Goal Tending

How do you know if you should quit something or stick with it? This episode explains the stigma of quitting and dives into some ways to assess your situation to understand if you should quit. I also discuss the balance of emotion and logic in making your decision. Don’t take this topic lightly! There are opportunity costs associated with sticking staying on the wrong path for too long. Be sure to share your experience with quitting, rather it be something you stuck with for too long, or how quitting led to a better opportunity. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*Quitting can be a good thing if done at the right time for the right reason

*There are opportunity costs associated with quitting

*By choosing not to quit, you choose to stay

*Time and resources you already spent are a sunk cost. Don’t allow emotion to make you stay based on what you already spent

*Signs that it might be time to quit: Lack of progress or plateau; diminished passion for your goal; negative impact on mental, physical, or emotional health; feedback from others

*Filter feedback that you receive to identify what is factual and useful to you

*Use your milestones as a method of measuring progress

*Do a pro’s and con’s list for quitting vs not quitting to gain a better understanding of the situation

*Balance emotion and logic when you evaluate your situation

*Ask yourself what things will change if you quit to ensure you understand the impact and path ahead

*Once you make your decision, accept it

*Stay flexible to maximize your potential opportunities

*Know what’s best for you prior to telling others your decision to quit, and stick to it

*When you don’t know what the next step is focus on building resiliency, self-development, and education

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:33 Why Knowing When to Quit Matters

03:04 People Who Quit and Succeeded

06:31 Opportunity Cost and Sunk Cost

08:57 Signs That it Might Be Time to Quit

13:44 Evaluate Your Situation

17:48 Making the Decision

21:03 Telling Other You are Quitting

23:01 How to Pivot and Move Forward

27:49 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

It’s time to do a deep dive into each step of the Goal Tending Process to help you on your journey. This episode explains everything you want to consider for step 5 of the 5 Step Process to Goal Tending. It’s time to Review and Refine every part of your plan and the actions you are taking to reach your goal. Go back and check out Steps 1 through 4 if you haven’t already to Identify your start and finish, identify what you have to start with, make a plan for progress, and take consistent action. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*As you get started toward a goal, understand that life, circumstances, and other uncontrollable factors are going to change

*Check in on your timeline and progress regularly? Stick to your timeline or adjust as needed

*Identify how often you should review your plan and progress

*Regularly reviewing and refining helps maintain motivation and accountability to your goals

*Identify milestones to recognize and celebrate along the journey

*Don’t wait to reach the goal to celebrate or find fulfillment

*Asking the right questions will help you evaluate your progress and shift as needed

*Reviewing and refining is necessary at every step in the process

*The starting line moves every day

*Prioritize your time to align with your long-term goals

*Choose what you put your energy toward

*It’s not about the process, it’s about finding fulfillment in your journey

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Steps 1-4 Recap

03:40 The Importance of Reviewing and Refining

05:47 Frequency of Check-in

08:11 Motivation and Accountability

09:30 Milestones

11:03 Clear Review Checklist

14:01 Review and Refine Each Step

19:20 Review and Refine in Real Time

25:26 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

Review and refine your plan! Part of that requires you to evaluate your progress, adjust current goals, or even make new goals along the journey. Aaliyah Bland, awarded Elite Dancer, joins this episode to check in on her progress and set new goals after another year of competitive dance and finishing 1st grade. This is a great episode for parents and kids to watch together to set goals, check in on progress, and communicate! Come join the conversation and let's grow together. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*Working with others can be a good way to help with learning challenging subjects

*Establishing new relationships is a great way to adapt to new environments and challenges

*Older kids with experience in what you want to do can make great mentors

*People can tell if you enjoy what you do by your “faces”

*It’s ok to make mistakes as long as you learn from them

*Stick with it and you will get better

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:39 Educational Goals

04:30 Dance Goals

08:46 Long Term Goals

10:15 Facing New Sports

13:20 Closing

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It’s time to do a deep dive into each step of the Goal Tending Process to help you on your journey. This episode explains everything you want to consider for step 4 of the 5 Step Process to Goal Tending. It’s time to take consistent action toward the plan you made and find ways to maintain accountability. Go back and check out Steps 1 through 3 if you haven’t already to Identify your start and finish, identify what you have to start with, and make a plan for progress. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*Know what actions you need to take tomorrow before you go to bed at night

*You should be taking action toward your goal every single day

*What do you need to accomplish for the day to be a success?

