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Doug speaks with Michael Drew, a marketing expert who has helped publish thousands of books and put 132 titles on bestseller lists. Drew talks about the true purpose of publishing books, explaining why becoming a bestseller should be a strategy, not a goal. He also reveals the secrets of effective goal setting, customer relationship building, and the fascinating "12 steps of intimacy" framework that transforms how businesses connect with clients.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Define your goal clearly and establish a measurable metric for success. Many people focus on tactics (like writing a book) without connecting them to meaningful outcomes. Bestseller status is not a goal but a strategy, Michael has helped 132 books reach bestseller lists, but only 7 authors made more money from book sales than marketing costs. For books over 60,000 words, every additional 5,000 words results in losing 10% of potential readers. People buy shorter books they believe they can finish. Only 17% of American households buy at least one book per year, making book marketing strategy particularly important for reaching target audiences. There's a crucial difference between selling (convincing someone to take an action they hadn't planned) and conversion (helping someone take an action they already want to take). Your sole purpose should drive your goals. Build customer journeys that reflect what you would naturally do in intimate settings. Customers can sense when you're pursuing transactions versus relationships.BEST MOMENTS
"Bestseller is not a goal. A bestseller is a strategy, and the tactics that float into that are what support that strategy. The strategy then has to tie back into the outcome, into the goal, into the measurement of success."
"The talents and skills and abilities that I've been given have not been given to me for me. They've been given to me for my service for you and everyone else."
"If the book is longer than 60,000 words, like once you hit 60,000 words, every 5,000 words, you'll lose 10% readership."
"The winners and losers in life are determined when the teams are picked. There are two teams that are essential for your success. The first are the team of people who select you to be on their team. The second are those you select to be on your team."
ABOUT THE GUEST
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrdrew/
https://x.com/PromoteABook
https://www.facebook.com/michaelrdrew
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Email: [email protected].uk
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BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Join Doug as he celebrates 200 episodes of the Goals Do Come True podcast. In this special solo episode, he talks about resilience, reinvention and the rewards of setting goals that truly matter. He also talks about his own journey to success and how overcoming difficulties has been key to his own and others' success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Anyone who has achieved something great has had to deal with difficulties or adversity. Imposter syndrome and self-doubt are common in many people’s journeys to success. Doug’s near bankruptcy, motorbike accident and recent divorce are all difficult events that he has had to overcome but right now he is happier, healthier and more in love with life than ever before. Goal setting is the foundation of every transformation. You can’t drift into success, it has to be planned, designed and built. Doug has bigger plans for the podcast, continuing to help people create a life they can live on their own terms.BEST MOMENTS
"Every person that has achieved something incredible has had to overcome something difficult”
“When you let go of what no longer serves you, you make space for something amazing”
“Your goals really can come true if you have the courage to chase them”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/
Email: [email protected].uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug
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Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
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BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug is joined by John Drinkwater, known as toastmasters Lord Zoom. John talks to Doug about how he became a Zoom expert during the pandemic, creating virtual Toastmasters events including TV productions that drew global audiences. He shares Zoom's AI capabilities, content creation strategies and his unconventional approach to goal setting.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
John describes himself as either fully committed or completely disengaged, which explains his approach to goals as ‘dangerous rabbit holes’ that consume his focus once he commits to them. After closing his business to care for his parents, John joined Toastmasters International for mental stimulation, becoming involved just before COVID forced everything online, positioning him perfectly to become a Zoom expert! When faced with hosting a Toastmasters conference online with no budget, John engineered a complex computer setup that transformed Zoom meetings into a TV-show experience, earning him the nickname "Lord Zoom" and attracting nearly 1,000 viewers globally. John believes effective online presentations should combine public speaking skills, marketing techniques, acting methods, and video production knowledge. Being reasonably good at all four areas beats being excellent at just one. Zoom's built in transcription, caption capabilities and companion AI can work together to capture meeting content and refine it, with the AI able to process transcript content into polished, concise material that preserves the speaker's intent. For ambitious goals, John recommends multiplying your target by 10-100x to make it ‘stupendously stupid’, even if you fall short, you'll achieve far more than with modest goals, while pairing this with more realistic short term milestones. Creating scarcity through limited availability (like offering only 500 spots for a program) generates FOMO (fear of missing out) and makes people more likely to commit, even when pursuing extremely ambitious targets. Rather than giving all content away free, John advises offering enough value to inspire interest, then creating interactive coaching programs where people work through processes together, as group coaching provides multiple perspectives and is more scalable than one-on-one sessions.BEST MOMENTS
"I'm a very binary guy, I either sit there and don't say a word, or you can't shut me up.“
"I basically just told my customers, I'm terribly sorry, but I'm going to stop trading in a couple of months time because I've decided that I love my parents so much that I want to look after them in their final years... and I disappeared for ten years."
"If you're going to do it, you need to have an overriding ridiculous goal and whatever your overriding ridiculous goal is, you probably need to multiply it by 10 or 100 to turn it into absolutely stupendously stupid goal."
"If you think half a million is good, then why not a million? And you think a million is not good, why not aim for five million? Now if I fail miserably and I get five hundred thousand, it's still a brilliant goal."
"If people are gonna watch you, then you should take some effort to make it more interesting.”
