There’s something frustrating about knowing exactly what you want…and still struggling to do the things required to get there. Whether it’s fitness, finances, leadership, faith, or family, the gap between intention and action can quietly grow wider every year if we aren’t paying attention.

In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, sits down with Jason Reynolds, partner and trainer with Sandler by the Ruby Group, for a conversation about discipline, devotion, and the reality of goal setting.

Jason shares his “Five Fs” framework — faith, fitness, family, finances, and fun — and explains how balancing those priorities creates healthier, more sustainable growth than simply chasing endless task lists or resolutions. Remember, goals can be reset. Progress can restart. And when it comes to the “Five Fs”, just don’t quit.

Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, serving sales professionals and sales organizations nationwide from their locations in Akron and Columbus, Ohio, in Capital Region, New York, and in Jacksonville, Florida

Key Takeaways:

– Goals without devotion rarely create real change

– Discipline matters more than motivation over time

– Resetting a goal is not the same as failing

– Realistic expectations prevent unnecessary frustration

– Tracking behaviors creates clarity and accountability

– Community and mentorship help expose blind spots

– Comfort often keeps people stuck in place

– Growth requires honest self-reflection and adjustment

– The “Five Fs” create a balanced approach to goal setting

– Consistency compounds even when progress feels slow

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Helpful Links:

Jason Reynolds, Sandler by the Ruby Group: https://go.sandler.com/therubygroup/

Bryan Lefelhoc, Owner, Bryan Media Strategies: https://www.bryanmediastrategies.com/