Why Not Now? With Amy Jo Martin

Also known as the "Why Guy", Simon Sinek's TED talk has 28 million views! He's an author, speaker and one of the most brilliant people I've ever met. Simon helps individuals, brands and communities find their WHY - why they do what they do. In this episode we talk through how Simon helped me find my WHY as well!  Show notes are below.   What to expect: Simon talks through a critical moment when he had to ask himself ‘Why Not Now’? And the rest, as he says, was history. His life changed forever. (3:56) When Simon randomly found himself in a meeting with the Iraqi Ambassador. (5:00) Simon’s philosophy on advice-giving. “I found myself forced to take my own advice.” Simon explains. (7:32) Simon’s all-time favorite book that he loves to gift. In fact, we talk about when he gave me two copies of this book and then what happened. (8:56) The most common snag or roadblock that happens after people or brands identify their WHY. (11:21) What happens when you land on your WHY but don’t do anything with it.  (13:50) Why

In this first episode I chat with Mark Cuban as he sits poolside in Vegas. You may know Mark from watching Shark Tank on TV or as the owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. He's an outspoken, no BS kinda guy who went from bartender to billionaire. We chat about business, sports, politics, tech and no topic is off limits. Mark talks about his Why Not Now moment when he got fired from one of his first jobs and he had a critical decision to make.  Broke as a joke, Mark knew he couldn’t get any poorer when he was living with six guys in three-bedroom apartment so he ... Comical story about the first time I met Mark and the state he was in at the time. A Why Not Now moment of my own, inspired by Mark and the NBA.  What moment stands out the most to Mark given all of the success, toys and journeys he has experienced.  Mark shares his time management philosophy including how he reads three hours a day.  How Mark keeps his mind and body healthy. Sometimes that includes just looking up.  How Mark decides when to make t