Why Not Now? With Amy Jo Martin

Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist, New York Times best-selling author and professor. He pretty much makes thought candy for a living if you ask me. He's not only the youngest tenured professor at Wharton School but also the highest rated. He's recognized as one of the world's 25 most influential management thinkers with two TED Talks and two books (with another on the way). Adam has become one of my favorite people to learn from online.   Show Notes: Adam shares how his What Now? moment turned into a Why Not Now? moment The idea of success and generosity coexisting vs. waiting to "give back" until you've reached a certain level of wealth or success. The process Adam went through to determine if his future included springboard diving. Adam explains the difference between Givers, Takers and Matchers and how they impact our online environment. Unlocking Vuja de moments which can lead to big ideas (like Uber) Adam's new Why Not Now? (This is one of my favorites so far.) Books & Videos Mentioned:

Simon Sinek, Chris Sacca, Tony Hsieh & Sophia Amoruso. My favorite Why Not Now? snippets from 2016 are inside this episode. Visionary Simon Sinek, The "Why" Guy, talks about his own Why Not Now? moment and sheds his insight on the process. Billionaire Shark Tank personality and angel investor, Chris Sacca, shares when he left his top-notch job at Google and everyone else thought he was nuts. Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, lets us in on a decision-making tips that can apply to your own Why Not Now? I will be using this trick for years to come! And Sophia Amoruso, Nasty Gal Founder, tells us how she not only asked Why Not Now? when getting her company started but also Why Not Me? She went from a College Campus ID checker to the cover of Forbes.   Learn more about Simon: simonsinek.com/ Follow Simon: www.instagram.com/simonsinek/   Learn more about Chris: chrissacca.com/ Follow Chris: www.instagram.com/sacca/   Learn more about Tony: www.deliveringhappiness.com/tony-hsieh Follow Tony: www.instagram.com/downtownt

Mark Cuban, Troy Aikman & Scott Harrison. A few of my favorite Why Not Now? snippets from 2016 are inside this episode. Billionaire Shark Tank personality and NBA team owner, Mark Cuban, shares his pivotal story about getting fired, exclusive negotiating tips and how he manages to take zero phone calls a day while reading three hours a day. 3x Super Bowl Champ, Troy Aikman, tells us about the best thing he has ever done for himself and what happened when his daughter told him she wasn't going to be a pro athlete. And Scott Harrison, charity: water founder, talks about how he did a 180 from being someone he didn't like as a club promoter to raising $200 million for clear water efforts.       Learn more about Mark: markcubancompanies.com/ Follow Mark: www.instagram.com/mcuban/   Learn more about Troy: www.aikman.com/ Follow Troy: www.instagram.com/troyaikman/   Learn more about Scott: www.charitywater.org/about/scott-harrison-story Follow Scott: www.instagram.com/scottharrison/   To learn more about monday

Shannon Lee, daughter of global icon Bruce Lee, is responsible for managing her father's legacy. No pressure. She is innovating the lens we use to understand Bruce Lee and his philosophies. Many people know Bruce Lee as the Hollywood star and kung-fu fighting martial artist and Shannon is shedding light on his strong relevance beyond entertainment and martial arts. Shannon is a mom, CEO, entrepreneur, singer, writer and former actress. Show Notes: We talk through Shannon's Why Not Now moment, when her mom asked her if she wanted to manage her dad's legacy. If Shannon could ask her dad or tell her dad one more thing. What would that be? The huge challenge Shannon faced at the very beginning of her role in managing her dad's brand. Shannon's favorite Bruce Lee quote How does the Bruce Lee philosophy apply to entrepreneurs? Shannon talks about harmonious individuality. Shannon's new Why Not Now? (I've been so excited about this!) Books & Websites Mentioned: East of Eden by John Steinbeck Bruce Lee Websit

