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Faith is a powerful tool in the journey of chasing big ideas and dreams. It often is the driving force into facing our fears, step into the unknown, and put our trust into things bigger than us. In today's episode we dive deep into the journey of faith and how it can superpower our dreams.In the first segment we discuss why faith matters. 1) It kills fear2) It gives us hope3) It allows us to trust4) It reminds us of what matters / our priorities5) It gives us confidenceIn our second segment we chat about 'Where to find faith.' And in our final segment we discuss the steps to faith including:1) Face fear, the unknown, the situations you face2) Rise above what you see and feel3) Take Action4) Find joy in the suffering5) Pray, meditate, reflect6) Sleep7) Speak with certainty, know where you are going and paint that picture8) Celebrate small victories9) Don't fear failure, lean into it and learn10) Ask for help11) Celebrate others and their wins12) Stay humble

Quotes are used to inspire us. In today's episode I explore four quotes all about ideas. What can we learn from these quotes?"Everything Begins With An Idea." – Earl Nightengale"Ideas Won't Keep. Something Must Be Done About Them."– Alfred North Whitehead"A Pile Of Rocks Ceases To Be A Rock When Somebody Contemplates It With The Idea Of A Cathedral In Mind." – Antoine De St-Exupery“There Is One Thing Stronger Than All The Armies In The World, And That Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come.”– Victor HugoLater in the episode we talk about fining inspiration on the journey of chasing big ideas and dreams.Today's episode is sponsored by...Penji: Use code 'JUMBLE' to get 15% off your first monthIdea Camps

We picked ten recent questions from listeners and are answering them on today's episode. What is something about yourself that nobody knows? What are the best ways to think of ideas for a startup? I want to start a business but I don’t have money… What do I do? What does this quote mean? ‘Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.’  If I have an idea to start a startup, what are the first things I should do? What are some good ideas for a YouTube Video?  What does it take to create a great podcast? Why do you watch true crime shows, podcasts, and documentaries? What podcasts do you listen to when you are alone? Is it better to create my own website from scratch or use sites like weekly or Squarespace? Today's episode is sponsored by:Penji: Use Code 'JUMBLE' and get 15% of your first month.OpportunityInChina.com

What does it mean to be a disruptor in technology? Adrien Schmidt and the team at Bouquet have created Aristotle to help businesses and individuals better understand their data by using voice activated AI. This innovation helps humans turn big data into meaningful information.Throughout the interview we go deep into Innovation vs Inventing, the importance of creating a new future, overcoming expectations, having healthy systems for using failure to succeed, the future of AI, communicating your message, and more.Web Summit VideoAbout Adrien SchmidtIn 2004 Adrien Schmidt co-founded Squid Solutions, a software company based in Paris that provides usage analytics to publishers around the world. As Squid Solutions rapidly turned companies into data-driven enterprises, he went on to open offices for Squid Solutions in Beijing in 2006 and San Francisco in 2014.On a mission to become a market leader in a new generation of analytics tools, Adrien co-founded Bouquet in 2015, creating a product that brings fulfilling experience of analytics to thousands of users in their daily jobs with chatbots powered by artificial intelligence.Raised in both the U.S. and France, Adrien has dedicated his career to innovation and entrepreneurship on a global level. In 2013, Adrien served as Chairman of NUMA, France’s most recognized accelerator, supervising the transition from local non-profit to international accelerator, increasing its budget, facilities, and international presence. Adrien speaks five languages, is a Huffington Post contributor and most recently a featured speaker at Plotcon and IOT World.In 2013, Adrien served as Chairman of NUMA (formerly Silicon Sentier), France’s most recognized accelerator, supervising the transition from local non-profit to international accelerator, tripling its budget and increasing its facilities and international presence. Additionally, Adrien served as the Vice President of JCI France, an economic empowerment program promoting the cooperation between French SMB’s and large companies in China. In 2010, he went on to serve as Treasurer and Board Member for Comité Richelieu, the leading French lobby for technology SMB’s. 

