Able Business Radio: Small Business | Automation | Systems

Overwhelmed with all the tasks on your to-do list? Completely forget to do something you said you would do? Get distracted from your work by remembering other things you have to do? I used to be that way too. This podcast talks about how I took control of my distracted brain and how you can do the same with Trello. Links and resources mention: Trello.com TrelloForWork.com Connect with Zack: Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: /in/ZacharySexton Email: coach at zacharysexton.com

I'll be taking a break with the show. In this quick 'goodbye for now' episode, I explain why the break is needed, what I'll be focused and how you can stay connected (I hope you will). Thank you for tuning in. I hope you were able to make a whole heap of 1% improvements form the ideas presented. Sincerely, Zack Stay connected with Zack: Email: coach at zacharysexton.com Twitter: @zwsexton LinkedIn: /in/ZacharySexton Links and resources mention: Clean Slate/Kanban Training...

Relying on your memory or willpower to follow up with your current prospects takes too much time and mental bandwidth. This podcast shows you how to use email 'boomerangs' to follow up automatically. Enjoy! Links and resources mention: Boomerang for Gmail App Boomerang Respondable Feature Contactually Full Disclosure: I earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Related podcasts: How To Write Great Emails ABR #56 Getting To Inbox Zero w/ Matt...

Can you think of a bad prospect call that could have been avoided with a bit of information on the front end? Maybe they didn't have the budget. Maybe you don't solve their particular problem. Maybe the call could have been done in half the time. Maybe you could have come better prepared and made the sale. Today's podcast is all about how to automatically gather the information you need to make your sales calls more productive and profitable. You'll learn the tools to use and the questions...

Finding meeting times over email is a pain. This podcast walks you through effective use of scheduling software you can use automate your client bookings. Enjoy! Quotables: "There are few things that offer more leverage than a well-designed scheduler." Links and resources mention: Beaver Builder Full Disclosure: I earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Zack's Virtual Coffee Scheduler AutomateYourBooking.com Connect with Zack and Ryan:...

Ever write an email and not get the response you want? Me too. This episode breaks down an old email from Steve Jobs so we can learn how to write more powerful emails that get results. Enjoy! Steve Jobs Email To Robert Murdock: James, Our proposal does set the upper limit for ebook retail pricing based on the hardcover price of each book. The reason we are doing this is that, with our experience selling a lot of content online, we simply don't think the ebook market can be successful with...

So you want to a start a podcast? This episode will guide you through the what and the how of getting your voice recorded, edited and submitted to iTunes. In this episode we cover: What hosting is and why you need it. How to get your podcast in iTunes The most important factor in choosing a microphone. (Hint: Make sure it's dynamic!) Links and resources mention: iTunes Submission Information Name iTunes Subtitles Host Name Podcast Description Directories to submit to rss feed to: iTunes...

Thinking about starting a podcast? Listen to this episode before hitting record. Buy the end of this episode, you'll know the costs, benefits and most common mistakes to avoid when using audio to support your business. In this episode we cover: The #1 reason to start a podcast. Techniques and questions that lead to a great interview. Two ways you can get the benefits of a podcast without actually starting one. Links and resources mention: Getting To Inbox Zero w/ Matt Cowdroy #38 Email...

Stephen Warley is a self-employment expert. He came on to discuss the 4 major trends that are causing work to change and what you can do to prepare for them. This is a must listen to episode for all the new or soon to be solo-professionals out there. Enjoy! In this episode we cover: How automation will change a majority of jobs by 2030. What the half-life of skills means and how it will affect your career. Why it's not a good time to be in middle management. How you can make it big in business by going small with your market. Quotables: "I believe the future of work is all about self-management." "Automation will lift productivity and economic growth, but millions of people will need to upgrade their skills." Links and resources mention: Get Apprenticeship How Work Is Changing Building Your Community ABR #2 Life Skills That Matter Podcast The Big Leap Full Disclosure: I earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. The Million Dollar One Person Business The 100k Freelancing Podcast When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing The Likable Expert Advantage w/ Michael Katz ABR #48 The World Is Flat Case Study: No revenue to $200,000+ in less than 2 years! Free 12 week self-employment self-assessment course Connect with Zack and Stephen: Stephen's Twitter: @stephenwarley Stephen's Website: lifeskillsthatmatter.com Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: @ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/53

