Why Achieving Your Goals Doesn't Really Matter


Goal Achievement language and behavior is rampant, especially for us online business owners.

We're always hearing things like "crushing your goals" "hitting your goals" and the like.

The reality is, achieving your goals doesn't matter -- it doesn't actually reflect what's most important.

In this episode, I'll be talking about:

  • Why we keep thinking that achieving our goals is the most important thing

  • How to reframe that narrative

  • How to ultimately set yourself on a path of happiness and fulfillment

Episode Highlights:

  • Why We Think Achieving Our Goals is Important (01:43)

  • You Can Feel Fulfilled and Happy Without Hitting Your Goals (03:10)

  • Goals are Not an Accurate Way to Measure Your Life (04:36)

  • How We Can Reframe Goal Achievement (04:43)

  • Enjoy the Journey (05:45)

  • Remove the Internal Pressure (06:23)

  • We Should Aim for Fulfillment and Fun (07:13)

  • Goal Setting is Still Critical (08:05)

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