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Habits 2 Goals: The Habit Factor® Podcast with Martin Grunburg

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The Habit Factor® Origin Story

March 04, 2024 04:11 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “After our startup’s ‘failure’, with my tail between my legs, I took a trip to Puerto Escondido, Mexico to surf for nearly two weeks, reorient and clear my head. Out of that trip, I dove headfirst into personal development.” The Epiphany One day, in early 2003, while the iPod was in shuffle mode, it was riffling through various programs; Ed Foreman, Wayne Dyer, Stephen Covey and Anthony Robbins. Even though I’d probably heard the...

Systems

February 26, 2024 16:21 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “It can scarcely be denied that the supreme goal of all theory is to make the irreducible basic elements as simple and as few as possible without having to surrender the adequate representation of a single datum of experience.” ~ Albert Einstein Systems I’ve come across a few authors, ”thought leaders,” who, in an attempt to describe a system, unfortunately, confuse their audience. Author #1: A system is “a series of habits.” Au...

LIMITED

February 19, 2024 17:56 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. "Opportunities multiply as they are seized." ~ Sun Tzu LIMITED As we approach middle age, we realize that our time, opportunities, energy and certainly, our experiences become limited. While this may seem obvious, it can also provide a terrific wake-up call! How much longer are you going to put off that trip “of a lifetime”? How much longer are you going to put off that creative project? Let this episode remind you to seize the...

Joel Brown Interview

February 14, 2024 18:04 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Joel Brown & Addicted2Success.com “I think success is seeing your potential play out and knowing that it matches alignment with what you value most and it resonates in reality.”~ Joel Brown This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. The Journey Joel Brown founder of Addicted2Success.com as well as mindstrongacademy.com. He’s a master coach and host of the podcast sharing the same name, “Addicted2Success.” JB and MG ...

Better Decisions

February 12, 2024 16:47 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “Decisions are the hinges of destiny.” ~ Edwin Markham “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually afraid you will make one.” ~ Zig Ziglar Better Decisions: The Art of Choice Decision-making - it's the bedrock of our lives, shaping every experience from the mundane to the monumental. Our approach to decision-making isn’t always thorough, and therein lies the potential for growth. 1. The Comfort of Habitual D...

Self-Help Sucks

February 05, 2024 17:57 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “You are perfect and you could use some work.” Self-Help Sucks! One Size Fits All? “The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.” ~ Carl Jung Challenges and Words of Caution: * The “One Size Fits All” Fallacy: As Jung rightfully pointed out, individual differences are inescapable. What works for one person may not apply at all for another. It’s crucial to critically evaluate...

The Happiness Episode

January 29, 2024 19:21 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way.” ~ Buddha The Happiness Episode Key takeaways: Internal and External Factors: * Happiness originates from BOTH internal (choice/control) AND external factors (events/circumstances). (see behavior model below) * Things we can control with intention and practice, better thoughts, choices, and habits. Genetics, relationships, circumstances and events are external influences. * Ch...

The Flesh is Weak

January 23, 2024 06:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “Discipline is doing what you ought to do, when you ought to do it, whether you feel like it or not.” ~ Jim Rohn Bridging the Gap between Desire and Doing New Year, new you. Right? Did you promise to get in shape for 2024 only to feel the comfy couch pulling you into its fluffy abyss? Incredibly, the second Friday of January is known as “Quitter’s Day,” according to several online publications, such as Fortune. That’s when peop...

Srikumar Rao Interview

January 17, 2024 20:49 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

“The vast majority of people do not recognize that this is what they're doing.So my work is showing them, no, that's not the world.That's the story you're telling yourself about the world.And some stories serve you, but many of your stories do not serve you.” ~ Srikumar Rao This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Creativity and Personal Mastery. Srikumar Rao’s remarkable journey spans Indian roots and a pioneering course at Columbia, “Creativity & Personal Mastery,” empo...

Vision

January 15, 2024 17:21 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” ~ Proverbs The Greater the Vision, the Greater the Possibilities Imagine yourself staring at a chessboard, lost in the tangle of pieces. Suddenly, a move leaps out, clear as day. Not because you’re a grandmaster, but because you finally saw the board differently. This is the magic of vision. It's not just about eyesight, it's about perspective, understanding, and the ability to see ...

