Episode 1185

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23rd Sep 2025

Your Roadmap to BIGG Success

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by too many options and not enough direction, you’re not alone! We’ve noticed that many smart, talented folks, just like you, can get stuck trying to chase every shiny opportunity.

That’s why we created the Life Map course—to help you find clarity and create a clear, actionable plan that connects your personal, professional, and financial goals.

Over the next several episodes, we'll dive deep into this course and transform that scattered feeling into focused action, so you can intentionally design the life you truly want. In our next episode we'll focus on Step 1: Your Baseline.

Be sure to download the podcast companion for this episode - a free one sheet with a few reflection questions to help you put today’s ideas into action. Click here to get it.

Thanks for listening!

Here's to your BIGG Success,

George & Mary-Lynn

BIGG Takeaways:

  • We all juggle too many options in life, making it hard to focus on what truly matters.
  • Creating a clear roadmap helps you take control and intentionally design the life you want.
  • Our Life Map course connects your personal and professional goals into one powerful plan.
  • Without a plan, life can fill your time with distractions instead of meaningful progress.
  • In the next episodes, we’ll break down the Life Map course step by step for clarity.
  • If you feel lost or overwhelmed, stay tuned for the actionable strategies we’ll share.

BIGG Highlights

[00:13] Observations on Smart Individuals

[00:49] Choosing the Best Options in a World of Opportunities

[01:08] Introducing Our Life Map Course

[01:54] The Importance of Clarity in a Busy World

[02:44] Introduction to the Life Map Course

[03:22] Preparing for the Life Map Course

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Transcript
Mary-Lynn:

Welcome to The BIGG Success Show. Today, your roadmap to BIGG success.

BIGG Voice Guy:

BIGG Success with The Professor and Mary-Lynn.

George:

I've noticed something while observing my college students, colleagues in business, and of course, members of the BIGG success community.

Man, Mary-Lynn, these people are smart.

George:

Very smart.

George:

And they're also...It's kind of interesting because another thing that goes with it - it seems like, is they're often multi talented.

Mary-Lynn:

But they often run head first into a BIGG problem. And that's BIGG with 2 Gs. They have too many options. You know, with smart people, the sky's the limit, right?

There's just too many bright shiny objects to grab your attention. They leave you stuck. So what do you do about that?

George:

Well, rest assured, it's not about limiting your opportunities. Rather it's about using a system to help you choose the best options for you so. So you can live the life you want.

Mary-Lynn:

And on The BIGG Success Show, we help you do just that. Hi, I'm Mary-Lynn.

George:

And I'm George, "The Professor". And today we're doing something special, kicking off a new podcast series about a tool we've been developing and using for years. Our Life Map course.

Mary-Lynn:

Yeah, and our friends have been using it too!

George:

You got that right, Mary-Lynn. Over the years, we've worked with so many driven, creative, entrepreneurial minded people, people full of ideas. But there's a common theme.

We found that most of them are so busy trying to do everything that they struggle to focus on the right things.

Mary-Lynn:

Right? I mean, we've been there ourselves, spinning our wheels, chasing opportunities, feeling pulled in every direction.

And it's so easy to lose sight of what really matters. And when that happens, you can work so hard for weeks, for months, for years without getting any closer to the life you truly want.

George:

And that's the reason why we created the Life Map course. Because everyone deserves a clear, actionable plan that ties together your personal, professional and financial goals.

It's not just about getting more done. It's about making sure that what you do actually moves you forward.

Mary-Lynn:

We live in the busiest time in history. I mean, notifications going off on your phone, emails, endless to do lists. Your attention is constantly being pulled away.

Without a clear roadmap, it's easy to get lost in the noise.

George:

And here's the costly truth. If you don't define your own path, someone else will. Whether it's a boss, a client, or just the demands of daily life, your time will get filled.

The Life Map course helps you take back control so that you can intentionally create the life that you want.

Mary-Lynn:

Over the next several episodes, we're going to walk you through each step of the Life Map course. Think of it as a sneak peek into the process we use to help people go from scattered and overwhelmed to clear and focused.

George:

We'll share why each step matters, some strategies to get you started, and how they all connect into one powerful plan. And yes, we'll start with Step One, Your Baseline, in our next episode.

Mary-Lynn:

So if you've ever felt stuck, distracted or unsure about your next move, stick with us. This series is gonna give you clarity, direction and the confidence to create your own BIGG success story.

George:

And make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next episode where we'll cover Step One of the Life Map course, Your Baseline.

Mary-Lynn:

We've also created a quick podcast companion for this episode, a quick one sheet with a few reflection questions to help you put today's ideas into action. Check the show notes for the link to get it.

George:

Thank you so much for listening today.

Mary-Lynn:

And until next time...

George & Mary-Lynn:

Here's to your BIGG success!

BIGG Voice Guy:

Find BIGG Success at BIGGGSUCCESS.COM

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About the Podcast

The BIGG Success Show
You are the entrepreneur of your life.

BIGG Success is about taking charge of your future by thinking like an entrepreneur—even if you never start a business. We call it personal entrepreneurship: a mindset that empowers you to take control, make better decisions, and reach your goals faster.

We help you create the life you want. One that aligns with your vision, mission, and values. A life that’s fulfilling in all three key areas: personal, professional, and financial. Short-term wins. Long-term success. Holistic and intentional.

Your co-hosts, George Krueger and Mary-Lynn Foster, combine business smarts with heart. George, “The Professor,” is a serial entrepreneur and teaches Entrepreneurial Finance at the University of Illinois. Mary-Lynn, a veteran radio host turned entrepreneur, brings warmth and wisdom to every episode.

Join us for straight talk, smart strategies, and uplifting stories to help you focus, move forward, and create the life you truly want. That’s BIGG Success!