ABOUT THE GUEST
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndrinkwaterlordzoom/
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/
Email: [email protected].uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug
Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
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BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug interviews Tanja Bogataj, a visionary leadership coach who made a bold transition from a government career to entrepreneurship. Tanja shares the challenges of reinventing herself and how she helps other leaders launch their big dreams. The conversation explores goal setting strategies, work/life balance and the importance of support systems. Doug also shares his expert goal setting framework!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
When setting goals, balance masculine and feminine energies by combining clear structure with intuition, be deliberate with goals but also listen to your inner wisdom about timing and direction. Entrepreneurship provides freedom to create opportunities that align with your passions but also requires different types of courage and creates new challenges not found in a corporate career. Leaders often struggle with having no one to share their challenges with; having a coach or support system is crucial as you can't always burden your team or family with business issues. Being intentional about what you want to achieve helps align your actions with your values. It’s important to understand not just the goal itself but why you want to achieve it. Doug recommends having one primary "big hairy audacious goal," but including smaller achievable goals you can easily achieve to maintain motivation and satisfaction with the goal-setting process. Always prioritise family time in your calendar first, nothing is so important that it should consistently override commitments to family, family time cannot be recovered once lost. Transformation takes time, approximately six months for individuals and up to 12 months for teams, but having a coach can help shortcut patterns of thinking and behaviours that limit progress.BEST MOMENTS
"I knew something about coaching, but nothing about entrepreneurship."
"We're not brain surgeons, nothing we do is that important that we cannot have a date night."
"Trust yourself when you either go for one goal and to be open, flexible to change it and learn how to do it better or what needs to be done. Just go with the wisdom of life and living."
ABOUT THE GUEST
https://www.tanjabogataj.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjabogatajcoaching/
https://x.com/BogatajTanja
https://www.facebook.com/tanjabogatajcoaching/
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/
Email: [email protected].uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug
Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success
BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug speaks with Tammy Cho, a former healthcare leader who became an international bestselling author and self-love and energy leadership mentor. Tammy reveals how face and body analysis can identify the invisible blocks preventing goal achievement and personal fulfilment. She shares her journey from burnout and disconnection to energy alignment, explaining how our physical features mirror our emotional states and impact our goal attainment. Discover why your face might hold the key to unlocking your full potential and how energy leadership can transform your approach to goals from the inside out.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Tammy's burnout as a nurse left her emotionally disconnected from her baby daughter's milestones, revealing that even conventional success (becoming a millionaire) couldn't fill her inner emptiness. Face and body analysis examines how physical features reflect our emotional history. The left side of your face shows your private world, while the right side reveals what you present publicly. Most people blame failed goals on lack of motivation, but the real issue is misalignment between your authentic self and your conscious desires. Your body stores unprocessed emotions as physical markers. Asymmetrical facial features can reveal disconnections between your head and heart that silently sabotage goals. Energy exists in multiple forms; thoughts are electrical impulses, emotions are energy in motion and managing this energy creates a stronger foundation for achieving goals. Before setting goals, practice acceptance of where you currently are. Goals set from an unaligned state create a flawed foundation from the start. Feeling empty despite outward success is your "soul calling". A signal that deeper alignment is needed for everything to flow naturally. Many high achievers fix physical symptoms of burnout but neglect emotional and spiritual healing, creating an ongoing cycle of disconnection that undermines their goals.BEST MOMENTS
"At that point, me and my husband became millionaires in real estate and I still was disconnected and unhappy."
"A lot of people when they go move about to set intentions and goals for their lives and they don't hit it or they're not getting there fast enough and they blame it on lack of motivation, procrastination."
"If you're wanting to set goals over and above your set point, and create a deeper impact in the world, it's so important to go beyond that."
"If you feel like you've been on somewhat of a hamster wheel, or you feel like, why am I doing everything right and it's not working? Or you're getting everything done and there's a part of you that feels like there's something missing, but you can't put a finger on it. It's actually your soul calling."
"Choose your reaction to an event and choose a positive reaction to an event, and then you'll spiral up instead of spiralling down."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: //www.facebook.com/divinetruthandlove
Instagram: //www.instagram.com/path2theheart/Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tammycho-pathtotheheart
Web: pathtotheheart.comLink Tree: linktr.ee/Pathtotheheart
link to podcast. https://pathtotheheart.com/podcast
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/
Email: [email protected].uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug
Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
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BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug interviews Dennis Franczak, a transformative c-suite executive who shares his journey through burnout and recovery. Dennis opens up about how his single minded focus on business success cost him his marriage and nearly everything else until he hit rock bottom. Now, as CEO of Bright Matter, he helps other executives avoid the same pitfalls through his 12-week program. This honest conversation is all about vulnerability, legacy building and the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with work before it's too late.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Burnout often manifests as stepping out of important routines, falling behind on communications, and feeling disconnected from your organisation. These are all warning signs that executives frequently ignore. High performing executives resist showing vulnerability, which prevents them from seeking help; Dennis recommends watching Brené Brown's TED Talk on vulnerability as a starting point for leaders who need to break this pattern. Dennis's 12-week program works in three phases: understanding personal motivations, examining the relationship with work, and defining legacy, helping executives develop a North Star that guides decision making. Creating a legacy focused goal helps transform leadership from being self focused to purpose driven. Dennis aims to positively impact 100 people through each executive he works with, creating an exponential ripple effect. Self care practices like journaling and meditation can help executives process emotions and make better decisions by creating space between feelings and reactions. The fear of appearing vulnerable prevents many struggling executives from seeking help; acknowledging you're off your game and talking to someone you trust is the crucial first step toward recovery. Tracking daily feelings alongside self care activities using a simple scorecard helps identify which practices most effectively contribute to productivity and wellbeing. Practicing gratitude can give perspective during difficult times, remembering our finite time on earth and focusing on making a positive impact can transform how we approach challenges.BEST MOMENTS
"What happens is when you start to get burnout, you start missing your goals... all the little fuses were starting to trip. Yet, I didn't notice them until the whole darn fuse box blew up."
