The Problem of Staying in the Past
For years, radio was my world. It gave me a voice, a platform, and a career I loved. But by 2015, everything changed. Radio wasn’t what it used to be. The excitement was gone. The opportunities were shrinking. The industry I had dedicated so much of my life to was fading right in front of me.
That’s when reality hit me. If I wanted to grow, I couldn’t keep holding on to what was slipping away. I had to set a new goal. I needed to attract something bigger into my life.
The Shift to Trivia
During that time, I started hosting trivia. It wasn’t glamorous. I worked a few nights a week at local spots. At first, it was just a way to keep the mic in my hand and do something fun. But as I kept hosting, I realized there was something powerful happening.
People weren’t just answering questions. The game was creating real connections. Groups who barely spoke before were suddenly laughing together. The room stayed alive and engaged because trivia gave them a reason to interact. It turned into more than a game. It became a tool for building culture.
The more I paid attention, the more I saw possibility. That’s when I set a clear goal: turn trivia into more than a side hustle. Build it into a product that could reach audiences everywhere.
Creating Something Bigger
That goal changed everything. Instead of treating trivia like a part-time gig, I started building systems around it. I created custom shows. I added music, sound effects, and bonus rounds. I turned trivia into an experience people wanted to talk about.
Word spread. Venues wanted me back. Companies started calling. The demand grew because the goal was clear—I wasn’t just a local trivia host anymore. I was creating something that had the potential to go national.
That single goal pulled me forward. It forced me to think bigger than a few nights a week.
From Local to International
Over time, that one goal turned into something much larger. Trivia took me far beyond local venues. It became a product that reached companies, conferences, and audiences around the world.
I went from being a local trivia host to an international trivia host. From small bars to ballrooms with hundreds of people. From side gigs to full-time work. And eventually, from entertaining crowds to also inspiring them as a keynote speaker.
I didn’t start with a roadmap. I didn’t have all the answers. I just had a clear goal that kept me moving.
The Strategy: Applying Goal Setting #8
If you’re stuck between where you’ve been and where you want to go, here’s how you can use the same approach:
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Admit when something is over. Don’t stay stuck in the past. Recognize when it’s time to grow.
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Start small. A few nights of trivia led me to a much bigger future. Small steps matter.
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Turn the small into a system. Create structure around what works and make it repeatable.
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Let the goal grow. Once you build momentum, the opportunities will expand on their own.
The key is clarity. The moment you write down a clear goal, your energy shifts. You begin to see possibilities you couldn’t see before.
Why This Matters
It’s easy to cling to what’s comfortable, even when it no longer serves you. That’s what I almost did with radio. If I hadn’t set a new goal, I would still be chasing something that was already gone.
By letting go, I created space for something better. That one decision—to set a new goal—took me from a local trivia host to a keynote speaker. The same principle can take you from where you are to where you want to be.
Conclusion: Goal Setting #8 Is About Growth
Goal Setting #8 shows that the end of one chapter can be the beginning of another.
I walked away from radio when I knew it was done. I embraced trivia as more than a hobby. I built it into something bigger. That one goal carried me from local trivia nights to international stages, and eventually to keynote speaking.
Kid Corona – Keynote Speaker, National Trivia Host, Chief Border Agent of Slowjamastan
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