Decidedly I Decision Tips for Business Owners

By: Sanger Smith and Shawn Smith
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  • Welcome to Decidedly! We defeat bad decision-making for family business owners, so they can improve their health, wealth, and relationships. Hosted by Sanger Smith and Shawn Smith.
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  • Ep.156 I Deciding to Plan Your Retirement: Stop Losing Sleep Over the Details with Roger Whitney
    Aug 28 2024
    Selling the business and retiring isn’t an on/off switch. When you approach it like a dimmer, you gain the confidence to transition with peace of mind. Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man, points out that decisions like taking a pension or lump sum are just the basics. The real focus should be on the visionary choices that truly shape your retirement. KEY TOPICS How to stop losing sleep over retirement planning. Recognizing and honoring phases of life as they evolve. Why the primary crisis of retirement is sheer lack of confidence. How to map out “what’s next” following your retirement. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mission of Decidedly 04:02 Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man 06:35 The Crisis of Your Confidence 09:00 When You’re Nervous to Retire 13:39 The First Steps to Retirement Planning 16:26 Stop Chasing the New Strategy 20:00 Make Yourself Uncomfortable 26:16 Embracing New Seasons 30:05 Retiring to Something Refreshing 35:08 Post-Retirement Goal Setting 37:40 Rich People Don’t Think They’re Rich 41:36 Gratitude Practice to Combat Fears 43:30 Repairing a Bad Money Decision 48:52 Decision Tip for Business Owners 50:44 Key Takeaways 51:36 Producer Closing CONNECT WITH US ⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube Subscribe to watch weekly episodes on YouTube⁠ Join us on ⁠Instagram⁠: @decidedlypodcast Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Shawn’s Instagram⁠: @shawn_d_smith Sanger’s ⁠Instagram⁠: @sangersmith Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast. SANGER’S BOOK: ⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠ SHAWN’S BOOK: ⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠ MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER:⁠ https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR⁠ CONNECT WITH ROGER WHITNEY Website: www.rogerwhitney.com Retirement Answer Man Podcast: www.rogerwhitney.com/blog Rock Retirement Book: www.rogerwhitney.com/the-book Roger has been walking life with clients as a financial advisor for more than 25 years and is the host of the award-winning Retirement Answer Man® podcast. He is on a mission to change the way the world thinks about retirement, one little conversation at a time. Roger established the RRC in 2018 to help foster a safe online space for soon-to-be retirees to learn, plan, and interact with other like-minded folks on the path to retirement. As if that’s not enough to keep him busy, he is the author of Rock Retirement: A Simple Guide to Help You Take Control and Be More Optimistic About the Future, a Forbes online contributor, creator of the Agile Financial Planning process, and past instructor of the Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits CFP® certificate program at the University of Texas Arlington and of Wealth Management at Texas Christian University. Investopedia has named him to the Top 100 Most Influential Advisors 2017-2019 & 2021, and he has brought home Plutus Awards for Best Financial Planner Blog (2019) and Best Retirement Blog (2015 and 2017).
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    52 mins
  • Ep.155 I Deciding to Build Resilience: Never Make Big Decisions on a Bad Day with Dr. MH Pelletier
    Aug 21 2024

    Are you caught between fighting through tough times and knowing when to take a step back? Is there more to handling challenges than just pushing through?


    Dr. MH Pelletier, a leading expert in resilience, shares insights on when to push through and when to reassess, revealing how your toughest moments can be your most pivotal.

    KEY TOPICS

    Burnout prevention: catching it before it takes you (or your loved ones) out.

    The science behind resilience and how it affects your brain.

    Why you should never quit on a bad day.

    Simple ways to build a resilient team culture.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Mission of Decidedly

    02:30 Why “Smiths Don't Quit”

    05:00 The Worst Day: A Career-Defining Moment

    05:50 Dr. MH Pelletier

    09:45 When to Push Through the Struggle

    14:30 How to Build Resilience

    18:15 Building a Resilient Team

    22:50 Check Yourself

    27:30 Resilience Isn’t Grit

    32:00 Deciding to Be Resilient in Real-Time

    37:15 Creating Psychological Safety

    42:00 How Resilience Affects Your Brain

    47:30 Recognizing Burnout: Early Signs

    52:00 Supporting Your Spouse Through Burnout

    55:48 Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners

    57:08 Key Takeaways

    58:53 Producer Closing

    CONNECT WITH US

    ⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠

    Watch this episode on YouTube

    Subscribe on YouTube

    Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcast

    Join us on Facebook

    Shawn’s Instagram: @shawn_d_smith

    Sanger’s Instagram: @sangersmith

    Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast.

