We all know the feeling—stuck, procrastinating, avoiding what matters most. But what if you could spot resistance the moment it shows up… and break through it fast? In this episode, we expose resistance for what it really is, why it’s your biggest enemy, and how to beat it before it beats you. Whether you’re building a business, chasing a goal, or simply tired of spinning your wheels, this is your guide to outsmarting the invisible force that’s holding you back.

You’ve heard it a thousand times: build better habits, build a better life. But what if habits aren’t the real problem? In this episode, we flip the script and reveal why your standards—not your habits—determine your success. You’ll learn the subtle (but powerful) difference between doing things consistently and holding yourself to a higher level of expectation. If you’ve been stuck doing “all the right things” but not getting results, this might be the missing piece.

Tune in and find out how to raise your standards—and watch your life follow.

🎙 Episode: “Reset & Rise: The Power of Benchmark Goals!”

Feeling stuck or off track? This episode is your signal to hit reset.

Dale breaks down how to step back, realign, and set benchmark goals that actually move the needle—in your business, fitness, and life. Learn how to spot when it’s time to pause, how to refocus with clarity, and how to rebuild momentum with short-term, measurable goals that keep you locked in.

Whether you’ve plateaued or just need a system that sticks, this episode gives you the mindset, method, and motivation to get back in the game stronger than ever.

What You’ll Learn:

• Signs it’s time for a reset

• The difference between outcome vs benchmark goals

• How to rebuild clarity and confidence in 3 steps

• A challenge to help you kickstart your next breakthrough

Hit play and reset with purpose

Today’s episode is the best of compilation. We had some amazing people share their golden nuggets on the daily grind and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss any of it. We tackle all the big issues from entrepreneurship, relationships, and health.

Here’s more from our guests:

More from Chandra Gore:

Chandra Gore works with entrepreneurs and individuals to create foundations for success and to understand how to gain visibility via media outreach with her boutique consulting and public relations firm, Chandra Gore Consulting. Adding Host, Media Correspondent, and Moderator to her resume Chandra is bringing her wit, unique comedic timing, laughter, and bubbly personality to the scene. Her personal brand - Conversations with Chan includes a podcast, YouTube series, and publication. Her slogan, "Conversations Begin with A Smile" leads the way as she begins every endeavor with a smile. She is the author of several books, Event Moderator, and speaker on topics such as Business Strategies, Media Relations, and Entrepreneurship.

Links to Chandra Gore:

www.chandragoreconsulting.com

www.conversationswithchan.com

More from Olivia Cook:

Olivia Cook works as a transformational success coach, podcast host, content creator, and co-owner of a christ driven brand called Relentless Glory. Her coaching business helps female entrepreneurs and content creators with their productivity, mindset, and health to feel empowered in their daily grind. Her podcast, the empowered woman, shares stories from women in business all over the world providing tips on personal development, business, productivity, mindset, healing and life.

Links to Olivia Cook:

The Empowered Woman Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-woman-badass-unfiltered/id1540102003
Website: https://oliviatmcook.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_liv/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXMKS9eB6rjh-MAl_IfQvA

More from Sarah Armstrong:

Sarah attended Georgetown University, as a scholarship athlete, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business Administration with a major in Marketing. Sarah began her career with Leo Burnett in Media. In 1997, she joined The Coca-Cola Company in Worldwide Media. In 2006, Sarah established and led the Company’s global approach to Agency Management. Her work has been recognized as industry leading around the world resulting in Sarah being named one of Ad Age’s “Women to Watch”, and her inclusion in Ad Age’s Book of Tens (Top Ten Who Made Their Mark in 2009).

Links to Sarah Armstrong:

Website: https://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com/author

More resources from the Daily Grind Podcast:

1- Make sure you review this episode → https://forms.endorsal.io/form/62c75a1698ff8c29a1ad7141/

2-Checkout The Daily Grind Podcast site: www.thedailygrindpodcast.com

The Daily Grind podcast brings you your Monday motivation with other brothers and sisters that are helping others on their Daily Grind. Every Monday you will hear from an expert, coach, or entrepreneur that is making waves in the health, business, and relationship industries. You don’t want to miss out on this week's episode.

