369.Value of Implementing a System with Deborah Johnson
Release Date: 09/16/2025
389.Your Personal Operating System with Deborah Johnson
Power of After Show
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...
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388.Healthy Goals for the Non-Athlete with Deborah Johnson
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When I say the phrase “Healthy Goals for the Non-Athlete,” I know it resonates with a lot of people—because even those who once were athletes don’t always feel like one anymore. My husband played professional sports, and yet today, like many of us, he notices the shifts: sleep patterns change, flexibility isn’t what it used to be, balance takes more intention, and there’s a quiet awareness that time matters. This episode isn’t about peak performance, six-packs, or training like an Olympian. It’s about setting healthy, realistic goals for everyday life—especially if you’re...
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387.Designing Your Lifestyle with Intention with Deborah Johnson
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Many people don’t consciously design their lifestyle—they drift into it. We are creatures of habit so our calendars fill up, commitments accumulate, and before long life feels busy but misaligned. Designing your lifestyle with intention means stepping back to ask thoughtful questions about how you want to live, work, and relate in this season of life. Especially at mid-career or halftime of life, this process isn’t about starting over—it’s about aligning what you already have with what matters most now. At lease every year, if not more often, I stop and evaluate where I’m at and...
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386.Smart Smiles with AI for the Experienced Dentist
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Smart Smiles with AI for the Experienced Dentist with Dr. Robert Salvati explores how years of clinical experience and professional insight uniquely position seasoned practitioners to harness the power of artificial intelligence. Rather than replacing expertise, AI enhances it—streamlining diagnostics, improving precision, and expanding patient care possibilities. Dr. Salvati demonstrates how wisdom gained through decades of hands-on practice becomes the foundation for understanding and applying emerging technologies effectively. His message reaches beyond dentistry: when professionals in...
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385.Implementing Goals Successfully with Deborah Johnson
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Here’s what I’m hearing from many professionals at mid‑career and halftime: “I set good goals… but life gets busy, priorities shift, and momentum fades.” This is not a motivation problem—it’s an implementation problem. In the companion article and show Setting Goals for the New Year, we focused on clarity, values, quarterly planning, and measurable goals. This article is the next step. It answers the real question: How do you actually follow through—consistently and sustainably? Implementation is where intention becomes traction. And it doesn’t require perfection—just...
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384.Setting Goals for the New Year with Deborah Johnson
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The start of a new year brings fresh energy, renewed motivation, and the opportunity to reset our direction setting goals. Yet many people create goals without structure—resulting in good intentions but little progress. In fact well-known statistics verify that 88-92% fail to achieve their New Year’s goals, or resolutions. A powerful year begins with clarity, alignment, and a workable plan. This show and accompanying article outlines a step-by-step framework for setting meaningful and practical goals built around your big picture, quarterly focus and lifestyle alignment, all with...
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383.Stories that Keep You Stuck with Deborah Johnson
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Stories shape us long before we realize it. As a kid, I could lose entire summer afternoons in piles of library books, swept away by fairy tales I knew weren’t real—but still felt powerful. As adults, we craft our own versions of those tales, only now they run quietly in the background: narratives about being “too old,” “not ready,” “not talented enough,” or “certain to fail.” I hear these same internal scripts from mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs all the time, and they can be just as misleading as the stories I read growing up. When repeated, they gather...
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382.Second Act Blueprint with Amy Rasdal
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In this show, we dive into the Second Act Blueprint with Amy Rasdal—an experienced consultant and entrepreneur who helps professionals turn their hard-earned expertise into thriving consulting businesses. We’ll explore what it really takes to get started, how to design a business that allows you to work smarter—not longer—and why midlife and mid-career offers the perfect advantage for launching a fulfilling second act. Whether you’re craving more freedom, impact, or purpose in your next chapter, Amy shares practical strategies to build a consulting career that fits your lifestyle and...
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381.Compartmentalizing Stress with Deborah Johnson
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Some days feel like everything hits at once—a demanding workload that keeps growing, a coworker who pushes boundaries, unfinished conversations waiting at home, and financial pressures that seem to tighten by the day. It’s the kind of day that leaves you mentally stretched and wishing for just five minutes to breathe. In those moments, the idea of separating your stress into manageable pieces feels unrealistic. Yet the truth is that learning how to compartmentalize your stress can be one of the most powerful ways to protect your energy, your clarity, and your relationships. Today, we’re...
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380.Redefining Traditions with Greg and Deb
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Growing up, our Christmases were steeped in tradition—family gatherings with parents and grandparents, Christmas Eve on one side, Christmas Day on the other. There was always food, music, laughter, and that wonderful feeling of belonging. Over the years, life has shifted—our kids are grown, families live farther apart, and even health and travel have changed what holidays look like. This year, our celebration looks a little different too. In this episode, Greg and I reflect on how to find meaning when traditions change, how to create new rhythms that fit this season of life, and how to...
info_outlineWelcome to the Power of After Show! When we’re young, ideas seem to spill out everywhere — fueled by energy, passion, and late nights. But as we hit mid-career and move into the halftime of life, energy and intuition alone don’t cut it anymore. That’s when systems become essential. Systems aren’t about stifling creativity; they’re about channeling it. They turn scattered effort into progress you can sustain, helping you make the most of your experience, skills, and vision. And when you’ve got a system working for you, it actually gives you more freedom — not less. Today, we’re talking about why systems matter so much for entrepreneurs and dream-builders, and how putting the right ones in place can unlock your best next chapter. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/implementing-a-system
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Why Systems Matter for Entrepreneurs
01:19 - Power of After: Transformative Strategies
01:50 - Energy and Intuition Alone Don’t Cut It: The Importance of Systems
05:20 - What is a System: Definition and Benefits
11:28 - Practical Steps to Implementing Systems: Actionable Guide
12:51 - How to Systemize: Effective Techniques
15:11 - What’s Next for You: Future Planning
18:01 - Outro: Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks