30. Go After What You Want: Chapter One of Main Character...

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In this episode straight from the bestselling book, I’m handing you the permission slip you’ve been waiting for—to go after what you actually want, not what looks good on paper or makes sense to other people. I’m sharing pieces of my own journey: the dreams I was too afraid to name, the 10K-month goal that barely scratched the surface, and what happened when I finally allowed myself to dream bigger. Whether you want a tiny house in the woods, a Netflix special, or a wildly peaceful life with chickens and no gluten, I’m here to remind you: nothing is off limits unless you say it is.Key TakeawaysWhy “going after what you want” starts with knowing what the hell that even isThe sneaky reason you’ve been dreaming small (and how to stop)How self-protection and fear of failure show up in your goalsWhy clarity and confidence are built through messy actionThe difference between what you want vs. what you think you’re supposed to wantA journaling exercise to help you uncover your true desires—no apologies, no playing smallAll the linksFollow Megan on Instagram: @heymeganreedWhat's your Confidence Blindspot? Take the free quiz: heymeganreed.com/quizStart your 30-day free trial: The Creating Confidence SocietyGrab the bestselling book + audiobook: https://www.heymeganreed.com/bookDownload the free Main Character Energy Workbook: https://www.heymeganreed.com/workbook

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