In today's episode of our "Defining Decade" series, Lisa Nehring dives deep into one of the most practical — and powerful — tools we can equip our teens with: goal setting.

From planners and family check-ins to lifestyle vision casting and project management, this episode will help you understand how to cultivate real-world planning skills in your homeschool teens that will set them up for success in their 20s and beyond.

• What the "defining decade" really means — and why it starts in high school

• The difference between tasks vs. projects (and why it matters)

• How family planning meetings teach executive functioning

• Why helping teens visualize their future lifestyle is even more powerful than goal-setting alone

• The surprising connection between hobbies, vocations, and scholarships

• How internships and job shadowing build confidence and clarity

• What "stand-out factors" are — and how your teen can develop one

• Lisa's personal story about learning perseverance from an unexpected place: the diving board!

This episode is full of practical ideas and encouraging stories to help you lead your teens toward a purposeful future. Because goal setting isn't just about achievement — it's about vision, wisdom, and creating a life that reflects your values.