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How to Stop Being the Go-To Person for Everything

September 8, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

How do you stop being the go-to person for everything without becoming less helpful or dependable? In episode #1209 of The BIGG Success Show, learn why being the person everyone relies on can eventually hold you back—and how to create more capacity while still being someone others can count on.

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There’s an old saying: “If you need something done, ask a busy person to do it.” Now, if YOU ARE that go-to person, you may feel flattered. And that may feel like success in the short run. But you may find yourself overwhelmed over time, because everybody is coming to you for everything!

Your inbox fills up. Your schedule gets packed. People wait for your answer before they can move forward. Meanwhile, the things you really need to accomplish keep getting pushed aside.

That’s when being the go-to person stops feeling like an accomplishment and, over time, becomes something that holds you back.

And that’s the trap of being the go-to person.

How to Reset Your Routine for a New Season

August 25, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

How do you reset your routine for a new season without completely overhauling your life? In Episode #1208, learn how to rethink old habits, reset your routine, and make room for what matters most.

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We live in a college town. Champaign, Illinois – home of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. The best school in the world.

Every year, as summer draws to a close, the traffic suddenly increases – as if by magic. The students are there. Faculty is there. Staff is there. It’s the start of a new year. And almost without thinking about it, we pick up the routine we left behind.

The same schedules. The same commitments. The same ways of spending our time. We slip back into them because they’re familiar, not necessarily because they still fit.

We say that we’re “getting back to normal.” But maybe there’s a better question to ask:
Is it “normal” that we really want to get back to?

Why More Money Doesn’t Always Create More Options

August 11, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Money should create options. In episode #1207 of The BIGG Success Show, learn why earning more isn’t enough and how to make financial decisions that expand your options over time.

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If someone handed you a million dollars, what would you do with it? You may:

quit your job
travel the world
spend more time with family and friends
start a business

What do you notice about these answers?
They’re not about the money; they’re about the options the money creates. Options you can use to create the life you want. Now, that’s a BIGG idea!

Today we’re talking about a simple idea that can completely change how you think about money. We chase bigger paychecks, promotions, and new income streams without ever asking the most important question: “What do I want my money to make possible?”

Why a Mid-Year Goal Reset Can Help You Finish the Year Strong

July 28, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

A goal that once energized you may not fit your life today. That doesn’t mean you’ve lost your drive. In episode 1206 of The BIGG Sucess Show, learn how a mid-year reset can help you reassess your priorities, adjust what’s changed, and finish the year focused on what matters most.

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[George] A few weeks ago, we were driving to visit some friends. Like most people, we had the GPS guiding us.

Everything was going perfectly until, that is, George missed a turn.

Why Attention Is Your Most Valuable Asset

July 14, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Protect your attention before distractions steal what matters most. In episode #1205 of The BIGG Success Show, discover practical habits that help you focus on the life you want to create.

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A while back, we were hanging out with friends at one of our favorite neighborhood bars where everybody knows your name. A group walked in, immediately pulled out their phones, and spent more time scrolling than celebrating the birthday that brought them together.

Sadly, that scene has become common. It raises a BIGG question: What is one of the most valuable things you own, yet give away without realizing it? Your attention.

Most people think their most valuable asset is time. We’d like to suggest something even more valuable: your attention. Wherever your attention goes, your life follows.

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