Episode #37 Ten-Ten-Ten: The Goal Setting Blueprint with Kurt Schmidt

00:00 Introduction to Kurt Schmidt and His Journey

03:17 Crafting Life with Strategic Precision

08:12 Striking the Balance Between Future Goals & Present Living

10:05 The Importance of Socializing Goals

14:35 The Myth of the Self-Made Individual

17:02 The Antithesis of Planning: Living Spontaneously

19:36 10-10-10 Framework Explained

22:41 Daily Rituals and Self-Reflection

27:35 Dealing with Negative/Cynical People

31:26 Reflections on Legacy & Mortality

34:00 Future Aspirations and Community Building

In this episode of Cupalo Conversations, host Lauren Hannon sits down with Kurt Schmidt, a business leader with over 20 years of experience in growing professional service firms. Kurt shares his journey from a successful action sports athlete to leading a company’s growth from 50 to 500 employees and becoming the founder of Schmidt Consulting Group. They dive deep into his book, “The TEN-TEN-TEN Blueprint: Craft Your Life With Strategic Precision,” where Kurt outlines a powerful framework for goal setting with 10 years, 10 months, and 10 weeks in mind. Discover why it’s crucial to socialize your goals—sharing your plans with others to ensure support and accountability. Kurt emphasizes that no one achieves success alone and debunks the myth of the self-made individual. Lastly, Kurt also touches on the significance of leaving a legacy, living a life you can be proud of, and how to take control of your future with actionable strategies. Tune in to learn more about goal setting with the TEN-TEN-TEN framework so you can ultimately make yourself proud and live the life you always dreamed of.

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