Emily Nolan found herself lying on an operating table in the middle of a life or death Why Not Now? moment. She had modeled at 16 different sizes and lived a life in pursuit of being "pretty" until she realized that nothing would ever be enough. Emily now practices radical honesty and self-acceptance. We talk through how she got to a point where she feels healthy in her Earth Suit. We discuss the impact our culture around beauty has on society. Emily said, "Our culture wants us to never have an end game. To always buy, consume and to never have enough and to live in the future of an idea of what we could be - and that idea is always better than what we are now. But in truth, is it?"   Books Mentioned: You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero The One Thing by Gary Keller     Learn more about Emily: https://emilynolan.com/ Follow Emily: https://www.instagram.com/iamemilynolan/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Acceler

Joel Stein is a journalist known for his comedic and controversial style. He says (and writes) what many of us are thinking but would never say out loud. We discuss the role humor plays in answering the Why Not Now? question. Joel has a sophomoric humor column in TIME that now appears in the magazine every week. He’s written for way too many media outlets to list and has been fired from quite a few. Joel shares his gold when it comes to writing tips. (Honestly! Some of the best I've ever heard.)     Show Notes: Joel's Why Not Now? moment. Choosing between law school or journalism. The factors that came into play when deciding between the two very difference paths. What happened when Joel interviewed Ellen Degeneres about the lesbian fish in the Finding Dory movie. Joel reached out to an internet troll, who had been trolling him for a long time, and invited her to lunch. They met up! How did it go down? The time George Clooney came to dinner at Joel's home and they ended up in the attic with a flashlight. Joe

Natalie Panek is a rocket scientist. (The real kind.) She's also a pilot and an explorer who lives and breathes perseverance. She was rejected from a NASA program four times and then decided to give them a call and ask why. This Why Not Now? moment of bravery helped shape her story. Natalie has accomplished all of these things before the age of 30 and she's just getting started. Next goal? Becoming an astronaut.   Learn more about Natalie: https://thepanekroom.com/ Follow Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/nmpanek/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynot

Jon M. Chu is a Hollywood director. You’ve likely seen some of his work on the big screen. He directed G.I. Joe Retaliation, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Step Up 2, Now You See Me 2 and many other blockbusters. In this episode, Jon talks about a profound moment in his childhood when he not only asked himself Why Not Now? but also sold the idea to his mom. It was a conversation that changed the whole trajectory of his life. Jon shares a time when he asked Steven Spielberg how he would know when he's a director. Steven's response has guided Jon since. As for Jon’s current Why not Now? - He had to do one thing to nudge him forward. This is something that applies to many of us. Once we pull this trigger, we’re off and we have momentum. Jon shares his secret that will help spark action toward your own Why Not Now? Show Notes: Jon shares a critical Why Not Now? moment he experienced in the middle of the night during high school. Instead of writing papers in high school, Jon convinced his teachers to let him sub

Dr. Jen Welter is the first female NFL coach. She didn't ask permission or get an invite to be the first, she plowed her way through to making history. Literally. The 5'2" Jen Welter was also the first woman to play a "contact" position in a male dominant sport when she played on the Texas Revolution team. Her story about how she got the job coaching with the Arizona Cardinals is somethings we can all learn from. Someone has to be first. "Why Not Now? Why Not Me?" Oh, and Jen has her PhD in psychology. She's kind of a big deal. Show Notes: Jen shares her journey that led to a history-making Why Not Now? moment. Tales from the time Jen became the first female to play contact position in men's professional football. The role Jen's mentors played in helping her navigate through something that's never been done. Who took a chance on Jen? What was "locker room talk" sound like when she was a player and coach. What advice Jen would give to someone who wanted to do something that hasn't been done. Book & Websi

Andy is the co-Founder and voice of the fast-growing mediation app that I use daily called Headspace. The former Buddhist monk who also has a degree in circus arts now has more than 10 million users listening to voice through guided meditation. Whether you've never meditated or you practice daily, I think you'll find Andy's approach refreshing, valuable and unmatched. He has a very real-life and innovative way of helping others become more mindful. Show Notes: Why Andy has an unexpected tough time with recalling a Why Not Now? moment. We talk through the moment Andy decided he was going to move and train to become a Buddhist monk. The correlation between minds wandering and unhappiness. The impact meditation has on kids and the new Headspace for Kids offering The difference between exercise and meditation. The difference between praying and meditating. What Andy would tell his younger self. Book & Websites mentioned: The Surfer's Journal Headspace   Learn more about Andy: https://www.headspace.com/and