Pessimism

January 08, 2024 18:22 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “If it bleeds, it leads.” ~ William Randolph Hearst Cloudy with a Chance of Success There’s a reason the phrase “If it bleeds, it leads” exists in the media, it captures people’s attention. Eyeballs and ears gravitate toward sights and sounds of fear and panic. Imagine: You’re about to cross a rickety bridge. Mr. Optimism skips along, whistling a happy tune, while Ms. Pessimism checks the planks, grumbling about “potential splinte...

Micheal Bentt: Canvas to Canvas

January 03, 2024 18:15 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

“The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” ~ Muhammad Ali This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. From Ring Conqueror to Hollywood Canvas Forget the Rocky Balboa wannabes. Meet Michael Bentt. A man who claimed the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Heavyweight Championship title (1993) and would later star in the boxing classic “Ali” as Sonny Liston (2001). Our conversation reveals an intelligent, complex man whose life ...

AUDIT-U

January 01, 2024 17:10 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” ~ Socrates This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. AUDIT-U: Your Year-End Personal Inventory for Wellness and Optimized Living “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to become.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson As the confetti falls and champagne fizzles, marking the end of another year, we often turn inwards, reflecting on the journey just passed. Resolutions flit across our minds, fleeting promises whisp...

How to be more disciplined

December 29, 2023 19:55 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

“Discipline is a habit. Nobody is born discplined.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Got Discipline? Cultivate it. Frequently Asked Friday: How can I be more disciplined? How to Be More Disciplined A great definition of discipline comes from Jim Rohn: doing what you ought to do, when you ought to do it, whether you feel like it or not. Forget genetic predispositions or willpower superpowers. Discipline isn’t some magical quality reserved for the “chosen few.” ...

Backwards

December 25, 2023 20:42 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

“To develop foresight, you need to practice hindsight.” ~ J. McGonigal This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Arrive at Tomorrow's Goals Faster by Reversing Time When it comes to nailing your next big goal or New Year resolution, forget the “To-Do List” and “next steps”. After all, how many “steps” are there going to be? The answer is a lot. It often paralyzes the most ambitious and prevents them from starting. Try this instead: Imagine you’ve already attained t...

Be, Do, Have.

December 18, 2023 18:38 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

“Personal transformation and goal achievement can begin at any level: Story/Thinking, Emotions/Feelings, Behaviors/Habits/Skills, Environment. However, for them to endure, each component must remain in coherhence.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Be, Do, Have: Cliché or Cornerstone? The personal development mantra '“Be, Do, Have” often gets dismissed as a tired cliché. Enter the “3 Circles of Behavior Echo-System,”/Grunburg Behavior Model. The model reveals a s...

“Instance” Habits

December 15, 2023 17:04 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

“Good habits happen when planned; bad habits happen on their own.” ~M. Grunburg This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Refining Thought & Character Habits Frequently Asked Friday: PARR (PLAN, ACT, RECORD & REASSESS) is great for developing ‘planned’ habits. How can I develop thought and character habits such as being more assertive? Especially since I don’t know when those opportunities will arise. P.A.R.R. Lite: One Savored Moment at a Time While PARR excels at shapin...

Habits and Skills: Fraternal Twins

December 11, 2023 15:33 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

“Good habits happen when planned; bad habits happen on their own.” ~M. Grunburg This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Habits and Skills: The Fraternal Twins of Personal Development We’re bringing back Frequently Asked Friday (w/ Season 12) – on a Monday! Frequently Asked Friday: Why do Habits and skills share the same space in the “3 Circles of Behavior Echo-System” / Grunburg Behavior Model? Upon further review, habits and skills share remarkable similarities, making...

Tragedy & Comedy

December 04, 2023 17:05 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.”~ Charlie Chaplin This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Life’s Balancing Act: Tragedy & Comedy What feels like a world-ending personal disaster today may just become a hilarious anecdote tomorrow. Just a few years ago, everyone was panicking about the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the end of the world. It was a scary time, filled with uncertainty and fear. Today, the epoch provides comedians worldwide...

Leg Day

November 27, 2023 15:29 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequencey and vibration.“~ Nikola Tesla This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. What’s the first clue that the latest habits “Gooroo” knows little about habit development? They teach the idea that doing a behavior for a month or thirty days – is the key to habit development. Performing a behavior for thirty days is helpful, but it misses a core, fundamental precept of habit development: RHYT...

