#1163 - It's the time of year when we give thanks and give to others. What is the best thing to give? A quote from Benjamin Franklin sums it up... Find our show notes and links to the resources mention here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=5112 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1162 - Visualizing your success isn't just about dreaming; it’s about actionable steps. We explore 5 simple steps to achieve a better life!  Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7402 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1161 - Many people wear invisible costumes that hold them back from achieving their dreams. We'll unmask seven of them.  Find our show notes and links to the books we mention here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=5001 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1160 - Learn how the purple tree concept helped one man turned a $15,000 investment into $10 million! What is a purple tree that stands out to you? Find our show notes and links to the books we mention here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=1933 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1159 - Just as squirrels hoard nuts for winter, we can squirrel away money to get through an economic winter. We share five ways to weather a downturn. Find our show notes and the story in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11526 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1158 - Research shows how simplifying the decision making process can boost your productivity. We share three ways to get started. Find our show notes and the resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=865 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1157 - What's the key to getting what you want out of life? It's all in your priorities! In this episode, discover how to clarify your priorities, set financial goals that align with those priorities, and monitor your progress effectively. Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11255 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Don't forget to download your free Life Priorities Cheat Sheet to uncover your top priorities and gain clarity on what matters most to you!

#1156 - The summer Olympic games are here. In this show, we share the traits of those who play to win and get the gold. Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=1238 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1155 - A study on finding your passion suggests we shouldn't actually do that. Fortunately there is a better way! Find our show notes for this episode and get the Abundant Living Kit here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=9818 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1154 - Many people don’t realize they don’t have to wait on their boss to get a pay raise. You can give yourself a raise by following three steps. Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11222 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Need help budgeting making the most of the money you already make.? Our Financial Freedom Tool can help! Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com

#1153 - As a small business owner, you may profit more by making less when collaborating with other like-minded business owners. Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=3576 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1152 - Discover the reasons behind decreased happiness and increased anxiety levels and learn how to avoid this trap. Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7219 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1151 - To help you find your intersection, we share our personal intersections, along with the intersection for BIGG Success. We also announced that we’re #1 on FeedSpot’s Top 5 Illinois Entrepreneur Podcasts on the web. We are also #19 on FeedSpot's 80 Best Serial Entrepreneur Podcasts. Thanks for helping us get this recognition! Find our show notes for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7189 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1150 - With change happening faster than ever, you need to be prepared to capitalize on it. We share 4 steps to find transformational opportunities. See The Professor's whiteboard for this episode and other resources with our show notes: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13837 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1149 - We gathered a selection of five cherished quotes and paired them with five guidelines that capture the essence of a meaningful life. See The Professor's whiteboard for this episode and other resources with our show notes: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13803 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1148 - We take on the common misconception that people who dream and succeed BIGG aren’t constrained by the same forces that the rest of us are. See The Professor's whiteboard for this episode and other resources with our show notes: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13793 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1147 - How can entrepreneurs stay positive even in the face of disappointment or loss? We share three ways, plus an inspiring story.  See The Professor's whiteboard for this episode and other resources with our show notes: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13777 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1146 - Uncertainty. It's a word you hear a lot these days. How do you face the great unknown?Think like an entrepreneur, and build your own economy! See our show summary and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=4760 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1145 - We realized recently that there’s a lot of talk about goal setting, there isn’t much discussion about what we should do before setting your goals. That’s why our focus today is on goal-setting prep! See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=13883 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1144 - It’s easier to achieve your goals if you break them down. How do you make that work? We share a 4-step template you can use immediately. See our show summary for links to the books we mention and access to the goals template here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11851 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

#1143 - We share two quotes from Albert Einstein that prove he believed in both Santa Claus and miracles! What miracles to you see? See our show summary and the quotes we mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=5225 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1142 - A gratefulness dividend flows to those who fight off abundance denial. Find out how so you can reap the rewards of gratitude. See our show summary and download the free Abundance Kit we mentioned in the show here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=10432 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

#1141 - We'll tell you about a study that is sure to make you more grateful, and an artist who is sure to inspire you. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here:  https://biggsuccess.com/2023/11/21/thanks-in-thanksgiving/ Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want weekly inspiration? Sign up for our newsletter and join our community of people who have an entrepreneur mindset. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1140 - Esther Wojcicki, mother of 3 super-successful daughters, is often asked for parenting advice. She says these 4 values lead to success. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11237 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn Today's episode is brought to you by FinancialFreedomTool.com - Plenty of money, for life!

