Giving Away $1M to Strangers on a 2,000 Mile Bike Ride with Matt King

April 22
34 mins

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Episode Description

Imagine the possibilities if you stopped waiting until you felt ready and just committed to the idea you've had that could make a huge impact on other people's lives.

If you've ever felt the pull to make a bigger difference but told yourself you didn't have enough time, money, or clarity to begin, this conversation will challenge that excuse in the best possible way. It's a powerful reminder that impact doesn't start when everything is figured out. It starts the moment you decide to take action.

Today, I'm joined by my friend Matt King, CEO of GoBundance, who is preparing to ride his bike 2,000 miles from Mexico to Canada over 13 consecutive days! Why is he doing it? His goal is to raise over $1 million that will be given directly to people in overlooked communities along the route. No nonprofit overhead, just real people helping others in ways that will make a huge impact immediately.

In our conversation, Matt shares why he committed to this mission before he knew exactly how it would come together, and how that decision set everything in motion. We talk about how great outcomes are achieved by taking action first, what it means to lead by example for your kids, and why so many of us spend our lives waiting for permission instead of trusting that we'll find the way once we begin.

Above all else, Matt explains how seemingly small acts of kindness can make someone feel seen, loved, and heard, and how anyone can get started if they want to achieve something that's bigger than themselves.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Matt's Unique Approach to Charitable Giving
  • Commit to The Outcome & Then Figure It Out
  • 150 Miles A Day for 13 Straight Days
  • When the Why Is Strong Enough, You'll Persevere
  • The Moment Matt Realized He Had To Go First
  • How Matt Finds The People He's Going To Help
  • Who You Become by Doing Hard Things
  • The First Step to Making a Huge Impact

 

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