96. Pursing Goals in Business with Gabe Cox

  Today’s conversation with Gabe Cox from Red Hot Mindset was a masterclass in faith-fueled goals without hustle culture. We kicked off with a reminder that I’m hosting a free workshop on December 10th, where I’ll be teaching the three things I wish I’d known before starting a business — especially after starting and stopping (aka failing) five or six businesses before I figured out what actually works to bring in customers and get paid. Then we dove straight into the heart of this episode: You do not have to build your business the way “they” say you should. Living & Leading Outside of “Guru Culture” Gabe reintroduced herself as a goal-planning and business strategist who helps entrepreneurs craft personalized game plans that fit their season, capacity, and values. Not the guru playbook. Not what “everyone” says you have to do. She reminded us that everything starts with: Knowing your priorities and values Filtering every business decision through those Asking: Is this life-giving and sustainable for the long run? She shared her decision to get off social media, even though everyone says, “You have to be there to market.” For her, it came down to putting faith, family, and sustainability first and trusting that God’s strategy may not look like the industry’s strategy. Flexibility, Faith, and “Blessed Are the Flexible” We talked about having direction with flexibility — letting God adjust the plan as you go. Gabe quoted one of my new favorite sayings: “Blessed are the flexible, for they will never be bent out of shape.” She shared how often we “Abraham and Sarah” our businesses: we hear a promise, we believe God kind of, and then we rush in and try to force the outcome in our own way and on our own timeline. That story from Genesis became a mirror for business: We start out trusting God. We get impatient. We force outcomes. We create detours we were never meant to take. The invitation: have a plan, but consult God on the plan and stay open-handed enough to let Him redirect it. You can connect with Gabe at https://redhotmindset.com and you can find her book at https://redhotmindset.com/mind-over-marathon/