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Next Simple Step episodes

  • Feeling Discouraged? Try This.

    Paul Goldsmith offers encouragement to anyone feeling discouraged or off track in life or business right now. He offers a GPS to get back on track:

    • Gratitude
    • Progress
    • Service

    Paul also shares a summary and recommendation of the book Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson.

    12 min
  • 3 Ways to Overcome Overwhelm in Your Life and Work

    Modern life is overwhelming. In this episode, Paul Goldsmith shares 3 key strategies for overcoming overwhelm in life and work:

    1. Do Less but Better
    2. Collaborate More
    3. Get Back to Nature

    Included in this discussion is the importance of focusing on your most essential tasks, delegating everything else, forming partnerships, and spending time in nature, specifically the sun to improve overall well-being and productivity.

    If you're interested in the Rick Rubin podcast with Dr. Jack Kruse all about the benefits of the sun, it's here.

    19 min
  • Turning Delayed Dreams into Reality

    If you've ever had a long-held dream delayed or denied, this episode explores how to keep moving forward in 3 steps:

    1. Get Curious
    2. Get Help
    3. Get Moving

    Paul Goldsmith shares how his current dream business is delayed and how he's navigating the challenges.

    11 min
  • Creating a Healthy Work Culture [Rooting out Toxic People]

    Paul Goldsmith discusses the importance of creating a healthy work culture and addressing the challenge of dealing with toxic individuals. Paul shares personal experiences and offers valuable insights on embracing healthy boundaries, standing up to bad actors, and taking ownership of the situation even if the toxic person is your boss. Whether you're a leader or a team member, discover practical strategies for identifying and addressing toxic behavior to foster a more positive and healthy work environment.

    9 min
  • 5 Tactics for Dealing With Difficult People

    Paul Goldsmith shares five tactics for dealing with people you find difficult. These tactics include walking away if that's an option, communicating early and often, disagreeing and committing, documenting everything, and not taking things personally. Paul emphasizes the importance of clear communication, handling disagreements upfront, and maintaining confidence in your abilities while managing your most challenging relationships.

    13 min
  • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Making a Difference

    There is a cure for overcoming imposter syndrome. Do the work that matters to you, personally, and don't worry about what anyone thinks. Your life matters, and you have a unique contribution to give the world.

    Paul Goldsmith shares his personal experience with overcoming imposter syndrome and encourages listeners to do the same, to up-level your life while you still can. Also, Paul celebrates and finds inspiration from the life of world marathon record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, whose life was tragically cut short in an accident.

    11 min
  • Navigating the Highs & Lows of Small Business Ownership

    Paul Goldsmith offers a reality check for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners alike. From the isolation felt at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey to the ongoing challenges of meeting customer expectations and the humility of learning from failures.

    Paul shares some recent struggles from his own ventures, including marketing for his gym business and the multitude of issues in opening a restaurant. There is a silver lining ... it's an privilege to serve loyal customers, provide meaningful employment, and grow as a person as you navigate the entrepreneurial path. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the courage it takes to choose your own adventure in business and life, offering a message of hope and solidarity for anyone walking the entrepreneurial road.

    6 min
  • Unlock Your Potential: Breaking Through Self-Imposed Limits

    Most of your limits are self-imposed. Make today day 1, not one day, to pursue your next level.

    Paul Goldsmith explores the profound impact of mindset on personal and professional growth, sharing actionable strategies to overcome barriers and achieve exponential development. From enhancing physical capabilities like VO2 max to mastering new languages and even authoring your first book, discover how to turn aspirations into achievements within surprisingly attainable timeframes.

    This episode offers the motivation and practical advice needed to start measuring progress, embrace learning curves, and cultivate a lifestyle of continuous improvement. If you've ever felt stuck or doubted your potential, let Paul guide you through redefining what's possible, proving that with determination and the right approach, you can indeed become virtually limitless.

    10 min
  • Overcoming Procrastination and Taking Action

    You don't need more information. Prioritize what's important to you and start taking action today. In this episode, Paul Goldsmith shares some tips on how to overcome procrastination and take the next simple step toward what matters most to you. You don't need anyone's permission, just say no to things you don't really want to do, and keep moving forward on the things that matter to you.

    7 min

About Next Simple Step

From the publisher's feed

Whatever your goal, take the next simple step. It could be a health-related, personal, or business goal. It doesn't matter as long as it's important to you. This short, easily digestible podcast, hosted by Paul Goldsmith, is designed to eliminate decision fatigue and help you get and keep moving on your most important goals in life. As the Chinese proverb goes, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."