Tag: Personal Growth
The Climb (Ep. 51)

The Climb (Ep. 51)

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Life is full of mountains. Some are easy to climb, some are hard, and some seem impossible. 

But what can we learn from the people who dare to face these mountains and reach the summit? How do they overcome the obstacles, the risks, and the doubts that come with such a challenge? And how can we apply their lessons to our own lives? 

In this episode, Corey Heimensen explores the parallels between climbing mountains like Kilimanjaro and making life’s tough decisions. He dives into the mental strategies for facing challenges, the growth that comes from pushing past our limits, and the importance of adapting goals as life changes. Additionally, Corey emphasizes the value of partnership and support systems in achieving success, and the complexities of managing the aftermath of reaching our goals.

Corey discusses:

  • The idea of mountain climbing and its challenges, including physical and mental preparation
  • The challenges and routes of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
  • The importance of mental preparation in both mountain climbing and life
  • The significance of having support and guidance in achieving goals and making important decisions
  • The negative impact of overconfidence in various aspects of life
  • The importance of financial planning and the potential consequences of relying solely on social security for retirement
  • The risks and challenges faced during the descent in mountain climbing and drawing parallels to life’s challenges and decision-making
  • 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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