When to Jump
When to Jump
Life is short. How do you know you're living it to its full potential? When do you stay put? And when do you change things up? When to Jump is dedicated to exploring the fundamental question we all think about: When do you chase your dreams? Hosted by Mike Lewis, who left his comfortable job in finance to become a professional squash player, and featuring inspiring conversations with all sorts of…Social links:
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Introducing Inc. Founders Project with Alexa von Tobel
If you enjoy When to Jump, you'll love this new podcast from Inc. called the Founders Project with Alexa von Tobel. You'll hear from top technology entrepreneurs who'll give you the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to build a company that thrives. Listen to this episode with Susan Tynan, f…
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Not making it happen isn't an option (feat. Raegan Moya-Jones)
Raegan Moya-Jones was a successful saleswoman when she started her company. Between her kids and full time job, Raegan grew the company into a million dollar business. And that's when she finally made the jump. Today, she tells us her story. You can find more about Raegan at her website, www.rae…
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Leaning in to your existing strengths (feat. Mark Manson)
Mark Manson went from aspiring musician to bestselling author. His journey helped him realize that following what feels easy and enjoyable can lead to a big payoff. This week, he talks to Mike about that journey. -- Buy the When To Jump paperback here: https://amazon.com For more great stories …
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The importance of showing up (feat. Ruth Zukerman)
Ruth Zukerman has made many jumps in her life: from dancer to wife, from wife to Soul Cycle founder, from Soul Cycle founder to Fly Wheel founder. For Ruth, what been consistent is that when things get tough, she always shows up and does what needs to be done. Hear her story this week on When to Ju…
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The glass-shattering moment (feat. Robin Finney)
Robin Finney quit her job of 11 years to travel the world. How'd she go from office job to around-the-world jetsetter? Take a listen to this special feature episode. You can Robin's website here: wanderingaunt.com -- Buy the When To Jump paperback here: https://amazon.com For more great storie…
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The unsexy side of taking a jump (feat. Stever Robbins a.k.a. Get-It-Done Guy)
This week, we have another guest episode with Stever Robbins, the Get-It-Done Guy. Mike was on Stever's podcast a few years ago and today we're airing that episode here. Hope you enjoy! You can find out more about Get-It-Done Guy here: www.quickanddirtytips.com/get-it-done-guy -- Buy the When To…
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Taking back your agency (feat. Paul Napper & Anthony Rao)
Paul Napper and Anthony Rao want people to take back control of their lives. They want people to recognize the power of agency. This week, they talk to Mike about their personal jumps and about how agency and jumping intersect. You can find out more about the book The Power of Agency here: Powerof…
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The ways we hold ourselves accountable (feat. Gretchen Rubin)
This week we have a reissue of a classic episode of When to Jump: Mike's interview with Gretchen Rubin. They cover Gretchen's Four Tendencies and how to use those tendencies to get things done (including your jump!) You can find out more about the Happier podcast here: apple.co/1IRqTO2 -- Buy th…
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Jumping with a plan and a parachute (feat. Mignon Fogarty a.k.a. Grammar Girl)
Mignon Fogarty started the Grammar Girl podcast 12.5 years ago. Today, she talks to Mike about that first jump from science writer to podcaster, and all the jumps she's made since. You can find out more about Grammar Girl here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl -- Buy the newly rele…
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How to prepare financially for your jump (feat. Laura Adams a.k.a. Money Girl)
This week, we have a guest episode from Laura Adams of the Money Girl podcast. Mike went on Laura's podcast in 2017 and today we bring you that conversation on all things money and jumping. You can find out more about Money Girl here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl -- Buy the newly…
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