Job #1

November 24, 2023 15:55 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MB

“Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean. “~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of worldly goals, the accumulation of possessions, and fleeting pleasures. Yet, at the end of the proverbial day, the true measure of your life will not lie in material wealth or even accolades. Instead, it will be determined by the impa...

You Do Not Matter

November 20, 2023 17:23 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

“We are but dust and shadows, and like a lamp that is lit and then extinguished, so too will our lives be extinguished.” ~ Marcus Aurelius This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. In the vast expanse of time and space, our individual existence might seem like a fleeting flicker, a mere ripple in the cosmic ocean. A thousand years from now, our names will likely fade into obscurity, our actions lost to the annals of history. Despite this inherent insignificance, we also...

Dumb Stuff

November 13, 2023 15:08 - 13 minutes - 8.98 MB

“If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” ~Abraham Maslow This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. The other day, a good friend (former professor and a professional writer) – a man whose top value is a “learning mindset” – said something that caught my attention. “I’ve realized the importance of ‘dumb stuff.’ It’s the dumb stuff that supports the smart stuff.” “The dumb stuff supports the smart stuff.” It’s brilliant! I loved th...

How to Focus with ADD/ADHD

November 06, 2023 13:21 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

“Before focus, concentration; before concentration, selection.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. To focus for an extended period of time on anything can be challenging. In today’s world, it’s made far more difficult, particularly for people with ADD/ADHD. This episode promises to have you focusing better nearly instantly. Below are some tips on how to focus better, especially if you suffer from ADD/ADHD. First, a background story. The Habit Factor® (book and ...

The 36 Hour Fast (Once a Week) Part III

October 30, 2023 14:44 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

“The only discipline that lasts is self-discipline.” ~Bum Phillips This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. It’s baaaaaack… The 36-hour, (once a week), fast ***WARNING** Please do your own research and consult your doctor before altering your diet.*** What is it? Why do it? And, the backstory. In 2019, (at 51), I came to the sudden awareness that I’d never gone a day without eating. I wondered if I could fast for an entire day. The only way to find out… challenge ...

Said & Done!

October 23, 2023 16:34 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

“No man is free who cannot command himself.” ~Pythagoras This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. To act according to your intentions… Arguably, it’s the crux of the entire personal development industry. How often have you said, “I’m going to…” Only to find, a week, month, or year later, “it” never transpired. Why? There are three main reasons. Reason One: PAIN. Chances are that the task at hand involved some pain; emotional, physical, mental, etc. Humans are wir...

Nature vs. Nurture

October 16, 2023 12:21 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MB

“I cannot wait to see genes that operate in a vacuum.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. The “Nature vs. Nurture” debate can be traced to ancient Greece and perhaps earlier. In the entertainment world, there have been several books, plays, and movies that touch upon the subject matter. The riddle: How much influence does nature (genetics) versus nurture (environment: culture, family, friends, home, city, etc.) have upon one’s life? For example, Mark Twain’s The ...

Opposing Ideas

October 09, 2023 16:21 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

“Take away paradox from the thinker and you have a professor.” ~Søren Kierkegaard This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. In 2014 I wrote It’s Both! Your (Habitual) Dichotomous Thinking is Killing You. That’s right, “Killing You!” I went a bit deeper on this concept in The Pressure Paradox™ (2015). It’s worth revisiting as the idea is essential to critical thinking and, interestingly enough, peace of mind. A sure sign of a mature mind is one that can hold two oppos...

How to Habit Track (the right way)

September 25, 2023 07:18 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

“One of the best reasons to start habit tracking is that you will develop an ancillary habit, DISCIPLINE.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. The next 28-DAY BREAKTHROUGH! program begins 10/3/23!Learn more here —» The 28-Day Breakthrough! You’ve never tracked habits before? That’s alright, most people haven’t. After all, life is meant to be lived, not tracked, right? Well, it turns out, you can and should do both; live and track. As an example, Benjamin Franklin ...

Press Pause

September 18, 2023 12:11 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

“The difference between a good life and a bad life is how well you walk through fire.” ~ Carl Jung This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. The next 28-DAY BREAKTHROUGH! program begins 10/3/23!Learn more here —» The 28-Day Breakthrough! What if a key difference between the successful person and the unsuccessful person was how well they navigate life’s difficulties? The fact is, nobody escapes life’s challenges. Yet, we all know people who seem to complicate matters when t...

Dynamism

September 11, 2023 15:39 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. After hearing a Gooroo caution his students, “When it comes to relationships, you must be very careful; relationships are dynamic.” I thought to myself. “That is kind of “funny.” Last time I checked, LIFE IS DYNAMIC. Thus, what got us “here” might not necessarily get us “there.” Deepak Chopra put it like this “The world is not a static ...

Patience

September 04, 2023 15:50 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” ~Leo Tolstoy.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. What if patience was the key to mastering your universe? If courage is the mother of all virtues (according to Aristotle), arguably the father, along with prudence, could be patience. Let’s run through some of the advantages of developing the virtue of being patient. “Patience is the key to paradise.” ~ Persian Proverb * Patience helps you achieve your goals....

Sailing

August 28, 2023 15:24 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

“What I didn’t realize is that everyone is a sailor. Everyone is sailing somewhere.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Right now you are sailing somewhere. The question is, “Do you know where you are headed?” It’s important to recognize that if you’re not pursuing an ideal destination, chances are, you’ll end up somewhere else. Yogi Berra put it this way… “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Seneca the great Stoic philosopher ...

Two Types of Goals

August 21, 2023 12:11 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

“The only way ‘it’ gets better for you is when you get better. Better isn’t something you wish for, it’s something you become.” ~ Jim Rohn This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Ironically, change is one of the great constants of life. Since the environment is constantly changing; relationships, careers, technology, etc., the same thought and behavior habits that once served us, may begin to make us feel stuck. Thus, one of the best ways to stay ahead of constant chang...

Critical Thinking

August 14, 2023 14:54 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

“Critical thinking is the art of analyzing information to separate fact from opinion.” ~ Carl Sagan This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. It’s no wonder people scoff at personal development. Often “GooRoos” will say ridiculous, silly, and dichotomous things like: “There are no good habits.” “Competition is stupid.” The following is a statement that inspired this episode. It’s kinda hard to read. It came in an email and it stopped me in my tracks. "When I think of a...

Practicality

August 07, 2023 16:53 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

“The philosopher’s product is his life.” ~Neitzche This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. This episode is a follow-up to last week’s show MIRACLES! In response to a few comments, I do what I can to set the record straight: I was simply practicing what I was talking about. The understanding that the real miracle is to walk on Earth, not water. Hence, practicality lies in its practice! I was practicing what I was preaching and teaching. The real value of any philosoph...

The 28-Day Breakthrough!

August 01, 2023 19:11 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

“"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." ~ Socrates This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. In less than a week this Maven cohort kicks off… The 28-Day Breakthrough! There are approximately 6 spots available. Be more productive than ever before in 28 days, or your money back! 110% money-back guarantee! No breakthrough – I pay you!* Visit: https://maven.com/thehabitfactor/the28daybreakthrough to learn more! ...

Miracles

July 31, 2023 16:05 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

“The greatest miracle is the ordinary.” ~Henry David Throreau This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Wouldn’t it be great if there were more miracles in your life? Recently, a woman approached me to explain that a miracle was supposed to happen to her in a few days. “Uh… this is it.” I replied, “This (life) is the miracle. It’s all a freakin’ miracle!” Apparently, Rumi proclaimed, “The greatest miracle is that we are awake and alive.” Einstein reportedly said: “Mira...

Motivation vs. Inspiration

July 24, 2023 17:45 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

“Sometimes the best way to find inspiration is to ask an important question.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. In this episode, Jen and I discuss the significance of motivation and inspiration and their relationship to goal achievement. Inspiration tends to be intrinsic, while motivation can be both intrinsic and extrinsic. Both inspiration and motivation are powerful assets for goal achievement. Each has its place and neither is “better” than the other. Wayne ...

The Best Heroes & Philosophers

July 17, 2023 14:08 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

“The very best heroes and philosophers are dead.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. The best heroes and philosophers are dead?! What does that mean? I thought I’d ask my AI buddies, ChatGPT and BARD to see if they knew. Unfortunately, their interpretations weren’t convincing; they were too literal. Neither offered the insight I suspected was behind the statement. In short, both AI “experiments” had a similar, weak response: “Nietzsche is ...