Maureen Sherry spent 12 years on Wall Street and became the youngest Managing Director at one of the biggest investment firms in the world. She navigated through the mortgage crisis and frat party, bro-culture environment while being a mother, wife and sole breadwinner in her family. She has stories to tell. Reese Witherspoon has optioned Maureen's book, Opening Belle, and is making a movie out of the book. The story is equal parts fascinating, comical, inspiring and shocking. Reese will play Maureen on the big screen. This tale is a powerful tool in helping women progress in the workplace. vv  Show Notes: Maureen talks about spending 12 years on Wall Street as a young women navigating through a bro-culture. Maureen's Why Not Now? moment and why she decided to leave Wall Street. Advice for women. Why Maureen didn’t sign non-disclosure when she left her investment firm. How she keeps her mind healthy. Something Maureen has been thinking about doing that would be the first of its kind. What Maureen is reading

Everyone told Chris he was crazy when he quit his perfect gig at Google, leaving a pile of money behind. He put his first investment on a credit card and trusted his gut all the way to the bank. Twitter, Uber and Instagram are just a few of the gems Chris spotted before they were on everyone's radar. How did he do it? Why did he do it? He shares some of his gold in this episode.   Learn more about Chris: https://chrissacca.com/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/sacca/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow   Buy Amy Jo’s Book: https://amyjoma

The unknown option in the 2016 Presidential Election. Evan McMullin just recently entered the race. Evan, former CIA operative, decided to run for president late in the game in order to stand up for what he believes. He's a 40-year old counter-terrorism expert that has a unique POV to share. Regardless of your political beliefs and mine, it's inspiring to witness someone who asks themselves, "Why Not Now run for President of the United States?" at the 11th hour in order to give voters another option. Is it a long shot that he'll win? Yep. Is it possible though? Yep. And it's quite honorable in my humble, patriotic, opinion.   Follow Evan: https://twitter.com/evanmcmullin   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowp

Tony Hsieh. Zappos.com CEO. Pickle Lover. Visionary. Humble. Entrapreneur. Author. Tony sold his first company at age 26 for $265 million. Yet that wasn't his biggest win to date. His most notable successes, which we discuss in the show, have nothing to do with money.  Show Notes Tony’s recalled Why Not Now? moment revolves around a pizza business, not zappos.com How Tony tackles big projects. Science of Happiness and the three types of happiness. What it's like to live in an airstream trailer park with two alpacas What happened when Tony realized he was dreading going to work at his first internet company Insight into Tony’s decision-making process. Art and Science. Training your intuition. Thoughts on chasing unicorns (real ones and those in Silicon Valley) Yesterbox. Tony’s unique email management methodology A new form of meditation invested by Mr. Hsieh himself. The most underestimated technology trend. The ultimate tool for keeping your Why Not Now? top of mind. Number one piece of advice. Book &

Kathryn Budig is an OG yogi, if ya know what I mean. She was teaching yoga before it was cool and trendy. She's an incredible athlete and her list of accolades goes on and on but what I admire the most about Kathryn is that she's the real deal. She has zero ability to fake anything. She tells it like it is and shares her struggles just as much as her moments of joy. Whether you're a yoga fan or not (I'm personally not a huge yoga enthusiast) you can learn from Kathryn's wisdom.   Learn more about Kathryn: http://www.kathrynbudig.com/ Follow Kathryn: https://www.instagram.com/kathrynbudig/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www