"High performers and executives don't have an opportunity to really think about their legacy when they're in the grind day to day."
"The loss of the marriage was my fault because I was completely out of whack with my work life balance... I became very selfish in that and it cost me my marriage and my wife for years tried to bring me back to reality."
"I go by this thing called a rule of 100. For every executive that I work with, I want my work to have a positive impact on 100 people in their lives.”
"We only have a limited amount of time on this planet... be grateful for what you have, the people you have in your life. And the experiences you're having that are going to allow you to be the best version of yourself."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dennis Franczak
Transformative C-Suite Executive and Operations Leader
Bright Matter Advisor https://brightmatteradvisors.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfranczak/
https://www.facebook.com/dfranczak
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/
Email: [email protected].uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug
Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success
BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug interviews Del Parsons, a business coach and marketing mentor. Del shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, triggered by a pivotal conversation with her husband over cocktails in Portugal! With discussions about goal setting, business growth and balancing entrepreneurship with parenting a child with additional needs, Del gives her ideas and insights into building a successful business while maintaining work life balance.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Goals need to match your inner purpose, not others' expectations. Del shifted from corporate style targets to personal objectives that truly motivated her, leading to sustainable business growth. Business success follows simple processes. Del reveals that it's our overthinking that complicates things, following clear steps and taking action creates results. Find mentors and peers who challenge you. Del emphasises joining groups where you're not the smartest person in the room but can still contribute meaningfully. Set revenue goals based on your lifestyle needs. Instead of chasing arbitrary numbers like "six figures," Del suggests focusing on what you actually need for your desired life. Regular planning creates momentum. Through weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews, Del shows how consistent reflection keeps your business on track. Change your environment for better planning. Del discovered that stepping away from her desk leads to clearer thinking and more effective goal setting. Experience builds unshakeable confidence. After years in business, Del developed deep trust in her ability to overcome any challenge and rebuild if necessary. Measure impact beyond money. Del explains why tracking the lives you change often matters more than financial metrics for sustainable business growth.BEST MOMENTS
"Everything's figureoutable and I think that is no bad thing and no bad kind of lesson to live your life by."
"Building the business is a series of processes that you take action on. It's a logical pathway, it's always the people and the thought processes that get in the way."
"If I was to sit, flip back to eight years ago when I felt really trapped in a corporate job and I didn't know where to go and how to do it and what I could create as a business, I'd have never pictured what I have now."
"You put one foot in front of the other and keep going."
ABOUT THE GUEST
www.delparsonscoaching.co.uk/50ways
Del Parsons is a chartered marketer and certified mastercoach. She set up her business back in January 2017 with the simple mission to support female founders to develop the skills, confidence and self belief to get out there and market their business and sell their stuff.
Having supported hundreds of female founders of service businesses to grow their figures to six figures and beyond Del supports her clients not only with her skills as a coach but also through her lived experience of growing and scaling multiple seven figure businesses.
As a working parent to a teenage son with autism and dyslexia Del is a champions other entrepreneurial parents who have to juggle the additional needs of their children alongside the demands of their businesses.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/del-parsons-business-coach/ https://www.instagram.com/delparsonscoaching/
https://www.facebook.com/del.parsons01
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/
Email: [email protected].uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug
Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
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BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug is joined by Amanda Lemmage, the founder of Skingevity Med Spa and Wellness Clinic. Through personal narratives of resilience and healing, Amanda shares her story from early childhood trauma to becoming a wellness advocate and entrepreneur. She reveals her thoughts about the connection between inner healing, mindset, and achieving goals. Amanda's approach to holistic wellness, combining spiritual growth with practical self care strategies, gives a framework for personal transformation and success. Her story of turning personal challenges into a mission to help others heal demonstrates how adversity can become a catalyst for positive change.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Amanda discovered that starting each day with intentional quiet time and meditation, even just 10 minutes, transformed her ability to handle challenges and achieve her goals. Through her wellness journey, she learned to break down ambitious goals into manageable pieces, focusing on one achievement at a time rather than getting overwhelmed by the bigger picture. After experiencing significant personal loss, Amanda found that maintaining a strong faith practice became her anchor, providing stability and guidance through life's challenges. Drawing from her experience running a med spa, Amanda advocates for regular wellness practices like infrared sauna sessions, having seen firsthand how they reduce stress and enhance immune function. As a business owner, she discovered that implementing structured routines while maintaining flexibility actually created more opportunities for spontaneity and growth in both her personal and professional life. Through developing her wellness practice, Amanda learned to focus on her natural strengths and delegate tasks outside her expertise, leading to more efficient business operations and better client outcomes. After struggling with high cortisol levels herself, Amanda now helps others understand how simple 10 minute environment changes can significantly impact stress levels. Her journey taught her the value of patience in achieving goals, recognising that certain experiences, though challenging, serve as essential stepping stones to greater success.BEST MOMENTS
"I notice not feeling so great was not helping to achieve those goals that I may have set in place, so I really started to tune in and just notice taking care of myself and my mind and spirit really allowed me to persevere."
