The Mitten Dad Show

Matt Tilmann

The Mitten Dad Show is a podcast about bringing you some of the best headlines in finance, tech, and more with a Midwest touch. Along with personal and other stories from others about being a Dad and a parent in our current times. mittendad.substack.com

  1. Jun 3

    Ikigai Is Not a Venn Diagram: What the Japanese Concept Actually Means

    You've seen the four-circle ikigai diagram everywhere — on LinkedIn, in self-help books, in productivity courses. What you probably haven't heard is that it has almost nothing to do with the original Japanese concept. In this episode, Matt Tilmann breaks down what ikigai actually meant to the Okinawan elders who inspired the global bestseller, and why the version most creators are using is pointing them in the wrong direction. If you've ever hit a goal and felt nothing, this episode is for you. Three low-stakes experiments to find your real ikigai this week — no diagram required. What You'll Learn Why the ikigai Venn diagram is a Western career framework, not Japanese philosophyWhat Okinawan elders actually described as their ikigaiThe "compass vs. map" distinction that reframes how you think about purposeWhy creators without a daily practice keep chasing algorithm shiftsThree practical experiments to discover your ikigai this weekResources Full newsletter issue + free 8-question ikigai starter PDF: https://mittendad.substack.com/p/what-ikigai-really-meansIkigai AI Prompt Pack ($9): https://mittendad.gumroad.com/l/ikigai-ai-prompt-packIkigai by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles: https://amzn.to/4xmJPRoThe 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom: https://amzn.to/4e6wJPfSponsors Mem Pro — AI-powered notes that learn how you think. 20% off your first three months with code MITTENDAD: https://mem.ai/?via=matthew Eden — Personal AI assistant for busy people juggling work, side projects, and family. Free trial: https://eden.so?via=matt52 Connect Newsletter: https://mittendad.substack.com All links: https://linktr.ee/mittendad If this episode hit home, leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen — and share it with a creator friend who needs to hear this. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mittendad.substack.com/subscribe

    Ikigai Is Not a Venn Diagram: What the Japanese Concept Actually Means
  2. May 6

    How to Clear Mental Clutter: A 4-Step System for an Overwhelmed Mind

    You muted the group text but kept mentally checking it. You accepted a calendar invite two months ago because Future You seemed capable.  Now it's Friday, and your brain still has 37 tabs open. That's mental clutter — the invisible kind. You can't donate it or shove it in a closet. And it's exhausting, even when it looks completely normal from the outside. In this episode, I walk through Calm Infrastructure — a four-step system for getting mental clutter out of your head and into a structure your life can actually use. No perfect app required. What you'll learn: Why your brain is terrible at storage — and what it's actually built forThe difference between being busy and having attention with no homeThe four moves: Capture, Reduce, Schedule, ProtectWhy "later" is where tasks go to grow teeth — and how to fix itHow to rebuild your morning so you start from ownership, not reactionA 20-minute reset you can do right after this episodeTimestamps:  00:00 — Mental clutter: the invisible kind  01:30 — Why discipline isn't the problem — load is  02:24 — Your brain is terrible at storage  03:45 — Step 1: Capture  05:10 — Step 2: Reduce  07:00 — Step 3: Schedule  09:13 — Step 4: Protect  10:45 — Rebuilding your morning  12:30 — The 20-minute reset walkthrough Resources: Weekly Reset TemplateRead the full article: Calm as Infrastructure on Mitten Dad MinuteIf this episode helped, leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or tap the rating on Spotify. On YouTube, like and subscribe. What's the loudest piece of mental clutter in your week right now?  Drop it in the comments, or send a message to me here.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mittendad.substack.com/subscribe

    How to Clear Mental Clutter: A 4-Step System for an Overwhelmed Mind
  3. 09/13/2024

    Exploring Google's Audio Overview With a Recent Post

    Imagine taking the words you write and transforming them into auditory learning experiences—seamlessly.  That’s exactly what Google’s ⁠NotebookLM⁠ is doing, and it’s rapidly changing how we consume and interact with written content. Recently, I shared 40 quotes that I found inspirational to ⁠celebrate my 40th birthday⁠.  So with that, I decided to test this new AI technology by taking the text that I shared in my newsletter and seeing how NotebookLM could bring them to life with two hosts that do a deep dive into each of the quotes. Honestly, my mind is blown. Without further ado, have a listen, watch the above video, and see what you think of this new technology. If you want to jump ahead to when the “hosts” start, it should be about 3 minutes in. Leave a comment and let me know what you think! Do you foresee yourself utilizing this? Enjoy! Classifieds I’m so pleased to have gotten to know Jamie Northrup on Substack. He’s a tremendous asset to the Substack community, very knowledgeable, kind, and willing to help others out. With that, I’m proud to highlight and promote some of the products that he has available for you that I think can help boost your content and newsletter creation. 28-Day Minimalist Newsletter Challenge - What's included with your purchase? 🔲 28 Emails (1/Day) with "No-Fluff" Actionable Lessons. 🔲 Direct Access to Jamie’s Feedback on your Newsletter. 🔲 Bonus Email Follow-Ups Beyond 28 Days. 28-Day X (Twitter) Growth Challenge - Each day, you will be presented with an actionable item for you to complete that day. You will learn new things in the process, but most importantly you will be TAKING ACTION and that right there will take your X account to the next level. SaneBox - In a prior issue, I highlighted some of the ways you can try and get your email inbox back in order. If you want to kick things into overdrive, give SaneBox a look. Every trial customer starts with a 14-day free trial and gets FREE access to SaneBox Concierge, a 1-on-1 coaching session to help them get up & running.  Undebt.it - If you’re having trouble organizing any debt you may have, I highly recommend checking out Undebt.it. You can use the infamous avalanche and snowball strategies and more. Even better, if you opt for the paid version, it syncs with You Need a Budget as well! Hypefury - Hypefury is a social media tool designed to help solopreneurs, content creators, and small businesses grow their presence on social media. Here are some examples of who can benefit from using Hypefury: * Startups * Solopreneurs * Content creators * Social media managers * Anyone trying to stay on top of their brand. * Individuals managing multiple social media accounts By saving you time, Hypefury enables you to achieve your social media goals more effectively. Hypefury offers several benefits, including: * Time-saving tweet scheduling * Increased reach through engaging threads and evergreen tweets * Boosted conversions with auto-plugged sales tweets and custom landing pages * Performance measurement through click, impression, like, retweet, and follower tracking Get a free trial today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mittendad.substack.com/subscribe

    Exploring Google's Audio Overview With a Recent Post
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The Mitten Dad Show is a podcast about bringing you some of the best headlines in finance, tech, and more with a Midwest touch. Along with personal and other stories from others about being a Dad and a parent in our current times. mittendad.substack.com