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Summary: What DON’T you want in your preferred future? When it comes to making big, key decisions in our lives, this can be a tricky question! In fact, in basic, everyday ways it can throw us off as well.  It’s hard to determine what we DO want but it’s often easier to figure out what we DON’T want. In today’s Podcast Episode #012, we discuss how we can use the conversation from Episode #011 - Your Primary Aim - and use that to lead us to the next step of the decision-making process. The end result:  more clarity, more peace, more focus on where we’ll end up in our preferred future. That’s the goal and the power of Your Primary Aim and it’s worth a listen today to help you get where you want to go. (*Video below) Click here to learn more about Nate Podcast Episode #011- Your Primary Aim:  Click here to Listen  FREE Family Resources Not sure where to start?   Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: Your Primary Aim. When it’s all said and done and your life is no more…what will you have accomplished, done, or left behind that will truly have mattered? Will you have ended up where you wanted to go? Did you do all that you hoped you would do? In this podcast, we investigate these issues in more depth and discover that money is a great tool and it can help us in so many ways.  But money makes a terrible god!  So we must learn to align our lives in such a way that it helps us live intentionally, purposeful, and to the fullest. That’s the goal and the power of Your Primary Aim and it’s worth a listen today to help you get where you want to go. (*Video below) Click here to learn more about Nate  FREE Family Resources Not sure where to start?   Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: Having worked for 10+ years as a Private Wealth Manager, I've seen 2 different outcomes from this conversation about money: * Regret * Rejoicing For those who took money management seriously, there was typically great rejoicing.  For those who didn't, only tons of regret.  Those with regret were always looking backward and regretting not taking it serious enough when they had the chance.  Regretting not doing more of what they knew they should have.  Regret for not paying attention or having a plan. Where will you end up 10, 20, or 30 years from now?  What will you say? No matter what stage of life you're in today, it's time to get serious about money! Click here to learn more about Nate  FREE Family Resources Not sure where to start?   Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: Extreme Ownership. In today’s Podcast, Episode #009, we are doing Part 2 of a review of the New York Times Best-Seller book by former Navy SEALs, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin called, Extreme Ownership. In Episode #008, we took a big-picture look at the problems and issues many people deal with on a day-to-day basis and how the missing ingredient may be found in what Jocko and Leif present in this book.  In today’s Episode, we look at 3 Key Lessons that can help you not only to make life better, but - as the authors say, can take you from “good to exceptional”.  If you’re ready to do that and grow in every area of your life, it’s time to take ownership.  Extreme Ownership! Resources & Links Mentioned: Episode #008:  SERVE:  Work, Business & Leadership Get the book here:       Learn more about Jocko & Leif and their Leadership Programs:  Click Here Watch Jocko's Ted Talk:   Click here to learn more about Nate  FREE Family Resources   Not sure where to start?   Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: Extreme Ownership. In today’s Podcast, Episode #008, we are reviewing the New York Times Best-Seller book by former Navy SEALs, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin called, Extreme Ownership. We take a big-picture look at the problems and issues many people deal with on a day-to-day basis (myself included!) and how the missing ingredient may be found in what Jocko and Leif present in this book.  Are there areas of your life - key areas like your finances, relationships, spiritual life, health, etc - that you’re struggling to see positive changes in?  If you’re sick and tired of dealing with the same issues and problems that have plagued you for your whole life and you’re ready to get out of your own way - then you’ll love this episode and you’ll love this book! If you want to grow in every area of your life, it’s time to take ownership.  Extreme Ownership! Resources & Links Mentioned: Episode #007:  SERVE:  Work, Business & Leadership Get the book here:       Learn more about Jocko & Leif and their Leadership Programs:  Click Here Watch Jocko's Ted Talk:   Click here to learn more about Nate  FREE Family Resources   Not sure where to start?   Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: Secular and Sacred Serving. Which is which?  If you work IN a church setting it’s obviously “sacred” work.  But what if you don’t?  What if you're a plumber, or a painter, or a stay-at-home mom?  In today’s Podcast Episode, #007, we look at the disconnect that is prevalent in our world between these two competing forces - the secular and the sacred.  For many Christians, the divide is great. We have to fix this.  We have to learn to see this conversation differently and find out how God views Work and Business and the way we Lead others. Once we see like God sees - it changes the way we will SERVE in every area of our lives.   Resources & Links Mentioned: Episode #006:  UNCOMMON - Marriage, Mindset, & Parenting Click here to learn more about me: About Nate Go to iTunes and click 'SUBSCRIBE' and then leave a review.  It helps the Podcast to rank higher and reach more families when you do.  