Is your biggest obstacle really your circumstances... or is it the story you're telling yourself?

In this episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna Angelova and Jores Minasvand explore one of the most powerful drivers of success: mindset. They discuss why two people can face the same challenge yet experience completely different outcomes, and why lasting success begins long before you take your first action.

The conversation dives into the difference between a victim mentality and personal responsibility, why blaming others keeps you stuck, and how taking ownership of your life creates the freedom to build the future you actually want. Anna also shares one of her favorite coaching frameworks (the seven levels of energy) and explains how the way we interpret the world influences every decision we make.

You'll also discover practical ways to intentionally shape your mindset by changing what you consume, surrounding yourself with people who elevate you, and developing habits that reinforce growth instead of excuses.

• Why excuses are easy and responsibility is empowering
• The difference between reacting to life and responding intentionally
• How victim mentality quietly sabotages your goals
• Why successful people look for solutions instead of someone to blame
• The coaching framework that explains seven different ways of seeing the world
• How books, podcasts, and your social circle shape your thinking
• Why changing your mindset is the first step toward changing your life

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or convinced that life is happening to you instead of for you, this conversation offers a different perspective. One that puts the power back where it belongs: in your hands.

Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday as we explore goals, mindset, habits, productivity, leadership, and designing a life you'll be proud to live.

Why do some people stay consistent for decades while others struggle to stick with a new habit for even a week?

In this episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna Angelova and Jores Minasvand explore one of the most important ingredients of long-term success: habits. More specifically, they discuss why exercise is a keystone habit that improves nearly every area of life.

Drawing from their own journeys, Anna shares her recent experience of rebuilding a consistent workout routine, while Jores reflects on decades of maintaining exercise as part of his identity and lifestyle. Together, they unpack what actually creates lasting habits, why motivation is unreliable, and how consistency eventually becomes easier than willpower.

You'll also learn why many people fail not because they lack discipline, but because they break the chain too often, expect perfection, or wait to feel motivated before taking action.

• Why exercise is one of the highest-impact habits you can build
• The difference between motivation, consistency, and identity
• How habits are formed and why they often fall apart
• Why "don't break the chain" is more powerful than chasing perfection
• How to build routines that fit your real life
• Why flexibility helps habits survive busy schedules and travel
• The surprising reason exercise improves far more than your physical health

Whether your goal is to lose weight, build a business, improve your productivity, or simply feel better every day, this conversation will help you understand why lasting success is built one habit at a time.

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This episode was the first one streamed live inside our Focus & Fulfillment Facebook community for ambitious people who want to achieve meaningful goals while building a life they love.

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How do you choose a goal that's actually worth pursuing?

In this episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna Angelova and Jores Minasvand tackle one of the most important questions in personal growth and productivity: What goal should you focus on in the first place?

Too often, people set goals based on what others expect from them, what looks impressive, or what feels urgent in the moment. The result? A lack of motivation, inconsistent action, and goals that are abandoned long before they're achieved.

Anna and Jores explore how to identify goals that are truly your own, why meaningful goals create lasting change, and how your current life circumstances should influence what you focus on next. They also discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and why health and financial stability often deserve priority before pursuing higher-level ambitions.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why goals chosen for other people rarely last
• The difference between temporary goals and lifestyle-changing goals
• How to determine whether you're focusing on the right objective
• Why health and wealth create the foundation for everything else
• The danger of comparing your journey to someone else's
• How to choose a goal that is ambitious enough to inspire growth
• Why consistency matters more than motivation over the long term

Whether you're trying to improve your health, grow your business, strengthen relationships, or reach your full potential, this conversation will help you step back and ask a critical question:

Am I climbing the right mountain?

Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday as we explore goals, mindset, habits, productivity, leadership, and living a more intentional life.

And here's the YouTube link we promised: https://www.youtube.com/@plandore

After a break, More Than Just Task Management is back and so are the conversations that matter most.

In this episode, Anna Angelova and Jores Minasvand share why they're relaunching the podcast, what's happening behind the scenes with Plandore, and why productivity is about much more than checking off tasks. Together, they explore the role of goals, purpose, habits, consistency, and personal growth in creating a life that's both successful and fulfilling.

Anna also opens up about a personal health goal she's actively working toward, sharing how focusing on small, consistent improvements can be more powerful than obsessing over a distant outcome. Along the way, the conversation touches on the difference between doing and accomplishing, why change is difficult, and how having a meaningful direction can transform the way we approach our days.

