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Ever had a moment that reshaped everything? Last July, I stumbled upon two sentences about wisdom. They sparked a 670-hour... more

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In this episode, I'm on a mission to help you crush your 2024 goals. I share the vital aspects of... more

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New year, new goals! In this episode of All It Takes Is a Goal podcast, I'm breaking down the five... more

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I've got a reality check for you, and it's not the cheeriest news. In 2024, you're going to lose your... more

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I'm thrilled to have Bill Hampton as our special guest in this episode of All It Takes Is a Goal.... more

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In this episode, I'm laying out four raw truths about time and why it's absolutely critical to align your goals... more

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In this guest episode, we're joined by the incredible Jon Gordon as we explore the world of positivity and his... more

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Are distractions interfering with your goals? If so, you're in for a treat because this episode is all about exploring... more

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Does your perfectionism make you feel like it's "all or nothing?" That perfectionist mindset limits your productivity and full potential.... more

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Can people actually change their minds? Why does anyone do anything? And what do genies (yes, like the wish-granting-guys-that-live-in-lamps) have... more

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How do I get my spouse/significant other to understand and support the big dream I’m chasing?” This is the most... more

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Dave Hollis is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the popular Rise Together podcast, a keynote speaker, and... more

When I ask people what the hardest part of finishing their goals is, the #1 answer is always time management.... more

Big goals are accomplished through small actions. That’s why a crucial part of successfully finishing a goal is tracking the... more

Every successful goal has 4 things in common: results, action, time, and motivation. Results are first on the list for... more

Are you working on a goal that has you feeling stuck? Or maybe it feels really overwhelming or frustrating? If... more

92% of New Years Resolutions fail according to an University of Scranton study. (Did you just think of The Office?)... more

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I told my counselor a few weeks ago that I was afraid of "Losing my edge." His answer surprised me... more

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Want to have a big year? Ask big questions. In this episode, I’ll teach you one of the most powerful... more

Do you love the holidays? I know that can be a loaded question, that’s why I’ve got a special holiday... more

Have you ever felt guilty for not waking up hours before the sun comes up? Have you ever felt like... more

"Well that was...awkward." I don’t care if you're 25, 35, 45, 55, or 85, at some point, something is going... more

Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert. Her first book, The Joy of Missing Out,... more

Brendan Leonard is a writer, illustrator, speaker, and ultrarunner. In 2019, he completed 52 marathon-distance runs in 52 weeks, and... more

Do you ever feel like you’re the only person that didn’t get the manual on how to be an adult?... more

I don’t video record my podcasts because I’m so new at this that I’m pretty sure I’m making weird faces... more

Creativity is all about revision. Not many of us are capable of launching ideas already formed and perfectly successful, but... more

What you do says a lot about you, but why you do what you do says a lot more. That’s... more

Everybody knows that January is a big month for goals, but there’s another secret month hidden in the calendar that’s... more

Life always moves fast, but what happens when the pace of life becomes totally unsustainable? My friend and mentor, Carey... more

74% of Americans agree that they're more likely to trust someone who has an established personal brand, so what does... more

When’s the last time you were really bored? If you’re like me, it’s probably the last time you were in... more

You’re completely alone in the wilderness. You only have 10 pieces of gear. If you can tough it out longer... more

Who’s that person you always compare yourself to? Maybe it’s some perfect mom you follow online? Or maybe it’s the... more

Can selfless acts help you achieve your goals? It may sound counterintuitive that investing time into others can help you... more

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you’re working on a goal, you’re just not making any progress?When... more

What does it really take to be successful? A platform? The right connections? A giant start-up fund?Corinne Crabtree didn’t have... more

How do you handle rejection?If you're like me, you'd respond with "poorly and personally, " but there's a better way.... more

If you've ever heard the word “networking” and were instantly flooded with images of uncomfortable cocktail parties, awkward business card... more

Perfect isn't possible.Deep down, you know this, but perfectionism will do everything in its power to convince you that if... more

What's the best age to take a risk?Fear will always tell you that you're never on time for your dream.... more

In this very special episode, Joel and Matt from the How to Money Podcast join me for the first-ever New... more

What would you do if you were the leader of the most successful college sports league in the entire world... more

What if you could turn perfectionism from a foe into a friend?I started asking myself that question after years of... more

My guest, Mary Marantz, is a podcaster, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of the book, Dirt. Mary grew up in small... more

Why is staying motivated during a goal so difficult?When your motivation for a new goal disappears, the temptation may be... more

Greg Mckeown joined me this week for a speical two-part episode to help answer the question "Do big goals have... more

Have you ever convinced yourself that to achieve a big goal, it has to be painfully difficult or it doesn’t... more

There are a limited number of universal truths in the world, but I think we can all agree on this:... more

Health and fitness goals are at the top of the list of difficult things to accomplish.It's not that losing weight,... more

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How do you say no to friends who want you to work for free without damaging the relationship?I doubt there’s... more