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™

Episode Resources:

• Finding Your EDGE
  Discover how to unlock your talent and purpose with this personal development guide based on real stories, practical frameworks, and life-changing insight.

• Clarity Cards™
  A 53-card deck designed to spark meaningful reflection, clarity, and conversation in your personal growth or leadership journey.

• JeremyHaselwood.com
  Explore resources, courses, and content to help you grow your impact—from purpose to performance.

A goal without direction is just a wish. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down how to move beyond wishful thinking and set intentional goals that actually get accomplished. Drawing from a pivotal moment in grad school—and decades of experience chasing dreams—he explains why focus, structure, and self-awareness are the keys to turning aspirations into reality. Whether you want to launch a business, write a book, or simply take back control of your time, this episode gives you the mindset and method to get there.

1. The Grad School Wake-Up Call:
   Jeremy shares a defining story of a journal entry full of dreams—and a professor who challenged him to create structure, timelines, and focus.

2. Why SMART Goals Work:
   Jeremy introduces his "adapted" SMART goal framework:

   • Specific
   • Measurable
   • Realistic
   • Time-Bound

3. The Power of Focus:
   Trying to accomplish five goals at once can lead to burnout. Instead, go 100% in on one goal, give it a timeline, then reassess before moving to the next.

4. Aligning Goals with Purpose:
   Not all goals are equal. Some are passion projects. Others may be distractions. The key is to align your goals with your personal values, long-term vision, and

5. Using the 5 Forces of Balance:
   Jeremy recommends setting annual SMART goals across five life areas—family, professional, health, spiritual, and personal—to maintain overall alignment.

• “If you’re running a race with no finish line, you’ll never know when you’ve arrived.”
• “You can’t manage your time if you’re not managing your goals.”

Start building the life you're meant to live—one intentional goal at a time.
📲 Follow Jeremy on Instagram for inspiration and real talk: @jeremy.haselwood
📘 Grab your copy of Finding Your EDGE
🃏 Get your deck of Clarity Cards™ to support your reflection and growth journey.

Episode Resources:

• Book: Finding Your EDGE
  Discover how to unlock your unique talents and purpose with Jeremy’s personal development book, filled with real stories, reflection prompts, and purpose-driven insights.

• Tool: Clarity Cards™
  A self-discovery and coaching deck of cards with 53 questions that spark meaningful reflection, connection, and clarity for individuals and teams.

• JeremyHaselwood.com
  Find tools, templates, and transformational content to help you grow in both purpose and impact.

In this episode, Jeremy takes you deep into one of the most essential parts of personal development: discovering your talents and passions. Through powerful storytelling, reflection, and a series of practical steps, he guides listeners on how to understand who they are at their core. Whether you feel stuck, unfulfilled, or simply curious about your purpose, this episode lays the foundation for lasting transformation.

1. Jeremy’s Backstory:
   From lonely high school days to pursuing a music dream in Atlanta, Jeremy shares pivotal moments that shaped his identity and opened the door to a deeper understanding of purpose.

2. It’s Not About the Dream—It’s About the Growth:
   Jeremy realized that music wasn’t the final destination. It was the tool that helped him develop skills in creativity, connection, and resilience—all of which pointed toward his greater calling: giving hope.

3. Five Ways to Discover Your Talents and Passions:

   • Counseling – Gain clarity by unpacking your life and patterns with a professional.
   • Coaching/Mentorship – A trusted guide can offer direction and feedback to help you grow.
   • Self-Reflection – Ask yourself: What am I good at? What comes naturally to me?
   • Ask Others – Friends and family may recognize gifts you’ve overlooked.
   • Assessments – Use tools like Myers-Briggs, DISC, CliftonStrengths, and more to build emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

4. The Talents & Passions Exercise:

   • Create three columns: Talents I Have, Talents I Enjoy, and My Passions.
   • Look for overlaps to uncover where your purpose might lie—often at the intersection of what you're good at and what you love.

5. Key Insight:
   You won’t find your purpose externally—it starts with inner work. Purpose unfolds through reflection, self-awareness, and intentional growth.

• “Your purpose often lies at the intersection of your talents and your passions.”
• “You’re not broken—you just haven’t fully discovered the masterpiece that you are.”

Start your journey toward purpose today.
👉 Follow Jeremy on Instagram for inspiration and behind-the-scenes insight: @jeremy.haselwood
📘 Grab your copy of Finding Your EDGE
🃏 Get your deck of Clarity Cards™ and start reflecting today.

Episode Resources:

• Finding Your EDGE
  Jeremy’s inspiring personal development book to help you unlock your talent and purpose through real stories, frameworks, and reflection prompts.

• Clarity Cards™
  A powerful tool featuring 53 self-reflective questions designed to spark meaningful conversations, coaching breakthroughs, and intentional personal growth.