"When I stay focused and I'm in my mindset, having a clear mind has really allowed me to propel just in my personal journey, as well as in my professional journey as well."
"The world is a little heated out there right now, and we can choose. We really have the opportunity to choose how do we want to feel, you know, regardless of what's going on around us."
"Finding what is my forte and what are my strengths that I can excel on and be successful in those areas, and then like you said, delegate or hire for the other things."
ABOUT THE GUEST
meetamandalemmage.com
http://linkedin.com/in/amanda-lemmage-4a388683
@AmandaLemmage
https://www.facebook.com/amandalem?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Newly released book: https://designrr.site/?i=123l2&t=c892e5
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/
Email: [email protected].uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug
Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success
BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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In this episode of Goals Do Come True, Doug interviews serial entrepreneur Noam Krasniansky. After experiencing the devastating impact of counterfeiting on his own successful products, Noam developed Komposite, a revolutionary blockchain solution to protect creators and brands. His fascinating transformation from traditional product development to cutting-edge technology showcases how challenges can spark innovation. With counterfeiting surpassing drug trade as a trillion-dollar industry, Noam's insights on goal setting, perseverance, and protecting intellectual property are more relevant than ever.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Goal setting requires both vision and actionable steps. Noam demonstrates this by using two separate books: one for annual planning and another for daily operations, creating a practical system for turning dreams into reality. Success demands resilience through multiple iterations. As evidenced by Noam's journey from infomercials to Shark Tank to blockchain, each "failure" became a stepping stone to greater innovation. The counterfeiting crisis extends beyond luxury goods affecting everything from medications to car parts, this trillion dollar industry threatens innovation, safety, and creative integrity worldwide. Blockchain technology can bridge physical and digital authentication - By combining security features like holograms and forensic markers with blockchain verification, products become impossible to counterfeit. Goal achievement requires regular review and adaptation, Noam and his wife's annual goal-setting ritual demonstrates how consistent evaluation helps maintain focus and adjust strategies. Everyone can be an entrepreneur and the only real limitations are external negativity and self-doubt; with persistence and belief, any goal becomes achievable. Innovation often emerges from personal challenges, Noam's experience with patent battles led to developing a revolutionary solution for protecting intellectual property. The future of authentication is decentralised, Komposite aims to expand blockchain nodes from 20,000 to over 3 million, democratising product verification.BEST MOMENTS
"Dream it. The bigger the dream, the harder it is but if you can dream it, you can make it."
"I wanted to create a product that was uncopyable and where the original creator, entrepreneur could actually not be attacked to death by the copycats of the world."
"Do you know when it's too late? When you're dead. Okay, if you're alive, doesn't matter how old you are, doesn't matter what colour you are, what sex you are, it doesn't matter if you speak the language."
"And without a goal, you are aimless, right? You might as well eat biscuits and tea and watch TV all day."
"Every day is a new day. You look at your goals, and even if people say no, remember a no is just a maybe. And the next one could be a yes."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Website: https://komposite.org/
As a seasoned entrepreneur and Shark Tank winner, I co-founded Bambooee with my wife, introducing eco-friendly bamboo paper towels to the market. While the product thrived after our appearance on NBC's hit show, it unfortunately fell victim to copycat competitors. This experience underscored a critical lesson: patents alone are not enough to protect a brand's integrity. That's why I launched Komposite Blockchain, a cutting-edge platform designed to safeguard brands from counterfeiting and imitation. With our whitepaper complete, we are now focused on revolutionising brand protection worldwide.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/noam-krasniansky-aa195124/
https://x.com/NoamKrasniansky
https://www.facebook.com/noam.krasniansky
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Email: [email protected].uk
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BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug interviews Bryan Flanagan, a sales legend with an extraordinary journey from IBM to becoming a key figure at the Zig Ziglar Corporation. Bryan gives his advice on goal setting, sales ethics, and personal growth, drawing from his 14 years at IBM and 29 years working alongside Zig Ziglar himself. He also shares his experiences and knowledge about consistency, relationship building, and the balance between personal and professional goals.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
You cannot consistently perform in a manner inconsistent with how you see yourself - this fundamental principle transformed Bryan's career from a struggling salesman to a successful trainer. Goal setting requires evaluating both benefits and obstacles, if the obstacles outweigh the benefits, you need to find more benefits or reconsider the goal's viability. Personal growth must come before professional growth, investing in yourself and maintaining intentionality in daily goals is crucial for long term success. The intent behind your technique determines your ethics, and understanding this principle helps maintain professionalism and integrity in sales. Successful goal achievement requires involving and communicating with all stakeholders, especially family members who will be impacted by your pursuit. The POGO system (Person, Organisation/Occupation, Goals, Obstacles) provides a structured approach to building meaningful business relationships. Real selling is about relationships, not just digital interactions. Modern sales professionals need to balance traditional relationship building skills with new technology. Setting realistic deadlines is crucial, understanding your obstacles and required skills also helps establish achievable timelines for your goals.BEST MOMENTS
"You cannot consistently perform in a manner that's inconsistent with the way you see yourself. You can't perform here if you continue to see yourself here."
