S1 Ep524: How to eliminate negativity from your life
We've always struggled growing grass in our backyard. There were several trees here that would block all the sun. Now the grass is the best it's ever looked. In life, sometimes we let things spring up and block all the light and prevent growth. Sometimes you have to do the hard work in order to allow or stimulate growth. In the end, it's worth it. If you need help figuring out where to start, t...
4m May 30, 2019
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S1 Ep523: You want stretch but not snap
The best way to get into an optimal flow is to have experiences that stretch you but don't snap you. When you stretch yourself, you're producing eustress, which is good stress. If it's too hard, you get overwhelmed and have bad stress. Stretching creates confidence. What's one situation this week that will stretch you. Post it below.
5m May 29, 2019
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S1 Ep522: Why I believe you’re a miracle
There's a bird's nest outside my daughter's window with four eggs in it. We get to watch a miracle right outside the window. There are miracles outside our windows if we have the eyes of faith to see. How does one person see a miracle wherever they go but another person doesn't see any miracles no matter where they look. If you're not seeing miracles in your life, you're not looking. Stop think...
5m May 28, 2019
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S1 Ep521: Having to know the HOW is just an excuse
Have you ever had a crazy idea? I have them all the time — like when I had the idea to go to Shawshank Prison and write my book, Day Job To Dream Job. Don't get caught up in the "how." Nobody ever knows the how. If you have a dream inside you, take action. Find out more and get your free book at dayjobtodreamjob.com.
5m May 27, 2019
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S1 Ep520: Are you an approval addict?
I have a friend whose self esteem comes from the approval of others. And if someone is critical, it ruins him. If that's you, other people control you. How do you free yourself from it? Not caring at all doesn't work either. You're just protecting your heart. Balance is to massively care but not be addicted. Freedom exists when you find that fine line. Get more info in your free book at yoursec...
5m May 26, 2019
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S1 Ep519: Stay away from this loser strategy
There is a quote in the movie Shawshank Redemption, "Hope is a good thing, maybe even the best thing and no good thing ever dies." But hope is not a strategy. You need a strategy. If you hope to write a book,we provide you a strategy at karyoberbrunner.com/book. Get 15 lessons from the field free.
4m May 25, 2019
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S1 Ep518: How to be an outlier
A lot of times you need to do the complete opposite of what everyone else is doing. You might actually be safer. When you go with the flow and suspend your judgement you can fail big. But if you trust your gut and become an outlier you can win big. 
3m May 24, 2019
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S1 Ep517: The day I got rejected by 6 different people
The day I invited Dan and Joanne Miller to join me at Escaping Shawshank, which led to a great business partnership,I mailed that invitation to seven people. Six people said no. Who cares if you get six out of seven rejections. All it takes is one acceptance. If you have a dream, take action. People will reject your dream. But someone will believe in you and your dream. For free tools to help y...
5m May 23, 2019
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S1 Ep516: The biggest danger of becoming too productive
I think you can actually become too productive. There's value in being bored and having margin in our day. Being bored is a gift. When you're never bored you never have to be creative, ask questions and think. Being ultra productive can actually be more work. Find out more about how I map out my big wins for the day at karyoberbrunner.com/opus. Enjoy life. You're worth it. You're not a machine....
5m May 22, 2019
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S1 Ep515: What to wear when you speak on stage
I'm speaking at Senior Day at a local high school. No Powerpoint. Not notes. Only one prop. Sometimes we just need to drop everything and be raw and real. Know your crowd. Some audiences you should use slides for. Others not. And dress like your crowd.Don't let your appearance get in the way of the message. Share your thoughts about speaking. Find our more tips about speaking at Business Academ...
4m May 21, 2019
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S1 Ep514: What's the most valuable land in all the world
Here's a sneak peek into the "Get Your Dream Done 5-Day Challenge." Dreams are the language of humanity. They are what connects us. We'll be looking at the reasons why some dreams come true and others don't. Most people's dreams get hacked because they don't know the secret. God has placed dreams within your heart and your head. Register at karyoberbrunner.com/dreamdone to find them and "get th...
18m May 20, 2019
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S1 Ep513: Why Ideas Don't Change the World
I don't think ideas can change the world. Implemented ideas, however, can. Ideas that people take action on change the world. You don't need to worry about someone taking your idea. You just need to take action on your idea.