*Use people in your community to help with accountability if you struggle with self accountability

*If you don’t have someone in your community you can rely on, join a group or find a way to connect to someone with a common goal

*Coaches and mentors can make great accountability partners

*Visualization is a powerful tool to help maintain motivation

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:54 Steps 1-3 Recap

02:11 Daily Action

05:24 Accountability

08:32 Maintain Motivation

10:59 Closing

Links

It’s time to do a deep dive into each step of the Goal Tending Process to help you on your journey. This episode explains everything you want to consider for step 3 of the 5 Step Process to Goal Tending. It’s time to make a plan for progress to start taking action on your journey. Go back and check out Step 1 and 2 if you haven’t already to Identify your start and finish, and identify what you have to start with. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*identifying the different kinds of obstacles you know you will face will help you gain a starting point for planning

*4 kinds of obstacles- know for sure will happen, might happen, someone else know could happen, unknown

*Make a plan for how you will overcome each obstacle individually

*Counterproductive thinking is a common obstacle we all face

*Your mind will encourage temporary pleasure and comfort at the sacrifice of your long term progress

*Every goal is different, so obstacle we face can vary as well

*Gaps vary in size and the time and effort required to fill them

*Be adaptable and flexible to overcome unknown obstacles

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Recap of Step 1 and 2

02:40 Identify Obstacles

06:00 How will you overcome the obstacles

07:17 Common Obstacles

11:12 Identify Gaps

15:06 The unknown

16:23 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

When people talk about Power Couples what comes to mind? High achievers, performers, communicators, teammates, partners, physical and mental toughness, aware, considerate, present parents, and so much more. Hannah and Earl Daniels are the definition of a Power Couple, and they join this episode to share their journey with business, athletics, fitness, and family. These two former collegiate athletes share tips for success, communication techniques, and skills they leverage from sports to apply to their lives. Come join the conversation and let's grow. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*Don’t hesitate to express yourself

*Think and talk about your goals as a family

*The gym can help provide accountability

*Consider the legal aspects when pursuing a new business venture

*Rebranding can be a big challenge, but is crucial to consider when taking on an existing business

*When taking on a business that you love, don’t forget to consider the things you will need to do that you don’t enjoy, or that you will need to hire for

*Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand something

*In a relationship its crucial to align efforts to work toward common objectives

*Building generational wealth requires sacrifice of instant gratification and a long-term plan

*Combining efforts multiplies output

*Compete physically and mentally in life like it’s a sport

*If you have a strong mentality, physicality can be learned

*Be willing to take on challenging and uncomfortable things to set yourself apart from your competition

*Vulnerability and an open mind are keys to gaining financial intelligence beyond parental teaching or lack thereof

*Communication and alignment help lead to commitment and buy in to common goals

*Without understanding communication can’t take place

*Fail fast and fail forward

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:56 Taking the Leap in Ownership

05:39 Functional Fitness and Optimizing Performance

09:20 Business Challenges

13:55 Operating Through Parenthood

17:34 Skills from Sports that Carry Over

20:29 Self Taught vs Inherited Money Management

25:42 Advice for Newlyweds

29:40 Advice for the Younger You

34:33 Connect with Hannah and Earl

36:42 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

Contact Hannah and Earl

502-305-8611

[email protected]

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(Hannah Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-daniels-36465410b/

(Earl Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/in/earl-daniels7/

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It’s time to do a deep dive into each step of the Goal Tending Process to help you on your journey. This episode explains everything you want to consider for step 2 of the 5 Step Process to Goal Tending. It’s time to identify what knowledge, skills, and resources you have at your disposal to help you on your journey. Go back and check out Step 1 if you haven’t already to Identify your start and finish. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*Be sure to do step 1 first

*Start with a personal inventory

*Two ways to develop knowledge: Education and Experience

*You can learn from positive and negative events

*Skills are the things you have become good at through practice, not a trait you are born with

*Communication and time management are two critical skills on any journey

*Don’t focus on gaps yet, just focus on what you do have

*The knowledge, skills, and resources you identify should relate to the goal you are pursuing

*Relationships are a useful resource in any situation

*Family and friends aren’t always the best relationship to leverage when working toward a goal

*Make your goal tangible by putting it on paper

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:27 Step 2

02:41 Knowledge

05:07 Skills

07:42 Resources

12:54 Take Action

13:43 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

Real estate is desirable to just about everyone either to own a home of their own, get a commercial property for a business, or to get into real estate investing! In this episode Dustin Mistelske, Senior Loan Officer at North Pointe Bank, makes financing a first home or investment property easy to understand. There is more than one option, and your situation determines what is best for you. Your goal may be closer than you think. Come join the conversation and let's grow. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*Understanding credit will help you know where you stand

