Our thoughts shape our reality, and our brain is the instrument that makes it possible. In this episode of To Your Success!, hosts Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim explore how to harness the power of your mind to create the life you truly want. They share insights from neuroscience and personal experience, explaining why sustaining the feeling of already having your goal is key to achieving it. From visualisation and imagination to tuning your focus like a radio, they reveal how to shift your thinking and strengthen your will to stay aligned with your vision. Along the way, Christer and Elin discuss practical tools like goal cards, morning routines, and gratitude, while also unpacking research on happiness and intentional living. Tune in to learn how to train your brain for success and for a powerful reminder that the journey matters as much as the goal!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How your inner voice reflects and shapes your self-image.
• Using your imagination to visualise the life you want.
• A coaching story: making sales tasks fun to overcome resistance.
• Using your brain as a receiver to tune into different frequencies.
• How 70,000 daily thoughts shape the patterns in your brain.
• Why positive thinking changes both perception and reality.
• How visualising success creates the same neural pathways as action.
• Using tools like goal cards, routines, and visualisation to stay focused.
• How intentional activities can drive 40% of happiness, according to research.
• Practising gratitude, optimism, and deep relationships.
• Remembering that the journey matters as much as the goal.

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Summer is a beautiful time to focus on relaxing and reconnecting. Whether with yourself, nature or family and friends. But even amidst the rejuvenation, it can also be a place for summer-inspired purposes. In this special episode of To Your Success!, Christer and Elin summarise their summer, sharing what they've worked on and how they've truly taken time off. They discuss their summer-inspired goals, share insights on an upcoming sales program and explain why it was so important to completely dedicate time away from work. They also highlight the importance of allowing partners the space to simply be themselves. For more about their summer, be sure to tune in and hear how they’ve ensured they are energised and ready to kick-start the fall. Thanks for tuning in! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• What listeners can expect from today’s episode.
• They share what their summer priorities were and the summer-inspired goals they set.
• Elin details the sales programme she signed up for.
• Reconnecting with family and friends this summer.
• Why they chose to take time completely off this summer: setting priorities.
• Christer sheds light on the reason behind the physical goal he set for the summer.
• They discuss different aspects of his book, Be Daring, Be Different.
• The importance of allowing our partners to simply be themselves. 
• Why awareness is everything. 
• What they’re looking forward to for Fall 2025. 

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Be Daring. Be Different.: Reverse engineering of life. From who you are to who you want to be

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As much as we rely on it to live in complete freedom in today’s society, money is not just hard work, doom, and gloom, but a fun opportunity for mindset shifts and becoming everything you want to be. In today’s episode, Christer and Elin encourage listeners to explore the fun side of earning a living by first explaining why many of us know less about money than we may realise. The bulk of today’s conversation is a close examination of the law of compensation as we uncover the importance of knowing your target market, the weight that gets lifted from knowing that you’re easily replaceable, what you can and can’t control, how to increase your value, and the joys of taking leaps of faith. We also learn how money is created, what this process teaches us about money as an idea, why money is both a skill set and a mindset, and how to build lasting wealth. To discover the power of daily money affirmations and how to make money more fun in your life, press play now!     

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why many people don’t know as much as they think they do about wealth and money. 
• Unpacking the law of compensation and particularly, how it affects today’s youth. 
• The role of specialised knowledge in the law of compensation. 
• Why you need to understand that you’re easily replaceable; the joys of this mindset shift. 
• Understanding what you can and can’t control, and learning how to increase your value. 
• Just do it: Risk versus reward.  
• How money is made, and why it’s more of an idea than its physical representations. 
• Why money is both a skill set and a mindset. 
• Defining wealth and how to build a wealth mindset. 
• Why money is an important topic of discussion, and how to make money fun. 
• Today’s action step: Money affirmations. 

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Life isn’t lived in the past or the future, it’s lived right now. In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer and Elin explore the power of living in the present and why it’s essential to creating the life you truly want. They share personal stories about shifting from constant striving to conscious gratitude and how embracing the now has transformed their daily choices, from shopping habits to goal setting. You’ll learn why the present moment is where all transformation begins, how to use tools like gratitude, imagination, and “I am” statements to shape your future self, and how letting go of fear, excuses, and the past can free you to focus on what matters most. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start living, this episode is a practical and inspiring guide to doing just that, right here and right now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why life can only be lived in the present moment.
• Choosing gratitude as a daily practice to shift your perspective.
• Understanding the idea of becoming your future self in the now.
• Using meditation to help you live in the now and reach your goals.
• How imagination and “I am” statements shape your identity.
• Letting go of fear, excuses, and limiting beliefs to achieve your goals.
• Discipline as the highest form of self-love and focus.
• Why forgiveness is key to releasing the past.
• A reminder that it’s your choice how you live this moment.

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If you want a fun and purpose-filled life, you need to have goals and a clear path to achieving them. Today is all about optimising your life and habits to support that journey, beginning with the action plan that helped us reach our goals during a sailing trip in the Balearic Sea. Join us as we discuss the differences between a goal setter and a goal achiever, how to become a doer, an in-depth definition of “goals,” and the fear holding many of us back from our dreams. We unpack the characteristics of a goal achiever, the role of self-leadership, why goal acceptance matters, and where imagination fits in. You’ll also learn why goal achieving is a mental and personal process, how to fix your “I am” statements (and why it’s necessary to do so), and how radical acceptance can unlock real progress. Tune in to start turning your goals into reality, one intentional step at a time!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Insight into the action plan that helped us achieve our goals. 
• Goal achievers versus goal setters (and how to become an achiever). 
• Defining “goals” and the fear holding people back from achieving them. 
• Characteristics that define goal achievers. 
• Understanding the role of self-leadership in reaching your goals. 
• Goal acceptance, how the universe works, and where imagination fits in.
• The mental process of goal achieving and the time and effort it requires. 
• “I am” statements: understanding goals as a personal endeavour. 
• Radical acceptance, manifestation, and why goals are vital for progress. 

