In this episode of Unspoken, I dive into a critical yet often taken-for-granted aspect of our lives - routines. It is through our routines where we gain a certain level of certainty amidst life's uncertainty, but what happens when such routines break? That's what I explore in today's episode.

Without a doubt, routines are closely linked with habits and our environment. How we fare on these will significantly impact our daily operations and even our overall life direction. Sharing a personal anecdote, I elucidate the challenges and potential transformations that come with a major routine shakeup when my wife started a new career, disrupting our established routines.

Often, these changes may seem agonizing, but they can also present opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness. Using tools like Trello for planning and prioritization can help in managing such shifts and determining where to focus your time and energy. It allows you to adapt to changes and manage potential work or life stress without losing sight of your commitments.

Making sure to maintain a balance between fluidity and structure in your daily life is essential. While 80% of your activities might be pre-determined, the remaining 20% can be adaptable, offering room for exciting surprises. Lastly, I'll share how forward-thinking and organizing your life can prevent overwhelming feelings that may hinder personal or business progression.

Join me, Grant Difford, in this episode of Unspoken, as we understand routines better and put them to work in our favour.

In today's episode of "Unspoken", I delve into the power of five simple but profound questions that can set the course of your life. As relayed through a remarkable email from a close friend, these inquiries help any individual understand their current lifestyle, motivations, and aspirations.

Commencing with questions about the listener's present circumstances, the conversation challenges listeners to introspect and pinpoint their locations in the landscape of life. Are you locked in a mundane job, or savouring moments with your family on a beach? Are you grappling with financial woes or battling personal demons?

This episode not only prompts listeners to question their current situations but also asks them to investigate the motives that led to their current circumstances. It advocates a sense of accountability by propelling individuals to consider the choices and decisions that orchestrated their current reality, regardless of whether it is perceived as good or bad.

While making sense of the past and present, the conversation shifts gears towards future aspirations. Do you envisage yourself relaxed on a beach sipping margaritas, or perhaps you want to taste success in a particular arena? The discussion cautions listeners to align their aspirations with their passion rather than following societal stereotypes.

Navigating aspirations, the conversation narrows down to the most profound question: Why? It encourages listeners to identify what fuels their desires to attain a particular life or a certain level of success. What drives you to the life you want, or are you prey to the bewitching allure of social media success?

In this episode, "Knocking Down Goals: Turning Them Into Processes," I elaborate on the concept of setting and reaching business goals by using the analogy of his experience with endurance running.

The journey is about more than just the end objective. It's about pushing hard to the point of questioning your capabilities and then pushing even more.

To demonstrate this, I use my training for an intense trail race, Relaps. I questioned my fitness level, whether I was prepared enough, and whether it would be safe. The problem expands as I dwell on two scenarios: Should he prepare for a specific 50K goal? Or should I push his limits and see how far I can go beyond 50K?

I discuss how goal setting isn't simply about aiming for the finish line but more about each smaller goal leading us steadily towards our ultimate objective. I show how my training, prepping for each lap and psyching myself for the rigorous journey ahead, is as significant as completing the goal. '

This thought-provoking perspective delves into how we might be setting our goals incorrectly, and offers a fresh approach towards achieving our ambitions, whatever they may be.