Right About Now with Ryan Alford

What’s up, everyone!

I’ll be honest... there have been plenty of times I’ve felt that little voice in my head whisper, “Are you really ready for this?” You know the one. It sneaks in before a big presentation or when you’re about to launch something new. For years, I thought that voice meant I was faking it.

But as Mitch Matthews reminded me in our conversation, those doubts don’t show up when you’re playing small. They only show up when you’re pushing into new territory. That’s not imposter syndrome, it’s winner syndrome.

Mitch Matthews — Keynote Speaker, Success Coach, Best-Selling Author

This episode dives into how we can reframe success, leverage our experiences (even the messy ones), and build a life of impact without waiting until we feel “fully arrived.”

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🔥 Here’s What We Hit

Redefine Success for Yourself

Success isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s personal. The most fulfilled people clearly define what success means to them.

Your Move: Write down your own definition of success. Not what others expect, what you truly want.

Teach From Your Journey, Not the Destination

You don’t need to have everything figured out to bring value. Sharing the lessons from your process makes you more relatable and credible.

Your Move: Share one story this week about something you’re still figuring out. Invite others into your process.

Focus on Value, Not Competition

Scrolling can trick you into comparing yourself endlessly. But impact doesn’t come from outdoing others. It comes from serving your audience with clarity and passion.

Your Move: Identify the one group of people you most want to help. Brainstorm three ways to deliver them value this month.

Maximize the “Human Zone”

AI is powerful, but it can’t replace trust, accountability, or empathy. That’s where humans win every time.

Your Move: Next time you’re leading, ask two simple questions: “What did you hear?” and “What will you do with it?”

🤝 Connect with Mitch Matthews

Mitch reminded me that success isn’t about waiting until you’ve “arrived”, it’s about daring to move forward, imperfectly, with what you’ve got right now. Explore Mitch’s world of coaching, speaking, and the Dream Think Do podcast.

🌐 Website: mitchmatthews.com
🎙 Podcast: Dream Think Do