Despite technical difficulties, Grace and Zach sit down to discuss a topic they wish they’d had more information on early in marriage--goal-setting. To start off, they discuss the challenges and benefits of trying to do this within a marriage. (1:40)
Next, they cover different styles people can have in setting goals, working on them, and being motivated to accomplish them. (6:30) Figuring out that these differences exist and what they are was super important for Grace and Zach! A helpful framework they now use is a system created by best-selling author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin. Her book “The Four Tendencies” can be found on Amazon and Audible, and the free quiz to find out your Tendency is here: https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com Grace and Zach describe each Tendency: Upholder (9:20), Obliger (10:20), Questioner (11:00), and Rebel (13:30).
After talking about how each spouse helps the other in accomplishing goals (15:15), Grace and Zach move to practical tips. They share a system they created together early in their marriage, which equated goals met to spending money. (25:45) Grace reviews how habits formed early in marriage affect the goals you and your spouse have for your lives and family. (30:20) They talk about food, fitness (35:45), finances (42:30), roles/dreams (46:00), generosity (49:55), and religion (51:15).
Finally, Grace and Zach remind us why intentional goal-setting is crucial to a healthy marriage and why healthy marriages are important for society. They thank you, the listener, for learning with and from them, and for working to make this world a better place. Rating this podcast, following it on Instagram (@thenewlywedshow), or sharing with friends would be deeply appreciated!