#1139 - What’s keeping you from the success you dream of? You might be surprised to hear who the monster is behind these seven frightful things. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=11711 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Going it alone is scary. Join our newsletter community so we can face our fears together! BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1138 - Complain effectively and issues get resolved. Plus, research shows it will free up 10 hours a month of your time. See our show summary and get the free abundance kit we mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=9807 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

#1137 - Partnerships can help you do more with less. We'll share the two types that can help you accelerate your success. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=4490 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. We're looking to form a coalition. Join our newsletter community so we can get to know each other better. BIGGSuccess.com/Join

#1136 - There are two ways to create wealth - we'll share both the well-known and the less-known ways with you, along with some guiding principles. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=1806 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Need help budgeting to use OPL? Our Financial Freedom Tool can help!Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com

#1135 - A midlife crisis can be costly. Fortunately, a new discovery offers us a new way to save ourselves and our money during this time of transition. See our show summary, links to resources mentioned and access to our free Abundance Kit here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=9853 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. This epsidode is brought to you by The Financial Freedom Tool? Achieve your financial goals fast with a clear roadmap! Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com.

#1134 - Want to retire early? Wish you had the time and money to do what you really want? Just take these six steps to financial freedom. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=12288 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. What are your financial goals? Are you making the right choices today to achieve them? Our Financial Freedom Tool can help!Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com.

#1133 - Sometimes in spite of your best effort, success is still elusive. What should you do? Here's how to know if it's time to abandon ship. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=167 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Is your voyage pointing you to go back to school, start a business, or to relocate? Find the money you need to fund your dreams with our Financial Freedom Tool. Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com.

#1132 - We share the stories of an inventor, a sales person, and a miner to explore the  one must-have ingredient to achieve BIGG success. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=166 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Does being persistent towards your BIGG goal mean going back to school, or starting a business? Find the money you need to fund your dreams with our Financial Freedom Tool. Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com.

#1131 - Are you tapping into your FULL potential?If You've likely just scratched the surface. Here's how to be all that you can be. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=165 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Does reaching your potential mean going back to school, starting a business, or attending conferences? Find the money you need to fund your dreams with our Financial Freedom Tool. Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com.

#1130 - Personal finance advice can help you find financial freedom in the long run. But with personal entrepreneurship, you can achieve it faster.  See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=9311 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Want to focus on maximizing your happiness? Check out our Financial Freedom Tool to have plenty of money for life! Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com.

#1129 - Personal finance can be a daunting and overwhelming topic. The good news is that we can break it down for you in just two sentences! This episode is brought to you by our tool that helps you find money you didn’t know you had! Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com. See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=5132 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

#1128 -Does it have to be freedom OR security? Having one often means sacrificing the other. Learn how you can have both! This episode is brought to you by The Financial Freedom Tool. Evaluate your personal finances like a professional (even if you aren’t a financial whiz). Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com See our show summary and links to resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=129 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

#1127 - A key personal leadership trait for uncertain and volatile times comes down to one word. Find out what it is and two ways to use it. This episode is brought to you by a tool we created that guides you to financial freedom. Achieve your goals faster with the Financial Freedom Tool. Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com. See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=4809 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

#1126 - What is financial freedom? We share our definition, why we defined it that way, and discuss three ways to achieve it. This episode is brought to you by a tool we created that guides you to financial freedom. Our Financial Freedom Tool goes beyond what we described in the podcast about benchmarking so you can get to financial freedom faster Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com. See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=10539 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

#1125 - How can you do more good? Discover how to gain more confidence, clarity and choices when it comes to your money. This episode is brought to you by a tool we created to boost your money confidence. Compare your spending to the average household with our Financial Freedom Tool, so you can make more informed financial decisions with confidence!. Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com. See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=10455 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

