Blake stops by to talk with Verbs and Courtney about how two simple questions can help you reach your goals. Coaching is so valuable because it allows you to get an outside perspective on what's happening in your life. While having a coach is always a good idea, what if you could coach yourself? What if you could set aside the emotions that keep us from accomplishing our goals? The questions that Courtney, Verbs, and Blake discuss this week are simple (and they're only a start), but if you commi...
Aug 08, 2022•26 min•Ep. 152
As high achievers, it can be difficult to stop the work you're doing and start a workday shutdown. In the short run, pushing through and finishing the work can feel like it makes a lot of sense because you finish more things on your to-do list. However, in the long run, not shutting down your workday can start to grind your productivity to a halt. Today, Courtney and Verbs describe two different elements that will help you end your workday on the right foot. They also answer a question from the ...
Aug 01, 2022•21 min•Ep. 151
A goal that is poorly structured can not only keep you from achieving your goal, but it can also stop you from getting out of the starting gates. Today, Verbs and Courtney talk you through the first "R" in the SMARTER Goals Framework: Risky. How can we leverage risk to maximize our results? Also, Courtney battles with a fly. If you want to see all of it, make sure you watch the video: https://youtu.be/qsV_mwPP5zA In this episode, you will learn: What healthy risk feels like How to understand ris...
Jul 25, 2022•22 min•Ep. 150
What are the biggest obstacles that people face when struggling to complete their Daily Big 3? Since the Daily Big Three is a core component of the Full Focus System, understanding the answers to that question can help you break through the stress of those blank Daily Big 3 sections in your planner. In this episode, Courtney and Verbs discuss two powerful questions that can help get you back on track with your Daily Big 3 practice. Also, Nick talks about how you're probably using your dishwasher...
Jul 18, 2022•27 min•Ep. 149
As a high achiever, you’re dialed in on productivity. You know how to get things done. But there’s a problem. No matter how much you produce, you always feel behind. There always seems to be a looming deadline that somehow got missed. That puts you on the hamster wheel nearly every week, hustling to get caught up. It’s exhausting. There’s a fix for that. It’s called a Monthly Calendar. Start using this tool to keep track of your Big Rocks, and you’ll escape that feeling of being two steps behind...
Jul 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 149
After a busy and fulfilling day of productivity, it can be really hard to turn off the mind (and the screens!) and start your evening ritual. This is true for a lot of people - in fact, the evening ritual might be the hardest one to consistently complete. It makes a lot of sense that people would struggle with it: not only are you tired, but it's the only part of the day where there isn't a meeting coming up in 30 minutes or an errand to run in an hour. Today, Courtney and Verbs talk about the m...
Jul 04, 2022•21 min•Ep. 148
When we think of setting goals, we often think of the things we want to accomplish at work. But, if we truly want to both win at work and succeed at life, then we need to spend time working on our relationships. To help us do that, we need to set intentional relationship goals to make sure that we create space for the people that are most important to us. In this episode, Courtney and Verbs give you two customizable relational goals for this summer that are both fun and give you more time with t...
Jun 27, 2022•22 min•Ep. 147
Blake is back to talk with Courtney about how we can start the third quarter on the best foot. They offer two very simple exercises that you can do right now that will give you the clarity you need to succeed in Q3. In this episode, you'll learn: How simply writing down your goals increases the likelihood of success Where you can put your goals to keep them top of mind Which moment is the most critical when you switch to a new planner Also, Blake gives an update on where he's been and what's com...
Jun 20, 2022•29 min•Ep. 146
Timing is everything. We often talk about the importance of knowing your "why", but when it comes to accomplishing your goals, it's also important to understand the power of "when". When are you going to make the space to accomplish your goals? If you choose poorly, you could find yourself struggling to succeed at goals that are both important to you and attainable. In this episode, Courtney and Verbs talk about two important ways that you can use time to your advantage. They also answer a Full ...
Jun 13, 2022•25 min•Ep. 145
Life is full of transitions. They can be relatively common transitions - like sitting down at your desk and getting to work - or something more significant like entering retirement. The best way to navigate these transitions is to use the systems you already have in place to help you reorient. In today's episode, Courtney and Verbs talk you through two anchors that you'll need to successfully surf that transition wave. In this episode, you'll learn- How to avoid going into "reaction mode" How to...
