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EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 27 MIN

893 | 5 Signs You’re Going After the Wrong Goals

from The Rachel Hollis Podcast · host Rachel Hollis

In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel breaks down the five biggest warning signs that you’re chasing the wrong goals. If you’ve ever felt stuck in procrastination, unmotivated no matter how hard you try, or frustrated that your “success” doesn’t feel the way you hoped, this conversation will hit home. With stories, practical tools, and even a surprising lesson from her stylist, Rachel helps listeners recognize when they’re aiming at the wrong target—and how to redirect toward goals that actually fit their life.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!01:33 Introduction and Podcast Subscription Request02:31 Rach's Personal Experience with Goals03:15 Sign 1: Chasing Praise, Not Purpose06:41 Sign 2: Chasing Aesthetics, Not Reality12:09 Sign 3: Loving the Goal, Hating the Process15:52 Sign 4: Pursuing Goals for Others21:23 Sign 5: Goals for an Old Version of Yourself24:42 Conclusion: Aligning Goals with Your True SelfSign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollisFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollisTo 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.

In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel breaks down the five biggest warning signs that you’re chasing the wrong goals. If you’ve ever felt stuck in procrastination, unmotivated no matter how hard you try, or frustrated that your “success” doesn’t feel the way you hoped, this conversation will hit home. With stories, practical tools, and even a surprising lesson from her stylist, Rachel helps listeners recognize when they’re aiming at the wrong target—and how to redirect toward goals that actually fit their life. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 01:33 Introduction and Podcast Subscription Request 02:31 Rach's Personal Experience with Goals 03:15 Sign 1: Chasing Praise, Not Purpose 06:41 Sign 2: Chasing Aesthetics, Not Reality 12:09 Sign 3: Loving the Goal, Hating the Process 15:52 Sign 4: Pursuing Goals for Others 21:23 Sign 5: Goals for an Old Version of Yourself 24:42 Conclusion: Aligning Goals with Your True Self Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollis Follow 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.

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