How to Create a Life Plan that Drives Your Growth

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Doug Smith joins Nick Poole on the Calvary Leadership Podcast. Doug shares his journey from being unaware of personal development to becoming a champion of continuous growth is highlighted through his impactful story. Doug shares his life plan approach for setting long-term goals in various life areas—spirituality, marriage, family, finances, friendships, and health—and emphasizes the value of feedback, resilience, and effective mentorship. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:17 First Encounter and Early Memories 00:47 Doug's Work and Personal Life 00:54 The Importance of Personal Development 02:02 Daily Disciplines for Growth 04:01 Staying Connected to God 05:15 Maintaining Hunger and Vision 10:35 Seeking and Responding to Feedback 15:39 Balancing Personal Development and Leadership 17:03 The Value of Real-World Experience 19:20 The Importance of Accountability 20:58 Finding and Engaging with Mentors 24:36 Preparing for Mentor Meetings 27:43 Fostering Resilience and Adaptability 30:44 Final Thoughts and Encouragement The Calvary Leadership Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit to learn more. 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE: 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS:

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How to Create a Life Plan that Drives Your Growth is an episode from L3 Leadership Podcast by Doug Smith.

This episode is 33:53 long.

This episode was published on Jun 10, 2025.

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