In today's episode we give you an update on some exciting news around Idea Camps, upcoming guests, and more news from jumbleThink. Later in the episode we talk about The Power of Perseverance as we chase our dreams and ideas.In our modern time perseverance has gone out of vogue. We want quick answers, fast success, and an easy journey of making our dreams and ideas a reality. For some this is their reality, however for most of us the journey is much harder. The Power of Perseverance is what we need to see our dreams and ideas come into fruition. My own journey has been one that is built on perseverance. I share a few of my own stories past and present on how perseverance has been a powerful tool in making my dreams and ideas become real.Later in the episode I share 8 tips on how to make perseverance your super power too. Set clear mini-goals Celebrate victories and success Maintain optimism and enthusiasm Get the right people around you to encourage you Stay Focused Work Hard When you want to give up, do one more thing Take care of yourself and make sure to get rest

Many podcasters are focused on the world of Audio, but Javier Mercedes has decided to go big and incorporate video into his podcasting strategy since day one. His interviews are all done in person with video. Beyond interviews Javier helps creators understand how they can use video more effectively in building their audience and influence. He shares all kinds of tips from his years of working in a recording studio and being the senior video editor for the Chive. Now he has headed out on his own to taken what his has learned and share it with the world. Javier hosts the weekly 'Passion in Progress' podcast which interviews a wide range of guests about their journey of chasing their passions.LinksWebsite: https://www.javiermercedes.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-R_lZ5qRnNEq3gXdnoKqZwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/javiermercedesx/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JavierMercedesxFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/javiermercedesxToday's episode is sponsored by OpportunityInChina.com

Continuing our series on 'The Power of' we dive into The Power of Community. Community is significant for the success of ideas and dreams. But what is community, why is it powerful, and who makes up the community that drive our ideas and dreams forward. In today's episode we dive deep into community.In segment one we define the traits and characteristics of community? We believe that their are seven key traits including: Interest and Topic Location Shared Culture Common Goal / Reason / or thought Ownership A long term commitment Shared Values In segment two we discuss why community matters to dreamers and idea makers: Conflict Support Wisdom and Experience Perspective and Insight In segment three we discuss the different people who need to be in your community if you are trying to make your dreams and ideas a reality: Family and Friends Your Social Groups Peer Groups and Mastermind Groups Experts Coaches Places of Learning Your Team Early Adaptors and Advocates Customers In our final segment we bring it all together to share how you can use the 'Power of Community' to supercharge your dreams and ideas.Today's episode is sponsored by OpportunityInChina.com

What does it take to be an elite athlete? How can you set records in multiple disciplines of running? In today's episode Deena Kastor shares the story of her running career and how it changed her thinking, leading her to victory. Deena holds the American record for the marathon and half marathon distances. She also won bronze in the 2004 Athens Olympics. In the episode we talk about running, family, the power of team, overcoming disappointment, finding identity, and flow.'Many people describe flow as effortless. But a race was always an effort. Flow, to me, was the absence of resistance, when you push into a pace and find nothing in the way of your pursuit. It's movement in its most freeing form.' - Deena KastorLinksBook: Let Your Mind Run: A memoir of thinking my way to victory by Deena Kastor and Michelle HamiltonWebsite: https://deenakastor.com/Recommended ReadingArt of LearningThe Happiness AdvantageBig PotentialAbout Deena KastorWith a record-breaking running resume that elevates and evolves at the same speed as her insatiable pursuit of excellence, Deena Kastor is one of the world’s most extraordinary female athletes. Deena’s career is earmarked by her groundbreaking 2004 Olympic Bronze Medal in the marathon in Athens, Greece, which shattered a 20-year medal draught for U.S. women in the event. Yet, the accomplishments of the 3-time Olympian certainly don’t stop there. Deena is currently the American Record Holder in the marathon (2:19:36) and half marathon (1:07:34) yet has held American records in a distances from 5K to the marathon. She has made 19 U.S. Teams, won 18 U.S. titles and earned two Silver Medals at the World Cross-Country Championships. She is also an 8-Time NCAA All-American. Deena’s win at the 2005 Chicago Marathon was highlighted in the inspiring documentary, Spirit of the Marathon. Deena followed that momentum to win the 2006 London marathon which ranked her #1 in the world that year. In 2014 Deena set 5 world masters records in one race during the Philadelphia Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon. Deena believes in a balance of life and strives to always be grateful and give back to her community. She is the president of the ASICS Mammoth Track Club, a local running club with recreational members as well as professionals seeking Olympic berths. She is a motivational speaker for corporations, clubs and races. She is currently the Executive Producer of BOSTON, the marathon documentary, because she knows it will inspire runners and also attract people to the sport she loves. Deena has called the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA home for the last 14 years where the altitude of 8,050 feet and simple mountain lifestyle have enhanced her running and allowed all aspects of her life to thrive. When not training with her Asics Mammoth Track Club Teammates, Deena enjoys spending quality time with her family (husband Andrew, daughter Piper and French Mastiff Zita), painting with girlfriends and cooking gourmet dinners for guests at her home. Deena has a reputation for bringing her very best self to the starting line while simultaneously inspiring excellence in everyone around her.

