Episode Resources:

• THE BOOK: Finding Your EDGE
  Discover your talents, unlock your purpose, and learn to live intentionally through Jeremy’s powerful personal development book.

• THE RESOURCE: Clarity Cards™
  A transformational deck of 53 thought-provoking questions designed to spark reflection, clarity, and purposeful conversations.

• LEARN MORE: JeremyHaselwood.com
  Explore more tools, insights, and resources for personal development, nonprofit growth, and purposeful living.

Have you ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to move forward with your goals? In this episode, Jeremy introduces VOSTEK—a powerful, structured model he developed to help individuals and organizations turn ideas into action. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, launching a new project, or realigning with your purpose, VOSTEK offers a clear and actionable framework to build momentum, track progress, and achieve success.

1. The VOSTEK Framework:

   • Vision – Define the big picture and the end goal you want to achieve.

   • Objectives – Break the vision into clear, measurable milestones.

   • Strategy – Map out your high-level plan to accomplish the objectives.

   • Tactics – Identify the specific day-to-day actions needed.

   • Execution – Implement the tactics consistently to create movement.

   • KPIs – Measure key indicators to track your progress and adjust as needed.

2. Shift Happens:
   Jeremy shares how a major life shift—losing a job—forced him to redefine his path and build a successful business by creating a structure for his dreams.

3. Vision is the Anchor:
   Success isn’t random. It’s the result of aligning daily actions with a clearly defined vision—and making sure every move is intentional.

4. Strategic vs. Tactical Thinking:
   Many people confuse strategy with tactics. Jeremy explains the critical differences, helping listeners avoid common goal-setting mistakes.

5. Execution and Measurement:
   Execution turns dreams into results, and KPIs ensure you stay focused on what matters most instead of getting lost in busyness.

6. Real-World Applications:
   Whether you’re planning a career shift, launching a business, improving health, or enhancing relationships, VOSTEK provides a repeatable model for success.

• “Vision without action is just a dream. Action without vision is just movement. But when you combine the two, you create transformation.”

• “If you don't schedule it, it won't happen. Structure creates freedom.”

• “Clarity doesn't come from waiting—it comes from acting with purpose and adjusting along the way.”

Ready to turn your dreams into action steps?
📲 Follow Jeremy on Instagram for daily purpose-driven insights: @jeremy.haselwood
📘 Grab your copy of Finding Your EDGE to dive deeper into discovering your purpose.
🃏 Fuel your clarity and growth journey with Clarity Cards™.

Episode Resources:

• Book: Finding Your EDGE
  Jeremy’s personal development book designed to help you unlock your talent and purpose through powerful stories, reflection, and practical steps.

• Clarity Cards™
  A 53-card deck of thought-provoking questions to fuel growth, connection, and clarity in your life, relationships, or leadership journey.

• JeremyHaselwood.com
  Explore courses, content, and tools that support your purpose, personal development, and nonprofit leadership.

In Jeremy’s most vulnerable and heartfelt episode yet, he opens up about a life-altering moment—losing what he thought was his dream job. From the walk of shame with a box in hand to launching a thriving business, Jeremy shares how life’s hardest moments can serve as a catalyst for your greatest growth. If you’re navigating grief, loss, or uncertainty, this episode is a blueprint for finding strength, clarity, and purpose on the other side of the storm.

1. You’ve Been Here Before—And You Survived:
   Whether you’ve dealt with job loss, financial hardship, grief, or a major setback, you’re still here. And that’s proof you’re stronger than you think.

2. The 7 Steps to Finding Hope Through Life’s Storms:

3. Lessons in Adversity:

4. Your Pain Has Purpose:
   You are not defined by your hardest moments—but you are shaped by them. The same pain that almost broke you can become the fuel that propels you.

• “The storm didn’t take you off your path—it was a part of your path.”

• “There is beauty in what breaks us, because it also builds us.”

• “Your story is still being written—and you’re the one holding the pen.”

You were built for more than survival—you were made to thrive.
📲 Follow Jeremy on Instagram for daily purpose-driven encouragement: @jeremy.haselwood
📘 Pick up Finding Your EDGE to go deeper in your personal transformation
🃏 Grab your Clarity Cards™ to fuel reflection and clarity through any season of life

Episode Resources:

• Book: Finding Your EDGE
  A personal growth guide designed to help you uncover your talent and walk boldly in your purpose—with real stories, tools, and reflection prompts.

• Personal Growth Tool: Clarity Cards™
  A 53-card deck packed with purpose-driven questions to help you gain clarity, spark meaningful conversation, and grow with intention.

• JeremyHaselwood.com
  Explore personal development resources, nonprofit strategies, and tools to help you thrive in your mission and mindset.

In this episode, Jeremy unpacks the most crucial—and often overlooked—step in personal transformation: discipline. From waking up at 4:01 a.m. to finish writing his book, to battling self-doubt and mental roadblocks, Jeremy shares how consistent, intentional action bridges the gap between dreams and reality. If you’ve ever struggled to stay motivated or follow through, this episode is your wake-up call to step boldly into who you’re meant to become.

1. Redefining Discipline:
   Forget punishment—true discipline is training yourself to do something in a controlled and habitual way. It’s not about perfection; it’s about intention.

2. Discipline is a Choice, Not a Trait:
   Discipline isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build through repetition, action, and self-belief.

3. Overcoming the Mental Battle:
   Self-doubt is often louder than external resistance. Daily reminders, affirmations, and visible cues (like post-it notes or alerts) can help you stay focused.

4. BBE: Be Bold Every Day:
   A lesson from one of Jeremy’s professors: There is no “next week” when it comes to your purpose. Boldness is the bridge between procrastination and progress.

5. Discipline Doesn’t Mean Daily Grind:
   It means consistency. Take breaks, reset when needed—but never stop moving forward.

• “Discipline is choosing long-term success over short-term comfort.”

• “There’s no next week in promotions, and there’s no next week for your dreams.”

📲 Follow Jeremy on Instagram: @jeremy.haselwood
📘 Grab your copy of Finding Your EDGE
🃏 Elevate your reflection and clarity with Clarity Cards™