It’s the classic tale of the tortoise and the hare—should you chase quick wins or commit to steady, long-term growth? In a world where viral trends and overnight successes seem to dominate in this age of “tik-tok stars”, trusting the process of patience and perseverance can feel challenging. Today, Greg and I explore this topic, sharing key mindset strategies to help prioritize both business and life, especially for those at mid-career or the halftime of life, with a focus on the bigger picture. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/steady-growth/

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Deb's Approach to Challenges
04:00 - Fast Wins vs Slow Growth Strategies
07:39 - Trusting the Process in Business
09:05 - Staying Engaged in the Game
18:03 - Real Business Examples for Success
21:09 - Oracle's Business Insights
23:13 - The Importance of Patience and Persistence
28:50 - Actionable Steps to Take
29:10 - Final Thoughts and Reflections
33:38 - Thank You for Joining Us

Summary: Balancing Quick Wins and Long-Term Growth Deborah and Greg discuss the balance between pursuing quick wins and steady long-term growth in business and life. They emphasize the importance of developing a consistent process, being diligent, and trusting the process rather than chasing overnight success. They use examples from sports and business to illustrate how steady progress often leads to more sustainable success than trying to score big wins all the time. The conversation highlights the value of experience and skills gained over time, especially for those in mid-career or at the "halftime" of life. They advise listeners to develop a plan for reasonable growth, stick to it, and not get distracted by the allure of instant success stories often seen on social media.

Artificial Intelligence (or AI) is rapidly transforming the way we work, communicate, and make decisions—but for many, it still feels like an overwhelming or complex concept. In this episode, we’re breaking down the basics of AI for the novice, making it simple and approachable so you can understand the engine behind it, how it works and why it matters. Whether you’re a business owner, a creative, or just curious about the technology shaping our world, knowing these fundamentals will help you adapt, stay relevant, and make informed choices in an AI-driven future.

Even though AI is not merely an illusion, I’ll pull back the curtain on how AI works and some of the differences between machine and generative learning. Because AI is already being used to tackle complex challenges and improve efficiency in a variety of industries, I feel it’s very valuable to know the basics of how it works. Today, most of us think nothing of using calculators instead of an abacus or pencil and paper to calculate figures. The simple calculator has become a normal part of our routine. In the same way, many aspects of AI are already integrated in many parts of our daily lives. First, I’m going to talk about input, then distinguish between machine learning and generative learning. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/artificial-intelligence

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Input Data
06:21 - Machine Learning Basics
08:51 - Generative Learning Techniques
10:47 - The Power of AI Applications
15:58 - Applying AI to Your Life
18:24 - Thank You for Joining Us

Our guest today, Kris Kelso, speaks on quieting the voice of self-doubt, something we all face in our lives. His book, “Overcoming the Imposter: Silence Your Inner Critic” came out in 2021 and we interviewed him here at that time. He has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and is the Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute as well as other organizations. We revisit the topic of self-doubt and imposter syndrome today as negative self-talk continues to haunt many, including entrepreneurs, business leaders and even company presidents.

Takeaways: -Self-doubt is more prevalent among high-achievers -Reframing failure as “learning” is a necessary process for success -Inner voices can’t be totally silenced, but they can be subdued. Find out more about Kris at https://kriskelso.com or https://overcomingtheimposter.com

Get full article at: https://goalsforyourlife.com/inner-critic

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Kris Kelso Returns
02:41 - Understanding Imposter Syndrome
05:35 - Imposter Syndrome in High Achievers
11:24 - Imposter Syndrome Today
14:04 - Online Course Overview
19:55 - Courage to Start Your Journey
21:25 - Steps to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
25:17 - Learning from Mistakes
27:28 - Embracing "I Don't Know"
32:20 - Importance of Authenticity
33:38 - Future Plans for Kris
35:48 - Contacting Kris
37:40 - Outro