Ep 172. Setting Realistic Goals: Striking the Balance Between Ambition and Attainability

Introduction: In this exciting episode, we explore the delicate balance between ambition and attainability when it comes to setting and achieving our goals. Our host dives into the power of ambition, the pitfalls of unrealistic goals, and how to find that sweet spot where ambition drives us forward while remaining realistic about what we can accomplish. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Our host shares her belief that SMART goals can sometimes stifle the excitement and motivation behind our dreams, emphasizing the importance of dreaming big and being ambitious with our aspirations. 
• The discussion revolves around the negative consequences of setting unrealistic goals, such as burnout, disappointment, and feeling overwhelmed. 

• The real power of goal setting lies in the ability to establish realistic milestones that maintain momentum and provide a sense of progress toward our objectives. 
• Stretch goals are introduced as a useful concept for challenging ourselves without overwhelming our capabilities. 
• The episode also addresses common fears associated with goal setting, including the fear of failure and the fear of success, and how to harness these emotions as motivation rather than roadblocks. 
• Our host emphasizes the need for flexibility and adaptability in goal setting, acknowledging that circumstances and seasons in life change, and so must our goals. 

Conclusion: The key takeaway from this episode is finding the balance between ambition and attainability. While it's essential to dream big and be ambitious with our goals, it is equally important to be realistic and adaptable. The goal is not just to set goals but to crush them by consistently adjusting and working towards them. As listeners, we are encouraged to be ambitious, but also to make our ultimate goal to actually achieve those dreams. 

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