If you don't have a destination in mind, how do you know you're not already there. Without vision we meander about in life. Without a why, a purpose some point in mind we will struggle to find meaning in our everyday existence. We do what's in front of us each and everyday, but we need to validate that there is a point. Setting a vision gives you control of the direction you want to take in life. Effective goals point to that vision. By looking at what we are doing in our daily lives we can evaluate if we are headed in the right direction.

CEO of The Fire Inside visits the campgrounds to help us get ready for 2022. To succeed you will need to improve your time management skills. As a Time Management Coach Jones has found a niche helping people transcend procrastination and overcome decision fatigue. Her coaching is designed to take you from overwhelmed and all over the place to organized, more profitable and achieving your goals.

Season 3 is in motion! How fitting is it that our first guest of the season is releasing his album "Infrared", reaching a major milestone. Harris talks about his journey to become an artist and what it takes to reach this accomplishment. Gain valuable insights about focus, balance and sacrifice. Harris also talks about the importance of family and having the right people in your life. His latest release captures some of his recent challenges and  experiences. Through it all, he says the light still shines.   

As we move into the part of the year that can be emotionally difficult for many, I want us all to be aware that this year is different. The holidays will be accompanied by another year of the pandemic, major disasters e.g. flooding and fires, Afghanistan, political unrest spawned by Texas legislation and more. We have to drop the facade that we are fine and dandy. Instead let's be vulnerable and share how we are feeling so we can get help during these uncertain times.

We spend a lot of time setting goals to expand our network and meet new friends.  A song I remember as a kid says, "Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver but the other gold". As I mature I recognize the need and value of long and meaningful friendships. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck or Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King come to mind. Learn some of the keys to long term friendships and how you can cultivate them. 

Wait a minute, we may not be out of the woods yet! Whether we are coming out of the pandemic or not we need to pivot for the future ahead. We face some uncertainties for sure. Check out these goals that you can set for yourself, your family and the work place to ensure you're not left behind in the Post Pandemic World.

46 pints of blood, an induced coma and a 5% chance of surviving. Bilal only had prayer and community. It was more than enough, 6 days later his son opened his eyes. Now he leads blood drives worldwide as part of his organization MCB, the Miracle Come Back. Listen to the heartfelt story that proves that miracles are real and they happen to everyday people. If you haven't been a blood donor or you are considering let this story push you to consider making it a goal this year.

How often do we make things bigger in our minds without knowing whether its true or not? I did just that on a DIY project and the more I put it off the more anguish I had about doing it. Listen to hear how such a little thing tormented not only my future as I kicked the can down the road, but hampered my present efficiency. 

Let's get down to business. In this Season 2 bonus episode, Brand and Communication Coach Mark Gai keeps it simple, unfiltered and direct. He delivers a powerful conversation on habits you need to accelerate your goals and maximize your outcomes. Mark describes the key behaviors personally and in your relationships to win big this year! "What if doesn't work?", needs to be transformed into "What if it does work?". We are so prepared to fail but inadequately equipped to face success.

It's late March 2020 and the electrifying, entertaining, and inspiring Keynote Speaker Melanie Spring came home after speaking around the country only to find all of her bookings for the year canceled. Another business impacted by the COVID pandemic. However, Melanie is jovial and smiles during our conversation. She doesn't shy away from the vulnerability of the moment. She says it's the vulnerability that gives us our voice. I discuss with Melanie how she transformed her business model. She took her skills and message to the virtual communication world and found opportunity to add value. Listen in to hear how Melanie Spring uses the tenets of goal setting and collaboration to help her focus even in the toughest circumstances.