Rana Gujral didn't take the typical path into the life of Entrepreneurship. Instead of taking the 'safe' path in business, he took a leap into the unknown. As he took this new journey into entrepreneurship he had to embrace the discomfort. Now he is leading the charge to redefine how AI is using EQ (Emotional Intelligence) to redefine Emotion AI.'Don't play it safe, It's not worth the risk' - Rana GujralIn the episode we discuss: AI, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, Risk, and more.Recommended Reading: The Goal and Ego is the EnemyLinksRana Gujral WebsiteBehavioral SignalsjumbleThinkAbout Rana GujralRana Gujral is an entrepreneur, speaker, investor and the CEO of Behavioral Signals, an enterprise software company that delivers a robust and fast evolving emotion AI engine that introduces emotional intelligence into speech recognition technology. Rana has been awarded the ‘Entrepreneur of the Month’ by CIO Magazine and the ‘US China Pioneer’ Award by IEIE, he has been listed among Top 10 Entrepreneurs to follow in 2017 by Huffington Post. He has been a featured speaker at the World Government Summit in Dubai, the Silicon Valley Smart Future Summit, and IEIE in New York. He is a contributing columnist for TechCrunch and Forbes.

What does it take to build a brand in a crowded market? In today's episode we chat with Steve Trayner about his journey of building brands in the clothings industry. Now he helps other brands find their identity, message, and audience to grow their business and influence the world. Steve founded The Barbarian Agency and Great George Watches. He shares the story of how he and his team built these brands and the lessons they learned along the way.Now Steve and his wife Rhema have founded a Revive NYC and LA to help re-imagine how the church in the America can bring back community and deep relationships. They are helping the church remember the local communities and people that they serve.In today's episode we also chat about: the church in America, building businesses, learning as you go, brand consulting, understanding the vision, and more.Recommended Reading: Blue Ocean StrategyToday's episode is sponsored by Mighty Travels and OpportunityInChina.comMore about Steve TraynerSteve has been building brands, strategies, and communications for the better part of 10 years. Working with the likes of Nike, Mini, Stutterheim, Daniel Wellington, Barney’s, Nordstrom, startups, and everything in between. He has learned the ins and outs of the communication, sales strategy and the growth processes working in executive and directorial roles throughout Sydney, Los Angeles, and New York.Barbarian is a relationally based, legacy-centric, strategic agency, open to projects that run the gamut of market growth for brands seeking an insight into building quality momentum that actually works. Critically engaging through thoughtful research and exploration, Barbarian creates clear messages, roadmaps, and form through the right strategy to execute validated growth. Whether it’s sales strategy for multi-national brand or social media influencer alignment, product merchandising, trade show engagement, retail development and cultural ventures, their goal is always the same; produce exceptional work that seamlessly aligns strategy, concept, and execution.Most importantly, Steve is dad to 2 amazing little girls, husband to 1 amazing woman in New York City.

Recently Apple held their spring product announcement. In the announcement they launched their new products including Apple Card, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and Apple News. Are these new services and products fall in line with the Apple innovation and invention that we've come to know? In today'e episode we chat about the power of innovation and invention. I share how Apple has lost it's identity and visionary power.Later in the episode we talk about how you can find your identity and visionary ability to lead your industry with innovation and invention. Today's episode is sponsored by Mighty Travels.

Beth Guckenberger has been on a mission to help children around the world. Durning a missions trip to Mexico, her and her husband wanted to help more. They found an orphanage and met people that really needed help. This birthed a mission in their lives to serve children. In today's episode we talk about finding missions that move you to a new place of compassion. Beth shares how they created the Five Point Childhood Development Model to serve kids through their physical, emotional, educational, social, and spiritual needs. They now serve children in Mexica, Nigeria, India, and Haiti. This episode will challenge you to find the mission in your life that causes you to take action.Links: Back2Back, Beth Guckenberger WebsiteToday's episode is sponsored by Mighty Travels and OpportunityInChina.comAbout Beth GuckenbergerBeth and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio where they serve as Co-Executive Directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico where they lived for 15 years. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised ten children.Beth is the author of eight books including adult and children’s titles. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings and church services. Her style is based in story-telling and she draws from her vast field experience as a missionary, Bible teacher and parent for illustrations of biblical concepts.

