Tag: Long-Term Success
Book Club – Part 2 (Ep. 38)

Book Club – Part 2 (Ep. 38)

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Success is often attributed to a combination of passion, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of goals.

Something that Angela Duckworth perfectly explains in her book “Grit.”

Ready to get inspired with the second part of the book reviewing segment?

In this episode, Corey Heimensen introduces us to Angela Duckworth’s book “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” which explores the concept of passion and perseverance leading to long-term success. He emphasizes the importance of setting smaller goals along the way to achieve a big ultimate goal. Additionally, Corey touches on the significance of having a life philosophy and making a positive impact on the world.

Corey discusses:

  • An analysis of the word “grit”
  • His own experience with grit and how it varies depending on the task or goal
  • The importance of having an ultimate goal and a life philosophy that serves a common purpose and benefits others
  • Personal life philosophies emphasizing the desire to leave the world a better place and provide a better lifestyle for future generations
  • The importance of long-term financial planning and enjoying the rewards of hard work
  • How passion can be found in all walks of life, not just tied to money
  • And more!

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Vision, Strategy, and Structure with Bill Harmsen (Ep. 36)

Vision, Strategy, and Structure with Bill Harmsen (Ep. 36)

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Do you know what finances and sports coaching have in common?

Both require careful planning, strategic thinking, and a long-term vision.  

In this episode, Corey Heimensen chats with Bill Harmsen, coach at Dordt University, about achieving long-term success in coaching. Bill emphasizes the importance of having a strong vision, strategy, and structure, and that personal and academic growth for athletes is just as important as winning. Corey and Bill also talk about the importance of competitiveness in life and the need to enjoy the journey.

Bill discusses:

  • His background in coaching
  • Why vision, strategy, and structure are important in achieving long-term success
  • The role of long-term planning in coaching and how he learned this lesson in his first year of coaching
  • The impact of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy and the transfer portal on college sports
  • The importance of finding an outlet for competitiveness after retirement 
  • His approach to leadership and how he encourages his team to develop leadership skills
  • The challenges of managing people with different personalities and emotions
  • And more!

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