

200: Make Great Plans (For A Future That Means Something)
9 snips Jul 9, 2025
Celebrating a milestone, the hosts emphasize the importance of looking beyond urgent tasks to forge a meaningful future. They encourage balancing immediate actions with a long-term vision for impactful outcomes. Reflecting on human connections over strict success, the discussion invites listeners to prioritize larger ideas amidst daily distractions. Engaging and heartfelt, it encourages the audience to think deeply about their legacy and the decisions that shape it.
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Authenticity Over Perfection
- Caryn Gillen reflects personally on holding back this episode to make it meaningful.
- She emphasizes authenticity over perfection by speaking without notes or editing.
The Importance of 'Periscoping Up'
- Our biggest job as humans and business owners is to 'periscope up' frequently to see the long game while managing the short game.
- This helps us remember the impact of today's decisions on our future and legacy.
Beware the Blindness of Urgency
- Immediate urgencies and distractions can blind us to the bigger picture and long-term consequences of our actions.
- Recognizing our interconnectedness helps us appreciate the wider impact of our decisions.