Ready to break through your self-imposed limitations? This episode delivers a masterclass in thinking bigger than you ever thought possible.
DJ Mikey D and the remarkable DJ Dee Marie dive deep into the transformative power of ambitious thinking, revealing how one simple mindset shift changed everything. "Stop asking 'Can I do this?' and start asking 'Why not me?'" DJ Dee Marie explains, sharing her journey from bedroom DJ to radio personality through this powerful perspective change.
The conversation explores the concept of BHAGs (Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals) and how setting seemingly unreasonable targets actually creates extraordinary resilience. When your vision is sufficiently grand, daily setbacks become mere stepping stones rather than roadblocks. As DJ Dee Marie puts it, "Failure is just data" – valuable information that helps refine your approach, not a reason to quit.
But thinking big isn't just about confidence; it's about strategy. Learn why visualizing the process, not just the outcome, makes ambitious goals achievable. Discover practical techniques for handling the fear voice that never completely disappears (even for successful people), and why speaking your goals aloud creates powerful accountability.
The episode transitions into exploring mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, gratitude practices, and affirmations as tools to shift from negative to positive thinking. These evidence-based approaches can rewire your brain for optimism while improving both mental and physical health.
Remember, "the world is already full of small ideas." Your biggest limit is your imagination. Are you ready to think bigger? Visit https://greatdayradiopodcast.com to share your thoughts or support our show through sponsorships and donations.
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Speaker 2 (00:05):
Hey everyone, welcome to Great Day Radio's
motivational podcast.
For this episode we are goingto be discussing Thinking Big
the mindset for extraordinarysuccess.
I'm DJ Mikey D, and with me isthe incredible DJ D Marie in the
house.
Speaker 3 (00:20):
Thanks for having me, Mikey.
I'm excited to dive into thistopic.
Thinking Big is literally how Iwent from bedroom DJ to leading
discussions on relationships.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
That's exactly what we're talking about today.
So many people get stuck insmall thinking, setting safe,
achievable goals, but you, dj D,you're the epitome of thinking
big.
How did that mindset shifthappen for you?
Speaker 3 (00:43):
Honestly, it started when I stopped asking can I do
this?
And started asking why not me?
Like someone's got a headlineCoachella, why not me?
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Love that energy and look at you now, living proof.
Speaker 3 (00:55):
Exactly.
But here's the thing Bigthinking isn't just about
confidence, it's about strategy.
I treated my career like a BHAG, a Big, hairy Audacious Goal,
before I even knew what thatterm meant.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
For our listeners who might not know, bhags come from
Jim Collins' book Built to Last.
They're those 10 to 30-yearmoonshot goals that seem crazy
at first, like, say, going frombedroom DJ to hanging out with
the likes of the late OzzyOsbourne.
Now that's cool.
Speaker 3 (01:24):
Bingo.
By the way, I listened to thatout with the likes of the late
Ozzy Osbourne.
Now that's cool Bingo.
By the way, I listened to thatpodcast about the late great
Ozzy tribute that is lit.
So here's the wild part.
Once I committed to that BHAG,the small obstacles stopped
mattering.
A bad gig, just a step.
Haters, background noise, thegoal was so big it made the
bumps feel tiny.
Speaker 2 (01:42):
That's the resilience piece.
Right there, research shows bigthinkers bounce back faster
because the vision outweighs thesetbacks.
But let's get real.
How do you handle the fear, thewhat if I fail?
Voice?
Speaker 3 (01:53):
Oh man, I still get that voice.
But now I talk back.
What if you don't try?
That fear is way scarier.
Plus, failure is just data.
My first radio gig flopped, butit taught me how to convey my
messages with much moreconfidence.
Speaker 2 (02:07):
Turning failure into fuel.
That's the growth mindset inaction 100%.
Speaker 3 (02:13):
And here's a pro tip Visualize the process, not just
the outcome.
I didn't just see myself on aradio station, I saw the daily
grind to get there.
That's how you make bigthinking actionable.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
That's a mic drop moment right there.
So for our listeners ready tothink bigger, what is your first
step?
Speaker 3 (02:30):
challenge Ask yourself what's my version of
leading my first radio show.
Then and this is key say it outloud, speak it into existence.
I told everyone I'd be on airbefore I reached 20 years old.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
Accountability meets audacity.
Dj D, you're a force.
Any final words for the bigthinkers tuning in?
Speaker 3 (02:50):
The world's already full of small ideas.
Be the one who dreams loud, andMikey.
Next time let's get on the bigpodcast shows like iHeartRadio.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
All right, folks, now that's thinking big.
Wait, we are already on iHeartPodcast.
Does that count?
Everyone give it up for DJDeMarie.
Remember your biggest limit isyour imagination.
Until next time, think bigger.
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Speaker 2 (05:03):
Welcome to another Motivational Talk podcast for
this positive spin episode.
I'm DJ Mikey D and with me isthe amazing DJ DeMarie once
again, hey, mikey, so excited tobe here for this episode.
Speaker 3 (05:16):
We've got a really important topic to dive into,
don't we?
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Absolutely, dj D.
Today we're talking about hownegative thinking can seriously
affect our mental and physicalhealth.
It's something a lot of usstruggle with right.
Speaker 3 (05:28):
Oh, for sure, I mean.
We've all been there, stuck inthat loop of negative thoughts
that just drag us down.
But the good news is we canshift that mindset.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
Exactly.
Research shows that movingtoward positivity can boost
happiness, resilience andoverall well-being.
But how do we actually do that?
Speaker 3 (05:46):
Well, one powerful technique is mindfulness.
It's all about being presentand aware of our thoughts
without judging them.
Speaker 2 (05:54):
Mindfulness is huge.
And then there's cognitiverestructuring fancy term for
challenging and changing thosenegative thoughts.
Speaker 3 (06:02):
Right, like when you catch yourself thinking I'm
terrible at this.
You pause and ask is thatreally true?
Speaker 2 (06:08):
Bingo and another game changer.
Gratitude practice Taking timeeach day to acknowledge what
you're thankful for can rewireyour brain for optimism.
Speaker 3 (06:18):
I love that Even small things like a good cup of
coffee or a sunny day can shiftyour perspective.
Like a good cup of coffee or asunny day can shift your
perspective.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Totally.
And let's not forgetaffirmations Repeating positive
statements about yourself canbuild self-esteem over time.
Speaker 3 (06:31):
Yes, but here's the thing it's not an overnight fix,
it's a gradual process, right?
Speaker 2 (06:36):
Absolutely.
Consistency is key.
You've got to put in the effort, but the payoff is huge.
Better emotional healthstronger relationships and just
a more fulfilling life.
So true, and it's not aboutignoring the negative stuff,
it's about balancing it withconstructive thoughts.
(06:57):
Exactly.
Speaker 3 (06:59):
It's like spinning a record You've got to find the
right groove to keep the musicflowing smoothly.
Love that analogy, Mikey.
So, for everyone listening,what's one small step you can
take today to shift towardpositivity?
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leave a 30-second message or two.
We would love to share yourthoughts on our next podcast.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Maybe start with a gratitude list or a simple
affirmation, whatever feelsdoable for you.
Speaker 3 (07:22):
And remember it's okay to have off days.
The goal is progress, notperfection.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
Well said, dee.
Thanks for joining me today andthanks to all of you for tuning
in.
Keep spinning positivity.
Speaker 3 (07:34):
Until next time, take care of your mind and heart.
Peace out.
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