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    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 "jumpers"--from entrepreneurs and athletes to artists and side hustlers.
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    Episodes (85)

    Introducing Inc. Founders Project with Alexa von Tobel

    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, founder of Framebridge, on how she went from working in government to tech. Subscribe to Inc. Founders Project wherever you listen to podcasts.

    When to Jump
    en-usSeptember 06, 2019

    The importance of showing up (feat. Ruth Zukerman)

    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 Jump.

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    When to Jump
    en-usApril 23, 2019

    The unsexy side of taking a jump (feat. Stever Robbins a.k.a. Get-It-Done Guy)

    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

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    When to Jump
    en-usApril 09, 2019

    Taking back your agency (feat. Paul Napper & Anthony Rao)

    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: PowerofAgency.com. You can also listen to Paul and Anthony on the "Better at Everything" podcast here: apple.co/2WD5MJw

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    When to Jump
    en-usApril 02, 2019

    The ways we hold ourselves accountable (feat. Gretchen Rubin)

    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

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    When to Jump
    en-usMarch 26, 2019

    Jumping with a plan and a parachute (feat. Mignon Fogarty a.k.a. Grammar Girl)

    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

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    When to Jump
    en-usMarch 19, 2019

    How to prepare financially for your jump (feat. Laura Adams a.k.a. Money Girl)

    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

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    When to Jump
    en-usMarch 12, 2019

    Introducing One Plus One

    Introducing One Plus One

    Every great collaboration is a love story. It’s intense. Passionate. Along the way, there are flashes of love, hate, pride, ego, ambition, and brilliance. This is One Plus One, the show about the spark that drives two original thinkers to ultimate success. We’ll unearth the stories of Paul McCartney & John Lennon, Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera, Beyonce & Jay-Z, Shaq & Kobe, and many more, and learn what it is about their chemistry that led them to greatness.

    Subscribe to One Plus One today at wondery.fm/OPO.

    When to Jump
    en-usFebruary 22, 2019

    Taking risks when everyone says not to (feat. Chris Olsen)

    Taking risks when everyone says not to (feat. Chris Olsen)

    Chris Olsen had a secure job in Silicon Valley, but something about the Midwest was calling his name. This week, Mike talks to Chris about leaping from the investment capital of the world to new frontiers in Ohio.


    You can find out more about Chris and Drive Capital here: www.drivecapital.com

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    When to Jump
    en-usFebruary 19, 2019