The BIGG Success Show

Episode 1190: Aligned goals are the key to turning purpose into progress. In this episode of The BIGG Success Show, George and Mary-Lynn dive into Step 5 of the Life Map Course podcast series: Your Goals. They open with a powerful story about misalignment and show how the wrong goal — even a “good” one — can pull you off course.

Building on past episodes about your baseline, vision, values, and mission, learn how to choose goals that truly align with who you are and where you want to go.

Episode 1189: Finding your mission is the key to staying focused, motivated, and resilient—especially when life gets hard. In this episode of The BIGG Success Show, George and Mary-Lynn explore Step 4 of the Life Map Course: Your Mission.

They share why your mission matters, how it connects your daily actions to your bigger purpose, and simple strategies to uncover your why.

You’ll learn the difference between goals and mission, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to create a mission statement that guides and inspires you.

When life feels chaotic, it’s often because you’ve lost your sense of direction. In this episode of The BIGG Success Show, George and Mary-Lynn reveal how your values act as your compass—helping you calm the chaos, stay focused, and make decisions that align with what truly matters.

Get practical strategies to identify your core values, define what they mean for you, and bring them to life through simple, daily actions. Plus, learn how to avoid common pitfalls like choosing too many values or adopting ones that don’t reflect who you are.

Every success story starts with a clear vision. In this episode of The BIGG Success Show, George and Mary-Lynn reveal how your vision acts as your North Star - keeping you focused, motivated, and aligned with what truly matters.

You’ll learn four practical ways to define your vision, blending your passions and strengths to create a vivid picture of your ideal life. Plus, you’ll see how this step builds on Step 2 of the Life Map Course: Your Baseline (where you are) and prepares you for Step 3: Your Values (your compass ) for staying true to yourself as you move toward your dreams.

BIGG Takeaways:

• Defining your vision is crucial as it acts like a North Star guiding your life decisions.
• Without a clear vision, you might find yourself drifting aimlessly, much like a rudderless ship.
• Your vision should blend your passions and proficiencies to keep you excited and equipped.
• Writing down your vision in detail makes it more tangible and helps keep it top of mind.

BIGG Highlights:

[00:14] Navigating the Unknown

[01:02] Finding Your North Star: The Importance of Vision in Life

[02:04] Defining Your Vision: Strategies for Success

[02:52] Defining Your Vision

[04:32] Defining Your North Star

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Every great journey begins with one crucial step: knowing where you are. In this episode of The BIGG Success Show, George and Mary-Lynn dive into Step 1 of the Life Map Course—Your Baseline.

They reveal why this “You Are Here” marker is the foundation that powers your goals, how to assess your personal, professional, and financial starting point, and the risks of skipping this essential step. You’ll also learn practical strategies—from self-assessment and outside feedback to journaling and SWOT analysis—that help you capture a clear picture of where you are today.