172: Visualize Your Perfect Day with Gary Spencer-Smith

In this episode of the Pursuit of Relentless podcast, host Alaina Nadig interviews Gary Spencer Smith, owner of the Fish and Duck Resort. Gary shares his journey from being an ADHD kid in the UK to serving in the Navy, and eventually becoming a successful entrepreneur in Canada. He discusses the importance of financial education, the pursuit of a fulfilling life, and how vision boards can help manifest goals. Gary emphasizes the need for self-development and the ability to transform challenges into opportunities, encouraging listeners to define their perfect day and strive for a life of happiness and fulfillment. In this conversation, Alaina Nadig discusses the importance of finding balance in productivity, the role of gratitude and mindfulness in achieving happiness, and the significance of creating a life filled with adventure and experiences. She emphasizes understanding personal values to make better life choices and provides insights into navigating the real estate landscape, including innovative strategies for homeownership and investment. The conversation concludes with the importance of building a strong network and taking actionable steps to create opportunities in life and business. Chapters 00:00Introduction to Gary Spencer Smith's Journey 03:09From Navy to Entrepreneur: The Early Years 06:02Building a Business: West Coast Slam and Real Estate 08:57The Pursuit of a Perfect Day 11:52Navigating Life's Challenges and Opportunities 15:05The Importance of Financial Education 17:55The Power of Vision Boards and Goal Setting 20:48Transforming Adversity into Opportunity 24:08The Role of Self-Development in Success 29:50Finding Balance in Productivity 32:06The Importance of Gratitude and Mindfulness 34:49Creating a Life of Adventure and Experience 41:01Understanding Values and Making Choices 45:08Navigating the Real Estate Landscape 52:13Building a Network and Taking Action   Follow Gary: https://www.facebook.com/garyspencersmith/ https://www.facebook.com/fishandduckresort https://fishandduckresort.com/ Instagram @fishandduckresort Follow Alaina: Instagram @pursuitofrelentless or @alainanadig www.alainanadig.com