Next Simple Step
Whatever your goal, take the next simple step. It could be a health-related, personal, or business goal. It doesn't matter as long as it's important to you. This short, easily digestible podcast, hosted by Paul Goldsmith, is designed to eliminate decision fatigue and help you get and keep moving on your most important goals in life. As the Chinese proverb goes, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Paul Goldsmith and his wife Maryanne have 3 kids and 4 companies, and they live in Spring Hill, TN. They never would have gotten to where they are without identifying and taking the next simple step. Now, Paul is going to help you find yours.
Episodes
Paul Goldsmith shares the power of having a singular purpose and eliminating distractions, even good things, to create a SURGE toward a bigger future in your life.
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Known on social media as the "Recovering Californian", Comedian Carollynn Xavier sits down with Paul Goldsmith to discuss her unique faith journey, moving from California to Tennessee, marrying another comedian, and living in a tiny home in the woods.
The conversation also explores how Carollynn plans to leave stand-up comedy, and what's next for her. Plus, Paul finally gets invited to a...
Paul Goldsmith shares 4 steps to overcoming overthinking and indecision.
Paul Goldsmith shares the importance of taking the risk on yourself to do the hard thing, to focus on your future, and to quit something good that no longer serves you.
Paul Goldsmith shares how to stay focused while everyone else is distracted by the news of the day.
The future is uncertain. Embrace the uncertainty, and adapt as you go. Just keep moving forward.
Enter the Danger Zone, that's where your great opportunity for growth is. Paul Goldsmith shares his insights on how to move forward with your vision or biggest goals when you're anxious or don't have all the information.
For more, check out the book Mastering Uncertainty.
Paul Goldsmith shares his #1 piece of advice for starting a side hustle or doing anything else out of your comfort zone: LEVERAGE.
Create leverage in your life, have the courage to embrace short-term discomfort for long-term gains, and have challenging conversations as needed, in person, not via text.
Paul also shares how becoming an entrepreneur and getting fit has created the ultimate leverage in his life.
Paul Goldsmith shares the 3 questions he uses daily to get clarity around goals, clear up team confusion at work, and become a better communicator in life:
- What Is My End Goal?
- How can I Make This More Clear?
- How Can I mak...
You're Best Days Are Ahead if you choose to believe it. Paul Goldsmith shares his perspective on when you're feeling down to stay hungry and humble. If you are feeling like has gotten off course, it may be time to update your life plan. What do you truly want to do? Get started ... don't let anyone else judge you or hold you back. Take it one next simple step at a time.
The #1 quickest way to improve any work relationship is to NEVER ASSUME. Always ask what success looks like for every project, and every job. Managing expectations of your customers, employees, and managers is the key to long-term success in any company.
Everyone want the same things on the deepest level, the 3 R's … to be
- Recognized
- Respected
- Rewarded
You can't meet someone's expectations if you don't know what they are...
Paul Goldsmith discusses the importance of learning to say no to protect your time and energy. Drawing parallels to professional sports and entrepreneurship, Paul emphasizes the need for personal growth, risk-taking, and the importance of prioritizing critical opportunities over lesser ones.
He shares three practical tips for learning the art of saying "No".
- Assert your boundaries clearly and politely – being direct,
- Practice...
Paul Goldsmith challenges the notion that being perpetually busy is a virtue. It means you have a lack of priorities. Paul shares his journey from working in an office to realizing the freedom of owning his own time as an entrepreneur.
Reclaim hours in your day through strategic planning and prioritization. The 8-hour workday culture, driven by corporate interests, keeps people in a state of dissatisfaction that fuels consumerism. ...
I ran 6 miles in 100-degree heat today. Not because I wanted to ... it was just part of "the plan", my marathon training plan. My encouragement to you is to create your own life plans and be prepared for hard days, life's challenges, and setbacks along the way.
Many people start out with the best of intentions and get lost along the way of life because they don't have a life plan. Once you have lifetime goals, break them down into ...
If you are disheartened in your current situation ... and thinking of making a pivot, listen to this episode. Paul Goldsmith shares his observations about how pride and fear often hold people back from making necessary changes. He shares inspiring stories of individuals who have successfully pivoted in their careers to be in alignment with their current interests, including an MIT-educated neurosurgeon who dramatically pivoted his ...
Paul Goldsmith shares 4 CORE lessons for entrepreneurs and business owners, inspired by Christian radio.
If you want to make more money, you have to be worth more to your customers. 4 ways to do that is to prioritize:
- Connection
- Operational Execellence
- Relational > Transactional
- Evidence (Proof of Value)
Paul Goldsmith discusses the importance of overcoming fear to pursue your dreams. To become the person you want to become, you must have the courage to be disliked. Paul shares his inspiration from the book "The Courage To Be Disliked," highlighting key concepts such as the separation of tasks and choosing happiness. The overall message is to live authentically and pursue your goals with courage and resilience.
If someone was spraying acid with a hose, you wouldn't stand there and take it or even take the hose from them to spray others. You would, hopefully, find the source and turn off the hose.
The same goes for negativity. If someone is negative to you, don't receive it and please, whatever you do, DO NOT SPREAD IT.
Your mindset is your property and responsibility to manage. No one else can do it for you.
Paul Goldsmith shares a few ...
If you're feeling stuck, or like you're in "the wilderness" of life, let this episode be an encouragement to you. It's not too late to dream big! You Might Be a Late Bloomer, writes David Brooks in The Atlantic. Paul shares his thoughts on being a late bloomer and how to keep forward momentum on your dreams no matter your age.
One way is to see obstacles in your way, rather than issues to be solved, maybe they are polarities to be ...
Paul Goldsmith discusses how to achieve more calm and presence in your daily life.
He shares three simple practices: writing morning pages to clear your mind, spending time outdoors to improve mental and physical health, and managing energy instead of time by prioritizing tasks when your energy levels are highest.
Paul Goldsmith shares insights on the challenges that come AFTER achieving entrepreneurial goals, emphasizing the importance of planning, hiring, and teamwork.
Using his recent experience of opening a Saladworks restaurant, he highlights the need to prepare for success beyond just getting started, stressing the role of a well-prepared team in sustaining growth. He also discusses the value of hiring strategically, even on a trial ba...
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