"If you don't set goals, somebody will set them for you. Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off our goal."
"My job is to make salespeople more dangerous than they are right now but in a very integrity based way."
"I teach what I have to learn. I teach what I need to learn the most."
"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want."
ABOUT THE GUEST
https://www.flanagantraining.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanfl
https://www.facebook.com/bryanflanaganpersonal
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/
Email: [email protected].uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug
Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/
Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
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BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug talks to grief specialist Ghulam Fernandes to explore the complex world of grief and loss. Through her own powerful journey of multiple personal losses, Ghulam talks about handling grief, building emotional resilience, and transforming pain into purpose. This episode isn't just about dealing with death – it's about understanding how various types of loss impact our lives and learning practical tools to navigate life's challenges while maintaining our goals and vision.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Unresolved grief has three main causes: undelivered communication of significance, regrets about things being different/better, and unrealised hopes, dreams, and expectations Grief isn't restricted to bereavement, it can arise from any significant change in familiar patterns of behaviour, including career changes, relationships, and life transitions Common myths about grief like "be strong," "keep busy," and "time heals all wounds" can actually hinder the healing process and keep people stuck in their grief Grief is both cumulative and negative, it doesn't simply go away with time but needs to be actively processed and addressed Self-soothing behaviours like comfort eating, drinking, or gambling often mask unresolved grief and shouldn't be relied upon as coping mechanisms Building emotional resilience and establishing good self-care strategies are crucial for handling grief effectively While we can't change what has happened, we can choose how we respond to it and work to create something positive from our experiences Goal setting plays a vital role in grief recovery by helping create a clear vision and path forward while maintaining healthy boundariesBEST MOMENTS
"It's like we carry a backpack and whenever we have difficult things we're not sure what to do with we kind of stuff them in there and then try and carry on."
"You don't have to have one big wound, you can die from a thousand paper cuts and if you don't have a way of processing those things and regaining your peace of mind, then those things will sit there and keep being added to."
"I want to be able to make a world of difference to those people that come into my path without expending lots of energy, worrying about all the people I can't help."
"You can't change what's happened, but you can choose how you respond."
"If you don't take care of yourself first, you actually end up with an empty cup and nothing to give."
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Doug connects with Shawn Maloney, a retirement planning expert to explore retirement planning and goal setting. Their conversation explores the psychology of retirement, the importance of planning beyond just finances and how to truly retire happy. Shawn also shares his innovative "retire happy framework" and discusses the crucial balance between enjoying retirement and ensuring financial security.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The retirement journey isn't just about money, it's crucial to understand what will bring fulfilment and joy in retirement before figuring out the financial aspects. Only 10-15% of people have a proper drawdown plan for retirement, professional guidance in most cases is needed to create a sustainable retirement strategy. There are three distinct stages of retirement: the "go-go years" (high activity and spending), "slow-go years" (reduced activity), and "no-go years" (focused on medical and basic needs). The psychological shift from career to retirement is significant, people need to redefine their purpose and identity beyond their work life. Start retirement planning in your forties when your career and earnings are more defined, rather than waiting until your fifties when market dips become riskier. Consider the "opportunity cost" when making decisions. This means to evaluate whether actions are moving you toward or away from your retirement goals. Focus on covering base needs first to achieve the "happy factor" - ensuring peace of mind before planning for additional wants and wishes. Creating a work-optional lifestyle should be the goal, allowing flexibility to continue working on your own terms rather than necessity.BEST MOMENTS
"Let's cover your base needs, your core expenses on a monthly basis. If you get that covered and get your nest egg generating that monthly need, that's your peace of mind, right? That's your happy factor."
"The money is just the money. The money in your house is just money. Your equity in your house is just money. And the money in your savings is just money. And the money in your retirement planning is just money."
"Set your goals and look at what the opportunity cost is of not setting that goal and trying to work toward it”.
"Life isn't linear... I've seen your life 10 years from now, 15 years from now, 20 years from now, because of all the people that have been looking after over the last 40 years"
ABOUT THE GUEST
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-maloney-retire-wise/
https://www.facebook.com/shawnmaloney01
https://www.retirewisepro.com/
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Doug speaks with Nick Schwarzrock, a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry and £2.4 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions under his belt. From personal transformation through weight loss to building billion-dollar businesses, Nick shares his ideas around goal setting, innovation, and the importance of core values in business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Innovation and failure are intrinsically linked to success, if you're not failing, you're not innovating enough. Embrace failure as a necessary step toward achieving your goals. Core values must come before revenue. In healthcare, putting patients first even at a cost demonstrates true commitment to values and leads to long-term success through referrals and reputation. Goals should be layered and flexible, from micro weekly targets to macro long-term objectives, being able to adjust goals based on circumstances while maintaining vision is crucial. Simple financial management works best - for businesses up to 25 million in revenue, managing week-by-week cash flow can be more effective than complex financial statements. Nick's journey to lose 50 pounds was motivated by becoming a father and wanting to be there for his daughter. Setting early life goals for children is valuable. While remaining flexible, having a structured plan for your child's development can provide direction and purpose. Customer service and understanding client needs are paramount so spending more time with clients and truly understanding their needs leads to better business outcomes and referrals.BEST MOMENTS
"I fail every day. I fail every month. I fail every quarter. I fail every year. And there are good years and there are bad years and there are great years and there are really bad years. And I just think that you got to be okay with failure and you've to be able to succeed."
