Rethinking Resolutions: Sustainable Mindset for Year-Round Success - Part 2

Cory Mosley

In this engaging episode of the Grow Business Podcast, dynamic host Cory Mosley and sales expert Lon Graham invite listeners into their world, where casual banter meets impactful business insights. The episode kicks off with lighthearted humor as the duo riffs on audio levels and the reliability of their producer, Willie H. From there, they dive into strategies for growth, exploring the challenges of resolutions, goal setting, and staying focused in a world full of distractions.


Cory and Lon emphasize the importance of starting the year with a sustainable mindset for success. They delve into the power of writing down goals, using quarterly planners, and leveraging technology like apps and AI to track progress and visualize results. While technology plays a key role, they caution against over-reliance, reminding listeners to maintain the human touch in their professional interactions.


Through personal anecdotes and actionable advice, they strike a balance between using tools to enhance productivity and building genuine, long-term business relationships. This isn’t just talk—Cory and Lon deliver insights to help you transform your professional path in 2025 and beyond.

Episode Highlights

  1. Resolutions with Staying Power: Learn how to adopt a sustainable approach to goal setting for year-round success.
  2. Leveraging Technology Wisely: Discover how customizing apps and AI tools can support your individual goals while addressing personal challenges, like ADHD.
  3. The Power of Relationships: Shift your focus from transactional interactions to building genuine, long-term business relationships.
  4. Augmenting Efficiency with AI: Strike a balance between using technology to boost productivity and maintaining the essential human touch in business.
  5. Identity-Based Goals: Embrace the concept of focusing on who you need to become to achieve your goals, rather than just chasing the goals themselves.

Credits:

  • Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist
  • Co-Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason
  • Produced by: Willie H.

Tune in now for a blend of humor, authenticity, and insights that will guide your growth journey

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