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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 35 MIN

#461 | Seeing Potential Is Not Enough, Here's What to Do Instead

from Evolve Ventures · host Emilia Smith & Bianca Thomas

Send us Fan MailWhat if the reason you feel drained is that you’re loving someone’s potential more than their actions?In today’s episode, we get real about why seeing the best in people can quietly sabotage your life. We talk about how trauma, fear of being alone, and misplaced compassion pull you into fixing, saving, and waiting. We show you why potential without effort is not enough and how to stop turning people into projects. If you’re ready to take your energy back and focus on your own growth, this conversation is for you.Learn more about:Books For Babes – GoFundMe donation linkhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:#368 | You NEED to Know The DARVO Effect - https://apple.co/4pxap5T #401 | The Biggest Ways Relationships are Ruined - https://apple.co/4pxaC9b Evolve Together Experiences:🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “Beating Anxiety: Take Back Control of Your Mind” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration_________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech  (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemiliaBianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07Show notes:(2:26) The gap between goals and behavior(7:08) Falling in love with potential(10:57) Why potential alone is not enough(13:15) Reclaiming your life force energy(15:25) Community Win: Books for Babes - https://www.gofundme.com/f/books-for-babes-annual-fundraiser-2025(19:19) When someone shows you who they are(26:31) Potential without action ruins lives(31:34) What to focus on instead(33:03) Outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)

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