"If you are running your business effectively on a cash basis, you're going to make money."
"I started looking for what I was going to do next... because the morality, the ethics and just how you treat people and building the teams and doing things for the right reasons is just part of the calculus for me."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Nick Schwarzrock, Serial Entrepreneur
www.advancedrecover.com
www.linkedin.com/in/nick-schwarzrock-5a6a861
@NickSchwarzrock
https://www.facebook.com/advancedrecover
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Join Doug as he talks with Maddy Alexander-Grout, an entrepreneur who transformed her life from £80,000 in debt to running successful businesses. Maddy shares her journey from running a local discount card business to becoming a visibility strategist and ADHD champion. As she talks about goal setting, manifestation, and authentic social media presence she gives her valuable knowledge and experience, advising entrepreneurs, especially those with neurodivergent minds, on how to set achievable goals and celebrate every success along the way.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Being specific with goals and writing them down is crucial, Maddy emphasises how having tangible, written goals helped her achieve everything from securing a book deal to finding her dream house. Authenticity in business is more valuable than portraying perfection and Maddy's success comes from being genuinely herself and sharing both victories and struggles openly. Conservative goal setting can be more effective than aiming too high, setting achievable targets helps maintain motivation and prevents rejection sensitivity, especially for those who are neurodivergent. TikTok success isn't just about viral content, reaching the right 200 people can be more valuable than reaching millions of the wrong ones. Traditional coaching methods don't work for everyone, many people need direct guidance rather than having answers drawn out of them. Being detailed about what you want when manifesting goals, helps align your actions with your objectives. Building a business around your values creates genuine connections. Start by focusing on attracting people with similar missions rather than trying to appeal to everyone. Celebrating small wins is essential for sustainable growth - Breaking down larger goals into smaller achievements helps maintain momentum and motivation.BEST MOMENTS
"I'm what they call a multipotentialite, if you haven't heard that word, it basically just means that I do all of the stuff, I refuse to niche based on a subject area."
"I have made some severely good money from TikTok, from my actual content, from going viral but I actually realised about six months ago that it's not about going viral, it's about reaching the right people."
"If you are open and honest about your goals and your missions and what you want to achieve and you're realistic, there is absolutely no reason why you won't hit those goals."
"Shouting about your successes is not boasting. It is actually something which will gain you respect."
ABOUT THE GUEST
https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddyalexander-grout-mad-about-money?
https://x.com/maddyalexanderg?
https://www.facebook.com/maddy.comrie/
https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout
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This episode is a special Christmas message from Doug for his listeners all the way from Tunisia. Doug wants to take this opportunity to thank his listeners, his fellow goal setters, for all of your support this year and talks about past, present and future goals. Doug also reflects on the best from his podcast guests this year, sharing practical steps and tips for your goal setting in 2025.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Doug stepped out of his comfort zone this year and embraced a nomadic lifestyle. This year Goals Do Come True ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally. Every goal comes with it’s lessons, for Doug this was about embracing change and becoming more adaptable. Pause and reflect on your year, think about the goals you have set this past year. 2025 is a blank slate and remind yourself that goals don’t have to be big to be impactful or meaningful.BEST MOMENTS
"It’s that truly magical time of year, the season of joy, reflection and togetherness”
“Even the boldest goals can become reality with the right plan and mindset”
“I want you to pause and reflect on your year”
“Sometimes the smallest actions lead to the biggest transformations”
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BOOKS:
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Doug speaks to business coach Debby Canarini, who shares how to overcome procrastination and build self-esteem. With 25 years of coaching experience, Debby opens up about her journey from a shy, dyslexic girl to a successful entrepreneur. She gives proven techniques for facing fears, breaking through perfectionism, and achieving goals. Both Doug and Debby also commit to holding each other accountable for creating online courses, demonstrating that goals truly do come true when you take action!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Procrastination stems from your brain's protective instincts, especially when setting goals that feel far from your current identity. Understanding this psychological aspect is crucial for overcoming self-imposed limitations. Mirror work is a powerful tool for building self-esteem and combating procrastination. This involves looking at yourself while speaking positive affirmations and addressing fears, it can help reprogram negative thought patterns. Annual self-reflection is vital for tracking progress, including measuring aspects like health markers, financial growth, emotional healing, and continuous learning achievements. Everyone has valuable experience to share, regardless of formal certifications. Your journey and knowledge can benefit others who want to reach where you are, even if it seems basic to you. Celebration of wins, both big and small, is so important for building momentum and reinforcing positive behaviours in the brain, leading to more successes. Labels and perfectionism can hinder progress, understanding that there's no such thing as perfect and removing good/bad labels helps maintain forward momentum. The three fundamental childhood needs - nurturing, protection, and guidance - significantly impact adult behaviour patterns, including procrastination and self-esteem issues. Personal investment in coaching and self-development can accelerate success, potentially turning three years of growth into six months of progress.BEST MOMENTS
"I've had the privilege of working with some amazing business coaches and emotional coaches and energy healing coaches. I believe in coaching and I believe in personal development and I feel that as long as you're breathing, it's never ever too late."
