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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 9 MIN

#128 - From Aspirational to Actual: Becoming Our Best Selves

from Evolving with Gratitude · host Lainie Rowell

Ever feel like your best self is just out of reach—like you know what you should be doing but somehow never quite get there? You’re not alone. But here’s the deal: that gap between who you are now and who you want to be? It’s not a roadblock—it’s a bridge. And you can start building it today.In this episode, we’re getting real about what actually moves the needle:🔥 The one shift that makes habits easier (and actually sustainable).🔥 How to stop numbing the now and start making progress without missing the moment.🔥 A mindset trick that will have your future self high-fiving you.🔥 Why your mornings and nights matter way more than you think.🔥 An innovative way to turn vision into action and move toward your best self—starting today.🔥 An innovative way to turn vision into action and move toward your best self—starting today.This isn’t about waiting for motivation—it’s about taking control. So, are you ready to stop hoping and start doing?BTW—You can choose your adventure with this one—read the article, listen to the episode, or explore both. And you can find the article on Thrive Global! From Aspirational to Actual: Becoming Our Best SelvesI hope you enjoy whatever adventure you choose! About Lainie:Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, emotional intelligence, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - @LainieRowellTwitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/bgbulkdiscount⁠Just fill out the forms linked above and someone will get back to you ASAP! 

Ever feel like your best self is just out of reach—like you know what you should be doing but somehow never quite get there? You’re not alone. But here’s the deal: that gap between who you are now and who you want to be? It’s not a roadblock—it’s a bridge. And you can start building it today.In this episode, we’re getting real about what actually moves the needle:🔥 The one shift that makes habits easier (and actually sustainable).🔥 How to stop numbing the now and start making progress without missing the moment.🔥 A mindset trick that will have your future self high-fiving you.🔥 Why your mornings and nights matter way more than you think.🔥 An innovative way to turn vision into action and move toward your best self—starting today.🔥 An innovative way to turn vision into action and move toward your best self—starting today.This isn’t about waiting for motivation—it’s about taking control. So, are you ready to stop hoping and start doing?BTW—You can choose your adventure with this one—read the article, listen to the episode, or explore both. And you can find the article on Thrive Global! From Aspirational to Actual: Becoming Our Best SelvesI hope you enjoy whatever adventure you choose! About Lainie:Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, emotional intelligence, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - @LainieRowellTwitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/bgbulkdiscount⁠Just fill out the forms linked above and someone will get back to you ASAP!

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