Podcast | Habits
Episode 44 | August 31, 2024

How to Master Your Goals: Book Sneak Peek

A Book You Finish in 15 Minutes a Day

Most goal books ask you to read chapters.

This one asks you to take one small action.

Christiane wrote How to Master Your Goals as a collection of one-page worksheets… built for the mother, the professor, the coach, the founder who only has 15 minutes at a time. She calls them petite practices. Small, consistent steps that move the needle… instead of one long session once a month that quietly fizzles.

In this sneak peek she walks through all five chapters of the book, and the exact framework she used to take her podcast from its very first episode to the top 1% globally.

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“FAIL stands for First Attempt In Learning. NO stands for Next Opportunity. So just keep going.”

– Dr. Christiane Schroeter

Fast Skim & Timestamps

    • 0:00 Why this book exists
    • 1:30 Petite practices over marathon sessions
    • 3:00 FAIL and NO, reframed
    • 3:50 Chapter 1: Habit, routine, practice
    • 6:00 Chapter 2: Connection, collaboration, community
    • 8:00 Chapter 3: Branding
    • 9:00 Chapter 4: Innovation and business modeling
    • 10:45 Chapter 5: Superpower, uniqueness, niche

Key Takeaways

    1. Consistency beats intensity. Small daily practices move the needle more than one long session once a month.
    2. Failure is data. FAIL is a First Attempt In Learning, and NO is a Next Opportunity.
    3. Habit stacking works. Latch a new practice onto something you already do, like your morning coffee.
    4. You cannot build in isolation. Accountability buddies and community carry you through the hard days.
    5. A strong brand runs on emotion. Your board, slogan, and colors should evoke the value you want people to feel.
    6. Your superpower is your niche. The clearer you are on what sets you apart, the more your self worth and your net worth grow.

Three Petite Practice® Questions

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1.  What is one big goal you could break into a single 15-minute practice this week?

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2.  Who could become your accountability buddy… and what is the one thing you would ask them for?

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3.  What can you do that others cannot? How could your business lead with that superpower?

Transcript Chapters

0:00 Why I Wrote This Book

[00:00:00] Dr. Christiane Schroeter: Welcome back to the Happy Healthy Hustle. Today I am sharing a sneak preview of my upcoming book, How to Master Your Goals. My hope is that by the end you think, I can do this… I need the system in this book. It is the exact framework I used to take my podcast from its first episode on March 23rd, 2023 to a top 1% globally ranked show.

1:30 Petite Practices Over Marathon Sessions

[00:01:30] Dr. Christiane Schroeter: The book is a curated collection of one-page worksheets. I am a mother of two, a full-time professor, a coach, and a podcast host… so I did not want to write something you read in chapters. I wanted something you can spend 15 minutes on that actually moves the needle. I call these petite practices. Consistent small steps beat sitting down once a month, because momentum keeps your mindset moving and lets you adapt as you learn what works.

3:00 FAIL and NO, Reframed

[00:03:00] Dr. Christiane Schroeter: Failure is always a learning experience. FAIL stands for First Attempt In Learning. NO stands for Next Opportunity. So just keep going. The book pairs worksheets with quotes, a few word searches for fun, and interactive Google Sheets trackers so you can log your petite practices and see your progress.

3:50 Chapter 1: Habit, Routine, Practice

[00:03:50] Dr. Christiane Schroeter: Chapter one is all about habit, routine, and practice. Atomic Habits taught us that small habits change your life… and that habit stacking latches a new habit onto one you already do, like starting right after your morning coffee. This chapter has nine worksheets that help you take one big goal and break it into small steps that fit a packed schedule.

6:00 Chapter 2: Connection, Collaboration, Community

[00:06:00] Dr. Christiane Schroeter: The second chapter is about connection, collaboration, and community… the part we overlook when we try to build in isolation. Entrepreneurship is about helping others, and your why is what gets you up on the hard days. I call your people accountability buddies. This chapter shows you how to build that community so you are supported and uplifted when the work gets heavy.

8:00 Chapter 3: Branding

[00:08:00] Dr. Christiane Schroeter: Branding is one of my favorites. I teach marketing, and good brands carry something you feel but cannot quite name. In chapter three you build a branding board, a slogan, a brand name, and colors that all align with the value you want to evoke… because branding is a lot about emotion.

9:00 Chapter 4: Innovation and Business Modeling

[00:09:00] Dr. Christiane Schroeter: Chapter four brings it together into innovation, entrepreneurship, and business modeling. You map it in a Business Model Canvas and a value proposition canvas, always asking what your consumers want and need. Your business model does not need a 20-page plan. The worksheets streamline where you are right now and open your eyes to value you might have missed.

10:45 Chapter 5: Superpower, and How to Get the Book

[00:10:45] Dr. Christiane Schroeter: The final chapter is superpower, uniqueness, and niche. On every episode I ask guests their superpower, because the more you understand what sets you apart, the more your self worth grows and the more you see your net worth grow. Fun surveys and quizzes help you tap into yours.

[00:12:30] Dr. Christiane Schroeter: Join my launch team for an advance reader flip book. The book is available on Amazon on September 9th. Leave a review to be entered into a $100 Amazon gift card drawing… and tell me which chapter you are most excited to read.

Meet Your Host

Dr. Christiane Schroeter

Dr. Christiane Schroeter

TEDx Speaker & Leadership Strategist

I’m Dr. Christiane Schroeter, TEDx speaker, leadership strategist, and host of the Top 1% ranked Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast. I help leaders think clearly, speak with conviction, and take the next step during change.

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