In previous careers, Nathan has been a designer, author, and blogger. After learning the power of email marketing he gave up a successful blogging career to build ConvertKit. He's come on the show to let us know how you can start using email for your service based business. In this episode we cover: Why starting an email newsletter isn't a priority when starting out. What email you should write first to get more clients for your business. When you should consider writing your first automated email series. Where to find your first newsletter subscribers. How to demonstrate your expertise through teaching everything you know. Quotables: "Email marketing is just a method to push out something useful to people who want it." "We have written, video and audio as ways of conveying a message." "With email, the expectation is that you either read, archive delete or reply to every single message. So people engage with it." "I wanted to make sure people had all the information they needed to decide whether or not to buy [my book], before they had the opportunity to buy." "It really helps with the marketing to be able to narrow down what you do and who you do it for." "If I had to start over as a freelancer, I'd get really specific on what I want to and an industry you do it for. I'd find that specificity by looking at what's in demand and what I like doing." "First write a case study. Second, I'd send an email on my philosophy or principles used. Anything that makes me different. Then maybe once a month I'd write about a project I was working on." Links and resources mention: The Craft + Commerce Conference ProductHunt Article on Nathan's Commit App iBooks Author Wordpress TextExpander Case Study Example Webcomics mentioned: The Oatmeal The Cooper Review Anything You Want by Derek Sivers ConvertKit Full Disclosure: I earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. - Email marketing made easy. See demo here. Connect with Zack and Nathan: Nathan's Twitter: @nathanbarry Nathan's Website: nathanbarry.com and convertkit.com Full Disclosure: I earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: @ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/52

Does a majority of your new business come from referrals? Do you often wish you had a bit more control over when and where your next client will come from? Then today's show is for you. My guest, Patrick Ewers, is Silicon Valley’s top relationship management expert. Patrick and his team at Mind Maven train business leaders to reach their full potential by ensuring they hear about more of the right opportunities. Startup founders hire him to uncover venture funds or their next big hire. You and I can use his actionable insights generate more of the opportunities we want in our business. (Hint: More referrals!) Patrick's opportunity finding tactics are simple, effective and easy to implement. In this episode we cover: The 5 best emails to send when you don't know what to say. How to make sure every interaction you have with your network is meaningful, relevant and valuable. Why it's important to walk into every meeting knowing how you might help. The massive benefits that come from creating positive mico-experiences. The 'one email a day habit' that will generate more breakthrough opportunities. How timing and mindshare lead to opportunities. (But you can only control mindshare, that is, the ability of people to think of you when an opportunity arises.) Quotables: "The quality of your life is directly proportional to the quality of your relationships." "If you want to make a friend ask a favor." - Benjamin Franklin "Don't ask people if they need help. Offer help when you see opportunities." "Professional challenges change every 6 months. Passions never die." "Making introductions is easy to suggest but hard to implement." "Positive Alacrity is the skill of creating micro-experiences that cause an emotional uplifting in others." "We get the best opportunities from people we know and trust. That's just a fact in my view." "Referrals are a process. The better we understand that process the better we can manipulate it." "Never, ever say, "How can I help you?" It's the worst thing you can do for a relationship." "Change is a skill. You need to invest in improving it if you want to reach your full potential." The Forgetting Curve Img Source: Mindmaven Links and resources mention: Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath Patrick's Bonus Resources: mindmaven.com/able Contactually (affiliate link) – Strengthen your professional relationships and grow your business by following up with the right people at the right time. Accompany - Networking tool that helps you become the first to know and the first to respond to relevant people in your network. Connect with Zack and Patrick: Patrick's Twitter: @patrickewers Patrick's LinkedIn: /in/Patrick Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: /in/ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes (and Contactually tour mentioned in the outro) can be found at zacharysexton.com/51

Follow-up is important for sales, marketing and the growth of your business. You need to follow up with your: leads clients potential joint venture partners and more. Even if you are a solo professional, business is a team effort. But it is easy to let your follow up activity slip down the to-do list. Unless you are careful, more urgent tasks or more entertaining distractions can botch the best intentions. Fortunately, seasoned entrepreneur Meredeth Bell came on the podcast to share her strategy for making the important but not urgent follow-up process a little bit easier. In this episode we cover: Why prioritizing your follow-up will pay off in the long run. How to make following up a fun game (vs a dreaded chore). What types of follow-up you need to do to grow your business. Video Trailer: Links and resources mention: Meredith's video on LinkedHelper app The Power of Listening ABR #14 Connect with Zack and Meredith: Meredith's LinkedIn – Meredith Bell Meredith's Twitter – @meredithmbell Meredith's Website – Strong For Performance Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: @ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/50

