14 min
Ep. 66 - Planning vs. Preparation The Art of Winning
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- Entrepreneurship
Join us in this episode as The Art of Winning host Ashton Levarek. In this episode, Ashton explores the military adage "if you fail to plan, you're planning to fail" and how it applies to everyday life. He’ll dive into the concept of looking for the fastest and most efficient way to reach a target in the military, as well as how this relates to finding different vehicles in life that can lead to financial freedom, such as buying one Airbnb instead of buying one rental property every year. Ashton also discusses the importance of taking action when starting something new and not becoming overly fixated on having all the answers before taking action. Lastly, he’ll explain the difference between planning and preparation - what it means to be mentally ready and prepared for whatever comes your way. Lastly, he’ll explain the difference between planning and preparation - what it means to be mentally ready and prepared for whatever comes your way. To learn more about Ashton, listeners can visit his website at Valkere Investment Group!
[00:00 - 05:00] The Importance of Planning and Flexibility
· Ashton explores the difference of planning versus preparation.
· Planning from the target out is effective in achieving goals.
· Planning is important not just in military operations but also in personal and business endeavors.
· Flexibility and adaptability are essential in achieving goals.
[05:00 - 12:22] Living a Fulfilling Life as an Alpha
● Preparation is a mindset, and it involves being mentally, financially, and physically prepared to tackle any situation.
● In special operations, the military is trained to be good at planning and mentally prepared to flex, shift, or change strategies to get the job done.
● Preparation doesn't necessarily mean doing a lot of things. It can also mean having cash reserves on the side or being mentally prepared to adapt to any scenario.
● Being mentally prepared means having the mindset to adapt and overcome any situation.
● Many people fail to take action because they were not prepared for changes that occurred at the last minute.
● Adopting a mindset that is fluid and adaptable can help in achieving success even when things do not go as planned.
[12:22 – 13:59] Closing Segment
● Connect with Ashton at Valkere Investment Group!
Connect with Ashton!
Website: Valkere Investment Group
LinkedIn: Valkere Investment Group
Want to learn more about creating multiple streams of income, wealth protection, financial freedom, or real estate investing? Join our investor club, check out our blog, get our free ebook on investing, or join us for our monthly Real Estate Investing Made Simple virtual meetup. Take the first to your wins in life and head on to http://www.valkeregroup.com.
Leave a REVIEW and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to unlock the secrets to success. Listen to other episodes on Apple, Spotify, Libsyn, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Key Quotes
“Planning includes preparation, but it also involves making decisions, assessing risk, and taking action to ensure the plan is carried out successfully. But without a fluid mindset, even the best plan can fail when things change last minute.” – Ashton Levarek
Join us in this episode as The Art of Winning host Ashton Levarek. In this episode, Ashton explores the military adage "if you fail to plan, you're planning to fail" and how it applies to everyday life. He’ll dive into the concept of looking for the fastest and most efficient way to reach a target in the military, as well as how this relates to finding different vehicles in life that can lead to financial freedom, such as buying one Airbnb instead of buying one rental property every year. Ashton also discusses the importance of taking action when starting something new and not becoming overly fixated on having all the answers before taking action. Lastly, he’ll explain the difference between planning and preparation - what it means to be mentally ready and prepared for whatever comes your way. Lastly, he’ll explain the difference between planning and preparation - what it means to be mentally ready and prepared for whatever comes your way. To learn more about Ashton, listeners can visit his website at Valkere Investment Group!
[00:00 - 05:00] The Importance of Planning and Flexibility
· Ashton explores the difference of planning versus preparation.
· Planning from the target out is effective in achieving goals.
· Planning is important not just in military operations but also in personal and business endeavors.
· Flexibility and adaptability are essential in achieving goals.
[05:00 - 12:22] Living a Fulfilling Life as an Alpha
● Preparation is a mindset, and it involves being mentally, financially, and physically prepared to tackle any situation.
● In special operations, the military is trained to be good at planning and mentally prepared to flex, shift, or change strategies to get the job done.
● Preparation doesn't necessarily mean doing a lot of things. It can also mean having cash reserves on the side or being mentally prepared to adapt to any scenario.
● Being mentally prepared means having the mindset to adapt and overcome any situation.
● Many people fail to take action because they were not prepared for changes that occurred at the last minute.
● Adopting a mindset that is fluid and adaptable can help in achieving success even when things do not go as planned.
[12:22 – 13:59] Closing Segment
● Connect with Ashton at Valkere Investment Group!
Connect with Ashton!
Website: Valkere Investment Group
LinkedIn: Valkere Investment Group
Want to learn more about creating multiple streams of income, wealth protection, financial freedom, or real estate investing? Join our investor club, check out our blog, get our free ebook on investing, or join us for our monthly Real Estate Investing Made Simple virtual meetup. Take the first to your wins in life and head on to http://www.valkeregroup.com.
Leave a REVIEW and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to unlock the secrets to success. Listen to other episodes on Apple, Spotify, Libsyn, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Key Quotes
“Planning includes preparation, but it also involves making decisions, assessing risk, and taking action to ensure the plan is carried out successfully. But without a fluid mindset, even the best plan can fail when things change last minute.” – Ashton Levarek
14 min