12m May 19, 2019
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S1 Ep512: How to get your dream done
Do you know what your dream is? A lot of times it's about dream recovery, not dream discovery. As adults, we often forget what our dreams are because we have insulated and isolated our hearts. We get cynical when our dreams don't come true. Once we get in touch with our hearts again, we can recover our dreams. Get practical strategies, question and answer sessions and more in our 5-day challeng...
21m May 18, 2019
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S1 Ep511: Are you a dreamer, doer, or incrementalist?
There are dreamers who love ideas. There are doers who love implementation. And their are incrementalists who do both well. It's good to be both but we end up never going deep on any one thing. Which are you? Go to karyoberbrunner.com/dreamdone to put systems and structures around your dreams.
4m May 17, 2019
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S1 Ep510: Why people are rejecting your offer
Last night I was on a fireside chat with our Author Academy Elite. Often when people question you or your program it's because they are worried or afraid of their own failure. But you have to believe in yourself to make things happen. Sometimes you need to call people out on it. To find out more, go to Business Academy Elite.
6m May 16, 2019
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S1 Ep509: How to get 1000 fans in 30 days
Here's a guy that wanted to grow his value on Facebook. He was able to grow his followers to 976 in 28 days. He says the key is to add value on social media. Find out more about how to do social media well in my free book at dayjobtodreamjob.com.
5m May 15, 2019
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S1 Ep508: 3 reasons you should not traditionally publish your book
Should you go with a traditional publisher? Here's three reasons you may want to reconsider: Control - You lose control over the content, title and cover, etc. Orders - Even though you get a 50% discount on your books, you still have to buy your own books. Profits - You make 10-14 percent of net after you pay back the advance, not including the money you paid for your own books. Find out m...
5m May 14, 2019
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S1 Ep507: Why you're not making more sales
Yesterday, I met two people that are super kind and giving but are scared of being rejected. As a result, they have issues with cash flow. It can cause you to begin to lose confidence. You need to ask for the sale or you're going to get stuck in a cycle. Set your boundaries and set your edges of your business. Find out more at dayjobtodreamjob.com and ignitingsoulsconference.com
6m May 13, 2019
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S1 Ep506: Are you leaking your power and influence?
Are you leaking your power? If you overcommit yourself and are in a ton of groups then you don't show up filled up to any of those commitments. So what do you do? Make a "stop doing" list. Ask yourself this question about each of your commitments: Is it helping you reach your goals. If it's not then quit doing it. Then your power can go into the commitments you keep. You will never be powerful ...
5m May 12, 2019
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S1 Ep505: How to create a truly happy life
Walt Disney's slogan for years was "the happiest place on earth," then it changed to "the place where dreams come true." Research has shown that the happiest people on eart are the ones who make their dreams come true. So how do you do that? Join us for our 5 day challenge at karyoberbrunner.com/dreamsdone
4m May 11, 2019
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S1 Ep504: Get Your Dream Done 5-Day Challenge
Do you have a dream inside you? It's time drop the excuses and the denial and get your dream done. Why? Because people who get their dreams done are literally the happiest people on the planet. Now is your chance. Join us for the 5 Day Challenge to get your dream done, starting May 19. Sign up at karyoberbrunner.com/dreamdone
5m May 10, 2019
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S1 Ep503: Why some people never get better results
The way you think about people impacts everything — every single decision you make in life. It impacts your results. But you can be the change. You can shift your mindset and outlook. To find out more about how you can shift your mindset and outlook, go to ignitingsoulsconference.com
5m May 09, 2019
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S1 Ep502: How I spark my creativity
Take a look at my spring, summer and winter office. Before I start a new project, I like to have everything clean. Whether it's a book, business or ministry, invest the time to clear the clutter. It allows us to get right into the creativity and not get distracted by the clutter. For more on clearing the clutter in your life, go to thedeeperpathbook.com
5m May 08, 2019
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S1 Ep501: 3 reasons you should not self-publish a book
#1 - Sales A Pre-sales strategy is not available to self-published books so they can't compete with other major books because you can't talk about your book until it comes out. #2 - Advanced Reader Copies A self-published book is not able to get get advanced reader copies, so you're not able to get endorsements, forewards, etc. And when you are, you can only get 5 copies. #3 - Distribution Yo...
