297. Happily Ever After Goals

What if your “happily ever after” had less to do with fairy tales and more to do with alignment? In this episode, Wendy Papasan and Seychelle Van Poole open up about one of the most powerful practices in their marriages and businesses—setting goals together. Whether you’re planning with your spouse, a life partner, or a business partner, this is your playbook for creating a shared vision that actually works.

Wendy shares how she and Jay Papasan began their first goal-setting retreat about two decades ago when life felt chaotic, and how it became a ritual that’s shaped their marriage, family, and businesses ever since. You’ll learn why getting out of your daily environment is key, how to invite (not demand) buy-in from your partner, and the exact questions that spark deep, meaningful conversations.

We’ll walk you through the full retreat framework—how to structure the weekend, when to relax versus reflect, and how to turn shared dreams into annual plans. Plus, hear how a simple five-year “bucket plan” for travel and life goals can keep your relationship connected and future-focused.

Resources:

• The ONE Thing Couples Goal Setting Retreat Questions
• Read Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
• Learn more about Her Best Life

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

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