People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

PPP 480 | What If You Managed Your Life Like a Project? Insights from Coach Tony Weaver

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Oct 7, 2025
Coach Tony Weaver, a life coach and author, transformed his own life by applying project management techniques, losing over 100 pounds in the process. He shares insights on how to convert vague intentions into actionable goals and emphasizes the importance of breaking goals into manageable milestones. Tony discusses the psychology behind goal-setting, the common pitfalls people face, and how to track progress while celebrating small wins. His approach reveals that every goal can benefit from a structured project management mindset.
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ANECDOTE

Project Management Changed His Life

  • Tony Weaver used project management to lose 130 pounds and complete a half marathon within 16 months.
  • That transformation led him to change careers, start coaching, and write books.
INSIGHT

A Project Is Just A Goal

  • A project is simply a goal with a start, finish, and outcome.
  • Project management adds structure: define the outcome, plan steps, and know how you'll recognize completion.
ADVICE

Write Specific Goals On Paper

  • Convert vague intentions into written, specific goals by answering what, why, and how you'll know it's done.
  • Writing goals on paper creates momentum and makes them far more actionable.
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