5m May 07, 2019
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S1 Ep500: Hope if you're a people pleaser
There are only two opinions in life that matter: God and you. You need only to be pleased with who you are becoming. If you worry about what other people think, you will be disappointed in life. To find out more about how to reset your self image set point, go to yoursecretname.com.
4m May 06, 2019
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S1 Ep499: The value of face to face meetings
There is a unique benefit to meeting with people in person and having a live experience, like the one I recently had with Dexter Godfrey, Jim Edwards and David Branderhorst. There is a different level of energy plus the little experiences you have together like eating together, working out and having fun.
4m May 05, 2019
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S1 Ep498: 3 questions every soul on fire must answer
"The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire." Unfortunately, most people are NOT souls on fire. In this interview, Jon Giganti asks Kary Oberbrunner what 3 questions every soul on fire must answer... (For more SOUL ON FIRE CONTENT join us at https://ignitingsoulsconference.com)
14m May 04, 2019
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S1 Ep497: How to hire the right person
75% of our team are clients of ours. Why? Because people reveal themselves on a daily basis. When you're trying to get a job, you can put on a perfect face but when someone is your client, you see it all. The right person can switch and pivot as their strengths come to the top. If you need a job, this is why you should always be upbeat and be a giver. What are your thoughts on hiring clients...
4m May 03, 2019
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S1 Ep496: Do you talk too much?
A lot of times we aren't listening to others. Instead, we're thinking about what we're going to say next. In the last 5 days I've tried to really listen and ask for clarification and wait. I've been blown away by how much better I understand when I show up and listen.
3m May 02, 2019
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S1 Ep495: How to get your book noticed
My friend, Ken, Mr. Biz, wrote a book, How To Be a Cash Flow Pro, as a simple lead magnet. He put it on Amazon at someone's urging and ended up selling a ton of books. Why? Because of an article written in which his book was named one of the top books on business. The lesson in this story: just do good work, share your passion. You never know when it will pay off.
6m May 01, 2019
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S1 Ep494: 3 secrets to becoming a soul on fire
Check out my recent interview for Insider Writer's Bubble about pain, reasons to write a book, my story, the importance of clarity and the benefits of writing your book in community.
29m Apr 30, 2019
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S1 Ep493: The super dumb thing I did the other day
Have you ever done something really dumb? I have. I recently put my car keys in my suitcase before we flew home from a vacation. Then I received a text that the airline had lost our bags. It turns out they had only lost one of our five bags and that the bag with my car keys in it wasn't the one, so we were able to get home just fine. I used to think everything had to be perfect. Today, I believ...
5m Apr 29, 2019
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S1 Ep492: Your future clients are here waiting for you
I'm convinced that most people lose money because they don't follow up with people. People do not want to wait around. The way you follow up with people is the way you treat people when they're clients or customers. Follow up shows you care — that you are responsible. This is a tip I had to learn the hard way. Find out more at dayjobtodreamjob.com and elixirprojectbook.com.
5m Apr 28, 2019
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S1 Ep491: How to stay on track with goals
"A wealth of information produces a poverty of attention." - Herbert H. Simon, economist. We have more information available to us than at any other time in human history, but we're interrupted and distracted every three minutes. You need a tool and a strategy to help you pay attention. Know your yesses, and if something is not one of your yesses then the answer is no. Those who have focus an...
5m Apr 27, 2019
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S1 Ep490: How to contact someone famous
I recently e-mailed Seth Godin to tell him why his most recent post was the best he's ever done. No agenda. No ask. And I got a response. The people we look up to are humans, just like us, and they often just want human relationships like we do. Find out more and get your free copy of my book Day Job To Dream at dayjobtodreamjob.com.
5m Apr 26, 2019
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S1 Ep489: Confidence building tip
How passionate are you about personal growth? If we don't believe in ourselves we won't invest in ourselves. Take it from Doug, author of One Shot. One Life. Stop worrying and start winning. Put your skin in the game. Put yourself around people who are where you want to grow. Be a learner. Whether you learn something or not, it depends more on the student than the teacher.