Jun 06, 2022•25 min•Ep. 144
Goal achievement always starts at the same place - with you. No matter how intuitive or inventive a system might be, all goal achievement is built on the concept of agency. With that in mind, the best way to achieve our goals would be to leverage our personal agency so that we can use the things we can control to influence the things that we don't control. Today, Courtney and Verbs define agency and provide two helpful strategies to leverage your agency to achieve your goals. They also answer a ...
May 30, 2022•27 min•Ep. 143
As you look ahead towards accomplishing your goals, one important question is: How far can I get this week? How much can I accomplish this week as I work towards the goals I've set for myself? In today's episode, Courtney and Verbs explain why the Weekly Big 3 is one of the most important elements of the Full Focus Planner system. They'll also answer a community member's question about setting a goal to find a new job. Make sure to join our Full Focus Planner Community for more tips and positivi...
May 23, 2022•24 min•Ep. 142
We often think about productivity as just being hyper-focused, full of energy, and simply checking the highest possible amount of tasks off of our to-do list. The problem with that is that the level of energy required to execute that plan is simply unsustainable. It leads to burnout and, perhaps, you're even worse off than you were before you started. Courtney and Verbs talk about the power of focusing on the key tasks that will keep pushing you forward every single day. It's not rocket science,...
May 16, 2022•31 min•Ep. 141
Setting a goal and then achieving it often feels like a reward in and of itself. But, it's important that you take the time to celebrate your accomplishments. Today, Courtney and Verbs help Producer Nick fill out the "Your Reward" section of his Full Focus Planner. Along the way, you'll learn about the five principles to setting exciting and motivating rewards. In this episode, you will learn: How to leverage members of your family and community to help celebrate your wins Why it's important to ...
May 09, 2022•36 min•Ep. 140
When you're constantly focusing on what's next, it can be hard to slow down and focused on the progress you've already made. In this episode, Courtney and Verbs talk about why it's absolutely important that you take the time to record down all of the wins along your journey. In this episode, you will learn - Why living to simply jump over the next obstacle is risky How recording your wins connects to your self-esteem How chronicling your wins helps alleviate complaining Where Verbs' fear of anim...
May 02, 2022•25 min•Ep. 139
In a world that feels so chaotic, it might surprise you that something as simple as a habit can provide you with both clarity and peace in your life. Today, Courtney and Verbs speak with Amy Porterfield about the importance of habits and how to install them into your daily routines. In this episode, you will learn: How people get stuck when developing habits How you can identify the habits that fit into your life The power that habits have had on Amy’s life Which of our hosts drink a gallon of w...
Apr 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 138
Most people feel like they have to choose between one area of life at the expense of another. But for life to be whole and feel full, there needs to be balance. In today's episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake give you three reasons why balancing your life is actually the best way to achieve your goals. In this episode, you’ll discover— What a "balanced life" even means Why "work harder, work longer" isn't the solution How to tell when there's an imbalance in your life How all 10 of your life doma...
Apr 18, 2022•26 min•Ep. 137
Do you feel like you’re on the struggle bus with your goals? Maybe you find yourself always working on something else that seems more urgent. You might begin to wonder if you should have made those goals at all, or if you’re even cut out for goal achievement. In today’s episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake discuss a mindset shift that will change the way you approach your work. Follow these three guidelines as you set your Weekly Big 3, so you can make some forward momentum and reenergize your go...
Apr 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 136
You don’t want to feel stuck. But in your relationships, in your finances, or in your career, you find yourself in the same rut over and over again. You want to break free, but you just don’t know how. Many of our emotions and actions aren’t caused by our situations but by our thinking. With help from Courtney, Verbs, and Blake, you can identify the beliefs holding you back, trace how they’re impacting your behavior, and reexamine your thinking. In this episode, you’ll discover— The best clue yo...
Apr 04, 2022•36 min•Ep. 135
When our goals no longer feel exciting, the pursuit can feel cumbersome. It feels like everything is a drag, like there’s something wrong with your goals or the way you set them. Should you just let your goals crumble and aim for different goals next time? In this episode, Verbs and Black walk through four key actions you can take to refresh your goals. Follow them closely to get back on track and make your goals exciting again. In this episode, you’ll discover— One of the best actions you can t...
