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Pioneer Mindset: 5 Things to Help Stay Intentional this Spring

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Episode 111: 5 Things to Help Stay Intentional this Spring
March 24, 2026 | Pioneer Mindset Podcast | with Garrett Ruskamp


As the busy spring season approaches, it's easy to get caught in the cycle of constant work. We focus only on the production side and can lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode of Pioneer Mindset, I share five practical ways to stay grounded, in control, and aligned with your goals before things get busy. From knowing your numbers to protecting your time and relationships, this episode is a reminder that success isn't just about working harder, it's about being intentional so you can build a life worth living, not just a business.

Here are some key takeaways from this week's episode:
  • Know Your Numbers
  • Revisit Your Goals
  • Make (and Communicate) the Plan
  • Schedule Non-Negotiable Check-Ins
  • Schedule Non-Negotiable Check-Ins






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Welcome to Pioneer Mindset! A podcast for rural ag business owners who want to challenge their mindset and address the discomfort in their business and personal lives by finding clarity resulting in bold conviction. Your host, Garrett Ruskamp, is a 5th generation farmer, husband and father from rural Nebraska. In the last 10 years of farming, he has experienced many challenges that business owners face on a day to day basis that stem from disorganization and being financially unaware. He understands the weight of uncertainty that comes from operating in a state of mind triggered by these struggles. Join Garrett as he shares his journey of the struggles he's faced in agriculture as a farmer and family man. He will dive into honest conversations to tackle the mindsets surrounding these issues, that will ultimately help you gain control leading to a profitable and sustainable business.

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