5m Apr 25, 2019
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S1 Ep488: How to ask someone out for coffee
When I travel to a new city, it gives me a reason to connect with people there. People know it's a short visit and not something permanent, but it can be magic. I've created a monthly gathering so I can chat and meet with people. We've even hosted epic breakfasts around events to meet with people.
5m Apr 24, 2019
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S1 Ep487: If you're having a bad day
We often don't appreciate something until it's gone. Find out how our sprint through Chicago airport taught us to be grateful. Don't wait until you lose something to express your gratitude. Express your gratitude now. It will change your mindset and your power.
5m Apr 23, 2019
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S1 Ep486: How to ask someone for an interview on your show
Someone recently asked me for an interview for their podcast. And even though she didn't have a git following, I could tell she actually cared and listened to my content. So I agreed. She gave me attention. She wanted to connect not just climb. Are you a climber or a connector?
4m Apr 22, 2019
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S1 Ep485: A secret networking tip most people miss
A lot of times we come to events and leave early. But don't just view the event as the main attraction. Stay and connect with others.
3m Apr 21, 2019
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S1 Ep484: How to get more people to pay attention
Whatever you're doing — writing a book, speaking, selling a product — you need people to pay attention to you. But how? I had a recent encounter with a YouTube consultant who demonstrated three things that got me to pay attention to him: • ask a question • provide tips (give value first) • study what people need. To find out more, go to dayjobtodreamjob.com. There you can find a Value Propo...
5m Apr 20, 2019
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S1 Ep483: Don't live like you have something left in the tank
How many times do you leave something in the tank? Have you ever heard of David Goggins' 40% rule? When your brain tells your body that you're done, you actually have still have more in your tank. You'll surprise yourself. You'll be able to do much more than you thought you could.
3m Apr 19, 2019
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S1 Ep482: How to do better apologies
When we are incredibly angry with someone, rarely do we feel like saying, "tell me more." But according to my friend and coach Chet Scott, these three words allow you to take a step toward them, which opens them up. I tried this recently, and it was tough to do. But it worked.
4m Apr 18, 2019
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S1 Ep481: The only type of people who read books
Who reads books anymore? The people who are growing and increasing their income. They know that words applied are power. Books allow you to be exposed to someone else's thinking. Literally you can have a chat with someone, whether they're still with us or not. Don't believe the myth that no one's reading anymore. Readers are leaders.
4m Apr 17, 2019
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S1 Ep480: How to cut the negative people out of your life
Sometimes you need to cut the negative people out of your life. It might sound harsh or wrong. But it will actually pay dividends in the future. If the negative people are your family members, remember that you can choose to control your own head space. You choose whether to give your power away to others.
5m Apr 16, 2019
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S1 Ep479: It's ok if people don't notice you now
i stand here in front of El Capitan. The guy who climbed it used to train by holding onto the side of his van for 90 minutes at a time. When he was training, no one noticed. If you're in the creative process, don't give up. Remember that guy. Someday, everyone will notice you as well.
4m Apr 15, 2019
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S1 Ep478: Why some people never enjoy vacation
How do you feel after vacation? Do you dread returning? Life is too short to live like that. 80% of people feel like they're going to burn out from their jobs in the next two years. That's your body trying to tell you something. Many people are creating a side hustle. It gives you a creative hustle, an escape. It allows you to see if you have what it takes and helps you build your confidence. T...
5m Apr 14, 2019
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S1 Ep477: God uses the desert to prepare us
In the Bible, the desert is where the children of the nation of Israel find God. There's something mystical about the desert. It allows us to do battle with ourselves. It's where we fight our biggest obstacle, which is ourselves.
4m Apr 13, 2019
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S1 Ep476: How to get speaking gigs with your book
Linda is turning her book into other products and services. How? She says writing a book forces you to figure out what is unique about your message. So you can own that space. Find out more about what she's doing at lindabasso.com
5m Apr 12, 2019
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S1 Ep475: Are other people limiting you
This whole thing called life is a mental game. We can all find excuses anywhere we look. But the true limitations are in our heads. Stop taking inventory of other people's limitations. Check out the book I'm reading right now called You Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins. And get my free masterclass to help you overcome the imposter inside at yoursecretname.com
4m Apr 11, 2019
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