Start with Small Steps

14 – Look Behind and Look Ahead In this episode, we dive into fun and effective ways to reflect on the past year and make plans for the future. We share tips on creating end-of-year rituals, asking reflective questions, and developing a happiness project with 10 commandments and 12 themes for each month. Plus, we explore the benefits of working with loved ones to reflect on the past year together...

13 Systems Not Goals - Use systems to make progress in life. In this episode, we’re talking about how to achieve your goals by focusing on building a system instead of just having a goal. By breaking your goals down into smaller steps and creating a repeatable and flexible system around them, you’re more likely to succeed in the long run. And don’t forget to celebrate those small wins along the wa...

12 - Stop Perfectionism and Finish Today we’re talking about a book that’s going to help you get things done! It’s called Finish by Jon Accuff, and it’s all about breaking free from the need for perfection and learning to enjoy the process of achieving your goals. We’ll cover tips like cutting your goals in half or giving yourself more time, making your goals fun, and using data to overcome your o...

Summary I’ll be discussing the book “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. This book focuses on how to influence people by showing them what they want and seeing things from their point of view. It emphasizes the importance of genuine kindness and listening, rather than manipulation or using information for personal gain. The book advises against criticizing others or complain...

10 - Talent is Better Than Passion I discuss the book “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”. The author, Cal Newport, argues that passion isn’t something you just follow blindly, but it’s a byproduct of acquiring mastery and developing rare and valuable skills. What does that mean exactly? Well, it means that instead of constantly chasing after your passions, you should focus on becoming so good at what...

9 - The Serenity Prayer Today, we're going to talk about something that affects all of us - how to deal with life's problems when they come our way. Now, I know it can be tough, but don't worry, we've got some great tips and techniques to help you out. First up, we're going to introduce you to the Serenity Prayer. This powerful prayer involves accepting the things we cannot change, changing the th...

8 - Pychological Halloweenism for Goals We explore the intriguing concept of pretending to be someone else to gain new perspectives and achieve goals. Did you know that research indicates that imagining how someone else would feel or act in a given situation can influence our perception and behavior in that situation? It’s a fascinating idea that we’ll be diving into today. But that’s not all! We’...

7 - Plan Your Possible Lives Today we are talking about designing your life based on your talents and values. We all know that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes we find ourselves falling into things or lucking into opportunities. But what if we took a more intentional approach? That’s where assessments like StrengthsFinder 2.0 come in. By identifying your unique talents and strengths, you c...

Show Notes 6 - Challenge The Rider and The Elephant I review “Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath. It’s all about understanding how our brains work when it comes to creating new habits and making changes in our lives. The authors break it down into two parts: the emotional elephant and the rational rider. We dive into the different steps the book recommends for bringing these two parts of our brain toge...

5 - Prevent Mistakes and Look Upstream I talk about the book “Upstream” by Dan Heath. It’s all about taking a proactive approach to avoid mistakes and achieve your goals. Instead of just reacting to problems downstream, the book suggests a pre-mortem strategy that involves identifying likely mistakes ahead of time, involving all stakeholders in the discussion, and making it difficult to fail. But...

4 - Use Personality Tests to Achieve Goals In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of personality tests. We all have unique personalities, motivations, and ways of working, but have you ever stopped to think about what makes you tick? Well, today’s article explores how personality tests like the Four Tendencies and the Enneagram can give us valuable insights into our inner working...

3 – Ruthlessly Eliminate Noise In this podcast episode, I dive into the topic of eliminating noise in life and the significance of focusing on what truly matters. The episode stresses the need to prioritize tasks that have the most impact and eliminate low-value distractions that consume a lot of time and energy. To achieve this, the episode introduces the Pareto principle, which helps identify th...

2 - Why Small Steps for Success and Change Are you ready to achieve your dreams? Today, we dive into the world of Alice in Wonderland, the Full Focus Planner, and The ONE Thing. With insights from author Gary Keller, you’ll learn how to set achievable goals, pinpoint the key areas of your life, and assess your available resources. Plus, we’ll introduce you to the Full Focus Planner and Gary’s own...

As I listened to the Queen’s 2019 Christmas speech, I was struck by the power of small steps and how they can lead to significant change. I learned that even when faced with obstacles and setbacks, it’s important to keep going and focus on rebuilding relationships and achieving our goals. One particularly powerful idea was the concept of getting 1 percent better each day. It may seem like a small...

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