In the episodes ahead, expect practical and honest discussions on:

• Vision, goals, and finding your direction
• Identity, mindset, and personal growth
• Habits, systems, and consistency
• Productivity and performance
• Leadership and relationships
• Fulfillment and designing a life without regrets

Whether you're trying to achieve a major goal, build better habits, or simply make meaningful progress, this season is designed to help you move forward one intentional step at a time.

Subscribe and join us every Thursday as we explore what it really takes to turn goals into reality.

This episode is a special one. A crossover between More Than Just Task Management and Building a Business: Grit & Grace.

After months of hosting two separate shows, Anna Angelova and Jores Minasvand sit down together to share an exciting update: the two podcasts are merging!

In this heartfelt and energizing conversation, Anna and Jores reflect on:

• How Building a Business: Grit & Grace began as a passion project to spotlight everyday entrepreneurs doing extraordinary things.
• Why they’re consolidating their efforts to bring even more value and focus to one podcast.
• What’s next, including the new two-episode-per-week format featuring interviews with global business owners and practical conversations on leadership, systems, marketing, and growth.
• The behind-the-scenes lessons from partnerships, community building, and their upcoming launch of Newcomer Business in Canada.

It’s a genuine, behind-the-scenes look at how two creators evolve, adapt, and align around one mission: to help people everywhere build businesses that matter with clarity, courage, and community.

Tune in to hear the full story, the vision for the future, and how you can be part of it.

And if you’ve been following More Than Just Task Management, make sure to subscribe to Building a Business: Grit & Grace. Your new home for inspiration, strategy, and real conversations about entrepreneurship: https://leficomp.podbean.com/

In the hustle culture of entrepreneurship, taking time off can feel like falling behind, but the opposite is true. Rest is one of the most powerful tools for creativity, clarity, and long-term growth.

In this episode, Anna Angelova and Jores Minasvand discuss the importance of taking time off as a business owner, not just week-long vacations, but small daily breaks that protect your energy, prevent burnout, and actually make you more productive.

You’ll learn:

• Why constant work leads to cognitive fatigue and poor decision-making

• How short breaks can save hours of wasted effort

• The value of daily “closing rituals” to separate work and rest

• Why setting boundaries around weekends and off-days is non-negotiable

• How disconnecting from screens helps you reconnect with creativity and clarity

• Why your business thrives when you do

If you’ve been caught in the cycle of doing more, this episode will remind you that rest is productive and essential to building a business that lasts.

Want to build systems that give you freedom and balance? Join the free Visionary Founders Club, a community for entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses: https://leficomp.com/vfc

If you’ve noticed things have been a little quieter on the podcast lately, you’re not wrong. In this behind-the-scenes episode, Anna Angelova and Jores Minasvand open up about why they’ve shifted from daily episodes to a new weekly format and what that means for you as a listener.

You’ll hear:

• Why juggling client work, partnerships, and a daily podcast wasn’t sustainable

• The lessons we learned from experimenting with a daily publishing schedule

• How our new partnership is shaping the future of the podcast and community

• What you can expect from our weekly episodes going forward

• Why fewer, more focused conversations will actually deliver more value

• How testing, adjusting, and adapting is part of building any successful business

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to run a daily podcast alongside building a business, this candid conversation gives you a peek behind the curtain and sets the stage for what’s ahead.

Want to be part of the growing conversation and get even more value? Join the free Visionary Founders Club, our community for entrepreneurs building smarter, more sustainable businesses: https://leficomp.com/vfc

If you’re just starting your business, you’ve probably wondered: do I really need a full website, or can I get by with a landing page? And what’s the actual difference?

In this episode, Anna Angelova and Jores Minasvand break down the purpose of each, when to use them, and why it’s not an either/or decision. They explain how websites help you build your brand and authority, while landing pages are designed for one thing: conversions.

You’ll learn:

• The key differences between a landing page and a full website

• Why websites are about trust, content, and long-term growth

• How landing pages are built for single-purpose actions like sign-ups or sales

• When it makes sense to test offers on a landing page before building out a site

• Why established businesses need both and how to make sure each serves its purpose

If you’ve been stuck debating which one to build, this episode will give you clarity on how to use both effectively to grow your business.

Want feedback on your website or landing pages? Join the free Visionary Founders Club, our community for small and mid-sized business owners: https://leficomp.com/vfc