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Win Make Give with Ben Kinney

Win Make Give with Ben Kinney

The Distance Trap: 6 Ways to Stay Driven When the Goal is Miles Away

Win Make Give with Ben Kinney · Jul 13, 2026 · 35:33

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Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart explore overcoming the "distance trap" in setting goals, drawing from insights like the 12-week year. They discuss transforming broad objectives into manageable actions, leveraging pre-commitment devices, and shifting focus from goals to identity. Emphasizing the importance of tracking progress and preparing for obstacles, they delve into the power of visualization and environment in maintaining motivation. Bob's goal of attending the Kentucky Derby becomes a case study, offering listeners practical strategies to stay committed and achieve long-term goals.

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Connect with the hosts:

•    Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/

•    Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob

•    Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/

•    Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/

 

More ways to connect:

•    Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive

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•     Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/

 

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Chapters
00:00 Bob's 2027 Kentucky Derby Goal and Tech Talk

05:22 Overcoming The Distance Trap By Segmenting Long-Term Goals

11:47 Achieving Goals Through Micro Steps and Pre Commitment Devices

18:12 Aligning Identity With Goals for Authentic Personal Growth

23:51 Strategies to Stay Motivated When Goals Seem Distant

30:54 Visual Cues and Goal Setting for Achieving Personal Milestones

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