Thanks! Want more FOCUS and some really helpful, FREE stuff?  FREE Family Resources Not sure where to start?  Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: Common.  Average.  Status Quo.  Okay.  Fine. These are all words that ought to make you uncomfortable when (of if)  they describe your family.  These words all define a person who has settled in these key areas of life: Marriage - Mindset - Parenting In today's Podcast episode, we look at the what's at stake if we settle for less than God's best in these areas of our lives.  As you can imagine:  it's more than a lot! It's time that we break out of common and start to live UNCOMMON lives in these crucial areas that mean so much. Resources & Links Mentioned: Episode #005:  CHRIST - Spiritual Life. Click here to learn more about me: About Nate Please do this: Go to iTunes and click 'SUBSCRIBE' and then leave a review.  It helps the Podcast to rank higher and reach more families when you do.  Thanks! Want more FOCUS and some really helpful, FREE stuff? Click here: FREE Family Resources Not sure where to start?   Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: Every area of F.O.C.U.S. is essential to a Focused Family. However, in Mark 8:36, Jesus said that to lose in this ONE area is like forfeiting it all. It means losing your soul.  That's the part of you that will last forever - somewhere. In today's Podcast, we look at the journey of a Christian.  The ups, downs, disappointments, and boredom and, most importantly - a potential solution to it all. If you're serious about getting you and your family FOCUSED on the things that matter most, then you won't want to miss today's episode.   Everything else hinges on getting this one area right! Resources & Links Mentioned: Episode #004:  OTHERS: Key Relationships. Vince Antonucci's book (it is excellent!):  I became a Christian and all I got was this lousy T-Shirt! Click here to learn more about me: About Nate Where to subscribe to the Podcast: Go to iTunes or click on the links below the audio player at the top of the page. Want more FOCUS and some really helpful, FREE stuff? Click here: FREE Family Resources Not sure where to start? Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: In today's Podcast Episode #004, we look at the critical issue of: How to deal with OTHERS:  Key Relationships in our lives. We identify who these key relationships are, where many of us go wrong, and what we need to do in order to live by Jesus' words to:  "Love one another". What is our responsibility to this issue when... * people are mean * family dynamics are messed up * in-laws are unreasonable * relationships are messy Resources & Links Mentioned: Episode #003:  FREEDOM - Health & Finances. Click here to learn more about me: About Nate Where to subscribe to the Podcast: Go to iTunes or click on the links below the audio player at the top of the page. Want more FOCUS and some really helpful, FREE stuff? Click here: FREE Family Resources Not sure where to start?   Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: In today's Podcast Episode #003, we look at the issue of FREEDOM.  This is the "F" in F.O.C.U.S. and is a key area in of every family's life. We discuss how bad habits and bad decisions had lead me to a place of slavery to in my Finances and in my Health and how a conscious decision to change and re-focus had lead me out of it. We also discuss why FOCUS is so needed in these key areas and why every family MUST get and stay focused on these important topics. If you are struggling to get FREE in either of these areas (or maybe you know someone who is) - then this Episode will be a great encouragement for you today. Resources & Links Mentioned: Click here to learn more about me: About Nate Where to subscribe to the Podcast: Go to iTunes and search:  The Nate Whitson FOCUSED FAMILY Podcast - or click on the links below the audio player at the top of the page. Want more FOCUS and some really helpful, FREE stuff? Click here: FREE Family Resources Not sure where to start?   Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

Summary: Why am I so passionate about helping families FOCUS?  Because I found myself living a good life...having a good marriage...having good kids...but knowing that there was MORE. I had settled for common, average, and status quo - and I knew it! In today's Podcast episode, we discuss my journey to finding my FOCUS and how it has shaped my business, life, and family and most importantly: How it can help shape YOURS! Resources & Links Mentioned: Click here to learn more about me: About Nate Where to subscribe to the Podcast: Go to iTunes and search:  The Nate Whitson FOCUSED FAMILY Podcast Want more FOCUS and FREE stuff? Click here: FREE Family Resources Join our exclusive Facebook FOCUSED FAMILIES group!  Click here to join an amazing group of like-minded people who are serious about wanting to FOCUS on the things that matter most and help each other do it!

My Story and Journey to Finding My FOCUS Summary: We all say it, "My family is the MOST IMPORTANT thing in the world!" I get it.  I said it too. But several tragic deaths and, ultimately, God's providence brought me to where I am today. That stage of life showed me that I really wasn't as FOCUSED as I thought I was.  I knew that my time was now and, although I didn't know the answers to all of my questions, I knew God was saying:  Go! That's part of the story.  If you're ready to hear the rest (and I hope you are!) - then click on the audio file above and listen now! Resources & Links Mentioned: Click here to learn more about me: About Nate Where to subscribe to the Podcast: Go to iTunes and search:  The Nate Whitson FOCUSED FAMILY Podcast Want more FOCUS and FREE stuff? Click here: FREE Family Resources