More from today’s guest Sarah Armstrong:

Sarah attended Georgetown University, as a scholarship athlete, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business Administration with a major in Marketing. Sarah began her career with Leo Burnett in Media. In 1997, she joined The Coca-Cola Company in Worldwide Media. In 2006, Sarah established and led the Company’s global approach to Agency Management. Her work has been recognized as industry leading around the world resulting in Sarah being named one of Ad Age’s “Women to Watch”, and her inclusion in Ad Age’s Book of Tens (Top Ten Who Made Their Mark in 2009). In 2017, Sarah joined a leading global management consulting firm as a Partner to advise clients around the world on agency management.

In this episode, Sarah talks to us about her new book and how to navigate the difficulties of divorce and co-parenting particularly when you have a child in the mix. Sarah offers valuable reframes in this interview to get us all thinking of how we define successful relationships and how to get there successfully. Make sure you check out her new book HERE.

Links to Sarah Armstrong:

Website: https://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com/author

More resources from the Daily Grind Podcast:

1- Make sure you review this episode → https://forms.endorsal.io/form/62c75a1698ff8c29a1ad7141/

2-Checkout The Daily Grind Podcast site: www.thedailygrindpodcast.com

The daily grind often has us all wrapped up in busy work, social media, and life distractions, but we don't often focus on the things that matters most. If you're starting to not feel fully aligned with your life mission and purpose then try reorienting your energy and thoughts towards things that matter most in your life.

In this Fire Solo Round episode, Dale gives some motivation and encouragement to look at what is most important to you and put energy back into that. You won't want to miss this episode!

Recommendations:

1- Make sure you review this episode

2-Checkout The Daily Grind Podcast site: www.thedailygrindpodcast.com

3- Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thedailygrindpod/

The Daily Grind podcast brings you your Monday motivation with other brothers and sisters that are helping others on their Daily Grind. Every Monday you will hear from an expert, coach, or entrepreneur that is making waves in the health, business, and relationship industries. You don’t want to miss out on this week's episode.

More from today’s guest Olivia Cook:

Olivia Cook works as a transformational success coach, podcast host, content creator, and co-owner of a christ driven brand called Relentless Glory. Her coaching business helps female entrepreneurs and content creators with their productivity, mindset, and health to feel empowered in their daily grind. Her podcast, the empowered woman, shares stories from women in business all over the world providing tips on personal development, business, productivity, mindset, healing and life.

Links to Olivia Cook:

The Empowered Woman Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-woman-badass-unfiltered/id1540102003
Website: https://oliviatmcook.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_liv/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXMKS9eB6rjh-MAl_IfQvA

More resources from the Daily Grind Podcast:

1- Make sure you review this episode → https://forms.endorsal.io/form/62c75a1698ff8c29a1ad7141/

2-Checkout The Daily Grind Podcast site: www.thedailygrindpodcast.com

The Daily Grind podcast brings you your Monday motivation with other brothers and sisters that are helping others on their Daily Grind. Every Monday you will hear from an expert, coach, or entrepreneur that is making waves in the health, business, and relationship industries. You don’t want to miss out on this week's episode.

More from today’s guest Chandra Gore:

Chandra Gore works with entrepreneurs and individuals to create

foundations for success and to understand how to gain visibility via

media outreach with her boutique consulting and public relations firm,

Chandra Gore Consulting. Adding Host, Media Correspondent, and

Moderator to her resume Chandra is bringing her wit, unique comedic

timing, laughter, and bubbly personality to the scene. Her personal

brand - Conversations with Chan includes a podcast, YouTube series,

and publication. Her slogan, "Conversations Begin with A Smile" leads

the way as she begins every endeavor with a smile. She is the author

of several books, Event Moderator, and speaker on topics such as

Business Strategies, Media Relations, and Entrepreneurship. Along

with her own, she is also a contributing writer for such publications

as Pretty Women Hustle and SwagHer Magazine.

Links to Chandra Gore:

Facebook.com/chandragoreconsulting

Instagram.com/chandragoreconsulting

Facebook.com/chandragore01

Instagram.com/cgoreconsults

Twitter.com/cgoreconsults

Facebook.com/conversationswithchan

Instagram.com/conversationswithchan

Twitter.com/convoswithchan

Websites

www.chandragoreconsulting.com

www.conversationswithchan.com

More resources from the Daily Grind Podcast:

1- Make sure you review this episode → https://forms.endorsal.io/form/62c75a1698ff8c29a1ad7141/

2-Checkout The Daily Grind Podcast site: www.thedailygrindpodcast.com