Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to get offended when you're tired?

Or when you've given something your absolute BEST... and somebody throws you a curveball?

Yup. ME TOO!

Last week, I was traveling home after an incredible but exhausting week of working with some amazing leaders.

And as a proud introvert... I was officially PEOPLE'D OUT!

But just before boarding my flight, something happened that gave me a pretty good reason to get frustrated.

Fortunately, I remembered a strategy I call PERFECTLY OFFENSIVE.

And that simple shift opened the door to an unexpected opportunity... and one of my favorite travel experiences in a LONG time!

In this DREAM THINK DO deep dive, I'm sharing what happened and three powerful questions that can help YOU stay open to what's possible when life doesn't go according to plan.

Because sometimes the biggest danger of getting offended isn't winding up ticked.

It's missing something incredible that's happening RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!

A RESOURCE FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Have you ever wondered if your stories, strengths, and hard-won experiences might be exactly what someone else needs?

That's something I LOVE helping leaders discover through Authority Bridge.

If you're wondering what's NEXT and how you might make an even bigger impact, let's explore what's possible!

https://authoritybridge.com

RESOURCES & LINKS

Episode 466: The Power of Optionality
https://mitchmatthews.com/466/

Episode 118: The Opposite of Fear is Curiosity with Sam Griffin
https://mitchmatthews.com/opposite-fear-curiosity-sam-griffin/

IN THIS EPISODE

• Why even small frustrations can feel HUGE at the wrong moment.

• How a travel curveball almost got the best of me.

• What it means to be PERFECTLY OFFENSIVE.

• Why getting offended might cost us more than we realize.

• How curiosity can change what we see.

• The three questions that help me get back to my best thinking.

• What unexpected opportunities might be hiding in plain sight.

YOUR DREAM THINK DO CHALLENGE

Think about something that's been frustrating you lately.

What might you be missing because you're focused on what's wrong?

Could there be something happening that you haven't considered?

And what's ONE small step you could take to stay open to what's possible?

Try it this week!

And hey... if someone came to mind while you were listening, SHARE this episode with them. You never know what opportunity might be waiting right in front of them!

Because just because we have a reason to be offended doesn't mean we have to accept the invitation.

Read the full show notes at:
https://mitchmatthews.com/470

What if the reason your message isn't getting through has NOTHING to do with your expertise?

What if becoming a more confident communicator isn't about changing who you are... but becoming more intentional about showing up as YOU?

And what if THAT is more important than ever in an AI world?

In this episode of DREAM THINK DO, I'm talking with Gina London, Emmy-winning former CNN journalist, international communication expert, and author of Amplify You: How to Connect More Powerfully in an AI World.

Gina shares practical tools for building confidence, communicating with impact, and connecting more authentically. Whether you're leading a team, stepping into a new chapter, or getting ready to share your ideas with the world... this conversation is for YOU!

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CONNECT WITH GINA

Website: https://ginalondon.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginalondon/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGinaLondon/

Book: Amplify You: How to Connect More Powerfully in an AI World https://link.amazon/B026HTF9n

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IN THIS EPISODE

• Why becoming more confident doesn't mean becoming someone else

• How to identify three values that can transform the way you show up

• What Gina learned when her dream career at CNN unexpectedly changed

• The simple A.I.M. strategy for making your message CONNECT

• How small changes in your voice and body language can make a big difference

• What to say when you want to contribute but don't know how to jump in

• Why everyday conversations may be your best communication training ground

• How to strengthen genuine human connection in an AI-powered world

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HERE'S YOUR DREAM THINK DO CHALLENGE!

Where in your life are you holding back your voice?

Is there a conversation you've been avoiding, an idea you've been waiting to share, or an opportunity you've been putting off until you feel more confident?

What if you didn't have to wait?

Here's my challenge: Pick ONE conversation this week and approach it with more intention.

Maybe that means speaking up, listening differently, or making someone feel genuinely seen.

Give it a shot... and see what happens!

And hey, if someone came to mind while listening, share this episode with them. Better yet, talk about what stood out to you!

Read the full show notes at:
https://mitchmatthews.com/469

What are you waiting to feel "ready" to do?

Write the book? Make the career move? Start the project? Finally put something you've created into the world?

And what if you could move forward BEFORE you knew exactly how it was all going to turn out?

In this episode, Mitch sits down with actor, author, podcaster and his son, Alex Matthews, for a funny, honest conversation about creativity, rejection, uncertainty and continuing to show up when you can't control the outcome.

Alex shares what he's learned while building an acting career in Los Angeles, becoming a SAG actor, writing three novels and launching his own podcast.

But this isn't just an episode for actors or creatives.

It's for anyone pursuing something that matters... especially when the finish line keeps moving.

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Maybe you've spent years building expertise and people keep telling you, "You should coach," "You should speak," or "You should write a book."

You don't have to blow up your current life to explore what's next.

Authority Bridge helps accomplished leaders turn their hard-won experience into greater impact through small steps of faith that add up.

authoritybridge.com

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RESOURCES & LINKS

Alex's Podcast:
Met by Coincidence - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/met-by-coincidence/id1871001479

Alex's Books: https://link.amazon/B06JD6zKE

Instagram - www.instagram.com/alexander.matthews

Amazon's Countdown: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DJ9MKHTZ?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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IN THIS EPISODE

• Why pursuing a dream gets complicated when you can't control the outcome

• How Alex learned to keep showing up through auditions and rejection

• The surprising way to make difficult work more enjoyable

• Why waiting until something is "perfect" can keep your best ideas hidden

• How genuine curiosity can create connection with people who see the world differently

• What Alex has learned from asking people how they want to be remembered

• Why looking back and cringing at old creative work might actually be GOOD news

• What Alex would tell his 12-year-old self about pursuing big, weird dreams

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YOUR TURN

What's something you've been waiting to feel ready for?

What part of the outcome are you trying to control that simply isn't yours to control?

And what might happen if you focused on taking one small step instead?

Choose ONE action this week.

Write the page. Send the email. Start the conversation. Create the first version.

And if someone came to mind while listening, send them this episode and ask them what THEY are ready to start.

Read the full show notes at:
https://mitchmatthews.com/468