The Follow Through Formula Podcast is a conversation about taking action on what matters most.
These conversations will be useful if you're facing a big life leap you must make right now, or if you’re wanting to initiate a life transition of your own accord. It's designed to be a dedicated time and place for you to reconnect with your priorities and get support to take consistent & meaningful action in your life.
If you’re just visiting for the first time, here are a few foundational episodes that will help you get oriented to the series.
The main theme of today's podcast is this: There's a place in all of our lives that is meant to be occupied by our growth. If we don't fill that space with the work of growth, the world will fill that space for us with drama. Listen in as Rick considers why drama becomes appealing to us in place of growth and how small acts of daily bravery can keep us in motion toward what matters most, instead of obsessing about what matters the least.
Read MoreYou're about to go on an adventure with the $10,000 question. Get ready to discover a 4-step process that will give you an immediate focus for your energy and your attention right now. You'll want to have a piece of paper and a pen handy before you start this episode, 30 minutes set aside so you won't be interrupted, and if possible, download and print out the PDF "Discover Your Hidden Purpose" that is attached in the show notes. The PDF has worksheets already prepared that you can use as Rick leads you through this process. If that's not possible at the moment, you can complete the process with pen and paper and get the guide when you can.
Read MoreRick intentionally gets in over his head by jumping into today's podcast recording with no more than a title idea for the podcast to demonstrate the value of making a commitment that feels bigger than what we're ready for. Does he make it all the way to number Reason # 7? Listen in and find out. In the process you'll get inspired to re-commit to your own life leap.
Read MoreRick tells a story about being moved beyond his usual habits of human connection by the example of a man whose presence was he greatest gift. The idea of "follow through" is more often associated with concrete accomplishments, tasks and commitments, yet following through with our simple human presence in relationship is perhaps one of the most needed forms of follow through.
Read MoreIf you've been listening along you may be thinking that all this talk about follow through is well and good, but you have the question, "What if I don't know what my purpose is?!" Well you're in luck, because this week's podcast is all about how to recognize your purpose, how you may have lost it, and how immediate and simple your purpose likely is. Make sure you listen to the end for an unexpected story that even Rick didn't see coming. And then download your free guide "Find Your Hidden Purpose" at www.gamesforconfidence.com/purpose
Read MoreOur goals don't exist in a void, and unless we're living alone in the wilderness, our visions involve an improved relationship to others. Usually we want to enjoy, serve or co-exist with others in a new way. This episode features a funny story of Rick attempting to follow through on an entertainment vision as a street performer while forgetting to team up with his audience in the process.
Read MoreBig transitions in life require a lot of energy. The human machine needs to be kept in top operating condition when we're facing a large amount of change. Rick talks about the 5 and a half essential practices that support making a life leap. Netflix binge-watching, drinking coffee and staying up late are not on the list. Sorry.
Read MoreRick submits today's podcast episode at the last minute today, following through just in time to keep his commitment to his 21-Day experiment. Rick recommends that you watch the Netflix special, "The Social Dilemma" which explains how and why social media is a not tool for creating your Life Leap and the way it actually keeps your attention captive on who you've always been instead of who you wish to become.
Read MoreRick talks about his recent efforts to communicate the vision of his new Life Leap community and the Follow Through Formula course, noting that making the effort has had a hugely positive effect on his energy, mood and perspective, regardless of what result comes from those efforts. Rick talks about the wound that is created in us internally when we ignore things we're being called to engage—purposes, plans, hobbies, causes, learning and growth. The opportunity to heal the wound of our ignore-ance is entirely in our hands, because nothing can stop us from making a worthwhile effort in the right direction.
Read MoreRick shares a story from his street performing career about a surprising interaction with a brave audience member. The story illustrates the 6th resource covered in the Follow Through Formula Roadmap, which overcomes the 6th biggest obstacle to change. In this episode Rick clearly lays out his vision for the Life Leap community; to hold each other accountable for our highest possibility and to push past the obstacles to growth that constantly tempt us— consumerism, distractions, entertainment and comforts—in favor of intelligent risk-taking and uncertain bravery.
Read MoreIf you're interested in the subject of follow, you're likely to be the type of person who is very reliable to others. Perhaps to a fault. In fact, you're the one that everyone counts on. And you pride yourself on your reliability and follow through...as you should. But here's the question hidden inside the question. How reliable are you to YOU?
Read MoreRick talks about what's really behind the difficulty so many of us have with follow-through. The answer lies in the difference between commitment as a defense and commitment as a context for growth. Rick also makes an enthusiastic invitation to anyone who wants to go deeper with work on follow-through, clarifying the offer to join the Life Leap community and Follow Through Formula course beginning Nov 1st, 2020.
Read MoreRick Lewis interviews Dr John Souza Jr.,LMFT, DMFT about his big life leap from longtime respectable therapist to a career as a professional musician. John and Rick discuss how they navigate the need to focus and apply committed effort to their new ventures while remaining attuned to the frequency of empathy and relationship. Oh, and yes, they invent the "Do What You Love Weight Loss Program."
Read MoreRick tells the story of losing all his presentation work as a corporate comedian back in 2009 and how he attempted to enroll his wife into pivoting away from being a presenter to another line of work.
Read MoreRick continues with his spontaneous commitment to recording 21 podcasts in 21 consecutive days as a new podcaster. In this episode Rick tells a story from his corporate speaking career that deeply impacted him and illustrates the essence of follow-through.
Read MoreRick Lewis shares the story of his very first street performance in Pioneer Square in Portland Oregon. Spoiler alert: It didn't go as planned. Plus, Rick talks about the challenge of following through with his commitment to 21 days of consecutive podcasting and why he almost didn't make it for this one.
Read MoreRick makes an open invitation to anyone who has passions, interests, and inspired plans that they've put on the back-burner to commit to taking a small action each day for the next 21 days to move it forward.
Read MoreRick Lewis embarks on his maiden voyage with podcasting by talking about his favorite conversation in the world. "Are you doing what matters most?" Rick talks about what stops us from taking action on what matters and his desire to create a community conversation centered on living vulnerably and authentically from a place of curiosity, exploration and growth.
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