437: 3 Ways to Get Clear on Your Dreams & Goals - [Even If You Feel Stuck]

In this solo episode, Mitch Matthews shares an honest, behind-the-scenes story that started with a season of struggle, turned into a desperate idea… and accidentally launched a movement that's now inspired thousands of people to get clear on their big dreams and goals and move forward with courage and clarity.

You'll hear about the surprising origin of the very first Big Dream Gathering - an experiment that started in their living room and eventually led to events hosted around the country. These events have helped people to get clear and get connected and get big dreams done.

But this episode isn't just about the past - it's about how to move forward.

In it… Mitch breaks down what he calls the "Category Compass" - a science-backed tool that helps you cut through the pressure, bypass fear, and start dreaming again (or maybe for the first time)… even if you feel stuck, tired, or unclear on what's next.

Whether you've got big goals or you're just trying to figure out your next chapter… this one's for you.

Listen now - and then share it with a friend you want to dream with. Because we're not meant to do this alone.

FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://mitchmatthews.com/437

00:00 – Welcome back! Mitch shares updates from his TEDx Talk and Encourager Con.
01:30 – Confession: Mitch's love-hate relationship with the word "dream."
02:30 – Audience reactions and rediscovering dreams at any age.
03:45 – Behind the scenes: how the Big Dream Gathering began.
07:00 – When everything fell apart — the "season of hard."
09:00 – The idea to invite friends over and share dreams.
11:00 – 29 of 31 friends show up — a night that changed everything.
13:00 – Dreams big and small fill the walls — magic unfolds.
15:00 – Two strangers reconnect and sell their idea to Nike.
17:00 – "You're off by a zero" — encouragement multiplies impact.
19:00 – Lesson: big dreams aren't meant to be done alone.
21:00 – The Big Dream Gathering becomes a national movement.
22:00 – The pressure of the word "dream" and why people freeze.
23:00 – The Ambiguity Effect — why broad questions shut us down.
25:00 – Introducing the Category Compass to gain clarity.
27:00 – How the compass guides small steps toward big goals.
28:00 – Start simple: travel dreams as an easy first category.
30:00 – Relationship dreams and a true story of love from Oregon.
33:00 – Using the compass for career clarity and new direction.
35:00 – Write dreams down — it doubles your chance of success.
37:00 – Share your list with a friend and take action together.
38:00 – Closing encouragement: you're not meant to dream alone.