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What does it mean to think big, and why do so many of us get it wrong? In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer and Elin explore why it’s not enough to simply set goals; you have to train your mind to think from them. They share how imagination isn’t just for dreamers but a powerful mental muscle you can use to shift your self-image, create new ideas, and break free from limiting beliefs. You’ll hear how excuses are often rooted in fear, why facts aren’t fixed, and how change begins the moment you stop letting your current circumstances define what’s possible. This episode offers a thoughtful, energising take on what it really means to design and live the life you want, one thought at a time!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How thinking big creates the foundation for your success.
• Why most people think from where they are instead of where they want to be.
• How to train your mind to think from your goal, not your current reality.
• Why imagination is a powerful daily practice for visualising success.
• The power of choice in creating meaningful change.
• Why fear is a natural part of growth and how to move through it.
• How to embrace the idea that the journey is the true purpose.
• Why changing your self-image is the first step to real transformation.
• How shifting your thinking can reshape every area of your life.

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Be Daring. Be Different: Reverse engineering of life. From who you are to who you want to be.

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Sales is something we all do every day, whether we realise it or not. And if you’re not selling, you’re probably buying. In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer and Elin dive into the world of sales and how to master it through consistent practice and a few fundamental mindset shifts. Tuning in, you’ll discover the biggest barriers that prevent you from selling and how to overcome them. Christer reveals how embracing selling as an act of service will transform your approach to sales and offers actionable advice to help you prioritise selling as one of your top three goal-achieving activities. With real-life examples and practical takeaways, this is a grounded, honest conversation about showing up, asking the right questions, and stepping confidently into the role of a true professional!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Understanding sales as something we all do every day.
• A fundamental sales lesson: if you’re not selling, you’re buying.
• Reframing sales and why it’s something you do for people, not to people.
• What prevents people from accepting your help.
• Why sales is one of the three biggest goal-achieving activities.
• Ways to prioritise selling: do it first thing in the morning!
• Practical advice for overcoming your biggest sales barriers.

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‘The Power of Decision: Your Path to Freedom and Achievement’

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What does it really take to succeed? In today’s episode of To Your Success!, we break down the five foundations of your success, also known as pillars. We start by unpacking self-image and how your self-perception can either hinder or help you. Then, we explore cultivating the right attitude, how goal-setting drives decision-making and action, and the role of discipline in achieving what you want. Finally, we examine the importance of setting your standard and holding yourself accountable to it, plus we encourage you to always work toward living the life you want. Tune in to gain practical tools, fresh perspective, and the mindset shifts you need to build lasting success on your own terms!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Types of people we help at Christer Johnsen Coaching.
• The undeniable importance of communication. 
• How your self-image shapes what you believe is possible.
• Attitude, actions, and awareness. 
• Why decision-making is one of the hardest success pillars to follow. 
• Unlocking success through goal-setting.
• The power of discipline (and why it’s the highest form of self-respect).
• Setting your standard and deciding how you want to show up. 

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Episode 3: About Personalities: How to Create Great Relationships

Episode 18: How to Be Super Productive Every Day

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What if success isn’t something you chase but something you intentionally create on your own terms? In this powerful episode of To Your Success!, Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim share a transformative framework built around seven key questions to help you clarify your vision, define freedom, and take bold steps toward the life you truly want. They explore how to build an elite environment, leverage your unique strengths, and invest in what really matters, all while tuning out outside expectations. This episode is your call to stop waiting and start designing a life that feels successful and fulfilling from the inside out!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Practical ways to clarify what your “dream life” means to you.
• Building an elite environment: who do you want to interact with daily?
• Defining freedom on your own terms and building a fulfilling lifestyle around it.
• Leveraging your unique strengths (because you’re already equipped for success!)
• The benefits of following those who’ve already walked your dream path.
• Identifying what you're willing to invest in or sacrifice to create your ideal life.
• Key indicators that you are creating the life you truly want.

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What if fear wasn’t something to avoid but a sign that you’re on the edge of growth? In this episode, hosts Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim dive into the transformative power of trusting yourself, even in the face of uncertainty. Broadcasting from their home in Norway (while their sailboat waits in the Mediterranean), they use the challenges they overcame on their sailing experience as an analogy for navigating fear, decision-making, and personal growth. Christer and Elin explore how worry, doubt, and fear are not just obstacles but essential signs from your higher self and what they mean. They uncover how universal laws, inner dialogue, and emotional awareness can help you rise to a higher version of yourself and share strategies to overcome the fear holding you back. Join the conversation to discover how to overcome uncertainty and hear insights to help you move forward with clarity, courage, and trust. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Learn why fear is not something to suppress, but a signal from your inner self.
• The hurdles they faced crossing the Bay of Biscay and the mental shift that saved the trip.
• Christer shares the turning point of their journey: asking for guidance from his higher self.
• Uncover how intuition, gut feeling, and your emotions are all connected to your higher self.
• Hear how to overcome fear through goal-setting, commitment, and internal reflection.
• Discover universal principles to help shift your mindset from fear to focused action.
• Find out why feelings of frustration are actually feelings of personal transformation.
• Explore how visualising a goal helps you stay mentally strong despite facing uncertainty.
• How excuses can be more dangerous than failure, and why commitment is the antidote.

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