113: Time To Go To A Higher Elevation In Your Marriage

What if the secret to transforming your marriage was hidden not in grand gestures, but in the tiniest course corrections—like altering your mindset by just 2 degrees?In this uplifting episode of the Marriage of Greatness Podcast, Susan Money and Evan Money invite you to “go to a higher elevation” in your relationship by sharing eye-opening stories, wisdom-filled analogies from aviation, the value of intentionality, and actionable strategies for breaking out of old routines.Tune in as Evan Money recounts his exhilarating flight with a Top Gun-inspired pilot, learning firsthand why ground-level thinking can leave you blindsided, while higher-altitude perspective sets your marriage up for long-term success. Alongside Susan Money, they reveal how small adjustments in your habits, questions, and time together can completely change your trajectory as a couple.Highlights include:Why doing the same thing in your marriage (even just a little bit off) can land you far from where you want to beThe surprising importance of pre-flight checks—yes, even watching for birds—and what that means for your relationshipSimple yet powerful conversation starters that draw you closerHow handcrafted intentionality (with a fun twist on spoon rings!) is the key to romanceWhy creating undistracted, quality time with your spouse is non-negotiableEasily actionable tips for elevating your thinking togetherReady to take your marriage to new heights? This episode delivers motivation, laughter, and step-by-step ways to inspire greatness in your relationship—starting today.Episode Overview00:00 Going to a higher elevation: Why the right mindset matters00:46 Consistency vs. perfection and what makes romance thrive01:18 Shoutouts and inspiration for the episode02:02 Evan’s aviation adventure & Top Gun encounters03:38 Pre-flight checks, surprises, and unexpected marriage lessons06:01 The ground-level mindset vs. 16,000-foot thinking07:31 How repeating patterns affect marriage over time09:07 Transform results by asking better questions10:36 Course corrections: 2 degrees off today, a world apart tomorrow11:08 The power of intentionality: Ritz, Rolls-Royce, and handcrafted spoon rings12:40 Elevating your connection: Scheduling intentional time14:17 Conversation starters that go beyond “How was your day?”15:32 Turbulence as an invitation to go higher16:16 Take action and elevate your marriage now