• JeremyHaselwood.com
  Discover more resources, templates, and tools for nonprofit success and personal transformation.

What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn’t what you need to do—but what you need to stop doing? In this episode, Jeremy explores the often overlooked topic of distractions—how they delay your purpose, diminish your energy, and derail your momentum. Drawing from personal stories and lessons from his book Finding Your EDGE, Jeremy shares practical steps for identifying, minimizing, and eliminating the things that are keeping you stuck. Whether your distractions come from technology, toxic relationships, or time-wasting habits, this episode will help you take back control of your time and energy.

1. A Personal Wake-Up Call: Jeremy shares a personal story of how video games, though seemingly harmless, were pulling him away from his creative goals—until he decided to “cut the cord.”

2. Defining Distraction:
   A distraction is anything that delays your path to purpose. It’s not just about entertainment or wasting time—it’s about anything that shifts your focus from what really matters.

3. Steps to Eliminate Distractions:

   • • Make a List: Write down all your distractions to bring awareness to them.
     • Audit Your Time: Track every 15–30 minutes of your day for one week to see where your time is going.
     • Take Action:
       • Remove the distraction completely
       • Schedule the distraction intentionally
       • Say no to others—and yourself
       • Set clear boundaries with people and technology

4. Real-Life Application:

   • Jeremy shares how he manages his time using calendars, prioritizes purpose-aligned actions, and says “no” without guilt.

5. Reflection, Not Perfection:

   • It’s not about being perfect. It’s about progress. Make small changes that build momentum toward your purpose.

• “We are drowning in a sea of distractions we never agreed to dive into.”
• “A distraction isn’t bad because it’s fun—it’s bad because it pulls you away from who you’re supposed to become.”

Ready to refocus and realign with your purpose?
Follow Jeremy on Instagram for more daily insights: @jeremy.haselwood
Grab your copy of Finding Your EDGE and start your transformation journey.
And for powerful self-reflection, get your deck of Clarity Cards™ today.

Additional Resources:

• Book: Finding Your EDGE
  Discover Jeremy’s inspiring book to unlocking your talent and purpose. Peaking at #2 on Amazon's Life Transformation books chart, it's a must-read for anyone seeking clarity and personal transformation.

• Clarity Cards™
  A powerful self-reflection and leadership tool featuring 53 questions to spark purpose-driven conversations and breakthrough insights.

• JeremyHaselwood.com
  Visit for more tools, templates, and resources that support both nonprofit growth and personal development.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Jeremy Haselwood Show, where the focus shifts from digital fundraising to personal development and life transformation. In this powerful premiere episode, Jeremy introduces the 5 Forces of Balance, a framework designed to help you navigate the push and pull of life’s demands and stay centered through it all. Drawing from lessons in his book Finding Your EDGE, Jeremy helps listeners explore what it means to truly live in alignment and how to intentionally recalibrate when life feels off track.

1. The 5 Forces of Balance:

   • Personal
   • Professional
   • Health
   • Family
   • Spiritual

• The Power of Awareness:

  • We often push forward in one area of life while unknowingly neglecting another.
  • Awareness helps us avoid burnout and live in alignment with our values and goals.

• Rebalancing in Real Life:

  • Jeremy shares personal stories of imbalance and recovery, offering practical steps for reflection and realignment.

• Applying the Framework:

  • Use the 5 Forces as a check-in system—ask yourself regularly: “Where am I in or out of balance?”
  • Pair the framework with journaling or tools like the Clarity Cards™ for deeper insight.

• “If you feel like something’s off in your life, it probably is. The key is figuring out where the imbalance lies—and doing something about it.”
• “You can’t be in peak performance mode in one area if another area is quietly breaking down.”

Ready to realign and reclaim your balance?
Follow Jeremy on Instagram @jeremy.haselwood for daily insights and inspiration.
Pick up a copy of Finding Your EDGE and grab your deck of Clarity Cards™ to start your personal growth journey today.

If you enjoyed this episode, follow The Jeremy Haselwood Show for more insights into digital fundraising and nonprofit innovation. Connect with Jeremy on Instagram @jeremy.haselwood or LinkedIn for updates and tips.

Additional Resources:

• The 21-Day Digital Fundraising Startup Course
  A three-week course designed to equip nonprofits with the tools and strategies needed to launch or refine digital fundraising campaigns quickly and effectively.

• The Giving Tuesday Blueprint
  A comprehensive guide for nonprofits to plan and execute successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, maximizing impact and donor engagement.

• The Digital Fundraising Blueprint
  Explore Jeremy’s book for an in-depth look at digital fundraising strategies and actionable steps to grow your nonprofit's impact.

• JeremyHaselwood.com
  Visit for tools, templates, and resources to help your nonprofit innovate, grow, and thrive.

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