"If you label this is a good thing or this is a bad thing, maybe you were raised that way. I know I was, everything was either good or bad. And so the truth is, we really don't know if it's good or bad until we get on the other side of it."
"When you invest in yourself, you're telling yourself, I believe in you. I see the value in you. You can do this. You will go far."
"You have to share what you know, because there's somebody out there that thinks you're a rockstar and they want what you have."
"The more you celebrate your wins, the more wins you have."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Debby Canarini is a dynamic business transformation coach and motivational speaker, celebrated for driving small business owners and entrepreneurs to exceptional growth and freedom.
With a belief that mindset is the cornerstone of success, Debby combines personal growth, psychology, business management, and energy medicine into her coaching.
Her 25+ years of experience have evolved from health and life coaching to impactful business coaching, making her a highly sought-after keynote speaker.
https://debbycanarini.com/
http://linkedin.com/in/debbycanarini
https://www.facebook.com/debbycanariniach/
debbycanarini.com
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Join Doug as he interviews Darcy Juarez, the behind-the-scenes force of major marketing campaigns and co-author of Dan Kennedy's latest book. With over 20 years of experience, Darcy breaks down complex marketing concepts into digestible, actionable steps. She reveals the secrets of effective direct marketing, sharing insights on automation, customer psychology, and building sustainable marketing systems.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Darcy emphasises that marketing success relies on understanding three fundamental elements: identifying the right market, crafting the right message, and choosing the right media channels where your audience pays attention. Darcy advocates for implementing just one marketing system per month, allowing businesses to build 12 effective systems over a year without becoming overwhelmed. Through her decades of experience, she has observed that people respond more strongly to pain avoidance than pleasure seeking. This is a crucial insight she uses to shape marketing messages. Marketing success can be broken down into a four-step process: getting the message delivered, opened, read, and responded to - teaching that failure at any step means overall failure. Focus on principles rather than tactics; principles remain constant while tactics evolve with technology. Through her strategic consulting, Darcy helps businesses identify customers who have both the ability and willingness to buy, two distinct qualities she's found must exist together for success. Removing routine tasks frees up mental energy, allowing business owners to focus on growth and strategy rather than repetitive work. Based on her extensive marketing experience, Darcy reveals that providing clear instructions is crucial - she's found that removing assumptions can double business response rates.BEST MOMENTS
"We as small business owners can't even spend a fraction of that to try and get in front of everybody. So we're so much better off figuring out exactly who we are for."
"You get to decide your business is your business. You get to decide every business does not have to be the same way."
"We overestimate how much we can get done in a short period of time and we underestimate how much we can get done in a longer period of time."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Website: www.MagneticMarketing.com
Darcy Juarez is the woman behind the curtain of some of the biggest marketing campaigns and product launches we have witnessed. You may not have heard her name; but you definitely have seen her work. She recently co-authored Dan Kennedy’s latest book, “No B.S. Direct Marketing for Non-Direct Marketers.”
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcyjuarez/
www.TheDirectMarketingBook.com
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Doug is joined by Jordan Modiano, a business owner, race car driver, leadership trainer, and motivational speaker who proudly calls himself an "Autism Super Dad." Jordan shares his thoughts on everything from goal setting and leadership to how his daughter's autism has shaped his approach to life and business. Jordan's stories and lessons will inspire you to rethink your approach to goals, leadership, and personal growth.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Share your goals with people who matter and provide detailed explanations of how you'll achieve them. This creates accountability and support systems for when times get tough Success requires levelling up your circle, seek out businesses and people who are where you want to be to accelerate your growth Treat goals like milestones, breaking them down into smaller chunks while celebrating progress along the way True leadership is about making other people's lives better, regardless of your position or title Put distance between events and your responses; bad minutes don't have to become bad days People are always watching. Small actions and interactions can have profound impacts you may never know about Goals require different accountability approaches for different situations, what works for yourself may not work for others Confidence in goal setting is crucial - "Trying" to achieve something already provides an excuse for failureBEST MOMENTS
"Having a daughter on the autism spectrum, she shows me what she's capable of. And I sit back and go, wow, if she can do that, what are we capable of?”.
"Experience isn't wisdom, experience is experience, experience matched with reflection. That becomes wisdom. That's where your lessons come from."
"You know, they say, show me your friends. I'll show you your future. If you hang around with five millionaires, you'll be the sixth. If you hang around with five alcoholics, you'll be the sixth."
"You think about the best teams in the world, what makes the best team? Trust. And what's the foundation for trust? Vulnerability."
ABOUT THE GUEST
www.JordanModiano.com - Free 15-minute one-on-one consultation!