*Your credit is used as a measuring stick for bankers and lenders

*Credit is the 3rd most important piece to buying a house

*Using a credit card with intention, and carrying a 10-30% balance from month to month is an easy way to build credit

*Financing a car improves credit score by showing a history of on time payments

*Amount of debt you have and your income are the 2nd and 1st most important pieces to buying a house

*Different kinds of debt don’t impact your score differently, the most important thing is history of on time payments

*If you have your own down payment you can do a no score loan

*There are home loans that don’t require a down payment (VA Loan and living in a rural county)

*Live in your residence for at least 2 years to avoid capital gains tax

*When you sell your home you will, in most cases, get your down payment back plus additional equity back from the payments you made on the principal, and then you also get whatever value the property has appreciated to

*Goals of refinancing can be paying off debt, reducing the loan term, or adjusting your monthly payments

*It is worth refinancing if you can get your interest rate 1% or more lower

*A good way to start investing is by turning your primary or secondary residence into an investment property after 2 years

*You can cash out your equity or get a home equity line of credit to access the money tied up in your house

*Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is like a credit card on your house

*A rehab loan can save you money up front to do a flip

*Don’t be afraid to ask for help from a professional to make an informed decision on the what is best for you

*Waiting to buy can cost you money in the long run

*You can buy up to a 4-unit property for your primary residence. This gets you a home and investment properties at the same time

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:11 Meet Dustin

05:35 Financing your first home

07:45 Understanding Credit

11:27 Most Important Considerations for Financing

18:47 Upgrading or moving to a second home

25:57 When is a good time to refinance

32:25 Moving up to investment properties

34:14 Cash out Equity vs HELOC

36:13 Financing to Flip

42:11 Mortgage loan vs construction loan

43:28 Advice for before real estate

44:49 Waiting for interest rates to drop

46:58 House Hack

49:59 Contact Dustin

51:27 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

Contact Dustin

502-422-2150

[email protected]

It’s time to do a deep dive into each step of the Goal Tending Process to help you on your journey. This episode explains everything you want to consider for step 1 of the 5 Step Process to Goal Tending. It’s time to put your plan in place by beginning with identifying your start and finish. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*When you know your long-term goals you can align your short and mid-term goals

*List out every goal you think you’d like to go after

*Prioritize your list to see what you need to go after first

*Don’t try to take everything on at one time

*Get clear by visualizing your goal

*Part of getting specific is setting a date

*Eliminate room for procrastination

*Where are you in relation to your goal

*Find a WHY bigger than your excuses

*Your mind can be one of your biggest obstacles

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:37 Start with the finish

03:42 List and Prioritize Your goals

07:16 Get clear on your number 1 goal

09:58 Set a Date

11:22 Backwards Planning

12:56 Where are you starting

13:48 Your WHY

16:27 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

This is a mastermind masterclass! In this episode Dylan Curry, Vice President of Business Development & Marketing for The JunkLuggers of Kentucky, dives deep into explaining networking groups, referral groups, and Masterminds. He also shares his journey of getting into business coaching and the importance of intentionality when it comes to growth. Come join the conversation and let's grow. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com

Key Points

*Experiences add up over time to grow you knowledge

*You can learn from both, good and bad leaders

*You have to get out of the building and meet people to grow your network and opportunities

*Next year you could be facing something completely different

*Adapting to new environments regularly is a catalyst to growth

*We are not the only ones to ever place a problem, we can leverage the experiences of others to overcome challenges or even avoid some obstacles

*Align your personality and character strengths with the type of relationship building you do (i.e. networking group, referral group, mastermind, 1 on 1)

*Organic referrals are way better than forced referrals.

*A goal without a plan is a wish

*Everyone has something to contribute rather they think they do or not. You can draw it out with the right questions

*Listen with intention to learn instead of waiting for your opportunity to talk

*Variety in content consumption leads to more diverse perspective and understanding

*Turn your car into a university

*You don’t have to know everything, but know everything you can about what you are passionate about

*Active listening can lead to knowing the right questions to ask

*Get out of your own way

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Meet Dylan

02:52 Where the Journey Began

08:30 Getting Started Coaching

12:36 Imposter Syndrome

15:32 The different between Masterminds, Referral groups, and Networking events

23:38 What is your end game

25:30 Biggest Mastermind Takeaway

28:28 What do you look for in a podcast

43:13 Lessons from Coaching

48:02 A piece of advice for the younger you

51:48 How to find Dylan

54:24 Closing

Links

https://goalswithwill.com

https://www.instagram.com/ghostmancoaching/

https://www.junkluggers.com/kentucky/

https://www.instagram.com/junkluggerskentucky/

Contact Dylan