The Executive Perspective with Neal Reyes

Top Shelf Goals: Why the Best Growth Is Just Out of Reach


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Ready to get out of your comfort zone and stretch into the next version of you? This episode is all about top-shelf goals—the kind of stretch assignments, bold visions, and personal growth moments that don’t sit at eye level.

💡 In this motivating and insightful episode, Neal takes you inside a leadership concept he’s taught for years—what he calls the Pantry Principle. Just like the hardest-to-reach items in your pantry, some goals require a little extra stretch… but those are the very goals that elevate your capacity, character, and calling.

From business teams to personal development, this message will inspire you to stop settling for what’s within arm’s reach and start reaching for more.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What “top shelf items” are—and why you need them in your life
  • How to recognize when you’re stuck in the comfort zone trap
  • Why leaders grow by stretching themselves before stretching others
  • How to turn stretch goals into regular wins

Whether you're leading a team, launching a vision, or simply trying to break out of a rut, this episode gives you the framework and fire to climb higher.

🚀 Don’t just reach—stretch.

🎙️ Tune in now and start stocking your pantry with purpose.

Chapters:

  • 00:12 - Stretching Your Mind: New Concepts in Personal Development
  • 05:04 - Top Shelf Items in Leadership
  • 15:38 - Stretching for Growth in Leadership
  • 20:34 - Embracing Growth and Avoiding Complacency
  • 28:00 - Investing in Self-Care: The Importance of Quality Sleep

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The Executive Perspective with Neal ReyesBy Neal Reyes