Have you ever felt stuck in your life's routine? Do you feel like you are playing it safe and not taking the risks to move your dreams and ideas forward? You might need The Power of Adventure back in your life. In the last few weeks we've discussed 'The Power of Boredom' and 'The Power of Wonder'. On today's episode we chat about 'The Power of Adventure'. Many of us choose to life the safe and comfortable life instead of stepping into the life we were designed to live. Our lives feel small and insignificant. One tool that you can use to step into the unknown and overcome the fears is The Power of Adventure. In segment one of today's episode I share a few stories about a trip that I took a few years back. I share how an old woman lost in NYC found her way, how my wife and I were kicked off a bus in the middle of one of the worst sections of New York, and how these stories unlock the power of adventure in our lives.The the second segment we discuss the 'why' behind a lifestyle of adventure. We talk about how adventure leads you to the unknown. How adventure forces you to face your fears. How adventure forces you to trust the people around you. How adventure forces you to have new perspectives. And finally, how adventure opens new possibilities. I share how the 'why' behind adventure drives you towards your dreams and ideas and becomes a tool for unlocking the future of your dreams.The the third segment we discuss the 'how' behind using adventure as a tool to make your dreams and ideas of reality. In this segment we give you easy tips on how you can shift your life from ordinary to a life filled with adventure. It's time for you to bring adventure back into your life and step into a the new possibilities of your dreams and ideas.Today's episode is sponsored by Mighty Travels and OpportunityInChina.com

Guitarist Adam Miller has played with some of the biggest names in music, but what does it take to craft your own signature sound all while building a business around your music? By fusing the best of acoustic, jazz, blues, and fingerstyle playing, Adam is creating a new style of instrumental guitar music. In today's episode Adam shares his crazy story of how he played with Les Paul in NYC, his recent move to LA, crafting his unique sound, and his album 'The Defining of Success'. Links: Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTubeToday's episode is sponsored by Mighty Travels and OpportunityInChina.comAbout Adam MillerWith a unique approach to the guitar, Adam Miller's music is groovy and approachable, whilst having a melodic sophistication that only comes from years of cross genre hopping. His inclusion of complex rhythms and dissonant haunting phrases, combined with breathtaking riffs and melodies are his signature. His jazz influenced style with finger-picking mastery creates a improvisation filled live performance that is beautifully unpredictable. This has seen him share stages with Les Paul, Tommy Emmanuel, Matt Schofield, Russell Morris, Charlie Hunter, Adam Levy, Ariel Posen, Tony McManus, Ben Gillies (Silverchair), and the list continues.... Following a relentless international touring schedule the past few years which has seen him perform in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Japan, & Australia, Adam Miller has just released his new album THE DEFINING OF SUCCESS in March 2018.Miller has had feature articles in Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar, Premier Guitar, Acoustic UK, Australian Guitar, and Australian Musician. In 2013 his album "Delayed" named in the top 10 Albums of 2012 by US Acoustic Guitar Magazine. He was also named on of the top 25 Future Legends in Australian Guitar Magazine. In 2010 Miller was named "Guitarist Deserving Wider Recognition" by US based magazine, Guitar International.Having released 6 independent Solo Albums to date that have all gone on to international acclaim, Miller is also signed to USA video tuition Label 'TrueFire', and has lectured in Jazz and Contemporary Guitar at the University Of Newcastle, Australia.He is an endorser of Nik Huber Guitars, D'Angelico Guitars, Traugott Guitars, Thorell Guitars, Two-Rock Amplifiers, Henriksen Amplifiers, Analysis Plus Cables, Seymour Duncan Pickups, and D’Addario Strings. 

Finding your voice is all about finding our authenticity. Eric Nevins has been on a journey to find his authentic voice and share it with the world. To find his voice he took the risk to leave a comfortable job and chase the dream deep within him. Now he uses faith, the art of storytelling, and interviewing others to help share a way forward in finding yourself. His Halfway There podcast is well respected in Christian circles. In today's episode we chat about finding your voice, community and faith, culture and community, and much more. Links: Halfway There Podcast Website, 8 Day ExperienceToday's podcast is sponsored by OpportunityInChina.com and Mighty TravelsAbout Eric NevinsEric Nevins is the host of Halfway There Podcast, founder of the Christian Podcaster's Association, and author of multiple 8 Day Experiences, a collection of short, contemplative Bible studies designed to take you deeper with the Bible.Eric works with Christians experiencing seasons of dryness in the journey of life with God by helping them accept the spiritual desert, how they got there, and surrender to God's work through the pain. As a spiritual director, Eric helps Christian connect the dots of God's movement in their lives.Eric holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Trinity International University and a Master of Divinity specializing in spiritual formation from Denver Seminary. He refined his craft of listening in the trenches of corporate America. His podcast serves as a practical example of the spiritual formation principles he learned in school.Eric lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife of 21 years, four kids, and a miracle dog who insists on sleeping on the bed. In his free time, Eric loves to cook BBQ for his friends and start meaningful conversations with total strangers.