The Eternal Optimist

Mar 11 2025 241 ep. 46 mins 7
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The ‘Eternal Optimist’ is the show for people who see the good in the world and want to make a positive difference in the lives of their families and communities! Twice a week Matt Drinkhahn will help you see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll start thinking bigger and playing offense in life more consistently. Every week you’ll hear inspiring stories from people who faced immense challenges and KEPT GOING.

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The Missing Secret from Think and Grow Rich with John Mitchell

Mar 11 2025 59 mins  
John Mitchell shares the missing piece of Think and Grow Rich and how, at age 50, he realized he wasn’t living up to his full potential—despite being a successful entrepreneur. Determined to change his trajectory, he spent months decoding Think and Grow Rich and developed a 12-minute-a-day technique to reprogram his subconscious mind. The results? A 25X increase in income, grea

War, Wealth, and Winning: The Mindset of an Elite Investor with Roy Dekel

Mar 04 2025 52 mins  
Roy Dekel’s story is one for the books—Israeli Navy SEAL training, a leap into entrepreneurship with zero connections, and a relentless climb to building and selling multi-million-dollar businesses. In this episode, Matt talks with Roy about the trials and tribulations of scaling, making high-stakes decisions, and why most founders get caught up in the wrong metrics. Roy shares

Notion, Automation & Five-Star Service: The System You Need Now with Ernesto Mandowsky

Feb 25 2025 42 mins  
On this episode of the Eternal Optimist, Matt chats with systems and efficiency expert Ernesto Mandowsky to unpack the game-changing strategies behind building a Million-Dollar Machine. Ernesto explains the five key recipes that separate thriving businesses from those stuck in the weeds—transformation, connection, communication, organization, and actualization. They dig into why

Broke 11 Bones, Beat Cancer, and Built a Movement with Hal Elrod

Feb 18 2025 43 mins  
Matt sits down with the one and only Hal Elrod—a man who has literally died, come back, and turned every challenge into fuel for something bigger. From a head-on collision that left him clinically dead for six minutes to beating a rare, aggressive cancer against the odds, Hal shares the mindset shifts and daily habits that helped him not just survive, but thrive. They break down

Your Resume is Lying to You: The Future of Talent Hiring with Caitlin MacGregor

Feb 11 2025 44 mins  
Caitlin MacGregor is a gap closer, a game-changer, and a leader on a mission to revolutionize hiring. As the CEO of Plum, she’s tearing down outdated hiring practices and showing companies how to spot hidden talent using science, not guesswork. In this episode, Caitlin opens up about how she grinded herself into absolute burnout to turning into a leader who puts relationships fir

How One Veteran is Changing the Game for Military Families with Brett Baker

Feb 04 2025 45 mins  
Brett Baker, co-founder and visionary of VAUSA®, brings raw energy, unshakable faith, and mission-driven leadership to this episode. A former Army Ranger, combat veteran, and unapologetic straight-shooter, Brett gives us a look at his journey—from the battlefield to building VAUSA®, a company creating meaningful jobs for military spouses. He shares his knowledge about leadershi

Grace and Second Chances 29 Years Later with Nathan Wray

Jan 28 2025 51 mins  
Matt reconnects with Nathan Wray, a high school acquaintance he hasn’t seen in 29 years. Once admired as the "cool kid," Nathan opens up about the hidden struggles he faced behind the facade, revealing a journey of self-discovery, grace, and finding inner worth. They discuss vulnerability, how surface success can mask deep pain, and the lessons we can all learn about giving other

What Therapists Don’t Teach You About Sensitive Kids with Megghan Thompson

Jan 21 2025 57 mins  
Megghan Thompson, a licensed clinical professional counselor and parent coach, joins Matt to share her expertise in helping parents break free from the cycle of meltdowns and shutdowns with their highly sensitive kids. With over 15 years of experience and a track record of transforming the lives of 800+ families, Megghan reveals eye-opening truths about parenting sensitive children

Blur Your Eyes and Build: Visionary Planning for Entrepreneurs with Aaron Hageman

Jan 17 2025 44 mins  
Matt sits down with Aaron Hageman, a lifelong entrepreneur and visionary leader who scaled his business from $27 million to an astonishing $2 billion. Aaron shares his story of overcoming personal and professional challenges and developing the 75X strategy that redefines business scaling. You’re sure to gain lessons on resilience, strategic planning, and leadership as Aaron takes

Rewriting a Life in 30 Days with Sue Saller

Jan 14 2025 41 mins  
Matt has a very inspiring talk with Sue Saller, a multi-faceted author, coach, and podcaster who opens up about her bold decision to uproot her life, move across the country, and face the challenges of change head-on. She goes into overcoming fear, embracing growth, and finding authenticity in her path. Sue explains how small steps can lead to big wins in life. Are YOU ready to red