The Spectrum

July 10, 2023 14:10 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

“Personal development exists on a spectrum. It’s a gift that allows you to become the person you could by using your intelligence, intention and effort.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. “He (or she) is on the spectrum.” A phrase that is probably overused these days. BTW: If it’s a spectrum, then everyone is on it. In this episode, we carry the idea of “The spectrum” and apply it to our personal development and potentiality. If intelligence is goal-directed beh...

A Blade of Grass

July 03, 2023 13:40 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MB

“Life is like a dew drop, on a blade of grass, in the morning sun.” ~Zen Proverb This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Deepak Chopra said it like this, “Life is a lucid dream.” How well can you recall yesterday? How about sharing a story from your childhood? The painting below has hung in my stairway for nearly twenty-five years. It’s a photograph from our wedding in Baja, Mexico. It has a Monet-type filter applied to it. The original image is a beautiful, crisp phot...

Zen is Laughter

June 26, 2023 13:48 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

“Zen is laughter, laughter Zen.” This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. How is Zen like laughter? ☝️ Many people think Zen is a philosophy. Philosophies are ideas. The answer can be found in this great quote by Zen master T.D. Suzuki, “Zen has nothing to do with ideas.” How much thinking do you do when you laugh? Have you considered all the amazing benefits of laughter? Here is a short list: * Reduces stress and anxiety. * Boosts the immune system. * Helps to...

Red Lights

June 19, 2023 18:14 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

“You can only tell yourself one story at a time.”(see EVERYTHING is a F*cking STORY) This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. On a recent training run, I reflected upon an answer I’d given in a podcast interview on the Fifth Quarter. Hosts Lason Perkins and Jeff Osterman asked: “Do you celebrate the green lights?” The guests were wondering, figuratively, if I had the habit of appreciating the little blessings in life. I surprised them, and myself, by noticing that very ...

The Hunter

June 12, 2023 12:05 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

“The great value of having a big, hairy, audacious goal is that it forces you to get on your toes. Nobody with big, hairy audacious goals is living passively.” (see EVERYTHING is a F*cking STORY! This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. At halftime of a recent NBA playoff game, Kenny Smith (the TNT color analyst) shared a powerful observation about the Warriors’ play and, more importantly, their disposition. Kenny’s observation isn’t confined to the basketball court. The...

The Art of Letting Go

June 05, 2023 11:02 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

“High expectations are the key to everything.” ~Sam Walton (Founder of Walmart) “The key to happiness is low expectations.” ~Barry Schwartz (American Pyschologist) This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Which is it? Should you have high expectations or low expectations? How about… Both. Often you should have high expectations. Sometimes you should have low expectations. Sometimes, no expectations are the way to proceed. It depends. ---- To let go and to posses...

How to Achieve BIG Goals!

May 29, 2023 12:21 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

“By adding positive pressure, anyone can improve their productivity, performance and even peace of mind.” ~MG (see The Pressure Paradox™) This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. On a return trip to San Diego, I stop in Orange County for breakfast with a great friend – a super friend – who happens to be a championship-winning, professional collegiate rugby coach. Surprisingly, he starts to ping me about setting big goals for himself and, more importantly, about how he can...

Principles (Part II)

May 22, 2023 15:56 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

“There are three constants in life – change, choice and principles.”~ Stephen Covey This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Principles govern one's results over the long term. — Excerpt from Principles I — Principles can be likened to the law of gravity: Throw a rock out of a window and you know it will fall toward the earth – every time! Principles are environmental factors that control, influence, and dictate one's results. Covey shares his, "Law of the Farm" exampl...

Principles (Part I)

May 15, 2023 14:21 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

“There are three constants in life – change, choice and principles.”~ Stephen Covey This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Chances are good that you've read or at least know of the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Most people think it's a book about habits. It is not. It's a brilliant book about effectiveness. Here's the key: Effectiveness by operating within the context of “universal, governing PRINCIPLES.” Now, you're saying what the heck does that me...

Paradigm Me (Part II)

May 08, 2023 16:34 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

“If you want small changes, work on your behavior; if you want quantum-leap changes, work on your paradigms." ~ Stephen Covey This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers. Paradigms: Part II – [Episode with special guest Jen Grant] Paradigm by definition: noun par·​a·​digm ˈper-ə-ˌdīm  : EXAMPLE, PATTERN especially : an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype … regard science as the paradigm of true knowledge.—G. C. J. Midgley : a philosophical and theoretical...

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