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The Hidden Cost Success Can Have on Relationships

June 27, 2026/in Professional Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Relationships matter as much as achievement. In episode #1204 of The BIGG Success Show, learn how success can affect connection—and how to build a life that’s rich in both.

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[George] I was talking with someone recently who, by most measures, had been very successful. At one point he said, “I know a lot of people, but I don’t feel deeply connected to many of them.”

I’m honored to be one of those he feels connected to…but that stayed with me.

He wasn’t lonely. He had plenty of relationships. But it made me realize there’s a difference between knowing people and feeling connected to them.

And I think that’s one of the hidden costs success can sometimes bring.

Micro-Retirements: Are You Waiting Too Long to Live?

June 16, 2026/in Professional Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

In episode #1203 of The BIGG Success Show, we explore the growing trend of micro-retirements and why more people are choosing to create meaningful experiences now instead of waiting until retirement to start living.

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Knowing When to Say No to Opportunities

June 2, 2026/in Professional Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Success creates opportunities, but not all of them are right for you. In episode #1202 of The BIGG Success Show, learn a simple framework to decide what deserves your yes.

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[George] One of my earliest businesses was a construction business. We found two houses that we planned to buy, remodel, and sell. (“Flipping” wasn’t a popular term back then.) The seller was facing a significant cash flow squeeze, due to over-expansion.

We completed the acquisition of the two properties. But then, another opportunity presented itself. It was a vacant lot that we could build a speculative (“spec”) house on. So, instead of building a house for a specific customer, we built the house and then looked for a buyer.

My initial instinct was to pass on the spec house. But I’m not a “pass” kind of guy. Besides, all three properties made me feel like saying “No” would mean missing out on an opportunity to make more profit. So I said, “Yes”.
At first, it felt energizing. Productive. Successful even.

5 Ways to Find Fulfillment and Achieve Success

May 5, 2026/in Professional Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

You work toward a goal for weeks, months—even years. You finally achieve it… and instead of fulfillment, you feel off.

In episode #1200 of The BIGG Success Show, we explain why that happens, and how to fix it.

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Ever hit a BIGG goal…only to feel strangely empty afterward?

You thought you’d feel excited. Fulfilled. Maybe even transformed. Instead, the feeling fades faster than you expected—and you’re left wondering, “What now?”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This is normal. Even better – it’s fixable.

4 Steps to Ride the Waves of Change

August 2, 2025/in Professional Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Change is constant. You have a choice: Let the waves of change smack you in the face or ride the waves of change to BIGG success!

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We discuss how to manage personal, professional, and financial change on The BIGG Success Show today. Here’s a summary of that discussion.

Ben Franklin said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.”

Isn’t it comforting to know that nothing has changed?

Ol’ Ben’s quote subtly hints that going forward, you can be certain that things will change.

The question is: are you leading change in your life or is it leading you?

As technology continues to develop, change is occurring more and more rapidly. Isn’t it safe to assume that, in the future, this will continue?

You have a choice to make.

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