Goal Tending

Will Bland
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Goal Tending

Welcome to Goal Tending where your WHY is bigger than your excuses! We will dive in to how to plan and take deliberate action toward achieving your goals. This podcast is hosted by Will Bland, who shares his 5 Step Process to Goal Tending through conversations and Q&A episodes. Will is an Army veteran, Husband, Father of two, and an entrepreneur who shares his stories and experiences, and brings in brilliant guests to join your journey in attaining your goals. Join the conversation and LETS GROW. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

  1. NOV 1

    44. What Do You Want to Be Remembered For

    What do you want to be remembered for? In this episode the table is turned and Brittney Bland joins the episode to interview Will about his background, goals, inspirations, and overcoming adversity. There are so many outstanding questions and takeaways, along with some vulnerable moments that inspire reflection and growth. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com   Key Points *Look to serve something greater than yourself *You should aim to have a coach at least by college to help with clarifying your goals, and encouraging growth through challenging questions and habit development *Reflect on who has influenced you and how *Find someone who you can be your true self around and that makes you want to be better *It’ll be hard to receive the love you deserve until you are willing to open up and let your guard down *Clear boundaries are crucial to healthy relationships *Have friends that you can comfortably say no to *Age and experience help develop intelligence in managing relationships *Communication, Listening, and reliability/trust *Quiet your mind and focus on listening to people instead of thinking about how you want to respond *Nutrition and fueling performance is one of the most important parts of your fitness journey *Set new challenges to keep you motivated toward fitness *Medicine is necessary in some cases, but it isn’t always the answer   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:23 How Would You Introduce Yourself 04:28 What Led You Here 09:40 When to Get a Coach 12:16 3 Biggest Influences 18:31 Changing Views on Love and Family 23:14 Challenges in Relationships 27:39 3 Most Important Things in a Relationship 32:53 Turning Point in Fitness Journey 38:29 Changing Perspective on Mental Health 42:35 Remembered for One Thing 44:00 What Inspires You to Carry On 46:14 Thank You 47:58 Closing   Links https://goalswithwill.com Book Recommendations Anger: Wisom for Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

    49 min

  2. OCT 15

    43. The Right Path for YOU

    Were you ever asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” In this episode we dive into finding/creating the path to where/who you want to be, and I share a story from my journey about that doubt created by outside influence. We also discuss creating value, and not allowing titles to define you. This is a must listen for helping find fulfillment in your journey. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com   Key Points *Think about who you want to be and then take action and accept nothing less. *Be prepared to overcome the doubt and adjust as needed *Don’t allow other people’s negative opinions to hold you back from what is meant for you *Your goals may not always look exactly like you imagined when you reach them, but appreciate them for what they become *Find your own authentic voice *You have to believe in you *You don’t have to be just one thing *You are more than a title *Don’t allow other people to plant doubt in your mind *Your path should look different   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 What do you want to be 08:50 Soldier Show 15:48 More than a title 18:15 Closing   Links https://goalswithwill.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

    19 min

  3. OCT 1

    42. Mental Toughness w/ Joey Levesque

    Are people or environment more important for growth? In this episode we explore that question with 19 year combat veteran, Army National Guard Infantryman, with 4 years of Resilience Training experience. Joey Levesque brings his unique perspective to the conversation to explore resilience, suicide prevention, and the importance of finding your WHY. This is an episode like no other, with profound insight from two adverse backgrounds, and multiple references to all-time greats and resilience experts. The challenge to you is to engage in the comments with your opinion of People or Environment, and why. Come join the conversation and let's grow. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com   Key Points *In certain situations, there is no time to “Hunt the Good stuff” or focus on your emotions *Changing the way you word something can change the way people think about it *Significant life event can sometimes help us get over a barrier in our mind, or open our mind to a different way of thinking *People receive information differently, find different ways to communicate the same concepts to connect to more people *Relate your authentic human experiences to broader concepts to find relation points and build connection to the content you are sharing *Environment may have a bigger impact on growth, but it relies on the drive of the person *You can let your environment change you, or change your environment *Time and Pressure creates Diamonds, and significantly increase value *Bravery requires vulnerability *The responsibility of the sharer is who you’re sharing it with *The difference between the poor man and the wealthy man is what they do in their off time   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Perception of Resilience 06:00 Resilience in a Fast Paced Life 08:19 Your WHY 17:51 People or Environment? 30:15 The Coffee Bean 36:22 Post Traumatic Growth 44:33 Vulnerability in Resilience 54:02 What You Do in Your Off Time 57:16 Closing   Links and References https://goalswithwill.com https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/people/martin-ep-seligman   Book Recommendations Can’t Hurt Me- David Goggins Never Finished- David Goggins The Coffee Bean- Damon West The Change Agent- Damon West Mindset: The New Psychology of Success- Carol Dweck --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

