#394) Your Job Search: Effort Doesn’t Guarantee Results | Fix Your Mentality First | Diana Pagano

Your Job Search: Effort Doesn’t Guarantee Results | Fix Your Mentality FirstWhen ambitious professionals hit a plateau, the instinct is simple: work harder. Add more hours. Push through.But according to my next guest, Diana Pagano, that reflex often backfires.She argues that “work harder” is often a learned pattern that keeps people busy, burned out, and stuck. In today’s careers, knowing when to stop or pull back is a competitive advantage—not a weakness.Diana is the author of The More Mindset. A first-generation Mexican American and former single mother, she spent years working seven days a week to survive—before realizing those same patterns were limiting her growth. After rewiring them, she became an international speaker and executive leader driving 500% revenue growth.Today, she coaches executives and founders on the cognitive habits that shape career growth—and why effort alone eventually stops working.Setting the StagePeople want more—especially listeners of this show (myself included). But when does that drive start working against you?Chris shares how it’s often harder to stop than to start, especially for Career Warriors—constantly adding more, rarely pulling back.Diana, you’ve lived this—working nonstop before realizing it was holding you back. What were those patterns, and how did you rewire them?What We’ll CoverWhy knowing when to stop is a competitive advantage—not a weaknessHow to recognize when it’s time to stop pushing and recalibrateAdvice for job seekers: when to persist vs. when to pivotThe difference between unhealthy career spiraling and productive reflectionANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts): what they are and how they fuel career spiraling—and the antidoteHow to hit goals (even in sales-driven roles) without simply working harderWhat AI can never replicate in your careerResources & LinksOrder Diana’s book, The More Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/More-Mindset-Mental-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1394388683/Connect with Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-pagano/Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/Let’s Eat, Grandma — Resume writing services to help you stand out with clarity and confidence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.