Importance of Having a Plan | Joseph Descans, Author "Hosea: The Prophet Who Married a Prostitute" - Ep 156

My Guest is Joseph Descans, an accomplished author known for his book “Hosea: The Prophet Who Married a Prostitute.” Learn the allegory of Tomatoes, Peaches and Avagados and how this can relate to your daily life and your goals.Born on June 24, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Joseph moved to San Diego, California, with his mother and younger sister after his parents divorced. He graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 1982 and later earned a BA in literature from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2000.Joseph is a single father of four children—Lily, Giuseppe, Abraham, and Hezekiah—and enjoys a variety of hobbies, including surfing, snowboarding, and fishing. He is a freelance writer, inspiring speaker, editor, business coach, contractor, certified arborist, and former professional surfer. His diverse career and personal experiences enrich his storytelling, making his work both engaging and insightful.Joseph also has experience tutoring students in bio, lit, and spanishView on YouTube in video formathttps://youtu.be/rmbpg8CXsV0Key TakeawaysJoseph Descans is an author of two books: "Jose, the prophet who married a prostitute" and "If you want to grow rich, plant a tree"His core message centers on biblical allegories applied to modern life, emphasizing long-term planning and perseveranceDescans advocates for a "72-hour biblical work week" model to build residual income alongside a regular jobHe stresses the importance of having a vision, writing it down, and persistently working towards it despite setbacksTopicsJoseph's Books and Their Messages"Jose, the prophet who married a prostitute": A modern retelling of the Old Testament story of Hosea, set in San Diego"If you want to grow rich, plant a tree": Contrasts short-term "tomato" jobs with long-term "peach/avocado" residual income strategiesBoth books use biblical allegories to convey messages about God's love and financial wisdomBiblical Work Week Concept72 hours total: 6 days, 12 hours per dayRecommends 40 hours for regular job, 32 hours for developing residual incomeEmphasizes patience and consistent effort in building long-term wealthSpeaking TopicsSuicide prevention: "Hope in the face of hopelessness"Overcoming fear: "K2 lessons to overcoming fear"God's plan for individuals: Uses example of King Cyrus to show God's purpose for all peopleMarketing and Business AdviceImportance of having a plan and calendar/agendaConsistency and perseverance are key, even when progress is slowWork as a team with spouse to balance regular job and building residual incomeOvercoming SetbacksLife will present obstacles (e.g., family emergencies, custody issues)Important to have a clear vision to return to after setbacksDon't get discouraged by missed deadlines; keep working towards the goalNext StepsJoseph to send his biography and links to the host for show notesHost to edit and publish the podcast episodeJoseph to consider returning for a follow-up episode in 3-6 months if he has updates or new productsLearn More... Submit your request here:I want to be on the mAke the grAde Experience PodcastCheck out all that Dr Greene offers: http//:www.makethegrade.netEntrepreneurial Opportunities: I want to be an entrepreneurThe Student Entrepreneur AcademyThe Student Entrepreneur AcademyReach Dr Steve directly: [email protected]