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Next Simple Step episodes

  • Time for a Reset?

    Each month is a new opportunity to reflect on what's working well and to hit reset on your goals. What are your top 2-3 priorities for the next 30 days? You can't do everything all at once. To Everything A Season

    In spring, we awaken our creativity. In summer, we release what we need to. In autumn, we go deeper in our work. In winter, we reflect on our journey.

    Elin Lööw

    If you'd like to book a free discovery coaching call with Paul Goldsmith, go to nextsimplestep.com

    4 min
  • Movement is Medicine with Dr. Lisa Mitro [On Running, Walking, and Steps to Optimal Health]

    Movement is medicine. Physical Therapist Dr. Lisa Mitro joins Paul Goldsmith to discuss the myths, science, and steps to optimal health through movement. We explore these questions and more:

    • Sitting is killing people. But how many steps do you truly need on a daily basis?
    • Why most runners are going too fast and should go slow to go fast.
    • What are the benefits of 80/20 Running and Zone 2 training?
    • What are the best ways to recover from a running injury?
    • What are the best running shoes?
    • How many days a week should you run vs. cross-train?
    • Why do Kenyans win all the marathons?

    Follow Dr. Lisa on YouTube.

    28 min
  • 3 Keys For Unlocking Your Future NOW!

    If you're feeling stuck, there's not enough time to do what you want. In this episode, Paul Goldsmith shares 3 KEYS for unlocking your future … right now!

    K.E.Y.

    Kill your Darlings. (Get rid of good things that don't help you move forward and be the best version of yourself)

    Eliminate distractions. (Every minute staring at your phone, checking your email, or doing anything other than the thing you are most called to do is a distraction.)

    YES! (Only say yes to things that are an enthusiastic YES!)

    10 min
  • Action Required: Don't Be a Non-Playing Character in Your Own Life

    Living a life of intention takes effort. Are you scheduling your priorities according to your goals? Are you pausing to reflect to ensure your daily tasks match your goals?

    What next Action is required for you to live your life to the fullest?

    Paul Goldsmith shares a simple way to optimize your day to ensure you don't have regrets about how you spend your time.

    8 min
  • How To Predict The Future

    In this episode, Paul shares how he learned to predict the future by creating it.

    • Set a clear vision for the future you desire.
    • Create the plan( i.e. the yellowbrick road to get to Oz.) Obsess over the plan and the steps every day. Without clear landmarks of where you're going, you'll literally walk in circles. It's science.
    • Get moving and adapt as you go!

    If you'd like to schedule a complimentary coaching call with Paul to discuss your future, you can here.

    6 min
  • Unleashing Your Full Potential: Elevate Your Life—Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally

    If you struggle with having enough energy to get it all done, juggling work and family commitments, household stuff, and friends … You're exhausted … Paul shares how you can level-up your life, have more energy, and increase your healthspan as well as your lifespan by taking the next simple step in your fitness journey.

    He shares how creating a daily exercise discipline can improve every area of life: physically, mentally, and emotionally.

    For further reading, check out the books recommended in this episode: Outlive and Built to Move.

    Here's the GQ article referenced that summarizes the science that everyone benefits from both cardio and weight training: Runners Should Lifters Should Run.

    11 min
  • What You Can Learn From Twitter Rival Threads About Strategic Thinking

    Instagram just launched a rival to Twitter, called Threads. If Twitter doesn't adjust to this new reality, they are toast.

    They can't ignore their current reality. Neither can you. or your business You can't ignore the reality of your work and competition as it is today. What Got You Here, Won't Get You There.

    Paul Goldsmith shares how to think more strategically. Strategy is all about facing reality and making effective decisions quickly.

    If you'd like to schedule a free discovery coaching call, you can just do so here or DM Paul on Twitter and Threads @PauljGoldsmith.

    6 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."