Mar 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 134
You’re coming to the end of the first quarter and are feeling totally unmotivated by your goals. It feels like such an effort to take one more step forward, and you wonder why you even set those goals in the first place. What can you do to stay on track and maintain momentum when you have no gas left in the tank? In this episode, Verbs and Blake discuss the three forces behind every goal and how reflecting on them regularly keeps you going—or helps you decide if something needs to change. In thi...
Mar 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 133
Moving from one quarter to the next is often seamless. So much so, that we rarely give intentional thought to how things went. But that’s exactly why we can experience repetitive frustration and feel driftless. Call it quarterly déjà vu. In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Nick walk through four questions to reflect on for a better and more successful upcoming quarter. To see this full episode, go to https://youtu.be/omieOMcejeg . In this episode, you’ll discover— An underlying importance of t...
Mar 14, 2022•32 min•Ep. 132
We want to live and work by design. We don’t want to drift to destinations. But we can’t design the path for our lives until we know what’s happening and where we currently are. (Watch this episode in its entirety on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pJjHbCRl41o ) In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake offer four ways journaling helps us learn from our lives, so we can then live more fully into them. You no longer have to feel like you’re coasting from one thing to the next, with life just passing ...
Mar 07, 2022•30 min•Ep. 131
Email is part of our everyday—in work and in life. From one-on-one messages to calendar invitations to marketing emails from somewhere you purchased a couch from. It’s one of the most powerful communication tools at our fingertips. But that power can also weigh us down, keep us stuck, and prevent us from moving onto our most important work. Is this the new normal we should accept? In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Nick outline three actions you can take to maintain the chaos of your email in...
Feb 28, 2022•44 min•Ep. 130
Getting the vision, alignment, and execution you need to drive extraordinary results isn’t always easy. And it can be especially tough when you’re doing it alone. So much around you feels chaotic. How can you bring order and structure to the mess? In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake speak with Stacie Simpson, a seasoned Full Focus Planner and new Full Focus Planner Certified Pro, about what life was like for her before she started using the Planner—and how things became different after s...
Feb 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 129
Courtney is joined by Michael Hyatt to tease a special announcement. To hear the Lead to Win episode with Michael and Megan, search for "Lead to Win" on your favorite podcast app or visit here: https://bit.ly/3GNOlwv. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Feb 15, 2022•3 min•Ep. 129
It can be hard to tell exactly why we procrastinate. Many times there’s a need that isn’t being met or a feeling that’s getting in the way. If we don’t know what that is and how to solve it, procrastination will persist. Procrastination might be a familiar obstacle to our work, but it doesn’t have to keep us stopped in our tracks. In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake talk through four strategies you can use to break free from procrastination and keep moving forward. In this episode, you’l...
Feb 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 128
You’ve set personal goals before, things related to hobbies, fitness, or finances. But taking the same steps in your professional life is a real challenge. So many things are out of your control, and there are obstacles at every turn. Is this the way work will always be, or can you take control of your professional life and set yourself up to win? In this episode, Verbs and Blake discuss four categories to consider when setting professional goals. Even when goals are handed to you by someone els...
Feb 07, 2022•36 min•Ep. 127
You’ve bought into a cultural fallacy: if you do more and work tirelessly, you’ll achieve more and get the results you want. The problem is, it’s not working. Burnout is high, quality drops, and it’s not sustainable. How can you keep cranking out results without constantly running on fumes? In this episode, Verbs and Blake walk you through three constraints you can leverage to maximize your output for incredible results. You can say goodbye to doing more and more but receiving less and less when...
Jan 31, 2022•35 min•Ep. 126
Surprisingly, trying to be productive and achieve goals can feel like a lonely endeavor at times. If no one around you is pursuing the same thing, it might seem like no one really gets you or what you’re trying to accomplish. It could even leave you feeling unsupported. As a result, the temptation to give up gets greater and greater. Verbs, Courtney, and Blake are no strangers to this feeling. But they also know a thing or two about how to win with friends. In this episode, they’ll walk through ...
Jan 24, 2022•28 min•Ep. 125
