Feeling like your relationship or marriage is an uphill battle? You're not alone. In this episode of My Growth Club, we reveal that it might not be as "hard" as you think—you might just be missing the right tools.

Join Emmanuel and Grace as they break down the 5 simple but powerful tools that can transform your partnership from a source of stress into a source of strength. Learn how to stop fighting against each other and start building a beautiful life together. Whether you're dating, engaged, or have been married for years, this conversation will give you the practical wisdom you need to thrive.

IN THIS VIDEO, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

The powerful "lifting a car" analogy that will change how you see relationship challenges.

• Tool #1: Wisdom - How to build a strong foundation for your relationship.
• Tool #2: Understanding & Knowledge - The importance of learning about human nature and each other.
• Tool #3: Empathy & Humility - The secret to seeing from your partner's perspective and serving them well.
• Tool #4: Effective Communication - Why just "talking" isn't enough and how to truly connect.
• Tool #5: Shared Purpose - The ultimate driving force that makes every struggle worth it.

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The Effective Living Journal & Notion System: https://www.mygrowthclub.org

LET'S CONNECT:
What's the #1 tool you're going to start using in your relationship? Let us know in the COMMENTS below!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Is Marriage Supposed to Be This Hard?
2:48 - The "Lifting a Car" Analogy for Relationships
5:15 - Tool 1: Wisdom (The Ultimate Toolbox)
9:03 - Tool 2: The Power of Understanding & Knowledge
14:40 - Tool 3: Why Empathy & Humility are Non-Negotiable
19:12 - Tool 4: Stop Talking, Start Communicating
25:55 - Tool 5: Purpose - The Reason That Makes Pain Worth It
32:10 - Final Thoughts on Building a Great Partnership

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Welcome to the Growth Club! In this episode, Emmanuel and Grace discuss life, its challenges, and how to find balance when life gets overwhelming.

We share personal experiences and delve into topics like navigating life's tough moments, defining success, and the key to living a better life with our effective living model, focusing on love, essentials, non-essentials, relationships, wealth, health, work, and impact.

Discover the importance of a growth mindset and wisdom for achieving balance.

If you're looking for guidance and inspiration on your journey, you're in the right place! Subscribe to our channel for more insightful discussions.

Visit www.mygrowthclub.org for our effective living model, journal and systems.

Welcome to My Growth Club! Today on My Growth Club, Emmanuel and Grace discuss why you feel stuck and how to turn things around—whether in relationships, careers, or just generally. We dive into the importance of being radically honest with yourself about what you truly want and why.

The conversation explores how our choices and lack of self-honesty can lead to feeling stuck. We discuss understanding how things really work in the world, including relationships and personal growth, and not just relying on our preconceived notions. Plus, we emphasize learning to forgive ourselves for past decisions and acknowledging that we don't always have all the answers.

Key topics include:
• Being honest with yourself about your desires.
• Recognizing the role of past choices in your current situation.
• Understanding how reality works, not how you want it to.
• Learning about human behavior.
• The importance of forgiveness and gratitude.
• The power of planning and setting goals.
• Focusing on small wins and recognizing personal growth.

Ever feel like you're constantly trying to please everyone else, but forgetting what you actually want? Yeah, we've been there too. In this episode, Emmanuel and Grace are talking about something super important: escaping the people-pleasing trap!

We all know how it goes – society, family, friends, they all have expectations. But what happens when those expectations start running your life? We’re keeping it real and honest, just like we always do! We want you to walk away from this feeling empowered to make decisions that are right for you.

Resources Mentioned: Visit www.mygrowthclub.org

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Comment, like, and share this video with someone who’d benefit! Thanks for tuning in—let’s make today a step toward a brighter tomorrow.

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Welcome to My Growth Club! In this episode, Emmanuel and Grace check in on the first quarter of 2025 and discuss the importance of priorities, principles, and tracking your progress in the areas that matter most to you. Learn how to keep yourself on track, identify areas for growth, and create a fulfilling life. If you're committed to growth and effective living, you'll love this episode.