    SANGER’S BOOK: ⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠

    SHAWN’S BOOK: ⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠

    MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?

    At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.

    LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠

    SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER:⁠ https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR⁠

    CONNECT WITH DR. MH PELLETIER

    Website: https://drmarie-helene.com/

    The Resilience Plan: https://drmarie-helene.com/book/

    Instagram: @drmhpelletier

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/?originalSubdomain=ca


    Dr. MH Pelletier is a practicing work psychologist and trusted senior leader in clinical counseling and workplace psychology.

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    59 mins
  • Ep.154 I Deciding to Stay Curious: Try Something New, It’s Good for You with Dr. Todd Kashdan
    Aug 14 2024
    Have you caught yourself sticking to the same routine even when you’re bored with it? Do you sometimes ignore new ideas because they seem uncomfortable or risky? Dr. Todd Kashdan, leading psychologist, delves into how embracing curiosity can enhance your life, tackle fears, and unlock greater satisfaction through the joy of exploration. KEY TOPICS Seeking opportunities for yourself and your children to foster curiosity. The importance of effectively going down rabbit holes. Using “joyous exploration” for higher life satisfaction. Everyday tips to become a more curious person. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mission of Decidedly 00:44 New Experiences 05:09 Raising Curious Kids 08:07 Finding Opportunities for Creativity 10:02 Father/Son Trip to Peru 19:41 What Curious People Do 31:32 Life Satisfaction 43:35 Stress Management 45:02 Curiosity in Relationships 48:15 Communicating Switching Costs 49:40 Choosing Your Thoughts 57:50 Embracing Rabbit Holes 57:39 Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners 1:00:41 Key Takeaways 1:01:56 Producer Closing MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ep.133 I Deciding to Get Curious: Stress Your Systems to Build Your Strengths with Dr. Todd Kashdan Ep.17 I Doug Lennick I Deciding to Think About What You Think About: Moral Intelligence CONNECT WITH US ⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe on ⁠YouTube⁠ Join us on ⁠Instagram⁠: @decidedlypodcast Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Shawn’s ⁠Instagram⁠: @shawn_d_smith Sanger’s ⁠Instagram⁠: @sangersmith Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast. SANGER’S BOOK: ⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠ SHAWN’S BOOK: ⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠ MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER:⁠ https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR⁠ CONNECT WITH DR. TODD KASHDAN Ep.133 I Deciding to Get Curious: Stress Your Systems to Build Your Strengths with Dr. Todd Kashdan - YouTube Newsletter: https://toddkashdan.substack.com/about Website: https://toddkashdan.com/ The Well-Being Lab: https://toddkashdan.com/well-being-lab/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddkashdan Instagram: @toddkashdan Twitter: @toddkashdan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/public/Todd-Kashdan Psychology Today Blog: psychologytoday.com/blog/curious Books: https://toddkashdan.com/books/ A New Scientific Framework of Curiosity presentation by Dr. Kashdan: https://toddkashdan.com/speaking/ Take the Insubordination Quiz: https://toddkashdan.com/insubordination-quiz/ Dr. Todd B. Kashdan is Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. He is a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, psychological flexibility, and resilience. He has published over 225 peer-reviewed articles and is in the top 1% of cited scientists in the world (over 47,000 times). He received the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. His research is featured regularly in media outlets such as The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, NPR, Fast Company, and Time Magazine. He is a keynote speaker and consultant for organizations as diverse as Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Prudential, General Mills, The United States Department of Defense, and World Bank Group. He's a twin with twin 16-year-old daughters (and one more), with plans to rapidly populate the world with great conversationalists.
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    1 hr and 3 mins

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