Scott is the new kind of baller. He was once a night club promoter who sold selfishness and decadence to people while chasing models and doing drugs. Now, as the founder of charity: water, he has impacted 6.1 million lives and raised $200 million to provide clean drinking water to people in developing nations. His story is colorful. It's a true testament of how much we can turn our lives around if we ask Why Not Now? Show Notes: Scott shares his journey that led to a life-changing Why Not Now? (3:56) Where Scott ended up when he grabbed the bible, a bottle of Dewars, rented a blue Ford Mustang and drove north seeking a radical change. (7:44) Scott offered to help many charities and he was rejected. (9:30) What advice Scott would give to someone who wants to overhaul their life. Do a complete 180. (14:56) Scott talks about the number one most common takeaway people have after visiting developing countries. He has taken 350 people to various developing countries and he’s been to Ethiopia 27 times. (16:55) I sh

Cover of Forbes. Netflix TV Show. Nasty Gal Founder and the original #GirlBoss. Sophia Amoruso is a self-made badass. She shares how she started as the CEO of her bedroom and has Why Notted her way to building a $100 million company. Sophia shares how she navigated through the world of venture capital as a female founder and what she’s learned. We discuss social media and being real vs. just showing your highlight reel. Sophia is working on another big endeavor and that’s the Girl Boss TV show which will be on Netflix soon! The first 200 listeners to rate and leave an honest review of the Why Not Now? podcast on iTunes get a free month subscription to Headspace and a signed copy of my NY Times Bestseller, Renegades Write the Rules. See below for details. Show Notes: Sophia’s Why Not Now moment when she was a Campus Safety Host at an art school and it involved her MySpace days. (4:08) The story behind how the Why Not Now? podcast came about and how Sophia inspired me to act upon my own Why Not Now? (6:06) So

Lewis Howes is a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur. He’s gone from sleeping on his sister’s couch in Ohio to building an online empire. The coolest things about Lewis though, in my humble opinion, is that his hustle-factor IS his differentiating factor. And he gives the best bear hugs! Lewis is doing some very important work and you’ll want to hear about what he’s up to. Guaranteed inspiration. Learn more about Lewis: https://lewishowes.com/ Follow Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/   To learn more about monday dot com, and for a free trial, go to http://hey.monday.com/amyjomartin   To learn more about the Renegade Accelerator, go to http://renegadeaccelerator.com/ Get Amy Jo’s newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Join the Why Not Now? Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whynotnowpodcast/   Follow Amy Jo… FB: http://www.facebook.com/amyjomartin Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin Why Not Now? Insta: http://www.instagram.com/whynotnow   Buy

Julie Foudy is an Olympic gold medalist, soccer hall of famer, ESPN sports broadcaster and women’s sports pioneer. She's also doing important work as an advocate for women's rights and children's rights. We discuss everything from sports to equal pay and the important role men play in reaching gender equality. Julie’s Why Not Now? moment that played a huge role in shaping the future for women in sports. (4:17) What happened when Julie and her team asked, "Why isn’t there a Women’s World Cup and why isn’t there women’s soccer in the Olympics?" (5:39) How Julie gained the courage to stand up to the Federation. (7:42) The role that Billie Jean King played to innovate women in sports not only for tennis but also soccer. (9:15) Julie’s advice to women who are wanting to speak out at work about equal pay and other gender equality issues but they’re afraid of losing their jobs or backlash in general. (13:40) How Julie Foudy embraces fear. (15:21) What Julie has learned from her advocacy of equal pay for women in sp

Troy Aikman is a 3x Super Bowl champ and NFL hall of fame athletic badass. In this episode we get to know all sides of Troy from being a father to two teenage daughters to some unexpected Why Not Now? ideas Troy has for the future. Troy talks through a profound Why Not Now moment. A critical decision that he credits for paving his way to the NFL and shaping his future as we now know it. (4:45) Troy shares his thoughts on whether or not to seek advice when making big decisions. (7:08) Barry Switzer and Troy have one of the most important conversations of his career. (8:05) Does Troy Aikman consider himself a risk-taker? (9:56) The tale of the Gatorade bottle and sweat band my cousin and I got from Troy in the mid 90’s during a spring training camp at UT Austin. Full circle story! (10:36) Troy shares his thoughts on the topic of social media as a parent of two teenage daughters. (13:00) We discuss social media highlight reels vs. real life. (15:37) What happened when Troy’s daughter told him she’s not going to