307 I Essential Rules for Living Well I The Obvious Choice

In this episode we dug into something I've been thinking about a lot lately - this idea that structure actually breeds freedom. For the first time ever, I actually wrote down my personal rules, things I've been working on and aspiring to. Some are habits I've already built, others I'm still working on, but having them written down has been a game-changer for reminding myself of who I want to be. We walked through rules like leaving your phone at the door (which I still struggle with sometimes), buying extra tickets to events to force yourself to be social, and never resisting a generous impulse. We got into some deep stuff about trust, honesty, and why you should never try to convince someone to trust you - that's usually a red flag. Amber and Ren joined me, bringing their own experiences and perspectives, especially around the challenges of maintaining authenticity in business relationships. The whole conversation really centered on how these simple rules can help us be better to the people we love, because sometimes we show the least amount of love to those who matter most.Pre-order my upcoming book "The Obvious Choice" here: https://amzn.to/4ghBzceHOW - Rate/review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to [email protected]:Jonathan Goodman https://www.instagram.com/itscoachgoodman/Ren Jones https://www.instagram.com/fitnessjonestraining/Amber Reynolds https://www.instagram.com/amberreynolds.me/Every Friday, over 75,000 jacked nerds (just like you) read 5-Reps Friday, my newsletter with actionable tips on marketing, health, books, and earning more www.5repsfriday.com The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 41,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction and discussion about rules/structure1:19 - Discussion about phone rule and house boundaries3:12 - Talk about work history and coaching3:57 - Introduction to rules about people you love4:30 - Discussion about buying extra tickets for events14:05 - Conversation about trust and business relationships21:19 - Rule about not lying and personal experiences26:07 - Rule about taking responsibility27:26 - Rules about friendship and giving compliments33:05 - Stories about generous impulses37:24 - Discussion about keeping special things special44:07 - Wrap-up