Next Simple Step

Some people die at 25, but they aren't buried until they are 75.

You're either growing, or you're dying.

Don't die. It's time to grow!

You don't need time or more information to achieve your goals.

Maybe you need fewer goals and to take the next simple steps right now.

Have you ever dreaded returning to the real world after vacation? Instead of using vacation to escape your life, use your next vacation or day off to upgrade your life. Go to someplace where you won't be interrupted and think about what's working and what's not working and decide what you're going to do about it. Take responsibility and DO WHAT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE LIFE YOU DESIRE: 1. Start by priming your brain ... what's great about your life? List the people and things you value the most because you'll want to reinforce and protect those things moving forward. 2. Then, make a list of all the things that aren't working in your life. And ask yourself, why? Do you need to set boundaries or have difficult conversations? Or maybe you just need to let go of wanting something you don't want enough to do what is required. 3. Identify which issues are within your control to change and which are not. If it's not in your control, let it go. Your mindset is within your control. If nothing changes, nothing changes. If you'd like a coach to help you get clarity on your next simple steps toward the life you desire, you can schedule a free discovery call with Paul Goldsmith here or send a text to 559-574-3210.

Paul Goldsmith shares his thoughts on the Amazon docu-series Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets and why it's good to reveal secrets because they hold each of us back from being the person we were meant to be.

What secret in your life is holding you back? The truth shall set you free.

If you're feeling anxious, take a minute to evaluate your goals. Do you have a big, overarching goal you're working toward? If not, start there …

Consuming doesn't bring meaning.

Influence doesn't bring meaning.

They are means to an end. What ends are you pursuing?

Having alignment within your mind, body, and soul and pursuing meaningful goals brings your life meaning.

Paul Goldsmith shares the 3 Biggest Mistakes he's made (so far) as an entrepreneur and how you can avoid them.

They are:

1. Rugged Individualism

2. Optimizing the Short-term Over Longterm

3. Getting Shiny Object Syndrome

If you'd like to schedule a free discovery coaching call with Paul, click here.

Don't quiet quit on your life.

We all experience valleys in life; it's important to remember that it's not permanent. Most of our life is spent in the liminal space, between peaks and valleys. How do you make the most of it, living your life in alignment?

Paul Goldsmith shares his thoughts on staying on track with your highest goals in life right now. Don't wait until you turn 29, 39, 49 or 59 to make big life-altering changes and blow up your life. (Apparently, that's quite common, as Adam Alter explained on the Prof G podcast)

If you're interested in this topic, check out Alter's new book, The Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How To Get Unstuck When It Matters Most, here.

If you'd like to schedule a free discovery coaching call with Paul, you can do that here.

Paul Goldsmith breaks down his takeaways on Seth Godin's new book, Song of Significance, which outlines the top 3 conditions people say were important in the best job they ever had:

• I surprised myself with what I could accomplish
• I could work independently
• The team built something important

If you'd like to schedule a free discovery coaching call to help you discover your superpower at work and how you can create the best job ever, you can text Paul at 559-574-3210 or click here.

Paul Goldsmith shares the story of a young Mom's inspiring faith following the tragic loss of her 21-month-old son and then asks: where is God? Why doesn't He stop such tragedies, and what is required of us?

Paul shares his thoughts on this verse from Micah 6:8:

What does the Lord require of you? To Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with Your God.

"Leadership is a gift. It's given by those who follow. You have to be worthy of it."—General Mark Welsh, former Air Force Chief of Staff and Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Leadership is a calling; it's incredibly challenging, a full-contact sport … at least to do it right, to be worthy of it.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) can be developed. The 5 Most Recognized Attributes of leaders with a high EQ:

1. Self-Awareness

2. Self-Management

3. Passion

4. Empathy

5. Connections

Paul Goldsmith shares some thoughts on what it takes to be an emotionally intelligent leader and increase your EQ.

It's only impossible until it's done.

People thought running a mile in under 4 minutes was impossible until Roger Bannister did it.

The late Billionaire investor Sam Zell said, "Conventional wisdom leads to mediocrity."

If you're stuck, get curious. Question your assumptions. Question everything.

Is there a better way to apply technology or new knowledge to your current challenge?

Who is one step ahead of you? What can you learn from them?