    58 min

  4. SEP 15

    41. Don't Wait

    September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. To raise awareness, in this episode I share my story with suicide and the impact it has had on me. These types of conversations or crucial, because the vast majority of people have come in contact with suicide in one way or another. Please don’t hesitate to seek help is you are struggling. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com   Key Points *Don’t wait until it’s too late to ask for help *Sometimes it feels like you have forever, but that’s not the case *Don’t wait to reach out to people, or let them know how you feel *There is no shame in seeking help *It’s never a bad time to show love or reach out *Have a “Battle Buddy” *Lean on the people you know you can trust and that have your back   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:53 Background 04:00 Maybe I Should Reach Out 06:25 The Phone Call 08:22 Next Time Never Came 09:00 Show Love 10:15 Battle Buddy 11:39 Dedication 12:10 Have the Conversation 13:32 Closing   Links https://goalswithwill.com https://988lifeline.org/get-help/ https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

    15 min

  5. SEP 1

    40. Thinking Skills

    September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. To raise awareness this episode is focused on thinking skills you can practice and building awareness of the way you think in order to train your mind to think differently. It requires consistent practice, but if you can change your mind you can change the world around you. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com   Key Points *Good thinking is essential for making better decisions, solving problems effectively, and leading a more fulfilling life *You don’t control the events that happen in life or your feelings about them, but you do control your thoughts *Think differently to feel differently *Cognitive bias makes us hold onto info that supports what we believe and ignores info that doesn’t support it (even if its true) *Is the way you think the best way to think? *If it’s not 100% fact, it’s an assumption *Questioning your thinking opens your mind to more possibilities *Daily question: What did you receive from others, and what did you give to others? *Shift and improve your mindset by seeking knowledge *Have discussions to learn and grow from the experiences and backgrounds of others *Asking people WHY challenges them to explore deeper why they think what they think *Find your assumptions and challenge them regularly by seeking opposing view points   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:47 The Way We Think 04:30 Cognitive Bias 06:32 Questioning Assumptions 07:34 Reflective Thinking 10:45 Building Knowledge 13:12 Action Steps 16:25 Closing   Links https://goalswithwill.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

    17 min

  6. AUG 15

    39. Life Lessons from Camp

    I recently volunteered at a Youth Summer Camp. I didn’t know what to expect or prepare for since I haven’t been to a camp since 6th grade, but it ended up being one of the most fulfilling and rewarding things I’ve done in a while. The variety of activities available created lasting memories and fun, but the lessons imparted on everyone in attendance was what truly stood out to me. I enjoyed the conversations so much that I decided to compile some of my favorite lessons from camp in this episode. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com   Key Points *Things are constantly moving life, and require a certain level of balance *When you leverage teammates to move up together it makes life a little easier *Don’t forget to reach back to help others on your way up *Notice the beauty and positive things around you on the hike of life *When you find yourself being critical, try looking internally to ask what you can differently *People respond differently to the same situations *Learn to recognize fear and act anyway *It’s harder to do things for yourself or others when you are trying to keep your head above water *Enjoy the sunny seasons of life, and understand when you have down seasons that the good times will come again *Build awareness around your mindset during the different seasons of life *You can take camp with you anywhere, look for the enjoyment and lessons in everything you do   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Volunteering for Camp 03:55 Dangle Duo (Teamwork) 08:15 Hiking (Notice your surroundings) 11:10 Field Games (Look Internally) 17:00 Repel Tower (Facing Fear) 22:16 The Lake (Seasons and staying above water) 27:57 Closing   Links https://goalswithwill.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

