Learning to Be Present

On this episode of Next Level: Good Vibes Only, Jessica and Darren Salquist reflect on the journey of becoming—how growth doesn’t happen all at once, but one intentional step at a time. Inspired by the Chinese proverb, “To get through the hardest journey, we need only take one step at a time, but we must keep stepping,” this conversation explores the power of momentum, self-awareness, and learning to celebrate how far you’ve already come. Through honest reflection, they unpack the tension between our past, present, and future selves—and how easy it is to become so focused on who we’re trying to become that we forget to fully live in the present moment. Jessica and Darren share personal stories about transformation, journaling, meditation, fitness, identity shifts, healthy aging, and the quiet victories that often go unnoticed by everyone else but deeply matter to us. No matter where you are in your journey, this episode will encourage you to keep stepping, keep growing, and keep showing up for the life you’re creating. Follow Darren Salquist, Life Changer, Self-Mastery + Heroic Performance Coach, PTA, and Personal TrainerIG: @salquid ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/salquid/⁠⁠ Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-salquist-3836b770/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/darren.salquist?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Salquist, Life Changer, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, Heroic Performance Coach, and Executive Leader IG: @reflexologyjedi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reflexologyjedi/⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-salquist-46b07772/⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/salquistjessica?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠ Find us both on IG @nextlevelreflexologycoaching ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelreflexologycoaching⁠⁠ Wellness + Coaching — Next Level Coaching and Reflexology Website: ⁠⁠www.nextleveltransformationalcoaching.com⁠⁠ Check out Heroic.us to enroll in a coaching program and be part of an amazing community. Buy the book Arete here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/ctXhK7A⁠⁠ (on Amazon)