691: The REAL Reason You Make Excuses (it's not what you think!)

Did you pre-order Rach's NEW book? Get all your FREEBIES here!In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel explores the evolution of her motivational outlook over the past six years, reflecting on how her approach has shifted from hardcore discipline to a more compassionate and self-aware mindset.Pre-order your audiobook of ‘What if YOU Are the Answer’ narrated by Rachel on Audible today! You can also pre-order your e-book or hard copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble (they have signed copies!), Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!We're on The Final Batch! Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal00:00 Overcoming Excuses: The Battle Between Dreams and Comfort Zones01:06 Introduction to the Rachel Hollis Podcast01:50 Sunday Episodes and Weekly Themes02:59 Diving Deep into Excuses05:28 Realistic vs. Egotistic Excuses08:58 Understanding the Ego's Role in Excuses12:40 Navigating Excuses Without Judgment23:00 Trading Comfort for Potential24:03 The Cost of Believing Excuses25:58 Pre-Order Your Book Now!26:17 The Cost of Staying Safe00:48 Excuses vs. Potential30:39 Pre-Order Gifts Explained35:36 The Start Today Priority Planner39:28 Understanding Your Excuses42:39 Personal Story: Overcoming Health Excuses46:29 Facing Business Challenges48:39 Final Thoughts and EncouragementSign 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/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.