This week I'm diving into one of my favorite topics: Setting and achieving uncomfortable goals. We all naturally gravitate toward comfort and predictability, but what if the most transformative experiences lie just beyond that cozy zone?
In this solo, I'm unpacking what "uncomfortable goals" truly are – not impossible feats, but those aspirations that stretch you, challenge your current limits, ignite a mix of fear and excitement, and demand a significant mindset shift. From running a distance you never thought possible to starting a passion project or having a difficult conversation, these are the hurdles that lead to profound self-discovery.
IN THIS EPISODE
(6:20) I talk about the first really uncomfortable goal that I see in my adult life
(7:38) Chicago Marathon recap
(7:55) How do you know if a goal is uncomfortable enough?
(10:05) Why your core values are important when goal setting
(10:29) Two questions you can ask yourself when trying to articulate your values
(15:30) Why you shouldn’t think of fear as a stop sign
(16:15) The power of and/both
(21:21) The mantras I use when things feel scary on the journey to my goals
(26:12) What going to an improv class taught me about getting outside of my comfort zone
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