EP #31 | Geno and Ali Schmelzer explore the complexities of supporting each other's dreams and goals within a marriage. They discuss the unique challenges couples face, including personality differences, logistical issues, and the importance of communication.

They discuss the balance between traditional roles and modern expectations, the significance of understanding each other's strengths, and the necessity of joint mission in a relationship.

“Husbands don’t just want their wives to be proud, they want them to be impressed.”

Takeaways

(1) Every couple faces unique challenges in supporting each other's dreams.

(2) Understanding personality types can enhance communication and collaboration.

(3) It's a dance of give and take, not a strict 50-50 balance.

EP #30 | Geno Schmelzer addresses the feelings of overwhelm that often accompany the Christmas season and offers 2 simple questions to help listeners focus on what truly matters. By narrowing down priorities and embracing limitations, listeners can find clarity and momentum to accomplish their objectives even during their busiest times of year.

Question #1: What’s Most Important To Me Long Term?

Question #2: What Can I Realistically Do Today?

Takeaways:

(1) Identify what's most important to you long-term.

(2) Focus on one key goal to reduce overwhelm.

(3) Let go of distractions that don't serve your main goal.

(4) Real activity today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.

(5) Perfectionism can hinder progress; take action instead.

(6) Work expands to fill the time you give it.

(7) Embrace limitations as a catalyst for creativity.

(8) Momentum builds as you take action on your goals.

(9) You have the ability to overcome overwhelm even in busy seasons.

EP #29 | Geno Schmelzer explores the reasons behind our struggles with thankfulness and gratitude. He identifies 6 key enemies of thankfulness: unfair comparisons, unfulfilled plans, unrealistic expectations, an unrelenting pace, uneasy hearts, and unsurrendered anger.

By understanding these 6 enemies of our thankfulness, we are all better equipped to fight them and become more thankful and thereby more joyful in our lives.

Takeaways:

• (1) Thankfulness is a core component of joyfulness and happiness.

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  (2) Unfair comparisons can rob us of our joy and thankfulness.

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  (3) Unfulfilled plans can overshadow our ability to appreciate what we have.

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  (4) Perfectionism can lead us to unrealistic expectations that hinder thankfulness.

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  (5) Slowing down can help us appreciate the beauty in our lives.

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  (6) An uneasy heart filled with anxiety makes it hard to be thankful.

  
  

• (7) Anger and unforgiveness block our ability to feel thankfulness.