Welcome to today's topic, "Strong Before Busy: Rebuilding the Right Foundation." This season of life: halftime, mid-career or midlife, is for those standing in a quieter, truer in-between—when the old rhythms no longer drive your days, but the next chapter hasn't fully taken shape. Before filling your calendar or chasing the next opportunity, we pause to ask a better question: what kind of strength does this season actually require? In this episode, we explore what it means to rebuild from the inside out—strengthening how you think, what anchors you spiritually, how honestly you assess the abilities you've earned, and how intentionally you define the life you want to live now. Because the most meaningful second half doesn't come from doing more—it comes from getting grounded first, and then moving forward with purpose. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/strong-before-busy . Also get the FREE download in the article.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Importance of Strong Before Busy
06:48 - Developing a Healthy Mindset
11:53 - Nurturing a Grounded Faith
14:56 - Exploring Core Value 3
18:59 - Understanding Core Value 4
22:15 - Practical Application of Values
24:21 - Connect with Deborah
25:40 - Outro

Today's interview highlights an ordinary citizen who uncovered an extraordinary truth. It's a story of courage, determination, and grassroots mobilization that rallied more than 25,000 people. Sandy Rosenthal changed the national conversation about the deadly flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina—proving that one person can make a powerful difference. She may be an everyday woman with two small dogs, Twinkie and Cupcake, but her passion for justice shows what's possible when a "David" decides to stand up to the "Goliaths." Despite facing powerful opposition, Sandy persevered, drawing on expert input, bold communication, and an unshakable belief in her mission. Her award-winning book, Words Whispered in Water, chronicles how she challenged the system — and won. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/katrina-uncovered

You can contact Sandy at https://levees.org

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Sandy Rosenthal Changed the National Conversation
01:16 - Power of After: Midcareer Insights
01:46 - Introduction to the Discussion
03:44 - Hurricane Katrina's Impact on Career Path
07:18 - Igniting Moment: Becoming a Community Mobilizer
12:41 - Education's Role in Disaster Prevention
14:04 - Importance of Inquiry and Questions
19:38 - Learning from Criticism and Feedback
22:24 - Staying Motivated in Advocacy
26:50 - Navigating Self-Doubts and Setbacks
29:37 - Advice for Aspiring Change-Makers
30:17 - Steps to Start a Movement
35:55 - Overcoming Challenges in Activism
41:09 - Reflections: What Would You Do Differently?
42:59 - Future Plans for Sandy Rosenthal
45:24 - Connecting with Sandy Rosenthal
47:30 - Conclusion and Outro

My college education feels like it was way back in the dark ages as it never mentioned the term "entrepreneur" or "personal operating system." Even though there were computer operating systems, the personal development and entrepreneurial emphasis and metaphor of a POS didn't start appearing in blogs and discussions until the early 2010's. Today, there comes a point in life and business—often at mid-career or halftime—when the question is no longer "Can I do this?" but "How do I want to keep doing this?" Many accomplished professionals find themselves exhausted—not because they lack ability, but because they are recreating systems over and over again. Every new project feels like starting from scratch. Every assistant needs a fresh explanation. Every post, email, or piece of content requires unnecessary mental effort. This is where a Personal Operating System (POS) becomes not just helpful—but essential. We take you through the steps for evaluating and/or creating your own POS. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/personal-operating-system

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:13 - What is a Personal Operating System (POS)
07:57 - Power of After Perspective
09:12 - 4 Core Components of a POS
14:40 - Delegation Playbook
16:04 - Decision Filter
17:43 - Hero Mountain Journey
20:03 - Application Points
22:08 - Your Next Steps
23:18 - Final Thoughts