Jennifer Bourn is an award-winning website designer. She also runs her own small business. At the beginning of 2011, her web design business ate up all of her time. 100+ hour work weeks were the norm. Travel (her passion) was impossible. Stress was high. Important tasks were falling through the cracks. Then, during her annual business retreat, she created a simple system to help onboard her new customers. Instead of repeating herself, she sent a series of automated emails that: set expectations outlined the project requested specific information sent useful tips and pretty much delighted all of her customers. Her automated email onboarding system worked so well, she added it to other parts of her business. In 1 year Jennifer was able to year cut her 100+ hour work week, filled with admin and email, to a 30-hour work week where she can focus on the thing she does best... design beautiful websites. I love this story so much. Listen in to find out exactly how Jennifer managed to: save time increase profits provide a better service by creating simple client management systems for her web design company. These automations worked when she played, didn't need to be managed and never let any step slip through the cracks. Enjoy! In this episode we cover: Specific automation tools. How to scale without hiring. What you need to do before creating your first system. Why systems can give you the confidence to raise your rates. Where to find time to create your systems. Quotables: "I was surprised by the amount of information I had to repeat to my clients." "You can't delegate crap unless you have a system for people to follow. Otherwise, you are just setting everyone up for failure." "Systems will boost profitability in your business." "The larger clients you get, the less automation the appreciate [but we still use the same systems, just took out the automation]." "You have to work on your business, not in your business." "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou Links and resources mention: Zapier - Connect apps and automate workflows. It's like the duct tape of the internet. MailChimp - Email marketing automation. AgileCRM - Contact management and sales automation. Ryan Clover - Zack's amazing web developer. TextExpander – Expand custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures. TextExpander podcast #010 Emyth - famous book on small business systems Emyth podcast #012 Work The System MemberPress - membership plugin for WordPress AffiliateWP - affiliate program plugin for WordPress Chris Lema - smart WordPress developer Profitable Project Plan (aff link) - Jennifer's full system and training in a 12-week starting January 23, 2018 Client Captivation Webinar - Thursday, January 18, 2018, at 12:00 pm Pacific Time Relationship Engine – A private Facebook community to help service-based entrepreneurs get more clients. – zacharysexton.com/relationship Connect with Zack and Jennifer: Jennifer's Twitter: @jenniferbourn Jennifer LinkedIn: /in/jenniferbourn Jennifer Website: jenniferbourn.com Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: /in/zacharysexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/49

Michael Katz is a likable marketing expert for solo professionals. He came on the podcast to show you how you can get more and better clients by positioning yourself as a likable [fill-in-your-service] expert. No marketing budget? No problem! After listening to this episode, you'll know how to attract all the clients you need with word-of-mouth marketing. Like exercise, all it takes to see results is: finding a routine you don't hate the commitment to show up every day If you've been struggling to stand out from the crowd and find the clients you can't wait to work with, this episode is a must listen. Enjoy! Video Teaser: In this episode we cover: Why being a subject matter expert is not enough. How to attract more of the right clients by adding personal stories to your marketing. What percentage of your time should be spent on marketing. 3 criteria for being a likable expert (and getting hired as a solo professional): People need to believe you are capable and see you as an expert. People need to like you, feel comfortable with you, value your point of view. People need to remember you, understand what you do and think of you first when a problem arises. Quotables: "Raising your likability is an easy and practical way to gain more clients." "The mindset of content is education. The mindset of networking is making friends." "If you connect with enough people. And you are helpful to people. It does come back to you." "You need to be as authentic as possible because you are trying to attract the people you click with and push away the people you don't." "Nobody comes to your blog or talk to hear your stories. But the stories are what stick with them." "Your audience isn't your peers. It's the people who will hire you." "Personal stories are a competitive advantage to small business owners. Verizon can't tell you what they did over the weekend." "Success comes from showing up every day." Links and resources mention: ConvertKit - Email marketing made easy. It has the power of Infusionsoft, but easier to use than MailChimp. See demo here. Michael's Likable Bonus - michaelkatz.com/ableradio How To Generate More Revenue w/ Contactually Podcast #041 Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers by Seth Godin Contactually - Strengthen your professional relationships and grow your business by following up with the right people at the right time. See demo here. Relationship Engine - A private Facebook community to help service-based entrepreneurs get more clients. - zacharysexton.com/relationship Connect with Zack and Michael: Michael's LinkedIn: /in/MichaelJKatz Michael's Twitter: @MichaelJKatz Michael's Website: bluepenguindevelopment.com Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: /in/ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/48

