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Let us know your thoughts! This episode is quite a ride! Sarah and William start off talking about the winter solstice (the day the conversation was recorded) and the hope of light returning and growth, and then touch on everything from goals to the holidays to the classes they've been teaching to the characters from Winnie-the-Pooh as a personality typing system! There's a GPS analogy,...

Let us know your thoughts! In this episode, William and Sarah tackle a question they were recently asked about how they "do it all." They talk about scheduling, prioritizing, and leveraging, along with their routines and mindset medicine cabinet. There's even video game analogies and a discussion of cheat codes for life. Check it out!

Let us know your thoughts! This conversation was recorded back in October and inspired by Sarah's decision to get back on her Peloton after a year away. She discusses with William why it's so easy to give up on yourself and your goals when life goes sideways, and what's needed to keep the flame burning (hint: inspiration isn't enough by itself!). You'll also get to hear so...

Let us know your thoughts! William and Sarah revisit the idea of isolation as well as the shame spiral and talk about breaking out of both. They also talk about the intriguing idea of having a "board of directors" for your life. What does that even mean? Listen and find out!

Let us know your thoughts! Join Sarah and William for a shorter but no less candid discussion of self-doubt, anxiety, imposter syndrome, mindset, and the importance of community. You'll also get multiple glimpses into how very different William and Sarah are from each other!

Let us know your thoughts! In this joyful conversation, Sarah and William sit down with their friend and fellow realtor Mac shortly after he completed the Chicago Marathon in October 2025. The three of them discuss everything from physical and mental training to the community around the race to why in the world someone would choose to run even one marathon, let alone multiple of them! They dig dee...

Let us know your thoughts! In this episode, Sarah surprises William with a "grab bag" of questions about all kinds of things. What's his favorite movie and how many times has he watched it? How does he plan to survive a zombie apocalypse? What's his favorite season? What does he want to accomplish in the next year? And so much more! (Sarah answers the questions too!) Buckle up...

Let us know your thoughts! Sarah has been thinking about her 9 years (so far!) in real estate and all the different things they've faced. With William, she discusses adversity and how to face it, and the growth and success that can come out of it. They talk about the mindset medicine cabinet, the value of a coach, the rookie reset, and more.  AND they introduce the 2026 Planner & Goal Tra...

Let us know your thoughts! Sarah and William process the feelings so many of us have but don't discuss, of disconnection and lack of community. They talk about the fallout of Covid-19 and how we need a sense of belonging in all different areas of our lives. How do we create (or re-create) community? What does community mean? How do we invite others into our worlds? And, most important: will w...

Let us know your thoughts! William and Sarah talk about not just setting and achieving annual goals, but thinking much much bigger: THOUSAND-YEAR GOALS. What does that even mean? Tune in and find out!

Let us know your thoughts! William and Sarah reflect on recent charity galas they've attended and talk about why it's so important to them to give back and how they do that. They have ideas for everyone to get involved in some way, from picking up trash on a walk to running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents! Come join them in making the world a better place.

Let us know your thoughts! Sarah and William dive deep into the world of personal development, tackling everything from "What would you do if you could go back and visit a younger version of yourself for 24 hours?" to the many different tools they've used through the years, to a list of some of their favorite books. Some of the tools mentioned include Strengthsfinder, the Enneagram,...

Let us know your thoughts! Sarah and William discuss their health journey and recent changes they've made, including wearing a blood glucose monitor and how that has impacted their lives. Products mentioned: Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Stelo blood glucose monitor: https://ouraring.com/store/dexcom/stelo-glucose-biosensor

Let us know your thoughts! Where have William and Sarah been for the last almost-year? What have they been up to, and why did they stop podcasting for so long, and why are they returning now? Welcome aboard as they unpack all of this and more! (Note: contains non G-rated language... but hey, it's William, so you expect that, right?)

Let us know your thoughts! After a bit of a hiatus, they're back! William and Sarah recorded this episode following a team meeting where Will walked everyone through an exercise to help them identify their personal core values. In this podcast, the two of them discuss their own core values. Identifying personal core values is a tough, emotional, and exhausting process, but there are significa...

Let us know your thoughts! A Good Life Group turned SEVEN YEARS OLD in September this year! William (who was feeling a little feisty) and Sarah tell the story, recounting the history of AGLG so far and some of what they've learned along the way, and also diving into some of their vision for the future. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Special shoutouts in this episode to: Monica Kenton  https://...

Let us know your thoughts! In this traveling podcast (please excuse the road construction noises in the background!), William and Sarah discuss all things GloverU: their history with the company and what it has meant for them, their enthusiasm for it, and the reasons behind some recent decisions they've made about their roles within GloverU. Listen in and you'll also catch some of their...

Let us know your thoughts! Sarah and William have a conversation about how they make decisions. They talk about course corrections and paying attention to the things that let you know whether you're on the right path, as well as managing decisions in a relationship, while also touching on things like mentors, forgiveness, and accepting other people's experiences. Do you listen to your bo...

Let us know your thoughts! In this helpful episode, Sarah and William talk about having uncomfortable conversations early, when only a 1% correction is needed, rather than avoiding them until you're waaaay off target and the issues are huge. They model conversations, doing a little role play, and touch on the trust pyramid, resentment, forgiveness, and more. Lots of good stuff here for making...

Let us know your thoughts! Sarah picked a just-for-fun topic this time, and she and William discuss all things MINNESOTA! What's great about the state? What's unique? What do they love about it? Where else could they imagine living if they couldn't live in MN? This one's also a mobile edition, so there's background road noise... but hey, it's MINNESOTA road noise, so...

Let us know your thoughts! In this (mobile!) episode, William and Sarah give some answers to a question they are frequently asked: What is it like to work with your spouse? They talk about everything from being together nearly 24/7 to having fun date nights (if you can get Will out of the house!) to handling frustrations and conflicts. Oh, and of course seed art at the state fair!

Let us know your thoughts! What is time? How do we relate to it? Will and Sarah have a lively discussion about the different ways they perceive time and how it can affect their relationship.

Let us know your thoughts! William and Sarah are back and talking about self-sabotage. What is it? Why do we do it? How does it show up in our lives? The discussion includes tips for how to recognize it and questions to ask, as well as addressing neighboring topics of trust, worthiness, confidence, imposter syndrome, judgment, and triggers. Whew! Buckle in and join us for quite a ride!

Let us know your thoughts! Sarah and William discuss what's in their "mindset medicine cabinet"--the things they've learned to prioritize in order to stay in their "zone of genius." Their list includes things like movement, sleep, nutrition, routines, and knowing their stress triggers. (There's more than that--you'll have to listen to get them all!) You&apos...

Let us know your thoughts! We've passed the halfway mark on 2024, and Sarah and William have a conversation about goals! Are we on track for this year's goals? How do we think about goals? How do we move toward them effectively? There are some great moments about perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, making the next right decision, and seeing failure as a mirror for improvement. It&apo...