5 Planning Mistakes That Kept Me Stuck—for Years

As leaders, we want to make wise, Spirit-led decisions that move our ministries forward. But without realizing it, we often fall into patterns of planning that keep us stuck—repeating the same mistakes year after year. In this episode, Pete Scazzero gets painfully honest about the five planning mistakes that hindered him for years—and how these missteps continue to trap leaders today: Insufficiently preparing Flippantly defining success Ignoring the most important work—listening to Jesus together Skimming on development Failing to anchor vision in calendars, limits, and next steps Pete shares the lessons he’s learned the hard way through decades of leadership in the local church and Emotionally Healthy Discipleship. With clarity, candor, and practical wisdom, he offers a better way forward—one that’s rooted in prayerful discernment, emotional maturity, and thoughtful preparation. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready to do the deeper work of strategic planning in God's way, this episode is for you. Listen now and take your next step toward leading with greater clarity, peace, and purpose. Resources & Links Mentioned: Free EH Leader Planning & Decision-Making Guide: EH School of Leadership: Next EH Webinar: Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference. September 30 – October 1, 2026 14th St. Salvation Army, NYC (Live Spanish Translation available) Register Now: Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

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5 Planning Mistakes That Kept Me Stuck—for Years is an episode from The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast by Pete Scazzero.

This episode is 33:56 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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