EPISODE · Jun 26, 2024 · 40 MIN
628: ASK RACH | “Do I Need to Balance My Ambitions?” “How Do I Prioritize My Goals?” “How Do You Actually Finish a First Draft?”
from The Rachel Hollis Podcast · host Rachel Hollis
In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel addresses listeners' concerns and questions about tackling ambitious goals, particularly when balancing fear and productivity. She discusses a listener's anxiety over writing a first novel and emphasizes the importance of pushing through initial fears and embracing the imperfections of a first draft. Rachel also provides advice on managing multiple projects at work, prioritizing tasks, and focusing on personal health as a foundation for professional success. 00:00 Facing Your Fears: Embracing the Unknown01:40 Ask Rach: Tackling Your Voicemails02:46 Alexa's Question: Overcoming First Draft Doubts05:56 The Shitty First Draft: Embrace the Mess09:29 The Power of Dedication in Creative Projects19:53 Balancing Ambition and Gratitude29:31 Managing Multiple Projects Effectively36:18 The One Thing: Prioritizing Your Goals40:18 Final Thoughts and EncouragementGet the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journalHave a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel addresses listeners' concerns and questions about tackling ambitious goals, particularly when balancing fear and productivity. She discusses a listener's anxiety over writing a first novel and emphasizes the importance of pushing through initial fears and embracing the imperfections of a first draft. Rachel also provides advice on managing multiple projects at work, prioritizing tasks, and focusing on personal health as a foundation for professional success. 00:00 Facing Your Fears: Embracing the Unknown 01:40 Ask Rach: Tackling Your Voicemails 02:46 Alexa's Question: Overcoming First Draft Doubts 05:56 The Shitty First Draft: Embrace the Mess 09:29 The Power of Dedication in Creative Projects 19:53 Balancing Ambition and Gratitude 29:31 Managing Multiple Projects Effectively 36:18 The One Thing: Prioritizing Your Goals 40:18 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode?? Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/
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