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 Welcome00:17 First Encounter and Early Memories00:47 Doug's Work and Personal Life00:54 The Importance of Personal Development02:02 Daily Disciplines for Growth04:01 Staying Connected to God05:15 Maintaining Hunger and Vision10:35 Seeking and Responding to Feedback15:39 Balancing Personal Development and Leadership17:03 The Value of Real-World Experience19:20 The Importance of Accountability20:58 Finding and Engaging with Mentors24:36 Preparing for Mentor Meetings27:43 Fostering Resilience and Adaptability30:44 Final Thoughts and EncouragementThe Calvary Leadership PodcastListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calvary-leadership-podcast/id1547285159The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OX3...🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.buzzsprout.com/5082/episo...SUBSCRIBE TO: @l3leadership @dougsmithlive