John Corcoran is an expert at strategically managing the relationships that make a difference in your business. He believes sharing: your connections free, helpful content (podcasts, blog posts, videos) are the two best way to grow a network of people who want to support you and your venture. Service-based entrepreneurs listen up, this might be the best marketing advice you've heard all year! This podcast will show you how to start helping others in a way that will also drive your own success. In this episode we cover: How to do an 80/20 analysis of your network. Why tracking your lead sources is vital for effective networking. (Hint: Ask all prospects, "How did you hear about me?") How to use interviews as a way to connect with high-level mentors, partners and clients. How to get Rob Lowe to play you on TV. Quotables: "It's good to be helpful. You never know what might come of it." "If you can’t get $600 out of your CRM [in a year], you are just not using it." Links and resources mention: Rise25.com Love Is The Killer App by Tim Sanders Smart Business Revolution podcast Video Interview w/ Michael E Gerber ABR #12 Why Most Small Businesses Fail and What To Do About It w/ Michael E Gerber Contactually (affiliate link) - Strengthen your professional relationships and grow your business by following up with the right people at the right time. ABR #41 How To Generate More Revenue w/ Contactually ABR #13 How To Go Paperless w/ Brooks Duncan Ryan Clover - website creator for service-based entrepreneurs. Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant Asana + Slack (to stay out of email!) Connect with Zack and John: John's LinkedIn: /in/Corcoran John's Twitter: @johncorcoran John's Website: smartbusinessrevolution.com John's Podcast: smartbusinessrevolution.com/category/podcasts/ Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: /in/ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Episode Bonus Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/47

Learning from past actions is one of the most effective ways to make improvements to your personal and business productivity. Today productivity strategist Mike Vardy is on the podcast to give you a simple game plan to review your year. By listening, you'll get some fun strategies to help you: celebrate your successes learn from your mistakes move forward with more purpose Enjoy! In this episode we cover: How to use your calendar to kick-start your annual review. Why breaking your annual review into 4 separate 'seasonal' journaling sessions will give you the most accurate snapshot of the year. Examples of quantitative and qualitative data you can take from your past to help you become more effective in the future. Vardy Quotables: "We don't tend to look back enough when we are trying to move forward." "The holiday season is like being on a plane ride for two weeks. You've got fewer expectations at work. You can use that extra time to reflect and plan." "Productivity is about intention AND attention." "Look back at the minutes to make better moments." "There is no stupid part of a system if it works." "The best app you can focus on is the app within." "Frameworks foster freedom." Quotes Mentioned: "Pain + Reflection = Progress" - Ray Dalio "Mistakes are opportunities for improvement." - Sam Carpenter "In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." - Dwight Eisenhower Links and Resources Mentioned: ABR #42 How To Choose Your Next Big Goal Mike Vardy's Now Year Course Zack's Productive Journaling Article Principles by Ray Dalio Work The System by Sam Carpenter Confirmation Bias - the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. ABR #5 Capture Everything, Regret Nothing ABR #28 How To Never Forget Anything ABR #17 Guided Mind Sweep The F-ing Meeting to talk about food, finances and family. Getting Things Done by David Allen NeuYear Calendar The Now Year Calendar The Personal MBA Free Todo List Help Connect with Zack and Mike: Mike's Twitter: @mikevardy Mike's Website: productivityist.com Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: @ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/46

