Importance of Having a Plan | Joseph Descans, Author "Hosea: The Prophet Who Married a Prostitute" - Ep 156
My Guest is Joseph Descans, an accomplished author known for his book “Hosea: The Prophet Who Married a Prostitute.” Learn the allegory of Tomatoes, Peaches and Avagados and how this can relate to your daily life and your goals.Born on June 24, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Joseph moved to San Diego, California, with his mother and younger sister after his parents divorced. He graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 1982 and later earned a BA in literature from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2000.Joseph is a single father of four children—Lily, Giuseppe, Abraham, and Hezekiah—and enjoys a variety of hobbies, including surfing, snowboarding, and fishing. He is a freelance writer, inspiring speaker, editor, business coach, contractor, certified arborist, and former professional surfer. His diverse career and personal experiences enrich his storytelling, making his work both engaging and insightful.Joseph also has experience tutoring students in bio, lit, and spanishView on YouTube in video formathttps://youtu.be/rmbpg8CXsV0Key Takeaways
- Joseph Descans is an author of two books: "Jose, the prophet who married a prostitute" and "If you want to grow rich, plant a tree"
- His core message centers on biblical allegories applied to modern life, emphasizing long-term planning and perseverance
- Descans advocates for a "72-hour biblical work week" model to build residual income alongside a regular job
- He stresses the importance of having a vision, writing it down, and persistently working towards it despite setbacks
- "Jose, the prophet who married a prostitute": A modern retelling of the Old Testament story of Hosea, set in San Diego
- "If you want to grow rich, plant a tree": Contrasts short-term "tomato" jobs with long-term "peach/avocado" residual income strategies
- Both books use biblical allegories to convey messages about God's love and financial wisdom
- 72 hours total: 6 days, 12 hours per day
- Recommends 40 hours for regular job, 32 hours for developing residual income
- Emphasizes patience and consistent effort in building long-term wealth
- Suicide prevention: "Hope in the face of hopelessness"
- Overcoming fear: "K2 lessons to overcoming fear"
- God's plan for individuals: Uses example of King Cyrus to show God's purpose for all people
- Importance of having a plan and calendar/agenda
- Consistency and perseverance are key, even when progress is slow
- Work as a team with spouse to balance regular job and building residual income
- Life will present obstacles (e.g., family emergencies, custody issues)
- Important to have a clear vision to return to after setbacks
- Don't get discouraged by missed deadlines; keep working towards the goal
- Joseph to send his biography and links to the host for show notes
- Host to edit and publish the podcast episode
- Joseph to consider returning for a follow-up episode in 3-6 months if he has updates or new products