Episode 781: The Ten Best and Worst Decisions of My Life - Part Two (Best Decisions)
The Mind Your Business Podcast
Release Date: 08/25/2025
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info_outlineWhat if you could look back on your life and say, "that was one of the best decisions I ever made"? How do you learn the art and science of making those incredible, life-changing choices? Last week in Part One of this mini-series, I shared my list of the worst decisions, but today, we're diving into my 10 best. I don't just share these for the stories; I share them for the lessons behind them.
We're pulling back the curtain on the surreal synchronicity of my proposal to Jenni, and the powerful tapes that cracked me open and led me on my spiritual path. I'm also revealing the business decisions that formed what Business By Design is today, why I made the bold choice to move to Sedona, and so much more.
Ultimately, it all comes down to one powerful thread. If you want to make more decisions that you're proud of, you need to hear what it is!
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In this episode you’ll hear:
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How learning the art and science of making great decisions is crucial for your business, and life in general
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The way a last-minute decision to propose was guided by Jenni’s dreams and a powerful quantum synchronicity
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How not succumbing to the pressure of getting a "real job" became one of the best decisions I ever made
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My manifestation journey and the backstory of the gateway to my spiritual path
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The pivotal decision I made that became the seed for BBD Live
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The bold decision to raise the price of BBD when no one else was selling a product at that price point, and how it attracted a higher caliber of client
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Why I chose to move to Sedona for the evolution of my soul
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The one thread that connects all of my best decisions…
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