E7 [SUCCESS HABIT #1] The Power of Vision Turning Dreams into Reality artwork
Building Success Habits

E7 [SUCCESS HABIT #1] The Power of Vision Turning Dreams into Reality

  • S1E7
  • 13:00
  • January 9th 2025

See your future before you build it. Real success begins with clarity on where you’re heading and the courage to invest time in vision—not just action. In this episode, Donna and Londina go deep on success habit number one: vision.

We all want healthy finances and growing businesses, but truly sustainable success starts with intentional thinking and emotional energy.

Without a vivid vision, entrepreneurs often get stuck in endless “doing” and miss the power of creativity, reflection, and strategic direction. This episode explains why vision is the defining success habit that shapes your business and your life.

What You Need to Know

  • Vision is more than setting goals: it’s about traveling to your desired future in your mind, feeling the emotions, and letting that energy drive your daily actions.
  • Creativity is fueled by intentional, positive thinking focused on the present and future—not the past.
  • Regular thinking time is crucial. The highest-leverage business growth comes from strategic thought, not just operational tasks.
  • Small practical habits—like daily reflection, celebration journaling, and vision boards—keep your goals top of mind and your progress visible.
  • You have the power to choose your thoughts and direct your energy. This intentional choice is what moves you toward your vision.

What You Need to Do

  • Schedule regular thinking sessions. Block off time on your calendar for strategic reflection every week or month. Show up for yourself.
  • Develop a vision board. Use images to reinforce your goals, update it as you evolve, and keep it visible in your workspace.
  • Practice daily reflection and gratitude. Celebrate small wins to stay positive and focused.
  • Use journaling and mind mapping to clarify where you’re going and the next steps to get there.
  • Connect with other entrepreneurs. Leverage the IBGR app and join the “Building Success Habits” group for ongoing support, inspiration, and coaching.

Your Next Step

Keep the conversation going in the “Building Success Habits” group, or reach out to Donna and Londina for group coaching.

Start building your success habits now: create your vision, map your goals, and celebrate every step forward. The future you see is the future you build—get started today.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:55 Building Success Habits: Vision

02:34 The Power of Emotions and Energy

03:28 Creative Thinking for Business Success

05:35 Balancing Business Operations

07:35 Practical Tips for Vision and Goals

09:01 Reflection and Vision Tools

11:02 Conclusion and Next Steps

Building Success Habits

“The more tranquil a person becomes, the greater is their success, their influence, their power for good.” James Allen

"Building Success Habits" is a podcast hosted by Donna Kunde (Business Coach) and Londina Cruz (Life Strategist). The show is all about sharing practical tips, strategies, and insights for building success habits in all areas of life.

This show was originally produced as hour-long radio content, later adapted into 4-episode Signature Season themes for podcast listeners.

The podcast explores a variety of success habits, including goal-setting, resilience, focus, and productivity. Each episode provides insights into how these habits can be developed and maintained, along with tips for staying motivated and on track.

In addition to success habits, the show covers personal development and mindset topics, such as overcoming limiting beliefs and cultivating a growth mindset. Donna and Londina share their own experiences and challenges in these areas, providing listeners with relatable examples and actionable advice.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or simply someone who wants to achieve more success in your personal and professional life, "Building Success Habits" offers inspiration and tools to help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life.

Join Donna and Londina on this journey of self-discovery and growth, and learn how to build the success habits that will transform your life.

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Donna Kunde
IBGR Managing Partner

"When we begin to see the world from the inside out, life will happen through us instead of to us."

Donna Kunde is one of IBGR's founders and started her career in radio at WNTW on it's Sales 2020 Show. In her role as EVP Supply Management she is responsible for day-to-day station operations and the quality of programming - both show topics and OnAir Talent.

She is an internationally recognized Business Coach and Trainer bringing 20+ years’ experience in military leadership. Donna has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 25 years owning a range of businesses experiencing the unique challenges solopreneurs face with small business growth. 

In addition to her entrepreneurial background, Donna brings 35 years of academic and applied cognitive and behavioral science experience to the IBGR Network. Her specialty is helping organizations navigate through change, challenge and tragedy. The combination of her intensive study of the mind, plus practical applications in human potential, Donna provides a unique perspective on leadership, personal growth, sales, communication, and team building.

A high point of Donna's training career happened when she accompanied Dr. John C. Maxwell and his team on a country transformation mission. At the request of the Costa Rican government, the Maxwell team successfully trained 15,000 Round Table facilitators in three days, resulting in a 2% transformation of that nation and projected to reach another 60,000 Costa Ricans the following week. Her trademark energetic communication style and teaching skills have earned her a reputation as a highly effective speaker and respected facilitator.

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Londina Cruz
Executive Coach, Speaker and Trainer

Londina Cruz is an International Trainer, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker with the John Maxwell Team and a Strategic Coach with Anthony Robbins.  Londina is a part of Global Transformation with the John Maxwell Foundation, training thousands of leaders in Paraguay and Costa Rica to help transform the values and culture of these nations.

She has spent more than 25 years studying, coaching and consulting in personal mastery and human performance techniques. These techniques include emotional and social intelligence trainings that elevate individuals, leaders and their organizations to excel well beyond current standards – offering a dynamic competitive advantage.

Londina has taken a situation that would devastate most individuals, being hit by a drunk driver, and has turned it into her life force. In this accident, Londina sustained a traumatic head injury, broken back and broken neck. The doctors gave her little hope of a normal life.   She has now turned this challenge into an extraordinary life of empowering others to turn their fears into freedom and reach their potential.

Mastering her limiting beliefs and overcoming all that doctors had told her, Londina has thrived physically as well.

She has become a Triathlete (competing in a Half-Ironman and medaling in numerous other triathlons), a two-time marathon runner (Nike Women’s in San Francisco and the Marine Corps in Washington), and a cyclist.

She has released 100 lbs. by taking control of her thoughts instead of allowing thoughts to control her.

She knows what it takes to take you and your team from where you are to where you want to be.

As a Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker, I can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals.

Contact me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a success in your life and/or business.