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December 18, 2025 11 mins

Why do some people achieve their goals while others stay stuck in the "dreaming" phase?

In this episode, we unpack the hard-edged wisdom: “We don’t get what we want, we get what we can do.” We explore the gap between fantasy and agency, and why the universe isn't a wish-granting factory—it's a system of causation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Desire vs. Capacity: Why wanting something intensely isn't enough to manifest it.

The "Can-Do" Audit: How to honestly assess your skills, resources, and emotional resilience.

Expanding Your Zone: How to shift your focus from wishing to building the capacity to succeed.

Overcoming Magical Thinking: Moving away from "manifesting" and toward strategic action.

Stop fixating on the end goal and start focusing on your "can-do" zone. Your power lies not in your dreams, but in your deeds.

Keywords: Personal Development, Goal Setting, Motivation, Success Mindset, Self-Improvement, Achievement, Agency.

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