What would a perfect year look like for you? Mentally? Physically? Spiritually? With your finances? Devin Ambron put on a workshop this December to help Austin entrepreneurs build, plan and live their best year. We go over some of the strategies he used to help attendees kick butt in 2018. Including: reflecting on the past understanding the present looking toward the future One exercise that will help you understand your past, present and future is discovering your productivity personality type. Devin's 4-part framework helped me understand why I love lists and reminders but have a hard time scheduling work for a specific time. If you've ever felt like traditional time management books don't work for you, you'll definitely want to tune in. We cut right into the conversation. Enjoy! In this episode we cover: 4 Productivity personality types and tips for succeeding with all of them. Why most time management books don't work. (Hint: They are only written for 1 personality type.) How advice from the ADHD literature can help you keep your focus. Quotables: "Productivity advice only works for calendar worshipers. They live and die by the calendar." "I build beautiful plans... and then don't execute them." "Authenticity and flexibility don't get enough love." Links and resources mention: Getting Things Done by David Allen How to Choose Your Next Big Goal w/ The Wheel of Live - ABR042 Link to wheel of life image and article The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Work The System by Sam Carpenter HBR Guide To Being More Productive HBR Guide To Getting The Right Work Done HBR Guide To Guide To Managing Stress Strengths Finder 2.0 Kolbe DISC Myers-Briggs DISC Personalities w/ Mads Singers - ABR020 Color Coding Your Week w/ Kendra Wright -ABR019 Zack's Clean Slate Group Coaching Principles by Ray Dalio Wait But Why on Artificial Intelligence The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die If Then Then That (IFTTT) Image of Wheel of Life 4 Productivity Personality Types Connect with Zack and Devin: Guest Twitter: @dambron Guest Website: devinambron.com Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: @ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/45

Humans are creatures of habit. If we do something one way on Wednesday, odds are we’ll do that same thing the same way on Thursday. Sometimes that helps us. Think about those who exercise regularly and can’t imagine otherwise. Other times, not so much. Think about those who arrive home each night and unthinkingly switch on the TV. So how do habits come to be? And how can we change them? This podcast is the third and final episode of this goal setting, clarifying and doing series. It's all about how to take consistent action on your goals using the power of habits. In this episode we cover: 3 ingredients needed to create, break or replace a habit. How to know if a habit is formed. 4 habit forming personality types. Quotables: "The best plans in the world don't mean much if you don't follow through." Links and resources mention: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits by Gretchen Ruben MyFitnessPal Podcast 42: How To Choose Your Next Big Goal Podcast 43: Getting Clear and Creating "Bulletproof" Goals New year resolution article referenced for this episode. Connect with Zack: Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: @ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/44

Goals have an impact beyond the obvious. Specific goals are connected to more important life goals. These higher goals reflect your most important ideas. The specific goal of losing 20 pounds, for example, may be an element of a more important life goal of being healthy or attractive to your (potential) romantic partner. For the goal you selected from the Wheel of Life exercise, consider the following questions: Questions To Answer: Use these questions as prompts for a 5-minute free writing exercise about your goal. Do you truly believe that pursuing this goal is important? Would you feel ashamed, guilty or anxious if you didn’t? Do you want to achieve this goal personally, or are you doing it to please someone else? Is the pursuit of this goal enjoyable, stimulating or satisfying? Is this goal part of a deeply felt personal dream? How would success in this area change the way you see yourself? How would other parts of you personal life change as a consequence of achieving your goal? How would this affect the way that others perceive you? What broader beneficial social impact might your success have? What are some potential obstacles to achieving your goal? What are ways you can overcome the environmental, social or personal obstacles to achieving your goal? Understanding the personal connection and implications of achieving your goal will help you take the actions that align with where you ultimately want to take your life. Writing works because it will help you recall the reasons why working towards your goals in more important than the other, easier alternatives. Links and resources mention: How to Choose Your Next Big Goal – ABR042 Jordan Peterson's Self Authoring Program Connect with Zack: Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: @ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/43

In this episode we cover: How to make a new year's resolution that lasts How to prioritize your goals to make the most positive change Quotables: "You can anything, but you can't do everything." Links and resources mention: YNAB - You Need A Budget How to use the wheel of life: Print out the above wheel of life image: wheel_of_life.png Grab a pen. Rate each of the areas by marking one of the ten rings in the section based on how well you feel like you are doing in that area of life. 1 means not satisfied. Terrible. Couldn’t be worse. You weigh 500 pounds. You have a hoarder house. You’ve got $50,000 in credit card debt. 10 is highly satisfied. You just ran the Boston marathon. You’re financially free. [3] You married the woman of your dreams. Once you’ve made your marks, take your pen and connect all the lines: You can also shade in the sections: Pick the 1 or 2 areas you ranked the lowest. Take a walk and brainstorm ways you can make improvements to it. Find one improvement you can commit to making. Connect with Zack: Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton Zack's LinkedIn: @ZacharySexton Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/42