#1124 - How much is your attitude about money costing you? How much more money could you have if you changed your attitude? This episode is brought to you by a tool we created to boost your money confidence. Compare your spending to the average household with our Financial Freedom Tool, so you can make more informed financial decisions with confidence!. Learn more at FinancialFreedomTool.com See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=6223 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn

#1123 - Leverage is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Discover five ways it can help you reach BIGG success faster. This post is brought to you by, "This Isn’t Working! Evolving the Way We Work to Decrease Stress, Anxiety, and Depression," a new book by our friend Catherine Morgan, an award-winning career transition expert who stopped by to tell us a little about it. Hear her share the top issues that are having a negative impact on work life for professionals and entrepreneurs starting at :30 in the podcast. Learn more at www.tinyurl.com/TIWbook. See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=9487 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Not sure which direction you should take in your career? Our Free Life Purpose Quiz can help! Take it at BIGGsucess.com

#1122 - It's that time of January when resolutions start to fall by the wayside. If you're in the same boat, use these 3 steps to rescue yours.  This episode is brought to you by Rocketbook. Their reusable planners and notebooks will help you stay on track with your goals. They’re erasable so you can make changes as needed, and cloud-connected so you can access them anytime. Smart tools for SMART goals. Learn more at BIGGsuccess.com/Rocketbook. See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=5257 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Are your resolutions in line with your priorities? Take our free life purpose quiz to make sure! Visit BIGGsuccess.com/LPQ

#1121 - A story about ham salad sandwiches provides 2 valuable lessons on how to make News Year's resolutions you'll keep.  This episode is brought to you by a new tool from Canva: Magic Write, an AI tool that is a copywriting assistant helping you do everything from coming up with the words to write in a thank you card, to writing an email. Don’t stare at a blank page, let Magic Write help! Learn more at BIGGsuccess.com/Magic.  See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=6179 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Are your resolutions in line with what YOU really want? Take our free life purpose quiz to make sure! Visit BIGGsuccess.com/LPQ

#1120 - Santa’s personal branding expert was unknown and scorned by his colleagues, until he discovered his unique gift which made him famous. See our show summary for this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=7804 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. We hope you and your family enjoy the warmth and joy of the holidays!

#1119 - Did you know goal-setting and hope have a lot to do with each other? But it requires 3 types of thinking all working together. Today’s episode is made possible by KindleUnlimited where you can read Dr. Lopez’s book: Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others. Learn more at BIGGsuccess.com/KindleUnlimited. See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=6236 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Are your goals aligned with your why? Take our free life purpose quiz to make sure! Visit BIGGsuccess.com/LPQ

#1118 - We celebrate our 15th year in business by sharing the 4 secrets that have been key to our business success.  Today’s episode is made possible by Linq. Ready to impress and make new connections… all with a simple tap? Because one tap is all it takes to share your business or yourself with the world. Upgrade your business card. Learn more at BIGGsuccess.com/Linq. See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=14852 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Having a clear mission and vision is key for business and life! Make sure you are on the right track by taking our free Life Purpose Quiz!

#1117 - In the last of our 10-part on lifelong learning, we look at synergy between 5 activities that will make you healthier, wealthier and wiser.  Today’s episode is made possible by Rocketbook. Take notes while you are watching or listening to an educational program, and then send them to the cloud! No more paper clutter thanks to this smart and eco-friendly notebook. Learn more at BIGGsuccess.com/Rocketbook. See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=1979 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. In today’s rapidly changing world, the more you know, the faster you can adapt. Get our free ebook about how to profit from Lifelong learning.

#1116 - What you should do if an employee's performance isn't meeting expectations? The good news is you start with yourself... Today’s episode is made possible by KindleUnlimited. Find best-selling books on employee management and leadership on Kindle - and with a KindleUnlimited membership, you can read or listen to all the books that help you help your team thrive. Learn more at BIGGsuccess.com/Kindle. See our show summary for The Professor's whiteboard, and resources mentioned in this episode here: https://biggsuccess.com/?page_id=1973 Thanks so much for listening, - George aka "The Professor" & Mary-Lynn P.S. Leaders understand the need to be able to adapt to changes fast! Lifelong learning helps you do that. Get our free Back to School for Adults eBook which teaches you how to profit from lifelong learning.