaps the fine line between constructive criticism and destructive criticism doesn’t lie in what we say, but in how we say it.

Atomic Habits Book Review -  This is the Greatness Every Day podcast and in this episode I’ll give you a review of the book “Atomic Habits” by James Clear.

This is Matt from the Greatness Every Day podcast and I want to say “thanks” for listening to this episode and I hope that you’re having a great week.

In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss my takeaways of the book “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. A book I would write - analytical, yet practical information and very easy to read.

I only want to share my takeaways, not everything, so you’ll read it for yourself!

Definition of atomic and habit.

My two takeaways:

1. 1% gains - microgains, micro improvements… flatline if you stayed the status-quo… 38X better if improved 1% each day and it compounded.
2. The physical environment

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Thank you so much for listening. This is Matt, reminding you to choose greatness, every day and I’ll see you with another episode next Monday!

Interview with Jonathan Jones (TEDx Speaker, Author, Host) Join us for an exciting interview with Jonathan J. Jones. A TEDx speaker, author, and host of the Jonathan Jones Speaks podcast and he is sure to bring tons of value to your life during this conversation and challenge you to live your greatest life!

“Relationships last not because they were destined to last. Relationships last long because two people made a choice and commitment to keep it, fight for it and work for it.” - Jim Kwik

To love, and to be loved, can sometimes be hard. Relationships ultimately come down to two people choosing to be with each other through it all - the good and the bad. It involves tons of honesty, forgiveness, and understanding. Choose to have those tough conversations and learn from them, not run from them. All I need is the love that I believe in.

A little different theme than usual for today’s post, but when I read these words from Jim Kwik today, it reinforced everything I’ve been saying for years.

Choose greatness every day.

The Power of Reading - In this episode, I sit down with a friend to discuss the power of reading. I hope that this episode helps you read more!

Interview with Sophie Morrison (Entrepreneur + Bestselling Author) - In this episode, I sit down and talk with an inspiring entrepreneur who packed SO MUCH VALUE into this conversation. I was grateful to have her share her wisdom with us and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Be sure to check out Sophie's new book "Brain Judo" for Amazon Kindle out now!