Goal Setting and Discipline

Hosts: John and David Thompson

Episode Summary: In this episode of SMPL Money, John and David discuss the importance of goal setting and discipline from their generational perspectives. They explore why goal setting is crucial for personal and professional success, the common challenges people face when setting goals, and practical tips for maintaining discipline to achieve those goals.

What You'll Learn:

• The concept and importance of goal setting
• Different perspectives on goal setting across generations
• Common reasons why people fail to achieve their goals
• The role of discipline and habits in achieving goals
• Practical tools and techniques for effective goal setting
• The concept of time blocking and its benefits
• Insights from notable books on goal setting and discipline

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Introduction to the episode and hosts
• [01:00] Initial thoughts on goal setting from John and David
• [02:00] Generational differences in goal setting
• [03:00] The fear of setting and failing at goals
• [05:00] The definition and importance of discipline
• [07:00] The role of habits in maintaining discipline
• [08:00] Strategies for realigning with your goals
• [09:00] The 90-day priority setting method
• [11:00] Tools and techniques for daily and weekly goal tracking
• [12:00] Overcoming resistance to time blocking
• [15:00] The concept of "white time" and its importance
• [16:00] Final thoughts and a quote on goal setting

Resources Mentioned:

• Traction by Gino Wickman
• The Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish
• The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

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