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April 11, 2025 8 mins

Today, I'm diving into the idea that real success isn't about chasing a finish line but about crafting systems that celebrate every little win along the way. 


In this video, I share my journey on how shifting from traditional goal-setting to building effective, life-affirming processes can turn your everyday efforts into triumphs.


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Who Am I?

Jonathan Goodman is the creator of the Personal Trainer Development Center and host of the popular Obvious Choice podcast, a top show for coaches, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Jon’s been featured in most major business and fitness publications including Men’s Health, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Robb Report, Inc., and many more. Over 200,000 coaches and small business owners in more than 120 countries have purchased business development materials from him. 


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Timestamps 

0:00 Most successful people set systems

0:52 Figure out ways to have pleasure along the journey

1:50 Change the way you look at success

3:30 Example of how I apply this mindset

4:43 Personal Celebrations & Milestone Experiences

6:25 Building a System of Process Celebrations

8:30 Conclusion: Winning with Systems Over Goals

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