Jordan Modiano, business owner, race car driver, leadership trainer, motivational speaker and Autism Super Dad, has made a habit of setting goals and accomplishing them. In 2008 at the height of the recession he quit his job and started a business and grew it to a huge success. Goal Accomplished. In 2025 he left that and started a business focused on helping others. Jordan had a goal of reaching a specific milestone within 3 years which would allow him to expand to another territory. Goal Accomplished. In 2021, combining passion and purpose Jordan set out with a goal to raise money and awareness for Autism. Three years later that one achievement has turned into an annual event, the launch of a not-for profit organisation and so many lives positively impacted.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanmodiano/
https://www.facebook.com/jMotivational.Speaker.Jordan.Modiano
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Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug is joined by Dan Bradbury, an entrepreneur, business investor and mentor. Dan shares his journey through early business failures, a life threatening accident that changed his perspective on financial security, and his evolution into buying, scaling, and selling companies. His approach to goal setting, learning, and business growth, combined with his passion for mastermind groups and relationship building, provides great insight into achieving success whilst remaining authentic
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Dan's early business failure, resulting in £109,000 of personal debt, became a foundational learning experience that shaped his approach to entrepreneurship and his ability to help others avoid similar mistakes. His life changing cycling accident and resulting brain injury transformed his perspective on business, leading him to shift from simply running companies to strategically buying, selling, and merging them for greater security. Rather than focusing on massive goals, Dan structures his approach around daily achievements in three core areas: health/wellbeing, business, and relationships, using apps to track his progress. As a big reader with a personal library of thousands of books, Dan maintains an unlimited book budget for his family, believing strongly that most solutions already exist in written form. Dan actively seeks out people with opposing viewpoints, following Charlie Munger's philosophy of understanding the opposite perspective better than its proponents before forming opinions. In his mastermind groups, Dan focuses first on identifying the six key areas of business and diagnosing where each member's weakest links are, believing the biggest gains come from addressing these weaknesses. Having tested multiple paths to success, Dan advocates for gathering diverse solutions rather than relying on a single approach, encouraging others to explore multiple routes to their goals. Through his years of business experience, Dan has discovered that the true value isn't in achieving goals but in the relationships built along the journey, creating lasting impact and fulfilment.BEST MOMENTS
"If you've already had the answers, you would have done it already. I kind of go innovations come from looking outside of yourself."
"I refuse to let myself have an opinion on something unless I know more about my opponent's point of view than they do."
"I believe that prescription without proper diagnosis is malpractice."
"If you meet somebody that refuses to admit that is convinced that they're right constantly and isn't willing to hold up their hands and say when they're wrong, that should be a big red flag."
ABOUT THE GUEST
www.danbradbury.com
https://danbradbury.com/about-dan-bradbury/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bradbury-a9265642/
https://www.facebook.com/DBdanbradbury
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Email: [email protected].uk
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Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
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BOOKS:
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Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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Doug interviews Ang Allan-Burns a fellow podcaster, Amazon #1 bestselling author of "Do I Really Hate Men?" and expert life coach. Ang shares her thoughts on goal setting, relationship dynamics, and personal growth after divorce. From discussing the importance of shared values in relationships to revealing how redundancy became a blessing in disguise, Ang offers valuable thoughts for anyone else navigating life transitions. Ang's practical approach to goal setting, combined with her personal experiences and professional expertise, makes this a must listen for those seeking to create positive change in their lives.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Goal setting should include both personal and professional aspects of life, for example many entrepreneurs succeed in business but neglect personal goals, leading to an imbalance. Core values identification is crucial for relationship success as misaligned values between partners often contribute to relationship breakdown. Visual reminders of goals are really powerful, placing goals in multiple locations and using phone screensavers can help maintain focus and motivation. Recovery from divorce requires self-work first. Seeking others to "fix" you without healing yourself first often leads to continued pain. Small, manageable changes are more effective than overwhelming transformations so start with simple daily improvements rather than major life overhauls. Regular goal review and adjustment is essential, reviewing goals quarterly allows for adaptation and ensures they remain relevant to your life. Teaching goal setting to children creates valuable life skills. Involving kids in goal setting helps them develop positive life habits early. Negative thought management is crucial for moving forward, learning to control and replace negative thoughts with positive ones enables progress.BEST MOMENTS
"I always say to people that the goals that you have are not as important as the person that you become in pursuit of those goals."
"The book came about because I started to write about my divorce and the things that had happened and I wasn't writing for it to be published."
"We need to learn how to manage our negative thoughts, when you actually sit down and think about how many negative thoughts you have during a day it's quite a lot, even if you're just having a normal day."
"I say to people if you're not happy, move, we're not a tree, we're something different."
"The biggest journey of our life is our life, but we don't necessarily have a plan for it."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Website: https://linktr.ee/angaab6
Ang Allan-Burns is the dynamic voice behind the successful podcast Do I Really Hate Men?, where she dives into the complexities of relationships, healing, and female empowerment. Her groundbreaking A-A Divorce Success Path Coaching Programme has transformed the lives of women around the world, helping them recover from relationship pain and rediscover their strength.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angallanburns
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558725612414
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Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/
Email: [email protected].uk
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Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:
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BOOKS:
Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z
Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/
Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.
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