They say failing to plan is planning to fail, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough of both. Today, we’re diving into the ‘pre-journey checklist’ for life and business—because, apparently, just winging it isn’t a great long-term strategy. Ron Bockstahler is back with us, ready to help us set real, meaningful goals instead of just making to-do lists we’ll conveniently ignore. Ron, let’s be honest—how many of us are doing this whole planning thing completely wrong?
 

1. Why is it so important to start with the end in mind?
2. How can someone define success for their life, not just their business?
3. What are the biggest mistakes people make when setting goals?
4. You talk about writing down goals—why does that make such a difference?
5. How can people ensure their business serves their life, not the other way around?
6. What role do personal values play in shaping a business?
7. Why do many entrepreneurs lose sight of their original goals?
8. How do you balance ambition with personal happiness?
9. What small step can someone take today to create a more balanced life?
10. How has goal-setting personally impacted your journey?
     

That’s it for today! Big thanks to Ron Bockstahler for sharing his insights on how to balance life and business, without losing your sanity. If you want to dive deeper, grab a copy of his book Don't Lose Your Balance: Live Life or Build a Business? Do Both. It’s packed with real-world advice, practical steps, and a few hard-earned lessons you won’t want to miss.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs some work-life balance. Thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you next time!
 

About Ron Bockstahler:

Ron Bockstahler is a father to six children, husband to a loving wife, athlete, and entrepreneur. With a unique perspective on life, Ron started his business, Amata Holdings, LLC, more than 22 years ago with the twin goals of raising a family and attending as many home Chicago Cubs games as possible. 

Throughout his career, Ron has had a relentless focus on setting and achieving life goals. After initially dropping out of high school to make money to support a young family, Ron was able to go back and finish his high school career and graduate with his class. To pay for college and gain the discipline to thrive in college, Ron joined the Marine Corps, where he served four years as an enlisted Marine. 

After his tour in the Marines, Ron attended Northern Illinois University, where he completed his degree in less than three years. After graduating from college, he took a position as a copier salesperson, where he cut his teeth and learned what it took to succeed in business. Within a corporate career spanning fourteen years with two companies, Ron worked his way up from copier salesman to the C-Suite, always setting and working tirelessly to achieve his written goals. 

A self-proclaimed workaholic through most of his career, it took running his own business for Ron to learn to appreciate the values of a balanced life. For more than 22 years, Ron has worked to maintain a balance between running a successful company, raising six children, maintaining a healthy marriage, and actively working to be a competitive athlete (during this time, Ron has competed in seven full Ironman races and numerous triathlons and marathons). 
 

Connect with Ron Bockstahler:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbockstahler/

Company website: https://amatacorp.com/

“Don't Lose Your Balance” book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Lose-Your-Balance-Business/dp/1964046467
 

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