    28 min

  7. AUG 1

    38. Know When to Quit

    How do you know if you should quit something or stick with it? This episode explains the stigma of quitting and dives into some ways to assess your situation to understand if you should quit. I also discuss the balance of emotion and logic in making your decision. Don’t take this topic lightly! There are opportunity costs associated with sticking staying on the wrong path for too long. Be sure to share your experience with quitting, rather it be something you stuck with for too long, or how quitting led to a better opportunity. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com   Key Points *Quitting can be a good thing if done at the right time for the right reason *There are opportunity costs associated with quitting *By choosing not to quit, you choose to stay *Time and resources you already spent are a sunk cost. Don’t allow emotion to make you stay based on what you already spent *Signs that it might be time to quit: Lack of progress or plateau; diminished passion for your goal; negative impact on mental, physical, or emotional health; feedback from others *Filter feedback that you receive to identify what is factual and useful to you *Use your milestones as a method of measuring progress *Do a pro’s and con’s list for quitting vs not quitting to gain a better understanding of the situation *Balance emotion and logic when you evaluate your situation *Ask yourself what things will change if you quit to ensure you understand the impact and path ahead *Once you make your decision, accept it *Stay flexible to maximize your potential opportunities *Know what’s best for you prior to telling others your decision to quit, and stick to it *When you don’t know what the next step is focus on building resiliency, self-development, and education   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Why Knowing When to Quit Matters 03:04 People Who Quit and Succeeded 06:31 Opportunity Cost and Sunk Cost 08:57 Signs That it Might Be Time to Quit 13:44 Evaluate Your Situation 17:48 Making the Decision 21:03 Telling Other You are Quitting 23:01 How to Pivot and Move Forward 27:49 Closing   Links https://goalswithwill.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

    29 min

  8. JUL 15

    37. Step 5: Review and Refine

    It’s time to do a deep dive into each step of the Goal Tending Process to help you on your journey. This episode explains everything you want to consider for step 5 of the 5 Step Process to Goal Tending. It’s time to Review and Refine every part of your plan and the actions you are taking to reach your goal. Go back and check out Steps 1 through 4 if you haven’t already to Identify your start and finish, identify what you have to start with, make a plan for progress, and take consistent action. Come join the conversation and let's grow. This episode is fueled by Prepping with Peppers. Don’t forget to grab the free 5 Step Process to Goal Tending download at https://goalswithwill.com   Key Points *As you get started toward a goal, understand that life, circumstances, and other uncontrollable factors are going to change *Check in on your timeline and progress regularly? Stick to your timeline or adjust as needed *Identify how often you should review your plan and progress *Regularly reviewing and refining helps maintain motivation and accountability to your goals *Identify milestones to recognize and celebrate along the journey *Don’t wait to reach the goal to celebrate or find fulfillment *Asking the right questions will help you evaluate your progress and shift as needed *Reviewing and refining is necessary at every step in the process *The starting line moves every day *Prioritize your time to align with your long-term goals *Choose what you put your energy toward *It’s not about the process, it’s about finding fulfillment in your journey   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Steps 1-4 Recap 03:40 The Importance of Reviewing and Refining 05:47 Frequency of Check-in 08:11 Motivation and Accountability 09:30 Milestones 11:03 Clear Review Checklist 14:01 Review and Refine Each Step 19:20 Review and Refine in Real Time 25:26 Closing   Links https://goalswithwill.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

    26 min
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Welcome to Goal Tending where your WHY is bigger than your excuses! We will dive in to how to plan and take deliberate action toward achieving your goals. This podcast is hosted by Will Bland, who shares his 5 Step Process to Goal Tending through conversations and Q&A episodes. Will is an Army veteran, Husband, Father of two, and an entrepreneur who shares his stories and experiences, and brings in brilliant guests to join your journey in attaining your goals. Join the conversation and LETS GROW. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goalswithwill/support

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  • Creator
    Will Bland
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Will Bland
  • Show Website
    Goal Tending

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