Have you ever felt torn between chasing goals and staying true to your core values?

Well, today we're diving into how aligning small actionable milestones with your deepest values can lead to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. Let's explore this transformative approach together. I'm Joe, and my pal over there writing his to-do list, he's Curt, and we are Dudes in Progress.

• Goals Without Values Fall Flat: Chasing goals for the sake of achievement won’t lead to fulfillment unless they support what truly matters to you.
• Small Milestones Matter: You don’t need huge, audacious goals. Tiny next steps toward your values can build real momentum and create clarity.
• Systems Support Your Values: James Clear said it best—“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
• Flexibility Is Growth: Changing your mind or refining your process isn’t failure—it’s maturity and progress, even in your fifties.

• Win: Enjoyed a full weekend of grandkid adventures—baseball, archery, hockey, and a lot of sugar. Realized that joy in the moment matters more than sticking to strict diets.
• Resource: Brown Noise – A deeper, richer sound that boosts focus and sleep. Great for folks with wandering minds or looking for some zen.
• Quote: “A goal is not always meant to be reached. It often serves simply as something to aim at.” — Bruce Lee

• Win: Came in 3rd place in a travel agency sales contest, thanks largely to his podcast community. Bonus win—11 years of podcasting!
• Resource: SCORE.org – A treasure trove of free mentoring and resources from retired executives. Perfect for entrepreneurs and side-hustlers alike.
• Quote: “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” — Roy E. Disney

Values don’t work without action, and goals feel hollow without meaning. The magic happens when you align both and build systems to support them. As Joe and Curt remind us, you don’t serve your goals—your goals should serve you.

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