This episode of AMA is brought to you by: Butcherbox.  Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE GROUND BEEF FOR LIFE Tom answers questions from the community To have your question answered, email us at ama@impacttheory.com with the subject, “AMA Question”  SHOWNOTES Should you let your end goal fuel you or the enjoyment of what you do from day to day?  [2:04] How to map out your skill acquisition and value yourself for improvement so that you succeed faster [4:14] Who are some people that influenced Tom’s thinking and can help you develop a growth mindset? [5:19] How to find joy in the things you do each day [8:08] Don’t value yourself for the grind [10:29] Great advice for someone feeling depressed, living at home at 30 and looking for a path in life [10:47] What to do if you suffer from “approval addiction” [16:02] How to “pattern interrupt” yourself [17:26] Why Tom parks his car backwards in the street [18:06] Should you stay in your field or not?  [20:06] What to do If you’re in the job market vs. if you’re thinking about getting a degree [23:41] How to follow through on what you say you’re going to do [25:49] “Desire is a buildable muscle” here’s how to start [26:51] How to change virtually everything in your life and get whatever you want [28:33]   PEOPLE MENTIONED Tony Robbins https://bit.ly/2FXR1gu [5:57] Lisa Bilyeu (Women of Impact) https://bit.ly/2wD7QGh [7:19] The Beatles [13:32] Daniel Amen https://bit.ly/2UWZ3tL [17:12]   BOOKS MENTIONED Mindset by Carol Dweck https://amzn.to/2CHIpaq [6:43] Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink https://amzn.to/2CFsY2y [6:56] GRIT by Angela Duckworth https://amzn.to/2usu0dy [7:02] The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday https://amzn.to/2WkbMa6 [7:08] Feeling Good - The New Mood Therapy https://amzn.to/2usurVe [19:29]