Resources Mentioned
These tools can help you put what you’ve learned into practice:
• Effective Living Journal: Grab your copy on Amazon. It’s perfect for reflecting and tracking your progress.
• Effective Living Notion System: Streamline your life with this template on Notion. It’s a game-changer for staying organized!
• Effective Living Family Notion System: Organize family life with ease at Notion. Keep everyone on the same page.

Our Gift to You
We’ve got something special for you:
Family/Friends 365 Bible Study: Get your free copy at "https://www.notion.com/templates/family-friends-365-days-bible-study". It’s a year-long journey you can share with loved ones.

️ More Notion Templates: Explore additional resources at "https://www.notion.com/@mygrowthclub". There’s something here for everyone!

Come Grow With Us!
Join the My Growth Club community and connect with others on the same journey. Sign up at "https://nkemmanuel.notion.site/16e4f941d6ae80f789d6ca7bfb47e6b8". We’d love to grow with you!

We’d Love to Hear From You!
Subscribe ❤️ to join our growing family, and let’s journey together. New episodes drop weekly, brimming with real talk and practical wisdom for your relationships.

Comment, like, and share this video with someone who’d benefit! Thanks for tuning in—let’s make today a step toward a brighter tomorrow.

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Tired of feeling like life is just a series of never-ending problems? In this episode, we dive deep into the reality that there are NO perfect solutions, only TRADE-OFFS!

Join Emmanuel and Grace as they unpack Thomas Sowell's powerful quote and explore how understanding trade-offs can transform the way you make decisions, navigate marriage and relationships, and achieve your goals.

We discuss:
• How limited resources and energy impact your life and relationships
• The truth about "fixing" things – it's always a trade-off!
• Real-life examples of trade-offs in marriage, career, and personal choices
• The importance of "counting the cost" and making INFORMED decisions
• Factoring in human behavior – because people are unpredictable!
• Why we often recycle the same problems in marriage and throughout history
• And much more!

If you're ready to stop chasing "perfect solutions" and start making intentional, informed choices, this episode is for you!

Resources Mentioned
These tools can help you put what you’ve learned into practice:
• Effective Living Journal: Grab your copy at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRZWRQ82. It’s perfect for reflecting and tracking your progress.

️ Notion Templates: Explore additional resources at https://www.notion.com/@mygrowthclub. There’s something here for everyone!

We’d Love to Hear From You!
Subscribe ❤️ to join our growing family, and let’s journey together. New episodes drop weekly, brimming with real talk and practical wisdom for your relationships.

Comment, like, and share this video with someone who’d benefit! Thanks for tuning in—let’s make today a step toward a brighter tomorrow.

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Today on My Growth Club, we discuss how the way you see stuff can totally flip your world and relationships , the trick to reorienting your mindset and feeling better, and easy ways to tackle challenges in your relationship or marriage.

Enjoy!

We’d Love to Hear From You! Subscribe to join our growing family, and let’s journey together. New episodes drop weekly, brimming with real talk and practical wisdom for your relationships.

Comment, like, and share this video with someone who’d benefit! Thanks for tuning in—let’s make today a step toward a brighter tomorrow.

Welcome to My Growth Club with Emmanuel and Grace!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Life Experiences and Learnings -
"Life is a process of becoming, a continuous process of learning." - John Dewey
• Explore your key significant experiences and their impact on you.
• Reflect on the positive and negative impact of those experiences.
• Reflect on beliefs formed as a result of your life experiences.
• Practice gratitude.
• Understand your emotional and behavioral reactions are as a result of your life experiences.
• Identify your personal needs as a human.
• Explore your mental image of a good and successful life.

Core Beliefs and Worldview:
"Beliefs are the compass and maps we use to navigate and make sense of the world" — Scott H. Young
• Reevaluate your beliefs and align your worldview with reality.
• Develop a personal worldview.
• Identify your limiting beliefs and thoughts.
• Acknowledge your life expectations.

We’d Love to Hear From You!
Subscribe to join our growing family, and let’s journey together. New episodes drop weekly, brimming with real talk and practical wisdom for your relationships.